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Madeleine Dean

Madeleine Dean

DDemocratPA-4 · Representative
62
/ 100
Average
Attendance98
Avg: 96
Independence1
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone18
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 100
Transparency91
Avg: 55

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

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
72
Total Statements
24
Floor Speeches
48
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Taxes: 29Foreign Policy: 23Environment: 18Healthcare: 12Immigration: 9Trade: 7Agriculture: 7Defense: 6Infrastructure: 6Crime & Justice: 5Gun Policy: 4Housing: 4China: 4Veterans: 4Education: 3

Speech Tone

Neutral: 50Bipartisan: 13Urgent: 5Ceremonial: 4

Statements (72)

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 Release2026-07-16Infrastructure
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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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 Speech2026-07-14BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareTradeHR139HR1181
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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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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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
CNN | Congresswoman Dean: "Operation Epic Fury really turned into Operation Epic Failure."

CNN | Congresswoman Dean: "Operation Epic Fury really turned into Operation Epic Failure." Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, joins CNN News Central following the failure of President Trump's vague, 14-point "deal" with Iran.

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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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Press Release2026-06-18TaxesForeign PolicyS14
Congresswoman Dean: "Operation Epic Fury ends as Operation Epic Failure."

Congresswoman Dean: "Operation Epic Fury ends as Operation Epic Failure." Congresswoman Dean, member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement on President Trump's 14-point Memorandum of Understanding with Iran.

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Press Release2026-06-12Immigration
Rep. Dean on GOP Immigration Bill

Rep. Dean on GOP Immigration Bill Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), of the House Appropriations Committee, joins MS Now's Alex Witt Reports to talk Republican's immigration bill.

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Press Release2026-06-12TaxesForeign Policy
CNN | Rep. Dean on Trump's Latest Failed Peace Talks with Iran

CNN | Rep. Dean on Trump's Latest Failed Peace Talks with Iran Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, joins CNN News Central on the latest failed peace negotiations of the war with Iran.

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Floor Speech2026-06-11BipartisanEnvironmentDefenseVeterans
PENNSYLVANIA FARMERS DISASTER DECLARATION

PENNSYLVANIA FARMERS DISASTER DECLARATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 99 (Thursday, June 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 99 (Thursday, June 11, 2026)] [House] [Page H4088] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Press Release2026-06-05
MS NOW | Rep. Dean on Acting AG Todd Blanche's Failure to Protect Survivors of Epstein

MS NOW | Rep. Dean on Acting AG Todd Blanche's Failure to Protect Survivors of Epstein Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) joins MS Now's The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell to discuss Acting AG Todd Blanche's failure to protect survivors of Epstein.

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Press Release2026-06-05BipartisanEnvironment
Dean, Wagner Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Combat Sex Trafficking, Hold Foreign Nations Accountable

Dean, Wagner Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Combat Sex Trafficking, Hold Foreign Nations Accountable U.S. Representatives Dean, Wagner, and Foxx introduced the bipartisan Sex Trafficking Demand Reduction Act to encourage other nations to better reduce the demand of sex trafficking by strengthening…

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Press Release2026-06-05
CNN | Madeleine Dean on the DOJ's Failure to Protect Epstein Survivors.

CNN | Madeleine Dean on the DOJ's Failure to Protect Epstein Survivors. Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) joins CNN's The Lead with Jake Tapper to discuss her questioning of Acting AG Todd Blanche before the House Appropriations Committee - a hearing covering the walk-back of the President's…

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Floor Speech2026-06-04BipartisanEnvironmentAgriculture
PENNSYLVANIA FARMERS DISASTER DECLARATION

PENNSYLVANIA FARMERS DISASTER DECLARATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026)] [House] [Page H3896] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-06-04BipartisanEnvironmentAgriculture
PENNSYLVANIA FARMERS DISASTER DECLARATION

PENNSYLVANIA FARMERS DISASTER DECLARATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026)] [House] [Page H3894] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Press Release2026-06-02
Congresswoman Dean's PA-04 Town Hall (May 28, 2026 | Collegeville, PA)

Congresswoman Dean's PA-04 Town Hall (May 28, 2026 | Collegeville, PA) Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) hosted an in-person town hall at Ursinus College in Collegeville, PA.

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Floor Speech2026-05-21UrgentVoting RightsCivil Rights
VOTING RIGHTS MUST BE PROTECTED

VOTING RIGHTS MUST BE PROTECTED Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [House] [Page H3713] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] VOTING RIGHTS…

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Press Release2026-05-20BipartisanTechnology
Dean, Salazar, Blackburn, Coons, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Protect Americans from AI Deepfakes

Dean, Salazar, Blackburn, Coons, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Protect Americans from AI Deepfakes U.S. Representatives Dean and Salazar reintroduced a bipartisan, bicameral bill to federally protect individuals from AI-generated deepfakes.

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Press Release2026-05-19Gun Policy
Reps. Dean and Menefee Introduce the Kimberly Vaughan Firearm Safe Storage Act

Reps. Dean and Menefee Introduce the Kimberly Vaughan Firearm Safe Storage Act U.S. Representatives Dean and Menefee (TX-18) introduced the Kimberly Vaughn Firearm Safe Storage Act to raise awareness and expand education on safe firearm storage. The bill is named in honor of Kimberly Vaughan, one…

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Press Release2026-05-19Foreign Policy
Dean, Salazar, Klobuchar, and Cruz Request Information on Implementation of TAKE IT DOWN Act

Dean, Salazar, Klobuchar, and Cruz Request Information on Implementation of TAKE IT DOWN Act U.S. Representatives Madeleine Dean (D-PA-04) and Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27) along with U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Ted Cruz (R-TX), the lawmakers who led the TAKE IT DOWN Act, are urging the…

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Press Release2026-05-14TaxesForeign PolicyChina
MS NOW | Congresswoman Dean on President Trump's Trip to Beijing Amidst the War with Iran

MS NOW | Congresswoman Dean on President Trump's Trip to Beijing Amidst the War with Iran Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, joined MS NOW's Velshi to share her concerns of how Trump's self-inflicted war with Iran affects our global leadership.

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Press Release2026-05-14Gun PolicyCrime & Justice
Congresswoman Dean Files Amendments to Restore Gun Violence Prevention Programs & Community Safety Funding

Congresswoman Dean Files Amendments to Restore Gun Violence Prevention Programs & Community Safety Funding Congresswoman Dean, member of the House Appropriations CJS Subcommittee, filed amendments to Congressional Republicans’ fiscal year 2027 funding bill to reinstate funding to prevent gun…

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Press Release2026-05-13TaxesForeign PolicyChina
CNN | Trump is "entirely about himself"

CNN | Trump is "entirely about himself" As President Trump visits Beijing, Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, joins CNN News Central to discuss how Americans back home are bearing the costs of his reckless War with Iran.

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Press Release2026-05-11TaxesForeign PolicyChina
MS NOW | Congresswoman Dean on the Latest in Foreign Affairs

MS NOW | Congresswoman Dean on the Latest in Foreign Affairs Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) joined MS NOW's The Weekend to discuss the latest on foreign affairs - including Trump's indecision-making on his war of choice with Iran and his upcoming visit to Beijing.

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Press Release2026-05-01Immigration
Congresswoman Dean to the Republican DHS Funding Agreement

Congresswoman Dean to the Republican DHS Funding Agreement Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement on her opposition to Republican funding agreement for DHS, following the GOP 76-day partial government shutdown.

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Press Release2026-04-29
MS NOW | Madeleine Dean on Howard Lutnick Misleading the Public on his Ties to Epstein

MS NOW | Madeleine Dean on Howard Lutnick Misleading the Public on his Ties to Epstein Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) joined MS NOW's Velshi to discuss U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick's hearing before the House Appropriations Committee, where he refused to answers her questions on…

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Press Release2026-04-29
MS NOW | Congresswoman Dean on the GOP Government Shutdown

MS NOW | Congresswoman Dean on the GOP Government Shutdown Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), of the House Appropriations Committee, joins MS Now's Alex Witt Reports to discuss Speaker Johnson's feckless leadership that has perpetuated the government shutdown.

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Press Release2026-04-29
CSPAN | Rep. Dean Conducts Oversight on Dilley Detention Center: "Simply Un-American."

CSPAN | Rep. Dean Conducts Oversight on Dilley Detention Center: "Simply Un-American." Alongside fellow House Democrats, Congresswoman Madeleine conducted an oversights visit of the Dilley detention center in Texas where Dilley detention center where hundreds of children and families are facing…

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Press Release2026-04-29BipartisanCrime & Justice
Dean, Lee Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Improve Law Enforcement Investigations of Child Exploitation

Dean, Lee Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Improve Law Enforcement Investigations of Child Exploitation Rep. Madeleine Dean introduced the Safe Cloud Storage Act to help law enforcement agencies modernize how they securely store and process digital evidence related to child sexual exploitation…

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Press Release2026-04-29Foreign Policy
Madeleine Dean: "The Republican Majority is feckless."

Madeleine Dean: "The Republican Majority is feckless." Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), member of the House Appropriations Committee, joins MS Now's The Weeknight to discuss the President's feckless conducting of the war with Iran and the GOP's inability to pass a funding bill for TSA.

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Press Release2026-04-29TaxesForeign PolicyTrade
Madeleine Dean: War Powers Resolution is "Critically Important"

Madeleine Dean: War Powers Resolution is "Critically Important" Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, joins CNN Newsroom to discuss the latest in the War with Iran - and the need to vote again on the War Powers Resolution despite Republicans voting against it.

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Press Release2026-04-29ImmigrationHealthcareEnvironment
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER | Rep. Madeleine Dean visits Philadelphia ICE facility as fight over DHS funding drags on

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER | Rep. Madeleine Dean visits Philadelphia ICE facility as fight over DHS funding drags on By Sam Janesch As Congress spends a two-week break without yet passing a compromise on Homeland Security funding, U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean visited the federal detention facility in Center…

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Press Release2026-04-29TaxesForeign Policy
CNN | Rep. Dean Mourns the Loss of Six U.S. Service Members in War with Iran

CNN | Rep. Dean Mourns the Loss of Six U.S. Service Members in War with Iran Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, joins CNN to discuss the latest on the War with Iran - namely, the tragic deaths of six U.S. service members - and House's vote on a War Powers…

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Press Release2026-04-29TaxesForeign Policy
Rep. Dean on Trump's War of Choice with Iran

Rep. Dean on Trump's War of Choice with Iran Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, joins MS NOW's Velshi to share her concerns over President Trump's erratic decision-making in his war of choice with Iran.

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Press Release2026-04-29
CNN | Madeleine Dean: The President is "Making No Sense"

CNN | Madeleine Dean: The President is "Making No Sense" Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) joins CNN News Central to discuss Trump's incoherent address to the nation, the staggering rise of gas prices, and the firing of AG Pam Bondi.

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Press Release2026-04-29TaxesForeign Policy
CNN | Madeleine Dean on the Prospect of Peace in Iran

CNN | Madeleine Dean on the Prospect of Peace in Iran Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), House Foreign Affairs member, joins CNN News Central to talk about the prospect of peace in Iran - as Vice President Vance is set to restart negotiations in Pakistan and gas prices skyrocket at home.

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Press Release2026-04-29
CNN | Rep. Dean Questions Sec. Lutnick's Financial Conflicts of Interest

CNN | Rep. Dean Questions Sec. Lutnick's Financial Conflicts of Interest Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) joins CNN's The Lead with Jake Tapper to discuss U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's hearing before the House Appropriations Committee - where she pressed him on his misleading the…

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Press Release2026-04-29
CSPAN | Rep. Dean Demands Speaker Johnson Call the House Back to D.C.

CSPAN | Rep. Dean Demands Speaker Johnson Call the House Back to D.C. Congresswoman Madeleine Dean stands with fellow House Democrats on the U.S. Capitol steps in support of a War Powers Resolution - and implores Speaker Johnson to call the House back to Washington.

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Press Release2026-04-29
MS NOW | Madeleine Dean on the Hypocrisy of Trump's "War on Fraud"

MS NOW | Madeleine Dean on the Hypocrisy of Trump's "War on Fraud" Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) joins MS Now's The Briefing to discuss the hypocrisy of Trump's "War on Fraud" as he exploits his presidential pardon power to grant clemency to fraudsters.

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Press Release2026-04-29
MS NOW | Madeleine Dean and Norm Ornstein on Presidential Pardon Reform

MS NOW | Madeleine Dean and Norm Ornstein on Presidential Pardon Reform Congresswoman Madeleine Dean and congressional scholar Norm Ornstein join MS Now's Velshi to lay out their support for a constitutional amendment that will reign in Trump's abuse of the presidential pardon.

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