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Madeleine Dean

Madeleine Dean

DDemocratPA-4 · Representative
62
/ 100
Average
Attendance98
Avg: 96
Independence1
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone15
Avg: 15
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency96
Avg: 53

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
111
Total Statements
33
Floor Speeches
78
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Taxes: 39Foreign Policy: 39Environment: 23Immigration: 19Healthcare: 16Trade: 11Defense: 10Infrastructure: 8Agriculture: 7Crime & Justice: 7Education: 6Labor: 6Technology: 6Veterans: 5Gun Policy: 5

Speech Tone

Neutral: 80Bipartisan: 17Urgent: 9Ceremonial: 5

Statements (111)

Press Release2026-10-08
Reps. Dean, Raskin Demand DOJ Investigate Former Bard College President's Ties to Epstein, History of Sex Abuse Coverup at Bard

Reps. Dean, Raskin Demand DOJ Investigate Former Bard College President's Ties to Epstein, History of Sex Abuse Coverup at Bard Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) and Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, demanded a federal investigation into former…

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Press Release2026-10-08Environment
Congresswoman Dean Reintroduces the Improving Justice Programs through Science Act

Congresswoman Dean Reintroduces the Improving Justice Programs through Science Act Congresswoman Dean reintroduced legislation to create a Science Advisory Board at the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) within the Department of Justice (DOJ). The Board will be responsible for integrating scientific…

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Press Release2026-10-07CeremonialTaxes
Congresswoman Dean's Statement on Third Anniversary of October 7th Attack

Congresswoman Dean's Statement on Third Anniversary of October 7th Attack Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), member of the House Foreign Affairs and Appropriations Committees, released the following statement on the third anniversary of the October 7th attack.

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Press Release2026-10-02ImmigrationLabor
Congresswoman Dean, PA Dems Demand Answers About Private Detention Center Financials

Congresswoman Dean, PA Dems Demand Answers About Private Detention Center Financials Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) joined her Pennsylvania Democratic House colleagues in pressing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the GEO Group, Inc.(GEO), and Clearfield County, Pennsylvania for…

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Press Release2026-10-02
Reps. Dean and Scanlon Introduce Bills to Make American Democracy More Accessible to People with Disabilities

Reps. Dean and Scanlon Introduce Bills to Make American Democracy More Accessible to People with Disabilities Reps. Dean and Scanlon introduced a package of legislation to make American democracy more accessible for people with disabilities. Three bills will address accessibility issues in…

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Press Release2026-10-02Foreign PolicyEducation
Congresswoman Dean, Senator Schatz Reintroduce Bill to Remove Criminal History Questions from College Applications

Congresswoman Dean, Senator Schatz Reintroduce Bill to Remove Criminal History Questions from College Applications Congresswoman Dean reintroduced the Beyond the Box for Higher Education Act. The Beyond the Box Act would provide colleges and universities guidance on the removal of criminal and…

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Press Release2026-10-02TaxesForeign PolicyTechnology
BLOOMBERG | Congresswoman Dean on Government's Responsibility in AI Regulation

BLOOMBERG | Congresswoman Dean on Government's Responsibility in AI Regulation Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), member of the House Appropriations and Foreign Affairs Committees, joined BLOOMBERG Balance of Power ahead of the midterms to discuss AI regulation, election security, and the War…

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Press Release2026-09-28Foreign Policy
Congresswoman Dean, Senator Schatz Reintroduce Bill to Expand Education Opportunities, Support Reentry for Incarcerated Individuals

Congresswoman Dean, Senator Schatz Reintroduce Bill to Expand Education Opportunities, Support Reentry for Incarcerated Individuals Congresswoman Dean reintroduced the Promoting Reentry through Education in Prisons (PREP) Act to establish an Office of Prison Education within the Bureau of Prisons…

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Press Release2026-09-28
MS NOW | Congresswoman Dean: "This election will be free and fair."

MS NOW | Congresswoman Dean: "This election will be free and fair." Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) joined MS NOW's The Last Word to affirm the security of our upcoming Midterm Elections.

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Press Release2026-09-23Foreign PolicyTrade
Rep. Dean on Rising Gas Prices, Trump's Potential Diesel Export Ban

Rep. Dean on Rising Gas Prices, Trump's Potential Diesel Export Ban As President Trump weighs a ban on diesel exports, Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), member of the House Appropriations Committee, joins CNN News Central to discuss how the President cannot find his way out of his war of choice…

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Press Release2026-09-21Technology
CNN | Rep. Dean on AI, Congress, and the Speaker Sending the House Home

CNN | Rep. Dean on AI, Congress, and the Speaker Sending the House Home Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) joins CNN The Lead with Jake Tapper to talk the latest in AI and Congress - and the Speaker's unwillingness to keep the House in Washington to address these pressing issues.

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Floor Speech2026-09-16BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareForeign Policy
REDUCING VOTING DAYS

REDUCING VOTING DAYS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)] [House] [Page H5963] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] REDUCING…

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Press Release2026-09-16Foreign Policy
Congresswoman Dean Issues Statement on Vote for Russia and Iran Sanctions Act

Congresswoman Dean Issues Statement on Vote for Russia and Iran Sanctions Act Congresswoman Dean released the following statement on her vote for the Russian and Iran Sanctions Act:

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Press Release2026-09-14ImmigrationCrime & Justice
Dean, PA Delegation Demand Stronger Data Transparency from ICE

Dean, PA Delegation Demand Stronger Data Transparency from ICE U.S. Representatives Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Summer Lee (PA-12), and Chris Deluzio (PA-17) wrote a letter to the Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) exposing the lack of data…

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Press Release2026-09-14BipartisanLaborTechnology
Congresswoman Dean on Bipartisan Efforts to Regulate AI

Congresswoman Dean on Bipartisan Efforts to Regulate AI Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), whose bipartisan TAKE IT DOWN Act to combat explicit AI deepfakes, joins CNN State of the Union With Jake Tapper and Dana Bash to discuss the latest on AI regulations and other news of the day.

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Press Release2026-09-14
FOX NEWS | Congresswoman Dean on Preserving the Faith in our Elections Ahead of the Midterms

FOX NEWS | Congresswoman Dean on Preserving the Faith in our Elections Ahead of the Midterms Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), member the Appropriations Committee, joins FOX News's The Sunday Briefing to discuss her recent visit to Dallas, TX and preserving faith in our elections.

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Press Release2026-09-11Urgent
Rep. Dean Reintroduces Bill to Lower Treatment Costs for Opioid Use Disorder

Rep. Dean Reintroduces Bill to Lower Treatment Costs for Opioid Use Disorder Congresswoman Dean reintroduced the Maximizing Opioid Recovery Emergency (MORE) Savings Act to lower costs for the more than 20 million Americans seeking treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD), including life-saving…

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Press Release2026-09-11
MS NOW | Madeleine Dean on Cost of Living Under the Trump Admin

MS NOW | Madeleine Dean on Cost of Living Under the Trump Admin As Congressional Republicans head to Texas for a "Trumpapalooza" Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) joins MS NOW State of Play to outline how Trump's disastrous economic and foreign policies have skyrocketed the cost of living.

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Press Release2026-09-08Voting Rights
Congresswoman Dean on Protecting Voting Rights

Congresswoman Dean on Protecting Voting Rights Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) joins MS NOW's The Last Word on the Trump Administration's attempts to sow chaos and confusion ahead of the midterm elections.

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Press Release2026-09-03Immigration
Reps. Dean, Ramirez Introduce Bill to Ban ICE Use of “Shock Gloves”

Reps. Dean, Ramirez Introduce Bill to Ban ICE Use of “Shock Gloves” U.S. Representatives Madeleine Dean (PA-04) and Delia Ramirez (IL-03) introduced the No Shock Gloves for ICE Act to ban the use of “shock gloves” by U.S. Immigration and Enforcement (ICE) agents.

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Press Release2026-09-03Immigration
CNN | Rep. Dean Introduces Bill to Ban Shock Gloves for ICE

CNN | Rep. Dean Introduces Bill to Ban Shock Gloves for ICE Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) joins CNN News Central after introducing the No Shock Gloves for ICE Act to ban the use of "shock gloves" by ICE agents, as DHS looks to spend $17 million on these devices.

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Floor Speech2026-09-03TaxesEnvironmentForeign Policy
HONORING PENNSYLVANIA STATE SENATOR FRANKLIN KURY

HONORING PENNSYLVANIA STATE SENATOR FRANKLIN KURY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 140 (Thursday, September 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 140 (Thursday, September 3, 2026)] [House] [Page H5482] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-09-02ImmigrationHealthcareTaxes
REBUILDING USAID

REBUILDING USAID Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 139 (Wednesday, September 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 139 (Wednesday, September 2, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5473-H5476] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-09-01UrgentImmigrationHealthcareGun Policy
LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL

LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 138 (Tuesday, September 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 138 (Tuesday, September 1, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5413-H5418] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Press Release2026-09-01TaxesForeign Policy
CNN | Madeleine Dean on War with Iran: "The objectives have been shifting since Day One."

CNN | Madeleine Dean on War with Iran: "The objectives have been shifting since Day One." Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, joins CNN's The Lead to discuss the latest developments on the War with Iran.

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Press Release2026-08-24Urgent
CNN | Madeleine Dean: "We are at a moment of crisis."

CNN | Madeleine Dean: "We are at a moment of crisis." Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) joins CNN's Erin Burnett OutFront to talk latest at the Trump White House, including rising costs, controversial WH aide Natalie Harp, and ICE.

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Press Release2026-08-18Immigration
Dean, PA Delegation Introduce Bill to Expand Congressional Oversight at ICE Facilities

Dean, PA Delegation Introduce Bill to Expand Congressional Oversight at ICE Facilities PA delegation introduced the Oversight Access Act to allow Members of Congress to bring one staff member inside Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities when conducting congressional oversight without…

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Press Release2026-08-12
Congresswoman Dean on DOJ's Release of the Epstein Files

Congresswoman Dean on DOJ's Release of the Epstein Files Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), joined CNN's Phil Mattingly to share her concerns of how Trump's DOJ handled the Epstein files and violated the Epstein Transparency Act.

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Press Release2026-08-05ImmigrationLabor
Dean, Deluzio, and Lee Demand Answers from ICE, GEO Group about Violations at Moshannon Detention Center

Dean, Deluzio, and Lee Demand Answers from ICE, GEO Group about Violations at Moshannon Detention Center U.S. Representative Madeleine Dean (PA-04), alongside U.S. Representatives Chris Deluzio (PA-17) and Summer Lee (PA-12), wrote letters to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and…

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Press Release2026-08-05BipartisanDefense
Dean, Davidson Reintroduce Bill to Protect Servicemembers from Predatory Debt Collection Practices

Dean, Davidson Reintroduce Bill to Protect Servicemembers from Predatory Debt Collection Practices U.S. Representatives Madeleine Dean (PA-04) and Warren Davidson (OH-08) reintroduced the Fair Debt Collection Practices for Servicemembers Act, bipartisan legislation to address abusive debt…

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Press Release2026-07-30Immigration
Rep. Dean on the Future of Ice Detention Facilities in PA

Rep. Dean on the Future of Ice Detention Facilities in PA Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), joins Lauren Mayk for NBC 10's news broadcast on the future of ICE Detention Facilities in the greater Philadelphia area.

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Press Release2026-07-23TaxesForeign Policy
MS NOW | Madeleine Dean: The President “had no plan.”

MS NOW | Madeleine Dean: The President “had no plan.” Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, joins MS NOW The Last Word after the news that three more U.S. service members were killed in the war with Iran.

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Press Release2026-07-23TaxesForeign Policy
HOUSE FLOOR | Congresswoman Dean Honors Fallen Soldiers

HOUSE FLOOR | Congresswoman Dean Honors Fallen Soldiers Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) honors the four U.S. Army soldiers who were killed this month in the War with Iran: Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, First Lt. Tyler James Feehan, and Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad.

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Floor Speech2026-07-23TaxesForeign PolicyDefense
HONORING OUR FALLEN TROOPS

HONORING OUR FALLEN TROOPS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 121 (Thursday, July 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 121 (Thursday, July 23, 2026)] [House] [Page H5182] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING OUR…

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Press Release2026-07-20Foreign Policy
Madeleine Dean on the Fatal Escalations on the War with Iran

Madeleine Dean on the Fatal Escalations on the War with Iran Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) joins CNN Newsroom With Fredricka Whitfield to discuss the disastrous escalation with Iran - that has cost the lives of three more U.S. service members.

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Press Release2026-07-16Infrastructure
Congresswoman Dean Announces $25 Million for Colebrookdale Railroad Preservation Trust Restorations

Congresswoman Dean Announces $25 Million for Colebrookdale Railroad Preservation Trust Restorations Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) announced $25 million for the Colebrook Railroad Preservation Trust to expand its rail yard, modernize storm-resistant infrastructure, and rehabilitate the High…

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Floor Speech2026-07-16BipartisanHealthcareAgriculture
BARRIERS TO BENEFITS

BARRIERS TO BENEFITS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 116 (Thursday, July 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 116 (Thursday, July 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4547-H4548] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] BARRIERS TO…

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Press Release2026-07-16HealthcareEnvironmentHousing
CNN | Madeleine Dean: Trump is "distracted by his own vanity."

CNN | Madeleine Dean: Trump is "distracted by his own vanity." As President Trump prepares for a primetime address, Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) joins CNN News Central to discuss how his continued revenge tour comes at the expense of American families' ability to afford gas, groceries,…

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Press Release2026-07-15HealthcareTaxesEnvironment
Congresswoman Dean’s Statement On Supporting the “Massie Amendment”

Congresswoman Dean’s Statement On Supporting the “Massie Amendment” WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), member of the House Foreign Affairs and Appropriations Committees, released the following statement on her vote for Amendment #8 ( the "Massie Amendment") to the FY27…

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Floor Speech2026-07-14UrgentGun PolicyTaxesEnvironmentHR139HR8595
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF (H.R. 139) SUNSHINE PROTECTION ACT OF 2025; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF (H.R. 8595) NATIONAL SECURITY, DEPARTMENT…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF (H.R. 139) SUNSHINE PROTECTION ACT OF 2025; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF (H.R. 8595) NATIONAL SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume…

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Floor Speech2026-07-14BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareTradeHR139HR1181
SUNSHINE PROTECTION ACT OF 2025

SUNSHINE PROTECTION ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4445-H4451] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Press Release2026-07-14
MS NOW | Madeleine Dean on "Freedom Fuel" Opening in PA While Families Still Face High Costs

MS NOW | Madeleine Dean on "Freedom Fuel" Opening in PA While Families Still Face High Costs Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) joins MS NOW's The Briefing with Jen Psaki to talk Trump "Freedom Fuel" stations opening in her district as families continue to struggle with high gas prices.

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Press Release2026-07-10UrgentEnvironmentEducation
Starting July 1: New Changes to the Student Loan Program

Starting July 1: New Changes to the Student Loan Program Starting July 1, 2026, Republicans' "Big Ugly Bill" will raise costs for students by: Limiting students' access to federal student loans : The "Big Ugly Bill" caps Parent PLUS loans and unsubsidized loans for graduate or professional programs…

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Press Release2026-07-10UrgentEnvironmentEducation
Starting July 1: New Changes to the Student Loan Program

Starting July 1: New Changes to the Student Loan Program Starting July 1, 2026, Republicans' "Big Ugly Bill" will raise costs for students by: Limiting students' access to federal student loans: The "Big Ugly Bill" caps Parent PLUS loans and unsubsidized loans for graduate or professional programs…

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Press Release2026-07-09TaxesForeign Policy
MS NOW | Madeleine Dean on Trump, NATO Summit

MS NOW | Madeleine Dean on Trump, NATO Summit Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) joins MS NOW's The Last Word to share her perspective, as a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, on Trump's volatile handling of Iran War in the context of this week's NATO Summit.

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Press Release2026-07-07TaxesForeign Policy
Rep. Dean on NATO Summit in Turkey

Rep. Dean on NATO Summit in Turkey Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, joins CNN News Central to share her hopes for U.S. foreign relations ahead of the NATO Summit in Turkey.

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Press Release2026-06-30TaxesForeign Policy
MS NOW | Rep. Dean Recounts Congressional Call with Sec. Rubio and U.S. Special Envoy Witkoff

MS NOW | Rep. Dean Recounts Congressional Call with Sec. Rubio and U.S. Special Envoy Witkoff Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, joins MS NOW The Last Word to recounts the congressional conference call with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and U.S.…

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Press Release2026-06-29BipartisanHousing
MS NOW | Rep. Dean on President Trump's Failure to Sign Housing Bill

MS NOW | Rep. Dean on President Trump's Failure to Sign Housing Bill Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) joins MS NOW's The Weekend to discuss President Trump's failure to sign the bipartisan Housing bill - fully passed - to help Americans.

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Press Release2026-06-25
PENNSYLVANIA CABLE NEWS | Congresswoman Dean Welcomes the Progress for the People Town Hall

PENNSYLVANIA CABLE NEWS | Congresswoman Dean Welcomes the Progress for the People Town Hall Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) gives welcoming remarks at the Progress for the People Town Hall in Bethlehem, PA.

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Press Release2026-06-22TaxesForeign Policy
MS NOW | Congresswoman Dean on J.D. Vance and the Failure of Iran Negotiations

MS NOW | Congresswoman Dean on J.D. Vance and the Failure of Iran Negotiations Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, joins MS NOW's Deadline White House with Nicolle Wallace to discuss VP Vance's amateur handling of the gravely serious peace talks with Iran.

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