Congress

AOC Comic. Latinx woman with black long hair in ponytail wearing gray suit and glasses.

N. Jamiyla Chisholm May 14, 2019 1:24PM EDT

New Comic Book Stars Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as a Superhero

The first-year Congress member and the “Freshman Force” are poised to take down Washington, D.C.

Close up of U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.

Shani Saxon Apr 11, 2019 4:30PM EDT

House Democrats Prepare Bill to Counter Restrictive Immigration Policies

The measure is expected to increase federal resources to meet the needs of refugees.

A Puerto Rican flag hangs from a black-shuttered window set in a bright blue exterior wall

Ayana Byrd Apr 2, 2019 2:01PM EDT

Senate Rejects Bill That Would Send Relief Money to Puerto Rico

Democrats say the bill’s aid package is another sign of Republican disregard for the island.

Woman with red hair in silohuette puts silverware on table while standing in front of a window in daylight, there is a white orchid in a yellow pot and a lamp with a red shade, trees and benches outside

Saru Jayaraman, Destiny Lopez Mar 8, 2019 9:27AM EST

Congress Must Pass Raise the Wage Act, Secure Better Future for Women [Op-Ed]

As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, Saru Jayaraman and Destiny Lopez connect the dots between securing increased pay for women earning a tipped wage and improved access to reproductive health care.

Floods Hinder Recovery Efforts In Southeast Texas

Ayana Byrd Mar 7, 2019 11:39AM EST

Congress Investigates EPA For Refusing NASA's Help After Hurricane Harvey

The space agency offered to assess air pollution caused by the storm—and was essentially told “No, thank you.”

Black woman in headscarf, Ilhan Omar, speaks into a microphone as she is questioned by press far in the background Black woman with hair tied, Ayanna Pressley, back speaks to press

catherine lizette gonzalez Mar 5, 2019 5:34PM EST

House Dems Pen Resolution Rebuking Rep. Ilhan Omar's Criticism of Pro-Israel Lobbies

Activists and supporters say the congressperson is being unfairly targeted for being a Black Muslim woman.

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Shani Saxon Feb 28, 2019 5:22PM EST

House Passes Two Major Gun Control Laws for First Time in Almost 25 Years

One measure calls for background checks for all gun purchasers; the other gives officials more time to complete those background checks.

Close-up of several black guns displayed at a gun show in Naples, Florida on November 24, 2018.

Shani Saxon Feb 14, 2019 5:40PM EST

Congress Advances Significant Gun Control Legislation

The House Committee on the Judiciary just passed a measure that would require background checks for all gun sales in the United States.

Rashida Tlaib speaks at Creating Change Conference

Ayana Byrd Jan 28, 2019 1:28PM EST

WATCH: Rashida Tlaib on Why All Legislation Must Protect LGBTQ Rights

The new member of Congress spoke at the National LGBT Task Force’s Creating Change Conference.

Ayana Byrd Jan 9, 2019 2:58PM EST

Representative Lucy McBath Co-Sponsors Legislation to Curb Gun Violence

McBath, the mother of slain teen Jordan Davis: “For my son, my family and the countless others impacted by gun violence—we will fix this broken system.”

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Latinx woman in white suit jacket with right hand over her heart, surrounded by other people and brown leather seating

Ayana Byrd Jan 3, 2019 3:12PM EST

A Shimmer of Political Hope From Today's Newly Sworn-In Congress

The 116th Congress includes many historic firsts and progressive women.

Kenrya Rankin Jul 25, 2018 4:38PM EDT

Bernie Sanders Introduces Bill to Dismantle Money Bail System

Bill supporter Color of Change: “When taxpayers foot the bill for needlessly locking up poor people before trial, the government is essentially subsidizing a racist, unnecessary and outright dangerous industry.”

catherine lizette gonzalez Jun 27, 2018 3:02PM EDT

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a Socialist Latina From the Bronx, Ousts 10-Term Representative

The Bronx-born and raised organizer is on track to represent her community in the House of Representatives—and become the youngest woman to ever serve in Congress.

Ayana Byrd Apr 25, 2018 3:36PM EDT

New Legislation Aims to Prevent the Next Flint Water Crisis

Representatives Keith Ellison and Ro Khanna introduced The WATER Act on the fourth anniversary of the day Flint’s water woes began.

Miriam Zoila Pérez Jan 30, 2018 11:37AM EST

Senate Rejects Ban on Abortions After 20 Weeks

“This vote served as a useless exercise to unsuccessfully undermine the rights of pregnant individuals.”

Kenrya Rankin Jan 11, 2018 5:36PM EST

REPORT: U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Challenges Congress to Tackle Inequity in America's Schools

“School finance inequity is a standard feature of American public schooling and low-income students and students of color disproportionately live its consequences.”