Matthew Shepard was just 21 years old when he was murdered in an anti-gay hate crime. On the anniversary of his death, we honor his life and recommit ourselves to confronting hate, protecting LGBTQI+ Americans, and building a country where everyone can live safely and openly as who they are.

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we celebrate the rich histories, cultures, and enduring contributions of Native American communities. We also recognize the injustices Indigenous peoples have faced and reaffirm our commitment to tribal sovereignty, treaty obligations, and justice for all.

Wishing a joyous Navratri to everyone celebrating! May these nine nights bring strength, peace, and prosperity to you and your loved ones.

On National Coming Out Day, we celebrate LGBTQI+ Americans living openly and authentically, and stand with everyone still deciding when, how, or whether to share that part of themselves.

Captain Smit Machchhar risked his life to save 172 passengers and his fellow crew members when his co-pilot attempted to hijack Flydubai Flight 1073. I'm honoring his extraordinary courage in the Congressional Record. His heroism deserves our nation's recognition.

Chicago lost a Bears legend today. Mike Ditka helped bring our city championships as both a player and a coach, including the unforgettable 1985 Super Bowl season. His legacy will live on for generations of Bears fans. My condolences to his family and loved ones.

At a time of the largest measles outbreak in 35 years, the Trump Administration is rejecting settled science, underreporting measles deaths, and delaying vaccine access for children. I joined my colleagues in demanding answers from the CDC. Our kids deserve better.

President Trump is seemingly reinventing shibboleths from first principles, on course to making 2+2=5 the next loyalty test.

Head Start provides early education, health care, nutrition, and support to help children thrive. Now, the Trump Administration is trying to dismantle the program and strip away protections for kids and families.

Congress' first priority should be making life more affordable for working families. And Congress must do its job to ensure accountability: investigate the Epstein affair, lawlessness at DHS, ICE and CBP, and corruption throughout the Trump administration.

Ukraine’s defense against Putin’s invasion is reshaping modern warfare. Our bipartisan LESSONS from Ukraine Act will ensure the U.S. military learns from Ukraine’s battlefield innovations in drones, electronic warfare, cyber operations, air defense, and more to prepare for the threats of tomorrow.

President Trump says he'd give himself an A+ on the economy, but Americans know what it's really like as they’re paying $6 for gas, struggling to find jobs, and wondering whether they’ll ever be able to afford a home. Trump’s Iran war and blanket tariffs are making it worse. We need to end both.

Nearly 1 in 4 high school seniors now drinks energy drinks daily, while caffeine-related emergency room visits among kids have roughly doubled. Rep. Menendez and I are calling on HHS to update its outdated guidance and give families and schools the information they need to keep kids safe.

LGBTQI+ history is American history. This LGBTQI+ History Month, we celebrate the generations of LGBTQI+ Americans who have helped shape our country and recommit to defending their freedom, dignity, and right to live openly and proudly.