Press Releases
Senators Warren and Grassley Submit Public Comments Praising Inclusion of Medical Device UDI on Health Insurance Claims Forms
Washington, DC - United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today submitted comments to the Accredited Standards Committee X12 (X12) in support of an update to include the unique device identifier (UDI) of medical devices on health insurance claims forms. X12 released a draft claims form including a UDI field earlier this year seeking public comment before finalizing its recommendation. The standards committee could finalize its recommendations as soon as the … Continue Reading
May 31, 2017
Senator Warren Launches "DeVos Watch" Oversight Effort to Strengthen Accountability of Federal Student Aid Program
Read Senator Warren's op-ed at CNN.com here Watch Senator Warren's video announcing DeVos Watch here WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren today announced the launch of DeVos Watch, an oversight effort focused on strengthening the accountability of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos's management of the Federal Student Aid program. In an op-ed published today at CNN.com, Senator Warren noted the recent release of President Trump's and Secretary DeVos's proposed budget, which … Continue Reading
May 26, 2017
Warren: Trump Budget Devastating to Massachusetts Families and Economy
Washington, DC - Senator Warren today highlighted the negative effects of President Trump's proposed budget on Massachusetts, releasing an analysis compiled by Senate Democrats about the widespread impact of federal funding cuts on families and economic growth. "President Trump's budget would be devastating for Massachusetts," Senator Warren said. "Massachusetts pays more in taxes than we get back from the federal government. But the federal investments we do receive play a crucial role … Continue Reading
May 26, 2017
Sens. Warren, Markey, and Reps. Neal, Lynch, Tsongas, Keating, Kennedy and Moulton Announce over $1.25 Million in Grants to Massachusetts Fire Departments
Washington, D.C. - United States Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward J. Markey along with Representatives Richard E. Neal, Stephen Lynch, Niki Tsongas, Bill Keating, Joe Kennedy, and Seth Moulton announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded nine fire departments in Massachusetts over $1.25 million in round six of the 2016 Assistance to Firefighters Grants. These grants are awarded to fire departments in order to provide critical resources needed to train and … Continue Reading
May 26, 2017
Senator Warren Leads Letter to President Trump on Proposed Medicaid Cuts: America's Veterans Deserve Better
Washington, D.C. - United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) led 21 of her colleagues in a letter to President Trump, raising grave concerns about his plans to gut Medicaid funding and slash investments in behavioral health research, and the impact on America's veterans. Senators Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Bob Casey (D-Pa.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Tom Udall (D-N.M.), Jeff … Continue Reading
May 25, 2017
As Trump Seeks Major Cuts, Senator Warren Releases Report Detailing Importance of NIH Funding in Massachusetts
Washington, D.C. - Following President Trump's budget proposal seeking massive cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) today released a report on the importance of NIH funding to Massachusetts. Home to dozens of universities, hospitals and research institutions, Massachusetts relies on NIH funding to advance lifesaving scientific discovery, to support thousands of jobs throughout the state, and to inject billions of dollars into the … Continue Reading
May 25, 2017
Warren Joins Shaheen in Reintroducing Legislation to Boost Public Participation at FERC
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) joined Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) in reintroducing legislation to create an Office of Public Participation and Consumer Advocacy at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). As one of the lead agencies responsible for developing energy infrastructure and ensuring reliability of the electric grid, FERC has sweeping authority over the wholesale power markets and ultimate jurisdiction in the federal siting and … Continue Reading
May 24, 2017
Warren, Rubio Introduce Legislation to Protect Veterans from Financial Scams
Washington, D.C. - Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) today reintroduced legislation to help protect veterans who receive Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) funded assistance from becoming the victims of financial scams. The Veterans Care Financial Protection Act directs the VA to work with other federal agencies and states to crack down on scam artists who are diverting federal funds intended to support low-income and older veterans who require assisted care. … Continue Reading
May 23, 2017
Warren, Murray Raise Concerns about Potential Ethics Violations by Education Dept. Advisor Eitel
Washington, D.C. - Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-Wash.), yesterday sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Education's Designated Agency Ethics Official regarding the Department's employee Mr. Robert Eitel and his compliance with federal ethics standards and President Trump's "Ethics Pledge". Given Mr. Eitel's recent resignation from Bridgepoint Education, Inc. and his joining the … Continue Reading
May 19, 2017
Senators Call on DOL Inspector General to Review Delay of Rules Protecting Workers from Lethal Substances, Reversal of Policy Publicizing Workplace Safety Violations
Washington, D.C. - United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Al Franken (D-Minn.), Bob Casey (D-Pa.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), today raised a number of concerns with recent decisions by the Department of Labor (DOL) to delay the implementation of two safety regulations to protect workers from lethal and carcinogenic substances, and an apparent reversal in OSHA … Continue Reading
May 18, 2017
Warren Questions Mnuchin on Tax Benefit for the Rich, Receives New Commitment from Treasury to Limit Eligibility for Proposed Business Rate
Watch Video Here Washington, D.C. - In a hearing before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Development today, United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) questioned Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin about President Donald Trump's proposal to cut taxes on profits made by pass-through entities. Senator Warren explained that 70% of all income from pass-through entities goes to the top 1% of taxpayers, meaning the tax cut would benefit households making more than $450,000 per … Continue Reading
May 18, 2017
Senators Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Assist Family Caregivers
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral Credit For Caring Act, which would provide working family caregivers with a nonrefundable tax credit up to $3,000 to assist with out-of-pocket expenses related to caregiving. The legislation, led by Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), is also cosponsored by Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO),and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), as well as U.S. Representatives Tom Reed (R-NY) and Linda Sánchez (D-CA). … Continue Reading
May 18, 2017
Warren, Cotton, Meadows, Capuano, and Cummings Introduce Resolution to Designate Official "Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day"
Washington, D.C. - Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) and Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), along with Congressmen Mark Meadows (R-North Carolina), Michael Capuano (D-Massachusetts), and Elijah Cummings (D-Maryland) today introduced a resolution to annually designate October 28th as Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day. "We all count on the courage and commitment of first responders to keep our families and communities safe," said Warren. "Day in and day out, first responders rush toward … Continue Reading
May 17, 2017
Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduces Legislation to Provide Access to Banking Services for Legal Cannabis Businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) today joined a bipartisan group of senators led by Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and including Senator Cory Gardner (R-Colo.), Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Senator Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) to introduce legislation to ensure that legal cannabis businesses can access banking services. The Secure and Fair … Continue Reading
May 17, 2017
Heinrich, Warren Call For Investigation Into Attorney General Jeff Sessions
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) are urging the Department of Justice to investigate whether Attorney General Jeff Sessions violated his recusal from the investigation into Russia's interference in the 2016 election and its ties to the Trump campaign with his involvement in the firing of former FBI Director James Comey. In a letter sent to Inspector General Michael Horowitz, the senators stress that such a violation compromises the … Continue Reading
May 17, 2017
Sen. Warren, Rep. Courtney Introduce Student Loan Refinancing Legislation with Vast Democratic Support in Senate and House
Washington, D.C. - United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) and 136 of their congressional colleagues today reintroduced the Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act in the Senate and House. The legislation would allow those with outstanding student loan debt to refinance at the interest rates offered to new federal borrowers in the 2016-2017 school year. A previous version of the bill was voted on in the 113th Congress, and every Senate Democrat … Continue Reading
May 17, 2017
Senators Ask Office of Government Ethics to Review Bannon's Compliance with Federal Ethics Regulations
Washington, D.C. - United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), today wrote to the Director of the Office of Government Ethics (OGE), requesting information about the ethics rules that Stephen Bannon, President Trump's Chief Strategist and Senior Counselor, is required to follow with regards to communications with his former employer, Breitbart News Network. Under federal ethics regulations and … Continue Reading
May 16, 2017
Warren, Hirono, Brown, Murphy Re-Introduce Bill to Restore Pell Eligibility for Students
Washington, D.C. - Today, United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) introduced the Pell Grant Restoration Act of 2017, joining Congressional Democrats today in introducing policies that will preserve and expand the federal Pell Grant program. With Corinthian Colleges, Inc. and ITT Technical Institute filing for bankruptcy in recent years amid widespread charges of fraud, this legislation is now more crucial … Continue Reading
May 16, 2017
Senators Warren and Lankford Introduce Truth in Settlements Act to Increase Transparency of Federal Agency Settlements
Washington, D.C. - United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and James Lankford (R-Okla.) today reintroduced bipartisan legislation to increase transparency around major settlements reached by federal enforcement agencies. The Truth in Settlements Act will require more accessible and detailed disclosures about settlement agreements so that the public can better understand the agreements the federal government is making on their behalf. When closing investigations and settling cases, … Continue Reading
May 16, 2017
Warren, Whitehouse, Carper, Leahy, Cummings Question Office of Government Ethics about Key White House Ethics Officer's Conflicts of Interest
Washington, D.C. - United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Tom Carper (D-Del.) and Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.), today sent a letter to the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Director Walter Shaub to request information about the ethics rules that apply to President Trump's Deputy White House Counsel and Designated Agency Ethics Official (DAEO), Stefan … Continue Reading
