WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made the following statement. "I understand and respect President Biden's decision not to seek reelection. While we have political differences, I appreciate his lifelong service to our nation, which he dearly loves. "I have known President Biden for over 25 years, traveling the world together pursuing America's interests as we saw it. "He has devot  more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on July 25, 2024: Today, Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), alongside Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.), introduced the Preventing Unnecessary Deaths During Life-Threatening Events (PUDDLE) Act to protect families in Delaware and across the country from utility shutoffs during extreme weather events such as heat waves and cold snaps. "No family should have to experience their utilities being shut off du  more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on July 25, 2024: Yesterday, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer's provisions to expand Holocaust education nationwide and prevent the Delaware Water Gap's reclassification as a National Park passed the House, as part of the FY25 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The bill, which passed by a vote of 210-205, determines funding for the  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Tom Carper, D-Delaware, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on July 22, 2024: U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today applauded an announcement from the Biden administration that the Environmental Protection Agency will award more than $4.3 billion to grantees nationwide through the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) program. Create  more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Sen. Thomas Carper, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on July 25, 2024: Today at a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee nominations hearing, Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.) heard from Postal Regulatory Commissioners (PRC) Ann C. Fisher and Ashley E. Poling who currently serve on the PRC and have been nominated to serve a second term, and judicial nominees Carmen G. Iguina Gonzalez and Joseph R. Palmore who have been nominated to serve as Ass  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Thomas Carper, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on July 23, 2024: This week, U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, returned from a three-day bipartisan, bicameral Congressional delegation visit to Mexico. During the trip, Senator Carper led 10 of his colleagues in discussions on the root causes of migration, the impact of U.S.-supported economic development programs in t  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Thomas Carper, D-Delaware, issued the following statement on July 21, 2024: * * * Today, Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.) released the following statement regarding President Joe Biden's decision to not seek the Democratic nomination for President: "It has been my privilege to serve the people of Delaware and America with Joe Biden for 50 years. I love him like a brother. He's a proud Democrat, but he's an American first. From the day he took office, he has consistently  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) issued the following statement after President Joe Biden announced he would end his bid for re-election: "President Biden has an incredible record of public service. He has been the most consequential president of my lifetime, and his legacy of putting his country before himself is only strengthened by his hard decision today to step aside as a candidate for president. I   more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) introduced a bill to reverse the Supreme Court's recent decision that significantly extends the length of time plaintiffs have to challenge federal regulations. The Agency Stability Restoration Act would reverse the court's decision in Corner Post, Inc. v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, issued earlier this month. Senators Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Sheldon Whi  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) introduced a bipartisan resolution supporting today, July 24, as Bump Day. The day is part of an annual, global campaign that celebrates healthy pregnancies and raises awareness of maternal health care challenges. "All mothers deserve the care and support that's needed for a safe pregnancy, birth, and healthy future for both mother and child,"  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Thomas Carper, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on July 22, 2024: Today, U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons (both D-Del.) joined U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough to meet with veterans and get the word out about "claim sharks." "Claim sharks" is a term used for unaccredited lawyers and consultants who offer to help veterans file their disability claims with the veterans Benefits Administration and then take a signif  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.), and 15 of their congressional colleagues sent a bipartisan and bicameral letter to Meta raising concerns about Meta's decision to end access to CrowdTangle, a Meta-owned transparency tool that has allowed researchers and journalists to view and study public content on Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms on a wide range of issues, including  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), and John Fetterman (D-Pa.) released the following statement today: "Today marks the one-year anniversary of the Azerbaijani government's unjust detainment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu a world-respected  more