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November 20, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) reintroduced the bipartisan Global Respect Act, joined by 119 members of Congress as original cosponsors. The legislation that empowers the United States to hold individuals and entities accountable for egregious human rights violations committed against LGBTQI+ people around the world. 


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November 18, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, U.S. Representative Sarah McBride (DE-At Large), Lieutenant Governor Kyle Evans Gay, and State Senator Spiros Mantzavinos convened a Delaware delegation of public, private, and academic leaders at the American Fintech Council’s 2025 Policy Summit for a “State Spotlight: Delaware Roundtable.” The discussion highlighted Delaware’s transition from a traditional financial services hub to a national leader in responsible fintech innovation. 

Issues: Congress Economy

November 12, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Delaware’s Congresswoman Sarah McBride, joined House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and her colleagues on the steps of the U.S. Capitol to deliver remarks on the ongoing health care crisis and the government shutdown. 

Issues: Congress Health

October 22, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In case you missed it, earlier this month Representative Sarah McBride, Delaware’s Congresswoman, spoke with WDEL about the ongoing government shutdown and the consequences of Republican leadership refusing to negotiate an end to the lapse in appropriations. 

Issues: Congress Health

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October 21, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) hosted a roundtable discussion in her Wilmington office with nurses and health care leaders from across Delaware to discuss the ongoing health care crisis and the impact of the federal government shutdown on patients and providers. Photos are available for download and use here.

Issues: Congress Health

October 10, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Delaware’s lone member of Congress, Congresswoman Sarah McBride sent a letter to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson urging him to immediately reconvene the House of Representatives to pay U.S. service members, reopen the government, and deliver for the American people.


October 9, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (DE-AL) joined CNN’s The Lead with Jake Tapper to discuss the ongoing government shutdown and its impact on Delaware families.

During the interview, Rep. McBride called on congressional Republicans to end the stalemate and work with Democrats to reopen the government and extend Affordable Care Act premium tax credits. 


October 2, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (DE-AL) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Energy announced it would terminate more than $7.5 billion in congressionally appropriated energy awards, including projects in Delaware:


October 1, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC — At midnight last night, the federal government shut down after Republican leadership in Congress refused to negotiate in good faith, leaving families in Delaware and across the country to pay the price. 

Issues: Congress Health