Press Release

Our nation lost a true patriot.  As a young fighter pilot in the Pacific Theater of the Second World War, George H.W. Bush risked his life to defend this country, and was shot down on a dangerous mission.

On Saturday, Americans will join with people from across the globe to observe World AIDS Day.

After trying to repeal the Affordable Care Act twice and launching a campaign of sabotage against it over the past two years, the American people delivered a sharp rebuke to President Trump and Republicans for their efforts to undo the critical health care reforms Democrats put in place. 

I am pleased to announce the House schedule for the first session of the 116th Congress. As we welcome a large class of new members, many with young families, next year’s schedule is focused on balancing time in Washington with time for Members to conduct work in their districts and spend time with their families.

Ed Pastor was a friend and a colleague who commanded respect from all corners of the House. 

I am honored to have been chosen by my Democratic colleagues to return to the position of House Majority Leader.  I look forward to serving the Democratic Caucus in the new Congress.

On August 14, I joined House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Eliot Engel, House Armed Services Committee Adam Smith, and Rep. Ro Khanna on a letter requesting that the House receive a briefing on the situation in Yemen and American involvement there. 

Today’s report by federal climate scientists, released on a day when the Trump Administration believed fewer Americans would see it, reveals the alarming extent of our global climate challenges.