Press Release

In light of the news that Representative Tim Murphy (PA-18) will retire in disgrace this month, the DCCC Communications Director Meredith Kelly released the following statement: “While the circumstances surrounding Representative Murphy’s resignation are uniquely disturbing and hypocritical, he will certainly not be the last House Republican to have an involuntary and embarrassing end to […]

Despite President Trump’s repeated promises to not cut Medicare or Medicaid, House Republicans voted to pass a budget that would do just that, all to finance massive tax cuts for millionaires, billionaires, and big corporations. The House Republican Budget would cut Medicare by nearly $500 billion and slash Medicaid by $1 trillion, all in order […]

“In case Karen Handel missed it – and it appears that she did – community health providers in Georgia are cutting back after her and Washington Republicans missed a deadline to renew the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and the Community Health Center (CHC) Fund,” said DCCC spokesman Jacob Peters. “Handel hasn’t said a word […]

Cable Blitz To Run on MSNBC & CNN Across Country — Six-Figure, Three-Week Radio Ad Campaign in 11 Districts While Republicans Control Congress, Your Healthcare is At Risk Immediately following the expiration of the reconciliation bill that would have allowed the repeal of the Affordable Care Act with a simple majority, Chairman Ben Ray Luján […]

Addressing the news that Steve Bannon was backing convicted felon Michael Grimm in his primary challenge to vulnerable Representative Dan Donovan, DCCC Spokesman Evan Lukaske issued the following statement:   “It apparently wasn’t enough that Michael Grimm had a felony conviction on his resume and now he can add the backing of a white nationalist to go […]

Rep. Curbelo Claimed to be “Deported” From a DREAM Act Press Conference… Here’s the Reality HERE ARE THE FACTS: Carlos Curbelo doesn’t support the DREAM Act– in fact, he is touting a bill viewed by some as a “compromise for conservatives who want to take a harder line against illegal immigrants.” Carlos Curbelo was apparently […]

As activist groups, concerned citizens, and DREAMers descend on Capitol Hill today to advocate for passage of the DREAM Act, these vulnerable House Republicans – including many that represent heavily Hispanic districts – are currently a NO vote on the bipartisan DREAM Act and are blocking this critical legislation from a House Floor vote by […]

“We are already seeing far-right ‘punishment primaries’ against Republican incumbents and the growing number of open seats are breeding grounds for pro-Trump proxy fights,” said DCCC Spokesman Tyler Law. “With more legislative failures and Republican retirements on the horizon, the situation is certain to get worse for Speaker Ryan.” — Pence’s chief of staff floats […]

In case you missed it, the rollout of the Republican tax cuts created immense backlash before the uglier details have had a chance to see the light of day. Combined with a historically unpopular healthcare repeal bill, it’s clear at this point that Speaker Ryan’s imperiled majority is going to continue pushing an agenda that […]

In response to Washington Republicans allowing Children’s Health Insurance Program and Community Health Center funding to expire, DCCC Spokesman Tyler Law issued the following statement: “The morally bankrupt Washington Republican establishment has let funding expire for the Children’s Health Insurance Program and the Community Health Centers Fund without even pretending to be concerned. Speaker Ryan’s […]