Press Releases

March 7, 2019 Press Release

Washington, DC – Today, members of the Problem Solvers Caucus amended HR 1 by utilizing a new rule included in the “Break the Gridlock” rules package negotiated with House leadership and implemented this Congress. The House Committee on Rules gave preference to this amendment because a

March 6, 2019 Press Release
Phillips: “We cannot address our country’s greatest challenges when we place special interests over our common interests.”

WASHINGTON, DC – This afternoon, Rep. Dean Phillips took to the House Floor to voice his full support for H.R. 1, the For the People Act.

February 28, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03) today announced that he is an original co-sponsor of the Same Day Voter Registration Act, which would require same day voter registration by national law.

February 27, 2019 Press Release
Phillips makes good on promise to support meaningful gun violence prevention measures in historic House vote

WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03) today voted for the successful passage of H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act Of 2019.

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February 25, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03) today announced that he has co-sponsored Rep. Joaquin Castro’s privileged resolution to end President Trump’s emergency declaration.

February 19, 2019 Press Release
Phillips continues to lead on reform as H.R. 1 reform package advances in committee

WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03) today announced that he is the only freshman member of Congress who will appear as an original cosponsor of the Honest Ads Act in the 116th Congress.

February 15, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Dean Phillips released this statement on President Trump declaring a national emergency today:

February 15, 2019 Press Release
Phillips joins gun violence prevention experts and a majority of Americans in call for commonsense reform on anniversary of Parkland tragedy

WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03) today announced that he is an original sponsor of a bill to reinstate the Assault Weapons Ban (H.R. 1296). Phillips, a gun owner himself, has been a strong advocate for commonsense measures that would help save lives.

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February 14, 2019 Press Release
Phillips urges passage of the Shutdown to End All Shutdowns Act

WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Phillips made his first speech on the House floor this morning in support of the federal employees, parents and small business owners that he spoke with during the shutdown.

February 13, 2019 Press Release
As March deadline approaches, Phillips offers permanent solution for thousands of families

WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03) announced today that he is an original sponsor to the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act, H.R. 1169, aimed at providing legal status and a pathway to citizenship for qualifying Liberian refugees.

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