Recent Press Releases

‘Workplace harassment is unacceptable anywhere -- end of story. The United States Congress is no exception. Here, as everywhere, employees must be free to work without fearing they’ll be the victim of harassment. So a consensus emerged -- among members in both the House and the Senate -- that we should do more to hold people accountable, protect staff, and help prevent harassment in the first place.’
With this agreement, both parties are coming together to update the laws governing how the Congress addresses workplace claims and protecting staff and others from harassment. We’re optimistic that after our members review the legislation, this bill will pass the Senate in short order.
‘The bipartisan reform legislation before us builds on the earlier progress of the Veterans Choice Act of 2014, and reaffirms a clear message: Delays at the VA cannot stand between veterans and the medical care they need. The shortcomings of a federal bureaucracy do not “free” our nation from its promises to our all-volunteer armed forces. Veterans deserve prompt, thorough care – period.’