Press Releases

Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27) and Congressman Tom Marino (PA-10) released a discussion draft of new landmark legislation designed to modernize and improve the United States Copyright Office.

Co-Chairs of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), and Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) applauded the passage by voice vote through the House of Representatives of an amendment to prevent the Department of Justice, the FBI and local law enforcement from using money in the Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations bill to engage in profiling based on race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender and sexual orientation.

Tuesday, the U.S. CourtA of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled to uphold a February preliminary injunction on Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and the expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals programs.

With just days left before it is set to expire on May 31, the House of Representatives voted to extend funding for the Highway Trust Fund for two months today.

Today, the Small Business Committee Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax and Capital Access held a hearing to examine improvements to capital access programs within the Small Business Administration (SBA).

Today is National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

Today, the Creative Rights Caucus (CRC) hosted a briefing to educate Congress on how online advertising works and the role it can play in supporting creators.

Today, the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which authorizes over $600 billion in appropriations towards defense operations, $38 billion more in war funding than requested by President Obama.