Congratulations to Glastonbury HS students Varun Srikanth, Ashton Stiner, Shrestha Kar, and Partha Tummala, this year’s Congressional App Challenge winners in Connecticut’s Second District. (1/2)

It was an honor to meet with the Submarine Junior Officers of the Year. These submariners have demonstrated outstanding seamanship, management, leadership, and tactical and technical knowledge. The future of the U.S. Navy submarine force is in strong hands with these junior officers.

AUKUS provides a critical strategic benefit for the U.S., the UK, and Australia. Today, U.S. INDOPACOM Commander Adm. Samuel Paparo affirmed that the security agreement is on track.

Happy Earth Day! From our forests and farmland to our coastline, eastern Connecticut's natural environment is worth protecting.

The Trump Administration is refusing to level with the American people about the cost of the President’s war in Iran. Taxpayers should not have to shoulder the financial burden of a war that has never been authorized.

No one should be forced to skip meals or go into debt just to afford health care coverage.   Because of the Trump Administration’s refusal to extend ACA tax credits, health care costs have skyrocketed for millions.

Businesses and consumers have been getting hit with higher costs under Trump tariffs. After the Supreme Court ruled that many of the President’s tariffs were illegal, importers who paid these illegal tariffs can now claim refunds as of today. (1/3)

Had to show some UConn pride with a few friends at the Connecticut Delegation Reception. Go Huskies!

1.2 million Americans have lost health coverage under Trump Administration policies, and millions more are expected to lose coverage thanks to the One Big Ugly Bill. Slashing health insurance does not make America stronger or healthier.

On Saturday, the Navy and Groton shipbuilders will celebrate the commissioning of the USS Idaho, the 26th Virginia-class submarine. The men and women of the Groton shipyard are once again demonstrating that Groton is still and always will be the Submarine Capital of the World.

President Trump’s threat that “a whole civilization will die tonight” would punish innocent civilians who are victims of Iran’s brutal regime. Speaker Mike Johnson must bring the House back immediately to end this war by passing the War Powers Resolution, which I cosponsored five weeks ago.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! There’s no better place in Connecticut to celebrate than at home in CT-02, Connecticut’s most Irish Congressional District. I hope that everyone can spend some time with family and friends to celebrate the holiday. Go n-eirí an t-ádh leat!

Under the leadership of CEO Megan Torrey, the CT World Affairs Council in Hartford yesterday hosted an impressive delegation of NATO military leaders from Germany, Finland, Italy, Lithuania, and Slovakia.

Bike & pedestrian infrastructure in Storrs is urgently needed for the safety of town residents & UConn students. I worked with Mansfield to secure $1.9M in federal Community Project funds for Phase II of the bike & pedestrian connectivity project on Storrs Rd between Middle Tpke & Tower Loop Rd.

Just weeks ago, the Dep. of Defense explicitly downgraded the threat that Iran posed. Now, President Trump, with little or no explanation, has launched a war of choice against Iran, six servicemembers have been killed, & there is no clear endgame. This is not what the American people signed up for.

I voted for a war powers resolution against President Trump’s war in Iran.

After the dissatisfying brief from Trump officials to Congress last night, I am even more determined to vote for the war powers resolution to avoid another "endless war."

I’m sending my deepest condolences to the families of the six U.S. servicemembers killed in Kuwait, who were diligently performing their duties for their country. Their sacrifice shall not be forgotten.

My full statement on President Trump's attack on Iran.

1/I’m grateful to host Mystic’s Lee Burdette Williams as my guest for the State of the Union. Lee & her wife are paying over 300% more per month in health care costs because President Trump blocked bipartisan efforts to extend health care tax credits.

Today marks four years since Russia launched its full-scale, unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. For four years, the people of Ukraine have bravely defended their homeland. The U.S. must stand by our partners – not throw them under the bus by rewarding Putin for his vicious attack.

Ramadan Mubarak to eastern Connecticut’s Muslim community! I’m wishing you a peaceful and fulfilling holy month filled with family and friends.

You may have heard of the "SAVE Act." It's pitched as an election integrity bill. In reality, it's an unconstitutional intrusion by the federal government into state government’s designated role to conduct elections. It’s all part of Trump's agenda to "nationalize" elections. I will be voting NO.

The housing crisis is driving up costs & cutting people out of home ownership. The number one way to fix this is to build more homes. The House just passed a bipartisan package of bills to generate new housing construction, prevent homelessness, & bring the dream of homeownership back within reach.

1/I'm relieved that no one was injured in this morning's train derailment in Mansfield, and that there are so far no detected flammable leaks from the train cars.

My office and I are closely tracking the train derailment in Mansfield. Please avoid the area and follow guidance from local officials while assessment of the area is underway. nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/train-derails-in-mansfield-officials-say/3696509/

I voted to pass a funding bill that provides full-year funding for 70% of the government except for DHS. In the next 10 days, an attempt will be made to put reforms in place to stop ICE’s lawlessness. I have not & will not support a full-year DHS funding bill without reforms in law to rein in ICE.

Congratulations to a new class of Groton shipbuilders! Last night, we celebrated 38 graduates of EB’s federally approved apprenticeship programs. With over 3,000 job openings at the Groton shipyard right now, these men & women have met the call to skill-up for long term shipbuilding careers.

The cost of health insurance has exploded for millions of Americans in 2026. A bipartisan coalition in the House successfully passed an extension of ACA tax credits to bring these costs down. There is no excuse for the Senate not to follow suit.

1/My office has received numerous inquiries regarding Congresswoman Robin Kelly’s bill to start impeachment proceedings against Kristi Noem. As this list released today from Rep. Kelly’s office confirms, I am a cosponsor of this bill along with 139 other members.

The American Nurses Association, the largest nurse professional organization in the US, declared a simple truth – Alex Pretti’s service as an ICU nurse at the VA with a spotless record deserves a neutral professional investigation of his killing, not a cover-up. www.nursingworld.org/news/news-re...

My full statement on the fatal DHS shooting in Minneapolis today.

Today, the House passed a package of funding bills. I voted "no" the DHS bill, which falls far short of reining in Kristi Noem’s ICE. But elsewhere, with bipartisan negotiations, the other bills go a distance to stabilize basic services amid Trump cuts & keep CT’s defense industry growth on track.

Some good news. I worked with our towns and local non-profits to secure federal funding for four local projects focused on public safety, infrastructure, and STEM education. This month, Congress officially passed over $2.6M in funding to make these projects a reality.

At a time when we need to be strengthening alliances, there is absolutely no reason to be threatening Greenland & Denmark’s sovereignty on the basis of national security. Greenland & Denmark provide assistance to our national defense. I’m an original co-sponsor of the No Funds for NATO Invasion Act.

Slapping new tariffs on allies to jam Denmark is not how longtime friends should be treated. Today, Greenland hosts U.S. missile defense with no hesitation. The world is dangerous enough without picking a fight with our partners.

A federal judge has ruled that Revolution Wind can resume work after the Trump Admin's second attempt to halt the project. That means workers on the Revolution Wind project can get back to work & finish the job to power a robust energy grid with cheaper energy for hundreds of thousands of homes.

The American people have sent a message loud & clear that they are struggling with the high cost of living. Now, millions are getting hit with skyrocketing health care costs. Today, after months of obstruction, the House finally acted to bring these costs down. The Senate & POTUS must follow suit.

The fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis is appalling. My full statement:

I signed onto a successful discharge petition to force a vote in the House on extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits for three years. After months of obstruction, that vote is finally happening this week. Congress must bring down the skyrocketing health care costs.

Since their military strikes in Venezuela, no one in the Trump Administration has been able to explain how this ends. One thing is clear, American taxpayers didn't sign up to “reimburse” oil companies for their cost of business. I joined Brian & Co. on WTIC 1080 to discuss.

1/Today is a day to observe and revere the incredible action and courage of the U.S. Capitol Police, Metropolitan Police, and all law enforcement who protect our democracy.

Happy New Year to everyone in CT’s Second District! Wishing you and your family a happy, healthy, and safe 2026. I’m looking forward to another year of working alongside the caring, hard working people of CT-02, fighting for our region's priorities.

The Revolution Wind offshore wind project already cleared an extensive national security review. The project is 85% complete with 58 turbines in the water. Pausing it without any real justification will do nothing but increase energy costs and eliminate good paying jobs for the building trades.

The President’s reckless tariff policies are driving up car prices. The average cost of a new car in Connecticut is now $50,000. I met with the CT Automotive Retailers Association. They shared that 10% of the cost of new cars is from Trump tariffs alone. The American people are paying the price.

Earlier this week, I underwent a long scheduled knee replacement surgery in Hartford. The operation was successful, and I am recovering at home in Connecticut. I am on pace to resume my normal schedule in Washington and the Second District in the new year.

The 2026 defense policy bill boosts submarine production, invests in the industrial base, and ensures the wage improvement for Groton shipbuilders. Glad to complete final passage in the House last week after months of bipartisan work on the Seapower Subcommittee.

Today, Groton shipbuilders officially delivered the future USS IDAHO to the U.S. Navy. This is the second Virginia-class submarine delivered in 2025—proof of the growing momentum for the program thanks to record hiring at the shipyard and huge investments by Congress into the industrial base.

This week, Congress finally did its job by putting basic checks and balances on the President’s agenda.