Press Releases
Warren, Stansbury, Democratic Leaders Introduce Bill to Rein in Musk, Special Government Employees (SGEs)
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Representative Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) introduced the SGE Ethics Enforcement & Reform (SEER) Act, a bill to strengthen transparency and ethics requirements for Special Government Employees (SGEs). The bill would rein in Elon Musk by restricting certain SGEs from officially communicating with agencies and offices that regulate or contract with large companies owned by the SGE. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), … Continue Reading
April 11, 2025
ICYMI: At Hearing, Warren Presses Treasury Tax Policy Nominee on Commitment to Address Conflicts of Interests
Washington, D.C. - At a hearing of the Senate Finance Committee, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) pressed Mr. Kenneth Kies, nominee for Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy at the Department of the Treasury, on his background as a tax lobbyist for large corporations and pushed him to commit to recusing himself from any matters that would impact the financial interests of his former clients while he is in office. As Treasury’s top tax official, Kies would be responsible for developing … Continue Reading
April 10, 2025
In Response to Warren Request, Education Department Watchdog Will Investigate Trump and DOGE’s Attempts to Gut Agency
Washington, D.C. - Following a request led by U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), the Department of Education’s Acting Inspector General (IG) agreed to open an investigation into the Trump administration’s attempts to dismantle the Department of Education (ED). The investigation will cover how recent mass firings and buyouts for ED’s workforce affect the Department’s efficiency and effectiveness in serving students, teachers, and families across the country. “This investigation will … Continue Reading
April 10, 2025
Warren Slams Treasury Tax Policy Nominee on Tax Lobbyist History, Seeks Ethics Commitments Given Potential Conflicts of Interest
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, wrote to Kenneth Kies, nominee for Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy at the Department of the Treasury, urging him to mitigate the glaring conflicts of interest created by his background as a tax lobbyist for large corporations and his extensive investments in corporations that lobby the Treasury on tax policy. “Given your history of repeatedly passing through the revolving door to … Continue Reading
April 09, 2025
Military Leaders Agree with Warren: Effectively Delivering Child Care, Education Benefits to Service Members Is Vital for National Security
Washington, D.C. - At a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee, U.S. Senator Warren, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee, asked military leaders about their work to improve wages for staff at military child care centers and protect education programs for servicemembers. A 2023 DoD task force found that the best way to improve the shortage of child care workers at military Child Development Centers (CDCs) was to raise the workers’ wages. As a result, Congress tasked DoD with … Continue Reading
April 09, 2025
At Hearing, Warren Fights Back Against Efforts to Purge Civilians and Women from the Military, Calls for Protecting Child Care, Education Programs for Troops
Washington, D.C. - At a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) delivered opening remarks calling out how attacks on the civilian workforce at the Department of Defense (DOD), attacks on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and attempts to push women out of combat roles all harm our national security. Senator Warren also highlighted the need to improve child care services for servicemembers and their families and the … Continue Reading
April 09, 2025
Warren, Neal, Massachusetts Delegation Demand Answers on Closure of U.S. Health and Human Services Regional Office in Boston
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Representative Richard Neal (D-Mass.), alongside all members of the Massachusetts Congressional delegation, wrote to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., demanding an explanation for the abrupt shuttering of an HHS Regional Office (RO) in Boston. “It is impossible to overstate the lasting consequences this reckless action will have on every single person in this region—whether the … Continue Reading
April 08, 2025
After Pressure from Warren, Trump Nominee Commits to Holding Private Military Landlords Accountable, Protecting Housing Rights for Servicemembers, Families
Washington, D.C. - At a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel, questioned Mr. Dale Marks, nominee for Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment, on his vision for addressing military housing problems for servicemembers and their families. After a 2018 Reuters investigation revealed that military families were subjected to mold, pest … Continue Reading
April 08, 2025
At Hearing, Warren Grills Greer on Potential Job Losses From Trump Tariffs
Washington, D.C. - At a hearing of the Senate Finance Committee, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, demanded answers from Ambassador Jamieson Greer, United States Trade Representative, on President Trump’s reckless tariffs that have the potential to lead the nation into an economic crisis. After President Trump’s announcement on his “reciprocal” tariffs on almost every country in the world, the stock market … Continue Reading
April 08, 2025
Warren, Wyden, Kelly Demand Answers on Reported Social Security Benefit Disruptions
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Senate Finance Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) pressed Acting Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Leland Dudek for answers after reports of recent disruptions to Americans’ Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. The new letter marks the first investigation from Senate Democrats' Social Security War Room, a coordinated effort to protect Americans’ Social Security from Donald Trump’s and … Continue Reading
April 08, 2025
Warren, Wyden Launch Investigation into Google, Microsoft Partnerships with AI Developers Anthropic, OpenAI
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) wrote to cloud service providers Google and Microsoft with concerns that their respective partnerships with AI developers Anthropic and OpenAI may violate antitrust laws, leading to fewer choices and higher prices for businesses and consumers using AI tools. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warned in a January 2025 report that these types of partnerships might pose “risks to competition and consumers, such … Continue Reading
April 08, 2025
Warren, Wyden, Kelly Demand Answers on Reported Social Security Benefit Disruptions
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Senate Finance Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) pressed Acting Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Leland Dudek for answers after reports of recent disruptions to Americans’ Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. The new letter marks the first investigation from Senate Democrats' Social Security War Room, a coordinated effort to protect Americans’ Social Security from Donald Trump’s and … Continue Reading
April 07, 2025
Warren Sounds Alarm on Inexperienced Trump Nominee to Run Nuclear Arsenal
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) wrote to Mr. Brandon Williams, nominee for Under Secretary of Energy for Nuclear Security and Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), with concerns over his lack of experience and potential ties to the Chinese government through his business. Mr. Williams' nomination will be considered by the Senate Armed Services Committee on April 8, 2025. The NNSA is tasked with the design, production, and maintenance … Continue Reading
April 05, 2025
Senate Republicans Vote NO on Protecting Americans’ Social Security
During Senate Vote-a-rama, Republicans voted no on amendments to reverse cuts to Social Security Administration; prevent DOGE from closing field offices, cutting phone services Senate Democrats launched Social Security War Room earlier this week Washington, D.C. - While President Donald Trump and Elon Musk launch a wholesale attack on Social Security, Senate Republicans voted to block multiple amendments that would protect Americans’ Social Security benefits and services. Senate Republicans … Continue Reading
April 04, 2025
Warren, Kelly, Murphy, King Lead Vote Series to Oppose Tax Cuts for Ultra-Wealthy and Billionaire Corporations
Washington, D.C. - As part of tonight’s vote-a-rama on Senate Republicans’ budget resolution, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is leading Senate Democrats in a series of votes on amendments opposing tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans and billionaire corporations. The amendments establish deficit neutral reserve funds against tax cuts for individuals making over $100 million, $500 million, and $1 billion in annual income and corporations making over $1 billion in annual … Continue Reading
April 04, 2025
Senate Democrats Propose Amendments to Protect Social Security
During Senate Vote-a-rama, Democrats fight back against cuts to Social Security services, benefits; privatization; DOGE data access Senate Democrats launched Social Security War Room earlier this week Washington, D.C. - In the midst of the Trump administration’s efforts to gut Social Security, Senate Democrats have proposed numerous amendments to protect Americans’ Social Security during tonight’s consideration of the Republican budget resolution in the Senate. The amendments mark the latest … Continue Reading
April 04, 2025
Warren Unveils Budget Bill Amendments to Protect Funding for Medical Research, Education in Massachusetts
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) delivered a speech on the Senate Floor, slamming President Trump and Elon Musk’s chaotic cuts to programs and charting the path forward to fight back on behalf of Massachusetts. Senator Warren announced she is filing amendments to the Republican budget bill to protect federal funding for Massachusetts medical research institutions and health care providers; undo cuts to the National Institutes of Health; and protect education … Continue Reading
April 04, 2025
Senate Democrats Defend Americans’ Social Security on Senate Floor
Ahead of Senate Vote-a-rama, Democrats speak on floor about ways Trump, Musk, DOGE Social Security cuts are hurting Americans Senate Democrats launched Social Security War Room earlier this week Washington, D.C. - Ahead of tonight’s consideration of the Republican budget resolution in the Senate, Senate Democrats took to the Senate Floor to defend Americans’ Social Security. Senate Democrats recently launched their new Social Security War Room, a coordinated effort to fight back against … Continue Reading
April 03, 2025
Warren Slams Trump, Musk for Reckless Cuts to Americans’ Services, Benefits
1.5 million Massachusetts residents could see benefits cut due to Trump admin gutting Social Security Administration Washington, D.C. - Following the launch of Senate Democrats’ Social Security War Room to fight back against Donald Trump’s and Elon Musk’s efforts to gut the Social Security Administration, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) released new data showing how the cuts could impact 1.5 million Massachusetts residents. “Donald Trump and Elon Musk are taking a chainsaw to the … Continue Reading
April 03, 2025
Senator Warren Demands Secretary Bessent Recuse Himself from IRS Firing Decisions Given His Personal History of Tax Avoidance
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) wrote to Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent demanding that he recuse himself from any Internal Revenue Service (IRS) decisions relating to the agency’s hiring freeze and further IRS employee firings given his troubling history of tax avoidance. During Secretary Bessent’s Senate confirmation, reports revealed that he had engaged in extraordinary—and potentially illegal—efforts to abuse loopholes and avoid paying millions of … Continue Reading