We all know someone who has battled cancer or family and friends who have had to cope with it. My wife, Vivian, and I are praying for President Biden, his wife, and his family in the wake of his prostate cancer diagnosis.

I stand with Congresswoman LaMonica McIver and all members of Congress in their efforts to conduct lawful Congressional oversight responsibilities without having to face retaliatory criminal prosecution. The charges against Congresswoman McIver are unwarranted and amount to a

Today, the Commonwealth of Virginia and our country lost a passionate public servant. Congressman Gerry Connolly’s distinctive voice, recognized by many, loudly resonated on Capitol Hill in defense of our democracy and in support of America’s hard-working families. My colleagues

This month, I reached out to the White House, Institute of Museum and Library Services, and the Environmental Protection Agency to urge them to release funds that were already lawfully obligated to the City of Thomasville and the Jack Hadley Black History Museum. While the

This Memorial Day, we honor the men and women of our Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country. We will forever remember their bravery and service to the United States as we recommit ourselves to the values and freedoms for which they fought and died.

Former Congressman Charles B. Rangel was a patriot, true friend, and compassionate soul. My wife, Vivian, and I send our deepest condolences his family, friends and all who mourn his loss. Full Statement: bishop.house.gov/media-center/p…

The Job Corps program is the embodiment of a hand up and not a handout. It provides workforce skills and training that empower participants to become self-sufficient and productive citizens. Today’s foolish action by the White House and the United States Department of Labor to

I was delighted to address the Community Development Bankers Association in Washington, DC. Community Development Financial Institutions leverage federal support to generate private investment in small business entrepreneurs, from America's cities to its farmlands, that may be

Yesterday, I met with Grady County Commissioner Sam Kines in my Washington, DC office. I am working hard in Congress to help make sure that federal departments and agencies are user-friendly, they collaborate well with our towns and counties, and that federal programs have the

At 10:30am EST, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies will hold it's first markup on the fiscal year 2026 agriculture appropriations bill, which funds crucial programs ranging from nutrition assistance, food safety,

This morning, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration advanced its Fiscal Year 2026 funding bill. As the Democratic leader on the subcommittee, I had to point out that this bill cut $100 million meant to help

Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) and I, the co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Job Corps Caucus, led a letter signed by 199 members of Congress to U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer urging her to continue the Job Corps program. On May 29, the

As a leader of the subcommittee that funds the Dept. of Agriculture, including Rural Development, and the FDA I am helping lead today's debate on the Fiscal Year 2026 spending bill. Right now, this bill is making housing, public services, and utilities more costly for rural

On Tuesday, the full House Appropriations Committee debated and voted on the Fiscal Year 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, & Related Agencies funding bill. Congress should support our military families and veterans who have made great sacrifices for our country, but

Since the beginning of this year, the Administration has been illegally impounding funds that they are obligated to distribute, and the Recissions Act would rubber-stamp these actions all while Republicans in Congress devise a way to redistribute this money as tax cuts to

Fentanyl continues to hurt communities across America and tear apart families. the HALT Fentanyl Act helps in our fight against this public health emergency and threat to our national security. It empowers law enforcement to effectively prosecute the manufacturers and traffickers

I am heartbroken to learn of the assassination of MN State House Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband as well as the attempted murder of MN Sen. John Hoffman and his wife early this morning. We must remain united as a nation against politically motivated killings which are an

Happy Father’s Day! Today, we honor and celebrate all the fathers, grandfathers, and father figures in our lives.

I am pleased to join Reps. Thompson of PA, Craig of MN, and Harris of MD to serve as the co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional 4-H Caucus in the U.S. House in the 119th Congress. We are joined by Sens. Boozman of AR and Klobuchar of MN who co-chair the bipartisan caucus