Recent posts by US House Representatives on Bluesky

President Trump’s unjustified decision to fire Dr. Carla Hayden as the Librarian of Congress is deeply troubling and just the latest example of Trump’s assault on the legislative branch of government. Read my full statement below.

Clown car doesn’t even begin to describe this Administration.

Thank you to everyone who showed up to help me celebrate my birthday tonight. It’s been quite the week and I appreciate all of you. Let’s do this!

Unacceptable. Transphobia makes everyone less safe. Ansley and Liz, I’m sorry you were treated like this. You deserve to show up in the world exactly as you are. www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/...

These proposed Republican cuts are so unpopular, they had to postpone releasing their legislation this week. We're keeping up the drumbeat b/c every American, no matter their zip code, deserves access to affordable, life-saving care.

The Democratic Doctors in Congress & I say: hands off Medicaid.

It’s #TeacherAppreciationWeek! Teachers give their time, heart, and even their own resources to help our children thrive. Let’s honor their impact—not just with thanks, but by fighting for the support and resources they deserve. Share your gratitude and stories of impactful teachers below 👇🏼

Hurricane season starts in three weeks. Trump just fired the head of FEMA. Climate disasters are on the rise, and Trump is kneecapping our ability to respond.

Trump chaos and cronyism are weakening the country. Massive import tariffs will ⬆️ prices &hurt small business. So, let’s inflict more harm by firing devoted public servants while hiring unqualified lackeys.

I strongly condemn President Trump's decision to fire Dr. Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress, who I've worked with in my role as co-chair of the Library of Congress Caucus. She's a true public servant who made the Library more accessible to the American people.

My full statement on the President “declaring” the bipartisan LAW I wrote, the Digital Equity Act, unconstitutional. Republicans will have to explain to their constituents why this administration doesn’t believe kids in rural districts should get laptops. www.murray.senate.gov/senator-murr...

Donald Trump just fired my dear friend Dr. Carla Hayden—the Librarian of Congress—via email. This is disgraceful. The Library of Congress represents some of the best America has to offer. Equal access to learning for all.

Trump just fired the head of FEMA — three weeks before the start of hurricane season in the Atlantic. He’s kneecapping our biggest disaster agency, leaving millions of Americans in danger and without lifesaving information and aid.

MTG called this “one of the most important things we can do this Congress.” What about: -Protecting Medicaid, Social Security, SNAP -Universal child care -Housing that’s actually affordable -Reversing Trump’s tariffs, lowering costs -Fighting climate change Should I go on?

Had an opportunity to join Newport News’ elected officials at an Appreciation Reception for members of the city’s boards and commissions. The city simply could not run effectively without their service and dedication

BREAKING: President Trump just fired our nation's Librarian. My statement here:

Today, House Republicans voted to rename the Gulf of Mexico instead of voting to lower food costs, protect health care, or help working families. As a member of the @newdems.bsky.social, I'm here to actually get stuff done.

Congress passed the Digital Equity Act to help ensure that all Americans could participate equally in the online world. This illegal action will hurt our economy, our schools, our seniors, and our democracy. We will fight back against it.

Republicans' reconciliation bill guts the programs that hold communities together: Medicaid, SNAP, Head Start, and the VA – programs that give people a fighting chance. The cruelty is the point. And we'll do everything we can to stop this cruel budget from becoming law.

We have a lot of work to do to improve the situation at EWR. That’s why I led a letter urging the FAA to ground non-essential helicopter traffic as we work to alleviate the congestion in our air space and help our air traffic controllers. Read more 👇 menendez.house.gov/media/press-...

In honor of AAPI and Jewish Heritage Month, I recognized 4 outstanding leaders for their exceptional work uplifting communities that share much in common. Thanks to leadership like theirs, Jewish and AAPI New Yorkers have long shaped the spirit, strength, and success of NYC.

Hey @normornstein.bsky.social - Rupar is stealing your bit!

Let’s be honest: the policies they’re pushing? LITERALLY straight out of Project 2025. The same plan they claimed they had nothing to do with.  Now they’re writing them into law—gutting public lands, rejecting science, and handing out kickbacks to their corporate buddies.   We’re fighting back!

No, President Trump: Less traffic at our ports means less work for the men and women who run them, like the thousands of Marylanders who power the Port of Baltimore. That's not a good thing. These tariffs will tear apart our economy and hurt our communities — and it's entirely Trump-inflicted.

Honored to join community members & local leaders to receive the Pawtucket Foundation’s 2025 Heritage Award. Congrats to all of tonight’s honorees & community champions!

Step 1. Don’t pay attention to any of the stupid comments. Step 2. Enjoy the rest.

This #NationalNursesWeek, we honor the heart of our healthcare system—our nurses. From rural clinics to urban hospitals, in every community & every crisis, nurses show up with compassion, courage, & care.  Thank you for your service, your advocacy, and your dedication. We see you & stand with you.

Trump names Jeanine Pirro interim US attorney for DC - CNN// another Chauncey Gardener selection

Today, I voted NO on renaming the Gulf of Mexico. While rights are under attack, healthcare is at risk, jobs are disappearing, and groceries are too expensive, House Republicans are busy playing word games—this does nothing to address the real struggles Americans are facing.

I just signed onto a discharge petition to force a vote to protect Medicaid & SNAP from reckless Republican cuts. Republicans say their budget doesn’t cut health care for working families. If that’s the case, they should have no problem joining us.

While Trump releases domestic terrorists who brutalized police officers on January 6th, he’s sending migrants to violent foreign prisons without due process for the crime of pursuing the American dream. This is far from law and order just more Trump chaos. www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-a...

Congratulations to Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead the Catholic Church! His humble promise to seek peace and build bridges is necessary in this moment. In these challenging times, may his papacy reflect the compassion, grace, and dignity we all must share with one another.

Great to join @momsrising.org, parents, & kids today ahead of Mother's Day & talk about how we can better support moms.

First they forced pro-democracy activists into exile, now Hong Kong is locking up their relatives — including the father of US-based activist Anna Kwok, who was denied bail. President Trump should sanction those involved by applying my bipartisan Hong Kong Autonomy Act.

Trump's Department of Homeland Security is illegally BLOCKING billions of dollars in disaster relief & public safety grants while at the same time it OVERSPENDS on its lawless mass deportation campaign. This admin cannot continue to defy our laws & hurt the American people in the process.

🧵I joined nearly 100 colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives to demand that the Israeli Government stop its months-long blockade of food and aid to Gaza. jewishinsider.com/2025/05/96-h...

There are many important issues Congress should be addressing, but today the House voted on one thing - whether to rename the Gulf of Mexico. House GOP leadership aren’t helping the American people with this vote —they’re doing it to show loyalty to Donald Trump.

Medicaid saves lives, and we will not stand by as Trump and Republicans work to cut this program and take away health care from millions of Americans, just so they can give a tax cut to billionaires. Proud to rally with @caringacross.org to protect Medicaid.

A win for fair representation in Alabama! The court has ruled against gerrymandered maps — democracy just got a little stronger. Time for #FairMaps nationwide. www.cnn.com/2025/05/08/p...

I join people around the world in celebrating today’s momentous occasion and congratulating Pope Leo XIV on his election as leader of the Catholic Church. It is a joyful and historic occasion to witness him become the first American pope & I pray his words serve to help bridge our fractured world.

Political retribution? www-nationalreview-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.nati...

Trump’s film tariffs aren’t just misguided—they’re illegal. @housedemocrats.bsky.social Vice Chair, lawyer, and fellow SoCal Congressmember @reptedlieu.bsky.social helps break it down on this hometown edition of “Is this sh*t legal?”

In Trump’s first 100+ days we’ve seen: Declining trust in our air traffic control Cuts that will make it harder to access Social Security and VA benefits Rising costs and trade wars Cuts to cancer research

We applaud the Second Circuit for rejecting Trump’s attempt to delay complying with my constituent Rümeysa Öztürk's transfer to Vermont. She must be released & have her visa restored. And we’ll continue to ring the alarm loudly until that is the case.

Rather than working to lower the cost of groceries, health care, child care, and housing, or address gun violence — what did House Republicans do today? Vote to change the name of a body of water. Americans deserve a Congress that is focused on making their lives better.

We applaud the Second Circuit for rejecting Trump’s attempt to delay complying with my constituent Rümeysa Öztürk's transfer to Vermont. She must be released & have her visa restored. And we’ll continue to ring the alarm loudly until that is the case.

FEMA’s Acting Administrator was fired - one day after he told those of us on the Appropriations Committee that he didn’t believe the agency should be eliminated. Is that why Donald Trump and Secretary Noem fired him? Apparently, independent thoughts not allowed. abcnews.go.com/amp/Politics...

The Trump Administration is randomly firing federal employees. We must stand against this. This Public Service Recognition Week, we honor and fight alongside federal workers who help provide critical services across this country.

Trump Admin: ignoring privacy rights & civil liberties guardrails while unleashing DOGE coders to collect & centralize Americans’ private data. I gave Trump’s FBI Dir multiple opportunities to address unprecedented security risks this poses. He refused. We should all be alarmed.

Why is the Trump Administration handing the keys to our nation's security to Putin, China, and corrupt billionaires? At today’s hearing with CISA, I’m demanding answers.

Firing FEMA’s chief just three weeks before hurricane season begins shows how little President Trump cares about Floridians’ and Americans’ safety. My full statement:

Today we celebrate 80 years since Liberty’s victory over Tyranny in Europe during WWII. We must never forget the American soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice alongside our Allies to achieve victory. These heroes fought for a free world that enshrines Liberty, and our commitment to defend it.

I signed onto a discharge petition to force a vote on protecting Medicaid and SNAP, which millions of Americans rely on. Just a handful of Republicans need to join us for this to come up for a vote. Now is their chance to stand up.

Under Donald Trump, costs are up and inflation is rising. But don’t worry–Republicans are busy renaming bodies of water.

The new pope has chosen the name Leo — honoring Pope Leo XIII, a champion of workers’ rights, fair wages, and unions. A powerful nod to dignity in work and justice for all. What a historic day for working people everywhere — and for America!

Governor Tim Walz: Since when did government get to tell you how many dolls your child can have?

The world saw Tyre Nichols brutally beaten to death after a traffic stop by those who swore to keep him safe. Justice was not served. My heart is with the Nichols family at this devastating time—I wish them strength as they continue to pursue accountability.

Democrats need to show that we aren’t just fighting back — we’re fighting FORWARD. Let’s show the country what our vision is: big investments in housing, universal child care, bringing down costs, making health care affordable, and more.

TPS recipients aren't lawbreakers — they're here lawfully and none of them have criminal records. That's why I'm partnering with @repdarrensoto.bsky.social and Rep. Salazar to keep Venezuelan American families together as we fight to free Venezuela from dictatorship.

Fiscal insanity is: 📈Adding trillions to the national debt ❌Cutting critical health and food assistance for our communities   💸All to pay for tax breaks for billionaires   America first is not hard-working people last.

Trump’s trade announcement is a clear win for Rolls-Royce but a big, fat LOSS for the American people. U.S. consumers & businesses will still be forced to PAY MORE for a plethora of goods than they did before Trump took office.

There’s nothing moderate about backing Trump’s tariffs, confirming Pete Hegseth, or cheering on Elon Musk as he guts programs North Carolinians rely on. Thom Tillis is putting Trump first, and our state is suffering because of it.

Conversion therapy is based on the hateful idea that being part of the LGBTQ+ community is an illness that requires treatment.  It’s a dangerous sham practice that has been completely debunked and should be banned nationwide—I introduced a bill with @booker.senate.gov to do just that.

It's Public Service Recognition Week. Trump & DOGE have wreaked havoc on hardworking federal workers who provide essential services for Americans. This week, let's recognize the value of our federal workforce and protect them from chaotic and immoral treatment. They deserve better.

In the dead of the night, House Republicans on the Natural Resources Committee approved the sale of our public lands for pennies on the dollar to fund tax cuts for billionaires & big corporations. They’re taking a wrecking ball to our country to make Trump happy and enrich their billionaire pals.

My constituent, Brian Gutierrez, lives in South Gate and has Spina Bifida, a lifelong disability. Medicaid has been the difference between life and death for Brian. I was proud to share his story on the House floor.

Thank you to everyone who attended our 3rd Annual Small Business Expo last week—so proud to fight for the small business owners and entrepreneurs in our community. #SBE25

Trump's from NY, he witnessed the bravery of 9/11 first responders who were misled to believe Ground Zero was safe. Yet his budget proposes defunding critical support for WTCHP–effectively denying health care to 135K people. Let’s talk about Trump's betrayal of our heroes:

I join so many across the world in celebrating the selection of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope. I pray he will bring hope, compassion, and joy to Catholics in Michigan and across the world.

Check out this clip from the @newdems.bsky.social podcast & you'll learn two things: 1. I was a high school football referee 🏈 2. Rep. Veasey can hold a grudge 😉

With current air traffic controller staffing at our airport under 50%, Austin has one of the most severe shortages in the country. To improve safety in our skies, we must be better prioritized by the FAA. The Trump Administration's new plan fails to adequately deliver for our region.

Had a great meeting with the Ambassador of The Bahamas, Wendall Jones. The Bahamas are an ally of the United States and a close neighbor to South Florida, and I’m committed to strengthening the relationship between our nations from my post at @houseforeign.bsky.social.

Happy Jewish American Heritage Month! Throughout the month of May we celebrate the Jewish community across America and honor their traditions and culture that enrich our nation.

I join Catholic families in the #MA7 and across the globe in congratulating Pope Leo XIV, the first pontiff from the United States. In the midst of consequential times for America and the world, I pray that he leads with justice, compassion, and inclusivity.

The world saw Tyre Nichols brutally beaten to death after a traffic stop by those who swore to keep him safe. Justice was not served today. My heart is with the Nichols family at this devastating time—I wish them strength as they continue to pursue accountability.

Roswell, don't forget to RSVP. I'll see you tomorrow!

The US-Africa Policy Working Group held a briefing today about the dismantling of UASID and the impact of President Trump’s foreign aid freeze.

Right now, Donald Trump is considering cuts to half a dozen national monuments, including Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks. In New Mexico, that would be a direct attack on our way of life and our shared heritage and I will not let it go down without a fight.

Can’t imagine if I went up to Duluth and said a slow port is a good thing.

For more than 80 years, Voice of America has countered anti-American propaganda and provided credible, independent news to people living under repressive regimes. Partnering with an extreme, conspiracy-peddling outlet jeopardizes U.S. interests and VOA's decades-long mission.

WATCH: Sen. Ossoff is investigating large, out-of-state companies who are buying up single-family homes to get answers for Georgia families struggling to afford rent and homeownership.

Trump’s plans to deport people to Libya without due process are illegal, full stop. This is about all of us. If Trump can ignore due process rights for some, he can ignore them for everyone. We must loudly stand up to and fight back against these authoritarian acts.

I met with our new Florida International University President today to ensure we can provide the best education possible for all our FIU students. I’m committed to supporting the students and faculty of FIU in every way possible. #PawsUp

Recognized members of Ohio's Lyons-Royalton Fire Department, who recently saved the life of a local man while responding to a fire call. Firefighter and EMT Tim Ellithorpe, Fire Captain Devon Kelble, and Lyons Fire Chief Zachary Miramontes launched into action, performing heroic lifesaving efforts.

I’ve heard from many small business owners that it’s impossible to plan for the future when Trump issues and rescinds tariffs on a whim. Stopping the economic uncertainty would be a good way to help small businesses during this National Small Business Week.

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Fishing is in Rhode Island’s DNA. So you know I’m going to speak up on @naturalresources.bsky.social when Republicans try to shoot down an amendment that supports local fishermen by cracking down on bad fishing practices around the globe.

Happy National Pet Week #OR06! 🐾 In honor of this week, I wanted to share a photo of my dog, Cooper, and some of my staff’s pets 🐶🐱 (1/2)

WOW! During this Hurricane Preparedness Week and at the start of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season when storms are at their most destructive, Trump fires the head of FEMA and threatens to dismantle the department. The president is a danger to the American people.

Kia Boyz serve as an example that tech advances shouldn't come at the cost of security. Thieves have targeted USPS workers for master keys that let them steal masses of mail at once. As the USPS considers a transition to digital keys, it's critical we protect your identities & prescription drugs.

In what feels like a pivotal point in history, I join millions around the world praying for our first American Pope whose emphasis of humility and peace is needed more than ever.

Fiscal insanity is: 📈Adding trillions to the national debt ❌Cutting critical health and food assistance for our communities   💸All to pay for tax breaks for billionaires   America first is not hard-working people last.

Better than the hoops I usually have to jump through…

Congratulations to Pope Leo XIV, the first pontiff born in the U.S. and educated at Villanova! Despite some differences of opinion, I’m pleased he has amplified calls to end racism in our society, to allow Dreamers to remain in America, & to pass life-saving gun-safety laws.

No one cares about Trump’s vanity project when their wallets are strained.

What are Republicans choosing to vote on this week? Renaming the Gulf of Mexico. Remember, my Gulf Coast neighbors are STILL rebuilding their homes after Hurricanes Helene and Milton - which is now more expensive thanks to Trump’s tariffs. youtube.com/shorts/F2B0b...

🚨NEW: Trump is trying to kill a housing program that protects seniors, lowers energy bills & saves lives. This used to be bipartisan, so why is he doing it? Because it helps people who aren’t rich—and it has "Green" in its name. My op-ed in @fastcompany.com with @michaeljohnshank.bsky.social ⬇️

The newly approved Yampa Valley Regional Transportation Authority will be a game-changer for folks looking to access safe and reliable transportation in Moffat and Routt counties and beyond. Excited to support their efforts!

Congratulations to the First American Pope, Pope Leo XIV. I pray his leadership is centered around love, compassion, and justice for all of God's children.