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Press Releases

March 7, 2018
The report released today by the VA Inspector General raises serious and alarming concerns about the Washington, DC VA Medical Center.

March 6, 2018
I agree with Secretary Zinke's comments that state and local jurisdictions ought to have a say in whether or not their coasts are open to drilling.
Issues: Environment

March 5, 2018
When President Trump unnecessarily ended the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in September, he issued a six-month delay and asked Congress to take action allowing DREAMers to stay here by the March 5 deadline.

February 27, 2018
We write in strong opposition to the Department of the Interior's National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program for 2019-2024, announced on January 4, 2018.
Issues: Environment

February 27, 2018
I am pleased to receive this recognition from the League of Conservation Voters for my commitment to environmental issues.
Issues: Environment

February 23, 2018
I appreciated the opportunity to meet with members of the Prince George's County legislative delegation to discuss some of the top issues facing the General Assembly this year.

February 14, 2018
AFGE – a fairness for government employees.

February 13, 2018
Thank you, Congresswoman [Eleanor] Holmes Norton. We are gathered here today not only to break ground on a bridge that many of my constituents use to commute to work, but to celebrate the 200th birthday of its namesake.

February 12, 2018
President Trump's fiscal year 2019 budget proposal is unacceptable.

February 12, 2018
Throughout the Bush and Obama Administrations, the FBI and GSA repeatedly told Congress that the FBI needs a new, fully consolidated headquarters, going so far as to stress the need for selecting a new site because the existing location does not allow the FBI to consolidate the almost 11,000 headquarters employees into one facility.