Representative Terri Sewell (AL-07)
Saved Historic Civil Rights Landmark: Congresswoman Sewell sent a letter to the General Services Administration (GSA) calling for the immediate removal of the historic Montgomery Greyhound Bus Station—which houses the Civil Rights Freedom Riders Museum—from the list of properties slated for sale. In response to her and Congressman Shomari Figures' efforts, the GSA effectively removed the property from the list of properties for sale.
Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06)
Reversed damaging staffing cuts under the Trump Administration: She led the Oregon delegation to reinstate fired Agricultural Research Service scientists, with other staff temporarily reinstated by court order. She also joined efforts, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum, to rehire over 3,400 U.S. Forest Service employees with back pay and helped reverse job cuts at the Bonneville Power Administration alongside Congress members Judy Chu and Jared Huffman, resulting in the reinstatement of 89 employees.
Secured Critical Funding for Head Start Program: When Head Start Yamhill County faced uncertainty due to a delayed funding notice, Congresswoman Salinas, alongside Oregon’s Senators, intervened with ACF—prompting the agency to issue the Notice of Funding and ensuring the program could continue without disruption.
Cut Through EPA Red Tape: The City of Independence had not heard back from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding its funding for the Corvallis Road Water Line. Congresswoman Salinas contacted the EPA. Shortly after, the city received a response from the agency.
Representative Hillary Scholten (MI-03)
Secured Federal Grant Release: Congresswoman Scholten contacted the TSA and Trump Administration to secure the release of a frozen $16 million federal grant for Gerald R. Ford International Airport, allowing a construction project to continue and saving over 50 jobs.
Rehired Critical Wildlife Staff: A letter authored by Congresswomen Scholten and Dingell helped secure the return of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service sea lamprey control staff after they were laid off due to federal cuts from the Trump administration.
Representative Nellie Pou (NJ-09)
Prevented Sale of Paterson Federal Building After GSA Listing Error: The GSA incorrectly included a Paterson building on its list of federal properties for sale. After Congresswoman Pou released a statement on the issue, she questioned a witness during a Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing, who confirmed the building was never recommended for sale. As a result, the GSA removed it from the list.
Representative Maxine Dexter (OR-03)
Challenged Harmful SAVE Act Provisions: Congresswoman Dexter offered an amendment to the SAVE Act to protect married women voters from disenfranchisement. Although it failed, it exposed Republicans’ true intentions, and a clip of Rep. Dexter raising awareness of Republican attacks on women through this amendment garnered 1.9 million views.
Amplified Community Voices Against Trump Administration: As a freshman member, the Congresswoman hosted eight Town Halls so far, making a significant impact in a short period. Through these events, she connected with nearly 3,500 constituents to raise awareness about the Trump Administration’s actions and provide direct support to her district’s communities.
Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25)
Secured Funding for Domestic Violence Survivors: Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz restored $1.5 million in funding for the Protecting Animals with Shelter (PAWS) grant in the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee on the House Appropriations Committee, which would help domestic violence survivors leave their abusive homes without leaving their pets behind.
Proposed Youth Anti-Smoking and Vaping Campaign: Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz secured sufficient funding to maintain the Real Cost Campaign—a highly effective public education campaign that focused on educating youth about the harmful health effects and risks of vaping and smoking in the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee on the House Appropriations Committee.
Representative Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03)
Obtained Crucial EQUIP Funds: Congresswoman Leger Fernández held a press conference to denounce the Trump Administration’s funding freeze on critical U.S. Department of Agriculture programs that supported essential New Mexico conservation efforts. Because of the Congresswoman's advocacy, Robert Lopez, a Tucumcari farmer, received his Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) funding (between $85,000 to $90,000).
Reinstated a VA Employee: The Congresswoman invited Arielle Pines, a dedicated VA employee and military spouse, to be her guest for President Trump's first address to Congress. Because of the Congresswoman's advocacy on her case, Arielle was reinstated to her position with the VA.
Uplifted Tribal Voices: During an HNR hearing with DOI Secretary Burgum, the Congresswoman secured a commitment for in-person, individual tribal consultations with each tribe impacted by Chaco Canyon decisions from somebody with decision-making authority.
Called Attention to Tanning Beds Provision in Reconciliation bill: During the Rules Committee hearing in May, Congressional Republicans included a tax break for tanning salons—until Congresswoman Leger Fernández exposed it as a subsidy for Donald Trump’s spray tans.
Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13)
Released $7.5 million in Frozen Education Funds: The Department of Education and Office of Management and Budget instituted a funding freeze, which impacted more than 117,000 students in Ohio's 13th Congressional District. On July 22nd, Congresswoman Sykes sent a letter to Education Secretary Linda McMahon demanding that the Department immediately release the illegally frozen funds. After Congresswoman Sykes sent her letter to Secretary McMahon, the Trump administration abruptly released more than $5 billion for public schools across the country. In addition to the letter from Rep. Sykes, advocacy from multiple states that filed lawsuits to access these withheld funds, letters from other Congress members, and public outrage contributed to the Trump administration’s pressure to release these funds.
One Step Closer to One ZIP Code: Green, Ohio currently has six different zip codes, which has caused difficulty for residents and lost tax dollars. Congresswoman Sykes worked across the aisle and with the City of Green to ensure that this city was included in a bipartisan bill to designate one, unique ZIP Code for the city. This bill passed the House of Representatives in July and is one step closer to becoming law.
Exposed JD Vance’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Promotion: JD Vance recently visited Ohio to promote the One Big Beautiful Bill. Congresswoman Sykes exposed the truth about the bill when VP Vance came to her district, promoting lies and insulting the City of Akron. Congresswoman
Sykes put JD Vance on the defensive and was touted as having "had him for lunch."
Representative Debbie Dingell (MI-06)
Released SAMHSA Grant Funds: Congresswoman Debbie Dingell led 5 Michigan colleagues in a letter to HHS on August 18th regarding the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)’s announcement that they would rescind funding for the Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness (PAIMI) Program. PAIMI supports legal advocacy for those with disabilities. Congresswoman Dingell quickly responded to the call for help to address this important issue for her constituents. After Congresswoman Dingell and her colleagues sent the letter, Disability Rights Michigan received a notice of award to reissue those funds.