Recent posts by US House Representatives on Bluesky

Tackling gun violence shouldn’t be a Democrat or Republican issue. We should work together as Americans to stop another act of terror from happening again. That starts with a ban on assault weapons. Our children deserve to grow up without the fear and trauma of gun violence.

International students enrich our college campuses for every student, support local economies, and increase goodwill toward America. Trump’s policies are destroying the positive impact of our colleges and universities. apnews.com/article/inte...

Most Americans are paying a higher tax rate than billionaires - and their mega spending made this worse. Fix the tax code. Build it to reward hard work, not wealth. www.cbsnews.com/news/income-...

“Anyone who suggests the most effective way to communicate with the citizens they serve is over the telephone is not being as transparent as they should be. There’s a very easy and simple way to connect with your constituents.” “It’s called showing up.” www.coloradopolitics.com/2025/08/22/q...

We’ve been sounding the alarm since Elon Musk & DOGE first put sensitive taxpayer data at risk. Now they’ve uploaded the entire Social Security database onto an unsecured cloud.

🧵 The detention of David Slagger, a disabled U.S. veteran and respected Wabanaki elder—despite his presentation of valid Tribal ID—is deeply troubling. Denying him access to life-saving insulin, threatening him with force, and refusing to honor his Jay Treaty rights was totally unacceptable. (1/4)

Israel did not kill the Prime Minister of Yemen. The Houthi are not the government of Yemen - they are a terrorist organization that is occupying Yemen and terrorizes ships of all nations in the Red Sea.

We are excited to announce the launch of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge! This is a fantastic opportunity for students in #CA44 to show their creativity and technological innovation. Let's empower the next generation of innovators. Learn more and register today at CongressionalAppChallenge.us.

We are excited to announce the launch of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge! This is a fantastic opportunity for students in #CA44 to show their creativity and technological innovation. Let's empower the next generation of innovators. Learn more and register today at CongressionalAppChallenge.us.

This regime doesn’t care- we may lose our tears but not our righteous indignation or determination to make a change. #resist #persist #dumptrump

Congratulated Debra Harris-Ivey on her retirement after a long career with the U.S. Air Force

#throwback: Five years ago, we organized a statewide hunger program to feed New Mexicans. Five years later, this food network continues. But the fight isn’t over. As the Administration is slashing food programs, we must stay strong—because we will take care of our people.

Huge thanks to the Love on the Lawn team, Mayor David Kaptain of Elgin, and everyone who came out. Your warm welcome energized me! This festival is more than music—it’s about community, connection, and the joy that brings us all together.

Our democracy is under attack across our nation, and we cannot continue down this path towards authoritarianism. Thank you Congressman Jamie Raskin for highlighting the severe threats to democracy at our tele-town hall.

Trump’s Big Ugly Law killed ACA premium tax credits. Starting next year, premiums will increase by an average 75% – or more. We’re talking hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars more per month. People can’t afford Trump's America.

Thank you to our incredible summer interns for all they contributed these past months. Can’t wait to see what they do next!

It was great to see a large turnout today at the Sister To Sister Back to School Festival

After years of trying, Texas Republicans just passed a bathroom bill targeting trans Texans. They’re obsessed with attacking people’s dignity instead of solving real problems. We stand with all our LGBT neighbors and reject this right wing shamelessness.

OMG FSU!!!!! 🏈🇺🇸😜🤩

Netanyahu is restricting aid trucks into Gaza—the best way to get food to starving people there—so Jordan is delivering some with air drops. The Jordanians said @merkley.senate.gov & I could join one of those flights to see the devastation, but Israel denied authorization for our scheduled flight.

The Fulton County Fair, Ohio’s second largest, is such a treat! Thanks to the Fulton County Farm Bureau and Veterans Service Officers for all their work to showcase their work, and serve our veterans and farmers. And the famous Fulton County Milkshake…oh my!

Seattle is on the frontlines of developing lifesaving mental health and substance use services. I’m so grateful to have such strong partners in this city committed to addressing addiction and supporting our most vulnerable community members. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

Kicked off the festivities for the annual Rhode Island Chinese Dragon Boat Races and Taiwan Day Festival!🐉 There’s no better way to celebrate our vibrant Taiwanese-American community and the ties our countries share than with dragon boats and dumplings in Pawtucket.

We have a ways to go, but downtown San Francisco & Union Square are coming back. More & more activity. More food offerings. More retail. More office activity. More energy. All the things. The best city in the world is back.

Clean energy isn’t “woke.” It’s an essential part of our energy future and saves us all on power bills. This administration’s war on offshore wind and solar is just going to raise Americans’ utilities.

It’s a great day here in Miami Gardens with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated! Alpha Kappa Alpha Way is official! 🩷💚

Our democracy depends on each of us, not just to participate, but to set an example of civic responsibility for the next generation. Whether it’s voting, volunteering, or simply showing up for our communities, our actions today shape how young people see their role in our democracy tomorrow.

After several near-catastrophic collisions, an unresponsive FAA took almost a year to deny an application that would make our airport safer. Now, expect more bureaucratic delay for an inadequate improvement called Super Charlie. I won't stop fighting for the FAA to do its job and protect our skies.

🚨 SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT We welcome @ramirez.house.gov, Co-Chair of the Congressional Homelessness Caucus, as a speaker at our National Housing Summit! We're excited to work alongside Rep. Ramirez to prevent homelessness and ensure everyone has a place to call home. bit.ly/nationalhousingsummit

Today, I'm visiting the Eloy Detention Center again to visit my constituents who are detained. One of them is Yari—who has leukemia and isn't receiving the adequate medical care that she needs. I'll give a longer update after my visit.

Our seniors & veterans deserve to age in dignity – folks at Father Bill’s & MainSpring know that firsthand. During my visit, I met Joe, one of 10 formerly homeless Veterans. Stories like Joe’s are why we need to invest in housing, especially for our most vulnerable neighbors.

The Trump administration and Republicans in Congress are trying to sell off our public lands and undermine our national parks. I will keep fighting to protect the environment, especially here in Northwest Washington state.

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It is imperative that we surge food, infant formula, and medical supplies to prevent even more death and suffering in Gaza. We are demanding that Secretary Rubio does everything possible to lift the blockade and help the children who are starving. spectrumlocalnews.com/me/maine/new...

Massive overreach. No kings here.

Do you have questions about applying for U.S. citizenship? My office is partnering with the City of Austin to help. Attend an info session on Sept 4. Then join the Citizenship Clinic on Sat, Sept 13 for free help completing your application ⬇️

Big Win: Federal Court rules Trump's tariffs are illegal. Rhode Island small businesses and their customers are already paying the price of his erratic tariffs. But cautiously relieved they might be rolled back as Democrats in Congress work to reassert tariff authority.

Pleased to join many community leaders in San Clemente to discuss getting the spent nuclear fuel off our coast at San Onofre as quickly and safely as possible. We’ve made great bipartisan progress, and securing a federal solution will remain one of my top priorities.

I was glad to join the Sauk Prairie School District this week to help welcome educators and staff back to school and to celebrate the ribbon-cutting for their new in-district child care center, which was an entire community effort and will provide care to over 160 local kids.

I met with @seattlechildrens.org in Federal Way to discuss their plans for expanding services and reaching more families in the South Sound region.

It’s good that the courts are making clear that Trump’s destructive tariffs are illegal. These tariffs are crushing small businesses and costing regular people thousands of dollars for no good reason.  Democrats will keep pushing to end these tariffs & restore economic sanity.

On August 30, 1890, Congress passed the Second Morrill Act, creating 19 Historically Black 1890 Land-Grant Universities. Born out of inequality, these institutions turned exclusion into excellence. 135 years later, their legacy of resilience and innovation continues.

ICE is holding a man with both physical and developmental disabilities, who doesn’t understand or speak English, and who is nearly deaf at a detention facility in Washington State.  Inhumane doesn’t begin to describe it. We can and must be better. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

Since 2008, the Anheuser-Busch brewery in Fort Collins has canned fresh water for disaster-struck communities across the country – reaching over 100 million cans of water this year. Thank you for the warm welcome and chance to discuss how we can best support Colorado’s breweries & their workforces.