Press Releases
Warren Joins Coalition of Senators in Pressuring Justice Department to Reject AT&T-Time Warner Merger if Harms to Consumers Outweigh Benefits
Washington, D.C. - United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) today joined a coalition of 11 Senate Democrats in pressuring the Department of Justice (DOJ) to reject AT&T's massive $85 billion bid to acquire Time Warner if it determines that the significant harms to American consumers arising from the deal outweigh any alleged benefits. In a letter to Attorney General Jeff Sessions, the senators made the case that allowing this proposed merger to move forward-in what would be yet … Continue Reading
June 21, 2017
DeLauro and Warren Lead Members in Reintroducing Schedules That Work Act
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) led Members of Congress in reintroducing the Schedules That Work Act, legislation that would help ensure that low-wage employees have more certainty about their work schedules and income. Additional cosponsors include 72 House Members, along with Senators Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Sherrod Brown … Continue Reading
June 19, 2017
After Government Watchdog Cites "Problematic" Waiver, Sens. Warren, Markey, Whitehouse, and Hirono ask White House to Clarify Bannon's Compliance with Ethics Laws
Washington, D.C. - United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) today sent a letter to Stefan Passantino, Designated Agency Ethics Official (DAEO) at the White House, requesting clarification on White House senior advisor Steve Bannon's compliance with federal ethics laws. "Earlier this month, we received new information from the Office of Government Ethics indicating that Steven Bannon may have violated … Continue Reading
June 19, 2017
Sens. Warren, Lee, Wyden, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Graduate Students Build Retirement Savings
Washington, D.C. - United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Tim Scott (R-S.C.), today introduced the Graduate Student Savings Act of 2017, which would allow funds from a graduate student's stipend or fellowship to be deposited into an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). While fellowship or stipend funding currently is taxed as income by federal and state governments, it does not qualify as "compensation" and so cannot be saved in an IRA. … Continue Reading
June 19, 2017
Warren Urges Fed to Remove 12 Wells Fargo Board Members Following Fake Accounts Scandal
Washington, D.C. - United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Monday urged the Federal Reserve to remove 12 current members of the Wells Fargo Board of Directors who served during the fake accounts scandal from 2011 to 2015. In calling for their removal, Senator Warren cited the Federal Reserve's ample statutory authority to remove a director who violates laws or regulations or engages in unsafe practices that could cause a financial loss or otherwise damage the institution they … Continue Reading
June 15, 2017
Warren and Collins Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Military Health Care Treatment to Victims of Terrorism
VIDEO: Watch Patrick and Jessica share their story Washington, D.C. - United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) today introduced the Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes Act to provide victims of terrorism with access and treatment at appropriate military health care facilities. The name of the bill recognizes Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes, survivors of the 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing who received a designation from the Secretary of Defense to receive the … Continue Reading
June 14, 2017
Ernst, Warren Seek to Rectify Unequal Pay for Servicemembers
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, introduced the bipartisan Leadership Recognition Act to ensure appropriate compensation for enlisted servicemembers. Except for seven senior enlisted positions, enlisted personnel do not receive a pay increase as their responsibility levels grow, creating great discrepancies. For example, the Senior Enlisted Adviser To The Chairman Of The Joint Chiefs Of Staff … Continue Reading
June 13, 2017
Warren, Sullivan Introduce Bipartisan Protecting Servicemembers Online Act of 2017
Bill TextFact Sheet Washington, D.C. - United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today introduced the bipartisan Protecting Servicemembers Online Act of 2017 to help protect servicemembers from "revenge pornography." The legislation would amend the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) to prohibit the nonconsensual distribution of pornographic photographs, prohibit harassing communication, and strengthen the … Continue Reading
June 13, 2017
Menendez, Kennedy, Van Hollen, Rubio, Warren, Cochran Lead Bipartisan Flood Insurance Reform Bill
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), John Kennedy (R-La.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Thad Cochran (R-Miss.), members of the Senate Banking and Appropriations Committees that oversee the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), today introduced comprehensive, bipartisan legislation to extend the NFIP for six years while instituting a series of sweeping reforms to address the waste, abuse and mismanagement plaguing the system. … Continue Reading
June 12, 2017
Murray, Warren, Scott, Bonamici Urge Secretary DeVos to Protect Students, Reverse Student Loan Decisions
Washington, D.C. - Led by Sens. Patty Murray (D-WA) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Reps. Bobby Scott (D-VA) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), over 150 Members of Congress sent a letter today to Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos highlighting concerns surrounding the U.S. Department of Education's decision to make changes to the student loan servicing contract procurement process and remove key requirements that were intended to support and protect student loan borrowers and help them repay their … Continue Reading
June 12, 2017
Statement from Senator Elizabeth Warren on Treasury Department Recommendations to Weaken CFPB, Financial Reforms
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren released the following statement today, in response to a new report from the U.S. Treasury Department recommending a weakening of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and rollbacks of key Dodd-Frank reforms: "This report calls for radical changes that would make it easier for big banks to cheat their customers and spark another financial meltdown. It comes as no surprise that Donald Trump and Steven Mnuchin - two men who were deeply … Continue Reading
June 12, 2017
Warren, Murray Ask HHS Inspector General to Investigate Trump Administration's Actions to Undermine the Health Care System
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-Wash.), wrote a letter to the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to request an investigation into how the Trump Administration's actions have undermined the health care system, risking reduced access to health insurance and higher premiums for millions of Americans. President Trump and members of his … Continue Reading
June 05, 2017
Warren Urges HELP Committee to Hold Hearing, Following Abrupt Resignation of Office of Federal Student Aid Chief
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) today sent a letter to U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander, Chairman of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), urging the HELP committee to hold a hearing on the state of the Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) following the abrupt resignation of the former Chief Operating Officer, James Runcie, and on his appointed successor. Mr. Runcie recently resigned after nearly six years in his role as COO. In his resignation … Continue Reading
June 01, 2017
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