Newton, MA - Congressman Joe Kennedy III today led the rejection of the Trump Administration's proposed rule to eliminate nondiscrimination provisions for organizations that receive grant funding from the Department of Health and Human Services. Joined by co-chairs of the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus, Kennedy demanded that the proposed rule be immediately withdrawn. "Over and over again, this Administration has attempted to steal the humanity and degrade the dignity of LGBTQ+ … 

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Joe Kennedy III and Congressman Tony Cárdenas today delivered a comprehensive rebuke of the Trump Administration's record on mental health care and substance use disorder treatment. Citing Medicaid cuts, the Affordable Care Act lawsuit, immigration policies and much more, the lawmakers illustrated the totality of Donald Trump's failure to match his words of concern regarding mental health with substantive action throughout his first term. "For four years, … 

Washington, D.C. - As Senate Republicans rush to confirm a new Supreme Court Justice, Congressman Joe Kennedy III will introduce the Supreme Court Term Limits Act to restore balance in the nation's highest court. Kennedy's bill would establish 18-year term limits on any Supreme Court Justices approved after the bill's passage. After their 18-year terms, justices would then be allowed to continue their service on lower courts. Additionally, the bill would then create a regular appointment …