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Congress today showed Ukraine President Zelensky that America stands united with his people, and while the images he shared were gut-wrenching and enraging, his inspiring message convinces me that we must do more to weaken the Kremlin war machine and help Ukrainians fight these murderous invaders Read more »

Washington, D.C. - Today, in an act of unanimity, all 25 Jewish Democratic Members of Congress issued the following statement in response to reported comments made by Amnesty International USA’s executive director. The statement was issued jointly by Reps. Auchincloss, Bonamici, Cicilline, Cohen, Deutch, Frankel, Gottheimer, Jacobs, Levin (CA), Levin (MI), Lowenthal, Luria, Manning,… Read more »

The federal budget bill headed to President Joe Biden’s desk includes millions for projects in South Florida. The bill commits $350 million to Everglades restoration — on top of the $1.1 billion already provided by last year’s infrastructure law — a priority for lawmakers of both parties. Read more »

"This bill reflects our values," said Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., chairwoman of the House Appropriations subcommittee on military and veterans affairs. "It will reinforce our national security infrastructure, invest in new military base child development centers and family housing and ensures veterans receive the health care they deserve." Read more »

The letter, led by Wasserman Schultz and signed by more than 50 lawmakers, pointed out that it’s been more than six months since the FDA’s court-ordered deadline to complete pre-market tobacco reviews for e-cigarettes. Products from some of the most popular brands among kids, including Vuse Alto, SMOK and Juul, are still on the market while they await the FDA’s decision. Read more »

Critically, neither this hostage release, nor Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, warrant allowing the murderous Maduro regime to quickly stockpile petrol profits as Venezuelans still starve for food, medicine and basic human rights under his autocratic rule. Sanctions relief should only be considered when there is a clear and irreversible commitment to restore free and fair presidential elections and cease attacks on the rule of law. Read more »

This package funds critical local projects, and boldly confronts America’s larger challenges, like growing our middle class, rethreading our safety net, and confronting climate change Read more »

Our nation must respond to the true impact of war, and our veterans must not bear that burden alone, often decades after their service, amid a cloud of medical uncertainty. I am very proud President Biden clearly committed to address the needs of veterans who encounter brutal environmental hazards like burn pits while serving our nation. Read more »

As we put more cracks in the glass ceiling, women continue to provide inordinate hope and healing to our communities and nation. From upon their broad shoulders, no challenge is impossible. Read more »

I’m thrilled that the global Jewish community will soon have the tremendous leadership, advocacy, expertise and compassion of my dear friend and colleague, Ted Deutch. Read more »