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- https://huffman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-huffman-statement-on-klamath-river-basin...Unfortunately, there has been no similar effort on the House side of the Capitol, where the majority party includes several members who are ideologically opposed to dam removal and the Klamath settlement. “I was hopeful that the discussion draft circulated by Congressman Greg Walden today would track the bipartisan work led by Senators Merkley and Wyden that brought us to this point, and honor the historic compromise reflected in the Klamath settlement so that we could get to work on finally passing Klamath legislation and restoring the river. ...
- Rep. Sykes Signs Discharge Petition to Compel Vote on Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act | U.S. Congreshttps://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sykes-signs-discharge-petition-to-compel-vote-on-hands-off-medicaid-and-snap-act...A discharge petition is a procedural tool that allows Members of Congress to bring a bill or resolution to the House Floor for consideration even if the measure has not been reported by committee or is not supported by the majority party leadership. A discharge petition requires 218 signatures – a majority of the House – in order to successfully move a bill to the House Floor for a vote. The Republican budget scheme will have a direct impact on Ohio 13’s middle class by gutting lifelines that help families afford health care, put food on the table, and keep their kids in school. ...
- CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: “HOUSE DEMOCRATS WERE GIVEN THE MAJORITY TO DEFEND HEALTH CARE AND THAT IS EXACTLhttps://www.dems.gov/newsroom/press-releases/chairman-jeffries-house-democrats-were-given-the-majority-to-defend-health-care-and-that-is-exactly-what-we-are-doing...CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: “HOUSE DEMOCRATS WERE GIVEN THE MAJORITY TO DEFEND HEALTH CARE AND THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT WE ARE DOING” | House Democrats Skip to primary navigation Skip to content × Close Who We Are Our Members Committees Caucus Rules Newsroom twitter facebook instagram youtube × Modal Close submit modal search Who We Are Our Members Committees Caucus Rules Newsroom x x search Search Submit MENU twitter facebook instagram youtube Home Newsroom Press Releases March 26, 2019 CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: “HOUSE DEMOCRATS WERE GIVEN THE MAJORITY TO DEFEND HEALTH CARE AND THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT WE ARE DOING” CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: Once again, the Republicans have shown their true colors. ...
- https://aguilar.house.gov/2019/12/06/bill-inspired-san-bernardino-terrorist-attack-reintroduced-redlands-rep/...The PREVENT Act was introduced in 2018 and was sent to the Homeland Security Committee, but never was voted on. Aguilar, who is now in the majority party, hopes the bills succeed this time. “Before it was closer to the end of session, so hopefully we can give the Senate enough time to do this and get these through,” he said. ...
- https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-appointed-powerful-house-appropriations-committee...Each new Congress, committee assignments are determined by House leadership. The majority party determines the number of seats on each committee for both Republicans and Democrats, then leadership from each party distributes assignments to members of Congress. ...
- New Democrats in OC’s swing districts break from party majority on immigration bills | Representativhttps://tran.house.gov/media/in-the-news/new-democrats-ocs-swing-districts-break-party-majority-immigration-bills...New Democrats in OC’s swing districts break from party majority on immigration bills | Representative Derek Tran Skip to main content About 2025 in Review Committees and Caucuses Events Our District Votes and Legislation Contact Email Me Newsletter Subscribe Office Locations Request an Appearance Website Problem Town Hall Media Press Releases In the News Media Inquiries Press List Sign Up Read My Newsletter Issues Economy Education Energy Health Veterans Congress Services Appropriations & Community Project Funding Requests FY2027 NDAA and Defense Appropriations Requests Tours and Tickets Commendations and Greetings Flags Grant Applicants Disaster Resources Assistance in Spanish/Vietnamese Casework Assistance Help with a Federal Agency ICE Privacy Release Form Passport Fair Mobile Office Hours Resources Casework Successes Submit your Testimonial - Mass Firing of Veteran Federal Civilian Service Employees Get Involved Congressional App Challenge Congressional Art Competition Internships Military Academy Nominations Youth Advisory Board Newsletter Subscribe | Accessibility Home Media In the News New Democrats in OC’s swing districts break from party majority on immigration bills Wednesday, February 5, 2025 Since returning to the White House, President Donald Trump has wasted no time pushing forward his aggressive immigration agenda, delivering on one of his key campaign promises. ...
- https://kevinmullin.house.gov/2024/07/23/san-mateo-county-democrats-are-all-in-on-kamala-harris/...I remain grateful for his steadfast dedication to the democratic values that have built America,” the statement read. The San Mateo County Democratic Party is also now focused on getting Harris into office, Chair Karen Maki said. “[Biden’s] done a phenomenal amount. He managed to get us out of the COVID crisis, created huge numbers of jobs. ...
- Quigley, Boyle, Houlahan and Pressley Respond to GOP Attacks on LGBTQI+ Funding | Congressman Mike Qhttps://quigley.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/quigley-boyle-houlahan-and-pressley-respond-gop-attacks-lgbtqi-funding...It is fair. It is balanced. And it meets all metrics that have been put in place by the majority party. That means that today this committee is trying to override the will of my constituents in Pennsylvania and in doing so, they specifically targeted LGBTQ+ projects and deemed them 'offensive'. ...
- Red Hook Daily Catch: Pat Ryan Appointed House Committees on Armed Services, Infrastructure and Tranhttps://patryan.house.gov/media/in-the-news/red-hook-daily-catch-pat-ryan-appointed-house-committees-armed-services...Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) in December but has yet to be voted upon in the upper chamber. As a new member of the minority party in the U.S. House, where Republicans hold a 10-seat majority, Ryan’s power may be limited. The committees he will sit on are chaired by two Republicans. Legislation that passes the House may face an upward battle in the Democrat-controlled Senate. ...
- A New Speaker and Concerns about MAGA Extremism and the Separation of Church and State: A Message frhttps://huffman.house.gov/media-center/newsletter/a-new-speaker-and-concerns-about-maga-extremism-and-the-separation-of-church-and-state-a-message-from-rep-huffman...For those who care about governing and democracy, and certainly anyone who values the secular character of our government, it’s important to understand that the new Speaker – and the House Republican conference that chose him as their standard-bearer – reflects the most extreme political agenda we’ve ever seen from a majority party in Congress. Speaker Johnson’s record includes: He is among the most extreme anti-abortion crusaders in Congress. Celebrated the end of Roe v. Wade Supports a nationwide abortion ban , including supporting a bill that would write anti-abortion views into the Constitution Opposed private companies covering employees’ abortion care He is a longtime advocate for extreme homophobic, anti-LGBTQ policies. ...