Democrats have consistently been the party that supports small businesses to drive the new economy forward. That's where innovation comes from.

Whistleblowers play a vital role in ensuring that the federal government is accountable to the people it serves.

Truly transformative leaders inspire deep commitment among many and have continued impact long after they are gone.

One of my top priorities in Congress is making sure every American who wants to serve our country has the opportunity to do so.

In the wake of the 2008 recession, Congress and the Obama Administration rightly focused financial regulation on protecting the nation's financial system from itself.

A budget is a reflection of our values, and as a member of the House Budget Committee, I work each year to ensure that our federal budget invests in programs that support working families, enhance our research and development capabilities, and ensure the safety and security of the American people.

Republicans are scared of the NRA. They're scared of the Tea Party.

During the 2016 presidential campaign, candidate Donald Trump pledged to eliminate our national debt 'over a period of eight years.' Now two years into his administration, our national debt has increased, surpassing $21 trillion for the first time in American history.

I voted against H.R. 4712, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which is nothing more than a shameless attempt to intimidate doctors, spread misinformation about abortion, and decrease women's access to healthcare.

The Chinese government has been clear in its goal and purpose for creating and expanding Confucius Institutes throughout the country, namely to distort academic discourse on China, threaten and silence defenders of human rights, and create a climate intolerant of dissent or open discussion.

Our national security is not a partisan issue.

We need leaders who are willing to stand up, drive the debate, and commit our fellow citizens to action.

We need to stand up to Donald Trump and the Republicans, but we also need to stand up against our own party establishment when it's on the wrong side of an issue.

I've used guns in combat. On more than one occasion, guns have saved my life. But there's a big difference between a U.S. Marine with a rifle and a civilian with a gun.

Children and other Americans with limited or non-existent credit histories are particularly vulnerable to having the SSNs misused for synthetic identities.

No matter what President Trump says, Russia is an adversary and a threat -- look no further than their invasion of Crimea.

As a member of the Armed Service Committee and a co-chair of the Democratic National Security Task Force, I will continue to work to keep Americans safe at home and abroad.

I have and will continue to oppose any legislation that would undermine the important consumer protections provided under Dodd-Frank.

Flooding is the costliest and most common cause of property damage, which is why federal flood insurance should be affordable and accessible to all.

Congress can prevent future tragedies by requiring a background check for every gun purchase in America.