Washington, D.C. — Today, United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s 7-2 decision on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: “The CFPB is here to stay. In a 7-2 decision, the Supreme Court followed...
“We believe that the IRS can offer free and easy tax filing to every American taxpayer who wants it — and that, with Direct File, it will.” Taxpayers gave Direct File rave reviews, with 90 percent rating their experience positively...
The threat of account closures is especially stark for Muslim American and immigrant communities. Text of Letter (PDF) Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Representative Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) led a letter to the heads of the...
“We do not support a system that detains people in inhumane conditions that result in long-term medical issues, psychological trauma, and sometimes death. We urge that these facilities be shut down, in a step towards building an immigration system that...
“USTR’s decision aligns with President Biden’s efforts to crack down on gun violence at home and abroad and demonstrates the Biden administration’s commitment to addressing the flow of U.S.-made weapons to foreign countries.” Text of Letter (pdf) Washington, D.C. –...
“It took you over two years to conduct your review – and the result was an irresponsible whitewash that failed to seriously investigate the problem or hold any individual or company accountable.” “This was a drive-by investigation that appeared to...
“Americans are facing sky-high food prices, caused by excessive price gouging by food and grocery giants.” “The federal government should use every possible tool to lower food prices. We believe you can exercise your executive authority to take additional action...
Video of Exchange (YouTube) Washington, D.C. – At a hearing of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) called out how big credit card issuers are exploiting loopholes in the law to gouge consumers...
Video of Hearing Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), chair of the Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel, led an annual hearing highlighting personnel priorities for the Department of Defense (DoD) and the military services for the coming...
Federal Judge in Lawsuit over CFPB Credit Card Fee Rule Holds Stock in Credit Card Issuer “No reasonable observer can deny that Judge Willett has a financial interest that could be substantially affected by the outcome of the CFPB case….We...
The Treasury Department formed the Treasury Advisory Committee on Racial Equity following a 2021 Executive Order from President Biden, and has only implemented 1 of the Committee’s 40 recommendations. “These recommendations [from TACRE] would improve economic conditions for Black and...
Bill Text (PDF) Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kan.), along with Representatives Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-Calif.) John Joyce, M.D. (R-Pa.), Katie Porter (D-Calif.), and Greg Murphy, M.D. (R-N.C.) introduced the Physician and Patient...