Press Releases

Amendment to Defund Operation Legend Passes House by Voice Vote

July 31, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House passed by a voice vote an amendment presented by Representatives Ted Lieu, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib, Deb Haaland, and Emanuel Cleaver that would directly impact the federal government’s ongoing interference in Portland and other U.S. cities. The amendment to H.R.

‘The Squad’ Calls for Reductions to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Budget

July 16, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, and Rashida Tlaib released a statement urging House Leadership to significantly reduce the budget for Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) in the upcoming Appropriations bills.

Joint Statement from Reps. Ocasio-Cortez, Omar, Pressley and Tlaib on the FY 2019 Government Funding Package

February 14, 2019 Press Release

Joint Statement from Reps. Ocasio-Cortez, Omar, Pressley and Tlaib on the FY 2019 Government Funding Package

WASHINGTON —Today, Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) issued a statement in response to the 2019 government funding package issued this morning:  

Representative Ocasio-Cortez Sworn into Office

January 3, 2019 Press Release
Representative Ocasio-Cortez Sworn into 116th Congress
U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives by the House Speaker on January 3rd, 2019.

Newest Members of Congress

January 3, 2019 Press Release
The 116th freshman class stands ready for the new Congress.

The freshman class will be sworn in on January 3rd, 2019 when the First Session of the 116th United States Congress convenes.

116th United States Congress Convenes

January 3, 2019 Press Release
New Congress Will Meet in Washington, DC
The First Session of the 116th U.S. Congress will commence on January 3rd, 2019 in Washington, DC.