Top recent posts by US House Representatives on Bluesky

Kash Patel, the conspiracy theorist that Republicans made FBI Director, came to a Senate hearing on the budget—with NO budget, NO timeline, and NO clue. It's downright incompetent, and it's making America less safe. We need serious leadership at the FBI.

The GOP is out here trying to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America because clearly that’s the emergency, while Americans are out here losing healthcare, housing, and food benefits. We see exactly where GOP priorities lie.

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

This administration has deported a four-year old U.S. citizen with cancer. They're illegally disappearing people to a foreign torture prison. The first thing history will say about Secretary Noem's leadership is that she was responsible for many of these travesties.

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.

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!

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

Making it harder for sick people to receive health care saves money... by keeping people sick. If they can't afford to go to the doctor, we don't have to pay for it. That's R's logic. Reality check: Cutting coverage doesn't cut sickness.

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 takes a special kind of stupid to take a growing economy and throw it into reverse.

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.

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.

A joyous day for Catholics across the globe, but especially those here in the United States who are seeing the first American Pope. I’m hopeful that Pope Leo XIV can continue the legacy of Pope Francis by encouraging selflessness, humility and service to the world’s poorest and most marginalized.

We all know the President is responsible for upholding the Constitution. My Republican colleagues, what has happened to you? We sat together at Trump’s inauguration and watched him take the oath of office to uphold the Constitution. I'm pleading with you. It’s time to speak up.

BREAKING: I proposed the most pro-kid budget in our state's history, but today, Republican lawmakers are gutting my budget that does what's best for our kids and the folks, families, and communities that raise them. 🧵 Today, Republicans are rejecting ⬇️

Today marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day — a powerful reminder of a time when America united with our allies to save freedom and democracy from those who sought to destroy it. We must do everything we can to defend the freedoms that so many Americans died to protect.

Trans service members are service members. They’ve flown in combat, led troops into battle, and risked their lives to protect us. Trump’s ban on trans people serving in the military— which SCOTUS temporarily allowed to take effect— takes away our freedom and makes us less safe.

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

Today, we came together in front of the Capitol to reject Republicans’ efforts to eliminate a critical FCC program to expand internet access for low-income and rural students and educators. I will keep fighting for every student to have the tools they need to succeed. youtube.com/shorts/huo7H...

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.

Big things happening in the U.S. House of Representatives! Republicans spent the week renaming the Gulf of Mexico! This is their priority... in this economy.

Member of the SALT caucus here who ran on SALT repeal in 2018 and flipped a seat held by an R who supported it. All of the Rs opposing came to Congress in 2020 or later. They are trying to fix a problem their leadership made to hurt *THEIR* voters. Thread:

In Donald Trump’s America, not even Elmo is safe. That’s why we’re here today to stand for a free and fair press—which is vital to our democracy. ✊

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.

NEW: We're suing the Trump Administration and U.S. DOT Secretary Sean Duffy for obstructing over $60 million in Wisconsin infrastructure funding and holding up key infrastructure projects across our state.    It's unacceptable. So, we’re taking them to court. 🧵

(It’s your job??)

Like I’ve been saying: we’ve got an economically illiterate president.   Less cargo means less trucks transporting goods to stores—and THAT means empty shelves, higher prices, and layoffs.   Trump is committing economic arson—Republicans need to join us to stop him.

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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.

The Trump Cabinet doesn’t need any more tax cuts. It’s morally wrong and fiscally stupid.

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.

Here’s something every American should know: by law, Elon Musk must leave government completely by May 30th. Donald Trump must fire Elon Musk.

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.

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.

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.

There were 27 billion-dollar extreme weather and climate disasters in 2024.  Now we have no way to track them. This is anti-science, anti-safety, and anti-American.

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.

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.

Republicans just renamed the Gulf of Mexico. People can't afford rent or groceries right now.

Here are this week’s 3 bad things and 3 good things you need to know about to stay in-the-know! Keep fighting and stay engaged. Our resistance is strong.

Robert Prevost of Chicago elected first American pope, will take the name Leo XIV: “God loves everyone. Evil will not prevail.”

The Speaker just had us vote to rename the Gulf of Mexico as retirement accounts are tanking, prices are up, and our small businesses are wondering if they can survive the trade war. There are so many other bills we could bring to the floor that would solve real problems.

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/...

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...

🧵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...

While Occupant Trump dismantles our agencies, attacks federal workers & veterans, and guts essential programs like Medicaid & SNAP—my GOP colleagues just voted on the Gulf of America Act. Republicans aren’t serious about governing or doing the people’s work.

Trump is gutting health care for 9/11 responders and survivors. They deserve better.

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.

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.

Americans are rationing insulin, going to bed hungry, and can’t afford rent or child care. So what did we do this morning in the House to help people? Absolutely nothing. Republicans wasted precious time in Congress to rename Gulf of Mexico. I voted NO.

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.

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.

ICYMI: I reintroduced my Medicare for All Act last week — to ensure EVERY American has access to health care. No copays, no deductibles, no premiums. It’s that simple. It’s time for Medicare for All.

Ok but when are we getting this?

If Joe Biden had imposed the reckless tariffs of Donald Trump, every Republican—without exception—would have condemned them as the height of economic incompetence. Swap Biden’s name for Trump’s, and the moral outrage vanishes—not by magic, but by the raw calculus of partisan politics.

This Public Service Week, I want to thank every single member of Team Kentucky working across state government. These folks are dedicated to improving the lives of their fellow Kentuckians. I am grateful for their work, kindness and commitment to our commonwealth and our future.

I'm just going to leave this here.

It is an honor that Pope Leo XIV hails from the United States. We are reminded by his urging for the world to build bridges—that what unites us is stronger than what divides us. I hope to one day meet and have an audience with him to discuss the most urgent issues of our time.

What do New York Republicans need to do to fully repeal the SALT cap? Nothing. It's already set to expire in January 2026, saving New York families billions in taxes. Remember, if the cap remains in any form, it's only because New York Republicans will have voted to keep it.

How much is Elon using his access to Trump to cut big deals for his companies? How much is he using his power to rewrite rules to boost his businesses? How many essential programs will he slash before Americans say enough is enough?

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.

My GOP colleagues claim to stand with first responders and on 9/11 are all over social media with #NeverForget. What firefighters will never forget is the deafening silence and pathetic inaction when it comes to preserving the programs at NIOSH that save their lives. That is what we’ll #NeverForget.

Today. Be there. #SaveTheBWCA

Trump wants to send people to a prison in Libya described as a “hellscape” in a country where the U.S. literally has a “Do Not Travel” advisory. Absolutely not. The courts have been clear that this is illegal. Follow the law.

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.

We pray for Pope Leo XIV as he begins this journey. Now more than ever we need humility, love and compassion.

Congratulations to Pope Leo XIV — our first American Pope — and a Pope reflective of the late Pope Francis’ creed to choose light over darkness, to be kind to our neighbor, and to work to uplift and unify all people in a divided world. Congratulazioni!

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

Congratulations to Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope in history. I’m hopeful Pope Leo will be a voice of peace and reason as the world navigates a time of chaos and uncertainty.

An exciting day for Catholics across the globe and a historic day for our country with the selection of the first American pope! I wish Pope Leo XIV the best as he embarks on his papacy.

Republicans are refusing to do town halls. Why? Because their policies are so unpopular. We should not be gutting Medicaid & taking away health care to give tax breaks to the wealthy.

Congratulations to the first American pope, Leo XIV, on his election. In his first speech, Pope Leo focused on the need to "build bridges" with our neighbors and marginalized communities. I agree. Let's work together to create a more unified and peaceful world for all.

Under Trump, the U.S. economy has shrunk for the first time in years. He’s not lowering costs, he’s not tackling inflation. He’s just slashing critical programs like Medicaid so Republicans can pass a $7 trillion tax cut for billionaires.

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s bill to rename the Gulf of Mexico is a slap in the face to hard-working Americans who want their leaders focused on lowering the cost of living. I voted against this ridiculous bill.

Anyone else think it’s so weird how right around the time other countries feel they need to appease us to get trade deals… Elon Musk’s companies are cutting deals in new countries that may or may not want them?

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:

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:

On today’s Democratic Daily Download, @velazquez.house.gov breaks down what we heard in today’s Steering and Policy hearing: Trump Tariffs are driving up costs and crushing Main Street. Democrats are fighting to protect small businesses and everyday Americans.

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.

Congratulations to Pope Leo XIV — our first American Pope — and a Pope reflective of the late Pope Francis’ creed to be choose light over darkness, to be kind to our neighbor, and to work to uplift and unify all people in a divided world. Congratulazioni!

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

It’s time to build again, America. More homes = lower rent More clean energy  = cheaper rates New roads & bridges = stronger economy We just launched the bipartisan Build America Caucus to bring that no-brainer message to Congress. Let’s get to work. 🏗️

Ted Cruz was a year ahead of me in law school. Everyone hated him b/c he was as big an asshole then as he is now. Today he lied about my AI safety bill from last year (SB 1047) as part of his tirade that we can’t have innovation while also protecting the public. We can do both but Ted is just Ted.

Rep. Ryan Mackenzie thinks our events are "fake town halls.” What do you all think? Say what you want, Rep. Mackenzie, but we're hosting one on May 17th in your district. You're welcome to come.

Republicans today voted to rip internet access away from rural and low-income students. This vote is unnecessary and cruel. It will widen the digital divide and undermine opportunity. youtube.com/shorts/vwZ0Y...

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.

Attacking trans kids won’t help Marjorie Taylor Greene’s poll numbers. It’s bad politics and bad policy.

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

Republicans have launched one of the most egregious attacks on our public lands, our waters, and our health that we have ever witnessed.

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.

Rhode Island is receiving $251 million in unfrozen funding to support critical transportation infrastructure projects.🚧   Our delegation will continue working to secure federal funding to deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable infrastructure.

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?

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...

The economy’s shaky, prices are rising, and Medicaid and SNAP are on the chopping block. House Republicans' priority? Renaming the Gulf of Mexico. What a joke.

It's official: the House GOP just spent the week following Marjorie Taylor Greene's orders instead of tackling the high cost of groceries, health care, and housing. What a waste of time. abcnews.go.com/Politics/rep...

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.