Today, Democrats took a monumental step toward fully honoring the sacrifice of our heroes in uniform. Thanks to @RepMarkTakano, @SenatorTester, veterans and veterans’ champions, the Honoring our PACT Act has overcome Republican obstruction and will soon be the law of the land.
The PACT Act secures access to life-saving care for millions of veterans exposed to deadly toxins in the line of duty, as well as empowering those harmed at Camp Lejeune to have their day in court.
Democrats have always sought to find bipartisan common ground in service of our veterans, and it is a profound disappointment that Senate Republicans chose to play partisan games with the well-being of sick war heroes.
Democrats are focused on putting #PeopleOverPolitics: protecting the health and lives of those who fought to protect us. We are deeply grateful for the persistent mobilization of veterans, military families and caregivers across the country who never lost hope in this fight.
In recent days, advocates from Burn Pits 360 and Veterans Service Organizations have brought unwavering passion to Capitol Hill – fighting relentlessly until this bill was finally passed.
Guided by @POTUS' firm commitment to our Servicemembers & their families, Democrats will continue striving to fulfill our sacred promise: just as the military leaves no soldier behind on the battlefield, we must leave no veteran behind when they come home. speaker.gov/newsroom/8222-6
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Today, the United States took a powerful step forward in the fight to defend global freedom and Democracy: welcoming Finland and Sweden into the strongest security alliance in human history.
On an overwhelmingly bipartisan and bicameral basis, the U.S. Congress stands with President Biden in proudly supporting Finland and Sweden’s accession to NATO, which is more essential today than ever before amid the rising tide of tyranny.
Finland and Sweden are outstanding democratic allies, who have shown great courage and strength in condemning Putin’s monstrous and unlawful invasion of Ukraine.
Today, the United States House of Representatives sadly mourns the sudden and tragic passing of Congresswoman Jackie Walorski.
A lifelong Hoosier, Congresswoman Walorski lived a life of service: whether caring for impoverished children in Romania, representing her community in the Indiana Statehouse or serving nearly a decade in the House.
She passionately brought the voices of her north Indiana constituents to Congress, & was admired by colleagues on both sides of the aisle for her personal kindness. Our Congressional community also mourns the loss of two devoted members of her staff, Zachery Potts & Emma Thomson.
Our delegation’s visit to Taiwan honors America’s unwavering commitment to supporting Taiwan’s vibrant Democracy.
Our discussions with Taiwan leadership reaffirm our support for our partner & promote our shared interests, including advancing a free & open Indo-Pacific region.
America’s solidarity with the 23 million people of Taiwan is more important today than ever, as the world faces a choice between autocracy and democracy.
Our visit is one of several Congressional delegations to Taiwan – and it in no way contradicts longstanding United States policy, guided by the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979, U.S.-China Joint Communiques and the Six Assurances.
I'm leading a Congressional delegation to the Indo-Pacific to reaffirm America’s unshakeable commitment to our allies & friends in the region. In Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea & Japan, we’ll hold high-level meetings to discuss how we can further our shared interests & values.
We look forward to productive meetings that will continue to inform Congress’s work to strengthen our partnerships & advance our interests.
These include peace & security, economic growth & trade, the COVID-19 pandemic, the climate crisis, human rights and democratic governance.
Under the strong leadership of President Biden, America is firmly committed to smart, strategic engagement in the region, understanding that a free and flourishing Indo-Pacific is crucial to prosperity in our nation and around the globe.
57 years ago, the U.S. fundamentally transformed the way we care for the most vulnerable members of our society. In the decades since President Johnson signed Medicare & Medicaid into law, they have stood as pillars of health, security & justice for generations of Americans.
Yet even as we celebrate one of our nation’s greatest legislative achievements, Republicans are plotting to end Medicare and Medicaid entirely – tearing away coverage from tens of millions of Americans.
.@HouseDemocrats are standing up to these cruel attacks and fighting for greater access to quality, affordable health care. Through the Affordable Care Act, Democrats have expanded Medicaid coverage to 21 million Americans.
This afternoon, @SenSchumer and @Sen_JoeManchin announced a breakthrough in their negotiations on the Reconciliation bill. This agreement contains many of @POTUS Biden’s proposals and @HouseDemocrats priorities.
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 reduces the cost of health care for millions, allows Medicare to negotiate the price of prescription drugs, reduces carbon pollution by roughly 40 percent by 2030, lowers energy costs and advances energy security.
This agreement would reduce the deficit and help fight inflation by allocating an historic $300 billion for deficit reduction. It is also fully paid for by implementing a 15 percent corporate minimum tax and strengthening IRS enforcement.