Press Releases

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 – As millions of working class families struggle to afford the high prices of groceries, gas, rent and other basic necessities, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced bipartisan legislation to cap credit card interest rates at ten percent. “During the campaign, President Trump pledged to cap credit card interest rates at ten percent,” Sanders

BURLINGTON, Feb. 2 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today released the following statement after President Trump announced tariffs on Canada and Mexico. President Trump’s unilateral decision to impose a 25 percent tariff on Canada and Mexico is most likely illegal and most definitely harmful. Economists estimate that these tariffs will increase costs for the average American family by as much

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pension (HELP), today delivered an opening statement at the committee’s hearing on the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Sanders’ remarks, as prepared for delivery, are below and can be watched here. Thank you, Senator Cassidy.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 — Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Rep. Becca Balint (Vt.-AL) today released the following statement after the Trump Administration ordered a pause in all federal grants and loans, a sweeping decision that could disrupt education and health care programs, housing assistance, disaster relief and a host of other initiatives that depend on billions

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today released the following statement after the Trump Administration ordered a pause in all federal grants and loans, a sweeping decision that could disrupt education and health care programs, housing assistance, disaster relief and a host of other initiatives that depend on billions of federal dollars:  Let’s be clear. The Trump Administration’s

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), today held a roundtable discussion with leading medical professionals on the importance of vaccines in America and their impact on public health. Sanders’ opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, are below and can be watched HERE: Let me thank our