Public Statements

Limit results to:

Date Range

Keyword Search

Search string must be longer than 3 characters.

results per page:
Date Title Politician
July 21, 2021 Waters on Bond Rating Agencies: Investors Need Objective and Reliable Ratings More Than Ever Rep. Maxine Waters
July 21, 2021 Hern hosts virtual town hall with over 4,000 attendees Rep. Kevin Hern
July 21, 2021 Waters on Expanding Access to the Financial System: Having Access to a Bank Account Is Fundamental to Financial Security Rep. Maxine Waters
July 21, 2021 U.S. Senator Tina Smith: Too Many Americans Still Being Charged for COVID Tests that Should Be Free Sen. Tina Smith
July 21, 2021 Congressman Joe Morelle Acts to Protect Public Health and Safeguard Drinking Water Against Dangerous Chemicals Rep. Joe Morelle
July 21, 2021 Pingree Votes to Clean Up Forever Chemicals Rep. Chellie Pingree
July 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. James Clyburn, Chairman of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Committee - Scalise Presses Clyburn for Yellen Testimony About Pandemic Rental Assistance Program Rep. Steve Scalise
July 21, 2021 100+ House Members Push to Fund Removal of ALL Lead Lines in U.S. Drinking Water Systems Rep. Jan Schakowsky
July 21, 2021 ICYMI: Grassley Questions Witnesses at Hearing on Ag Labor Reform Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 21, 2021 ICYMI: Chairs Carolyn B. Maloney, Rosa DeLauro, and Rep. Doris Matsui: Women can't match men's pay, even if they're Olympic athletes on the national soccer team Rep. Rosa DeLauro, ...
July 21, 2021 Oversight and Armed Services Subcommittee Chairs Issue Statement After DOD Inspector General Announces Evaluation of "Emergency Satchel' Notification Procedures Rep. Stephen Lynch, ...
July 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Vice Chair Strickland Leads CBC in Call for Equity in American Rail Infrastructure Rep. Steven Horsford, ...
July 21, 2021 Miller-Meeks Encourages Vaccines Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
July 21, 2021 Hinson in the Washington Times: Far-left Proposals Boosting China's Economy While Leaving Domestic Clean Energy in the Dust Rep. Ashley Hinson
July 21, 2021 Rep. Rick Allen: Broadband Funds Must Target Rural America Rep. Rick Allen
July 21, 2021 Boyle Legislation To Set National Pfas Standard Passes The House Of Representatives Rep. Brendan Boyle
July 21, 2021 Schatz Leads Legislative Hearing To Support Native Infrastructure Development, Protect Native Children Sen. Brian Schatz
July 21, 2021 Pressley Advances Nearly $1.4 Million in Community Project Funding for Randolph and Milton Rep. Ayanna Pressley
July 21, 2021 Reps. Austin Scott, Raul Ruiz Introduce Bipartisan American Seasonal and Perishable Crop Support Act Rep. James Scott
July 21, 2021 Congressman Bishop Highlights Over $10.1 Million in Head Start Grant Awards to Columbus Area Rep. Sanford Bishop
July 21, 2021 House Passes Watson Coleman Bill to Improve TSA Preparedness Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman
July 21, 2021 Lankford, Colleagues Boost US-Taiwanese Defense Cooperation Sen. James Lankford
July 21, 2021 Congresswoman Nikema Williams Votes to Protect the Health of Georgia Families, Clean Up Dangerous PFAS Chemicals Rep. Nikema Williams
July 21, 2021 Pallone's Bill to Support Continuous Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Advances in House Rep. Frank Pallone
July 21, 2021 Rep. Watson Coleman Announces $3.9 Million in Investments in Trenton Infrastructure Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, ...
July 21, 2021 Pallone's Bill to Support Continuous Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Advances in House Rep. Frank Pallone
July 21, 2021 Watson Coleman, Toomey Introduce Semiquincentennial Commemorative Coin Act Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman
July 21, 2021 House Passes Two Walberg Bills on America's Technological Leadership, Energy Security Rep. Tim Walberg
July 20, 2021 Walberg Introduces Legislation to Expand Health Care Options for Small Businesses Rep. Rick Allen, ...
July 20, 2021 Letter to Mr. Ronald Eisebberg, President of Venton Management - Clyburn to Investigate Pandemic Evictions by Corporate Landlords Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 20, 2021 Barragán Bill to Protect Local Transportation Systems Passes House Rep. Nanette Barragán
July 20, 2021 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Ruben Gallego Sen. Ruben Gallego
July 20, 2021 Letter to Mr. Don Mullen, Chief Executive Officer of Pretium Partners LLC; Mr. Chaz Mueller, Chief Executive Officer of Progress Residential; George Ellison, Chief Executive officer of the Front Yard Residential - Clyburn to Investigate Pandemic Evictions by Corporate Landlords Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 20, 2021 Rep. Leger Fernández Secures Key Wins for Tribes, Water Projects, Apprenticeships, Chaco Canyon, in Appropriations Bills Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez
July 20, 2021 New GAO Report Identifies Early Missteps in Pandemic Response, Reinforces Need for Continued Federal Action Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 20, 2021 Emmer Introduces Legislation to Address Shortages of Medical Personnel in Rural Communities Rep. Tom Emmer
July 20, 2021 Rep. Young Kim Named Co-Chair of Congressional App Challenge Rep. Young Kim
July 20, 2021 Rounds, Colleagues Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation Expanding Market for Biofuels Year-Round Sen. Mike Rounds
July 20, 2021 Rep. Bera's Securing America From Epidemics (SAFE) Act Passes House of Representatives Rep. Ami Bera
July 20, 2021 Risch On U.S.-Germany Deal On Nord Stream 2 Sen. Jim Risch
July 20, 2021 Wahlberg Introduces Legislation to Expand Health Care Options for Small Businesses Rep. Tim Walberg
July 20, 2021 Hearing of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Frank Lucas, Hearing on Spectrum Needs for Observations in Earth and Space Sciences Rep. Frank Lucas
July 20, 2021 Letter to Rebecca S. Pringle, National Education Association - Blackburn, Tuberville, and Rubio Fight to Stop Teachers' Union from Researching and Targeting CRT Opponents Sen. Marsha Blackburn
July 20, 2021 Congresswoman Fletcher Votes in Support of the Consumer Protection and Recovery Act Rep. Lizzie Fletcher
July 20, 2021 Hearing of The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Patty Murray, Hearing on The Federal Response to The Covid-19 Pandemic Sen. Patty Murray
July 20, 2021 Senator Hassan Presses Top Administration Officials on the Substance Use Disorder Crisis Sen. Maggie Hassan
July 20, 2021 Tweet - "In just 6 months under Biden: - Violent crime rampant in Democrat-run cities - Highest inflation since 2008 - On pace for 1.7 million illegal border crossings in 2021 - China taking advantage of us - Gas prices up - Border open to fentanyl & terrorists - 9 million jobs unfilled" Rep. Steve Scalise
July 20, 2021 Tweet - "Democrats and the media would be tripping over themselves to blame Trump if all of these crises--crime, inflation, border, gas prices--were happening while he was president. But with Biden? It's all someone else's fault." Rep. Steve Scalise
July 20, 2021 Letter to Cheri Blauwet, President of US Paralympics United States Olympic Committee - With Paralympic Athlete Becca Meyers Forced to Withdraw from Team USA, Senator Hassan calls on U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee to Address Inequities Sen. Maggie Hassan
July 20, 2021 LaHood, DelBene, Wenstrup, Welch Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Incentivize Value-Based Health Care Rep. Darin LaHood
July 20, 2021 Republicans Release Five Key Findings From COVID-19 Origins Forum Rep. Steve Scalise
July 20, 2021 Six Months Of Biden: Inflation, Border Crisis, And Taxes Rep. Steve Scalise
July 20, 2021 Rep. Spartz Appointed to Affordability Subcommittee of Health Care Task Force Rep. Victoria Spartz
July 20, 2021 Rep. Johnson Secures Nearly $5 Million for Fourth District Community Projects Rep. Hank Johnson
July 20, 2021 Bost Introduces Bill to Expand Veterans' Hiring in Agriculture Rep. Mike Bost
July 20, 2021 Tweet - "Today I joined @RepAnthonyBrown in reintroducing the Health Enterprise Zones Act, an important step toward confronting racial disparities in our communities and ensuring that every Marylander has access to the quality, affordable health care they deserve." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 20, 2021 Schakowsky, Cárdenas Legislation in Response to Supreme Court Decision on FTC Act Section 13(b) Passes House Rep. Jan Schakowsky
July 20, 2021 Markey, Van Hollen, Dingell Applaud Inclusion of the Clean Energy Accelerator in Senate Democrats' Budget Framework Sen. Ed Markey
July 20, 2021 5G Caucus Co-Chairs Applaud Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Promote America's Wireless Leadership Rep. Tim Walberg
July 20, 2021 Hoyer, Brown, Sewell, Kuster, Blunt Rochester, Kelly, and Cárdenas Reintroduce Legislation to Address Disparities in Health Care System Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 20, 2021 Crapo, Bennet Introduce Bipartisan Water Infrastructure Bill Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
July 20, 2021 Rosen Questions CDC Director and Dr. Fauci on COVID-19 Vaccine Outreach and Research Goals Sen. Jacky Rosen
July 20, 2021 Senator Hassan Questions Dr. Fauci During Committee Hearing, Dicusses Vaccinations for Children and Improvements to National Stockpile Sen. Maggie Hassan
July 20, 2021 Congressman Casten Kicks off Hot FERC Summer with a Speech Inspired by Megan Thee Stallion on the House Floor Rep. Sean Casten
July 20, 2021 Tweet - "Get vaccinated! These shots need to get into arms as rapidly as possible, or else we're gonna be back in a situation this fall like what we went through last year." Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 20, 2021 Quigley Secures Full Funding for Ten Chicago-Area Projects Rep. Mike Quigley
July 20, 2021 Tweet - "In just six months, Senate Democrats have proven that our investments in the American people are working. Our economy, public health, and entire nation are all improving as a result. The best part? We're just getting started." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 20, 2021 Letter to Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Luján Joins Colleagues Urging Senate Leadership to Invest in Educator Workforce Sen. Cory Booker, ...
July 20, 2021 ICYMI: Sen. Johnson on Newsmax: No One Should be Pressured, Coerced, or Fear Reprisal for Refusing Any Medical Treatment Sen. Ron Johnson
July 20, 2021 Smucker, Carbajal Reintroduce Bipartisan Home For The Brave Act Rep. Salud Carbajal, ...
July 20, 2021 Pappas, Kuster Send Letter to HHS Secretary Becerra Urging Support for NH Family Planning Services Defunded in Recent State Budget Rep. Chris Pappas
July 20, 2021 Hearing of the Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Carlos Gimenez, Hearing on Taking to the Skies: Examining TSA's Strategy for Addressing Increased Summer Travel Rep. Carlos Giménez
July 20, 2021 Letter to Husain Al-Musallam, President of Fédération Internationale De Natation - Booker Leads 14 Senators in Urging FINA to Reverse Policy Barring Swim Caps Designed for Natural Black Hair in Upcoming Tokyo Olympics Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
July 20, 2021 Hearing of the House Armed Services Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Mike Rogers, Hearing on FY22 Department of Defense budget Rep. Mike Rogers
July 20, 2021 HUD Secretary Refuses to Denounce Supporters of Defunding the Police Sen. Ted Budd
Date Title Politician
July 21, 2021 Waters on Bond Rating Agencies: Investors Need Objective and Reliable Ratings More Than Ever Rep.Maxine Waters
July 21, 2021 Hern hosts virtual town hall with over 4,000 attendees Rep.Kevin Hern
July 21, 2021 Waters on Expanding Access to the Financial System: Having Access to a Bank Account Is Fundamental to Financial Security Rep.Maxine Waters
July 21, 2021 U.S. Senator Tina Smith: Too Many Americans Still Being Charged for COVID Tests that Should Be Free Sen.Tina Smith
July 21, 2021 Congressman Joe Morelle Acts to Protect Public Health and Safeguard Drinking Water Against Dangerous Chemicals Rep.Joe Morelle
July 21, 2021 Pingree Votes to Clean Up Forever Chemicals Rep.Chellie Pingree
July 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. James Clyburn, Chairman of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Committee - Scalise Presses Clyburn for Yellen Testimony About Pandemic Rental Assistance Program Rep.Steve Scalise
July 21, 2021 100+ House Members Push to Fund Removal of ALL Lead Lines in U.S. Drinking Water Systems Rep.Jan Schakowsky
July 21, 2021 ICYMI: Grassley Questions Witnesses at Hearing on Ag Labor Reform Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 21, 2021 ICYMI: Chairs Carolyn B. Maloney, Rosa DeLauro, and Rep. Doris Matsui: Women can't match men's pay, even if they're Olympic athletes on the national soccer team Rep.Rosa DeLauro, ...
July 21, 2021 Oversight and Armed Services Subcommittee Chairs Issue Statement After DOD Inspector General Announces Evaluation of "Emergency Satchel' Notification Procedures Rep.Stephen Lynch, ...
July 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Vice Chair Strickland Leads CBC in Call for Equity in American Rail Infrastructure Rep.Steven Horsford, ...
July 21, 2021 Miller-Meeks Encourages Vaccines Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks
July 21, 2021 Hinson in the Washington Times: Far-left Proposals Boosting China's Economy While Leaving Domestic Clean Energy in the Dust Rep.Ashley Hinson
July 21, 2021 Rep. Rick Allen: Broadband Funds Must Target Rural America Rep.Rick Allen
July 21, 2021 Boyle Legislation To Set National Pfas Standard Passes The House Of Representatives Rep.Brendan Boyle
July 21, 2021 Schatz Leads Legislative Hearing To Support Native Infrastructure Development, Protect Native Children Sen.Brian Schatz
July 21, 2021 Pressley Advances Nearly $1.4 Million in Community Project Funding for Randolph and Milton Rep.Ayanna Pressley
July 21, 2021 Reps. Austin Scott, Raul Ruiz Introduce Bipartisan American Seasonal and Perishable Crop Support Act Rep.James Scott
July 21, 2021 Congressman Bishop Highlights Over $10.1 Million in Head Start Grant Awards to Columbus Area Rep.Sanford Bishop
July 21, 2021 House Passes Watson Coleman Bill to Improve TSA Preparedness Rep.Bonnie Watson Coleman
July 21, 2021 Lankford, Colleagues Boost US-Taiwanese Defense Cooperation Sen.James Lankford
July 21, 2021 Congresswoman Nikema Williams Votes to Protect the Health of Georgia Families, Clean Up Dangerous PFAS Chemicals Rep.Nikema Williams
July 21, 2021 Pallone's Bill to Support Continuous Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Advances in House Rep.Frank Pallone
July 21, 2021 Rep. Watson Coleman Announces $3.9 Million in Investments in Trenton Infrastructure Rep.Bonnie Watson Coleman, ...
July 21, 2021 Pallone's Bill to Support Continuous Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Advances in House Rep.Frank Pallone
July 21, 2021 Watson Coleman, Toomey Introduce Semiquincentennial Commemorative Coin Act Rep.Bonnie Watson Coleman
July 21, 2021 House Passes Two Walberg Bills on America's Technological Leadership, Energy Security Rep.Tim Walberg
July 20, 2021 Walberg Introduces Legislation to Expand Health Care Options for Small Businesses Rep.Rick Allen, ...
July 20, 2021 Letter to Mr. Ronald Eisebberg, President of Venton Management - Clyburn to Investigate Pandemic Evictions by Corporate Landlords Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 20, 2021 Barragán Bill to Protect Local Transportation Systems Passes House Rep.Nanette Barragán
July 20, 2021 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Ruben Gallego Sen.Ruben Gallego
July 20, 2021 Letter to Mr. Don Mullen, Chief Executive Officer of Pretium Partners LLC; Mr. Chaz Mueller, Chief Executive Officer of Progress Residential; George Ellison, Chief Executive officer of the Front Yard Residential - Clyburn to Investigate Pandemic Evictions by Corporate Landlords Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 20, 2021 Rep. Leger Fernández Secures Key Wins for Tribes, Water Projects, Apprenticeships, Chaco Canyon, in Appropriations Bills Rep.Teresa Leger Fernandez
July 20, 2021 New GAO Report Identifies Early Missteps in Pandemic Response, Reinforces Need for Continued Federal Action Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 20, 2021 Emmer Introduces Legislation to Address Shortages of Medical Personnel in Rural Communities Rep.Tom Emmer
July 20, 2021 Rep. Young Kim Named Co-Chair of Congressional App Challenge Rep.Young Kim
July 20, 2021 Rounds, Colleagues Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation Expanding Market for Biofuels Year-Round Sen.Mike Rounds
July 20, 2021 Rep. Bera's Securing America From Epidemics (SAFE) Act Passes House of Representatives Rep.Ami Bera
July 20, 2021 Risch On U.S.-Germany Deal On Nord Stream 2 Sen.Jim Risch
July 20, 2021 Wahlberg Introduces Legislation to Expand Health Care Options for Small Businesses Rep.Tim Walberg
July 20, 2021 Hearing of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Frank Lucas, Hearing on Spectrum Needs for Observations in Earth and Space Sciences Rep.Frank Lucas
July 20, 2021 Letter to Rebecca S. Pringle, National Education Association - Blackburn, Tuberville, and Rubio Fight to Stop Teachers' Union from Researching and Targeting CRT Opponents Sen.Marsha Blackburn
July 20, 2021 Congresswoman Fletcher Votes in Support of the Consumer Protection and Recovery Act Rep.Lizzie Fletcher
July 20, 2021 Hearing of The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Patty Murray, Hearing on The Federal Response to The Covid-19 Pandemic Sen.Patty Murray
July 20, 2021 Senator Hassan Presses Top Administration Officials on the Substance Use Disorder Crisis Sen.Maggie Hassan
July 20, 2021 Tweet - "In just 6 months under Biden: - Violent crime rampant in Democrat-run cities - Highest inflation since 2008 - On pace for 1.7 million illegal border crossings in 2021 - China taking advantage of us - Gas prices up - Border open to fentanyl & terrorists - 9 million jobs unfilled" Rep.Steve Scalise
July 20, 2021 Tweet - "Democrats and the media would be tripping over themselves to blame Trump if all of these crises--crime, inflation, border, gas prices--were happening while he was president. But with Biden? It's all someone else's fault." Rep.Steve Scalise
July 20, 2021 Letter to Cheri Blauwet, President of US Paralympics United States Olympic Committee - With Paralympic Athlete Becca Meyers Forced to Withdraw from Team USA, Senator Hassan calls on U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee to Address Inequities Sen.Maggie Hassan
July 20, 2021 LaHood, DelBene, Wenstrup, Welch Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Incentivize Value-Based Health Care Rep.Darin LaHood
July 20, 2021 Republicans Release Five Key Findings From COVID-19 Origins Forum Rep.Steve Scalise
July 20, 2021 Six Months Of Biden: Inflation, Border Crisis, And Taxes Rep.Steve Scalise
July 20, 2021 Rep. Spartz Appointed to Affordability Subcommittee of Health Care Task Force Rep.Victoria Spartz
July 20, 2021 Rep. Johnson Secures Nearly $5 Million for Fourth District Community Projects Rep.Hank Johnson
July 20, 2021 Bost Introduces Bill to Expand Veterans' Hiring in Agriculture Rep.Mike Bost
July 20, 2021 Tweet - "Today I joined @RepAnthonyBrown in reintroducing the Health Enterprise Zones Act, an important step toward confronting racial disparities in our communities and ensuring that every Marylander has access to the quality, affordable health care they deserve." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 20, 2021 Schakowsky, Cárdenas Legislation in Response to Supreme Court Decision on FTC Act Section 13(b) Passes House Rep.Jan Schakowsky
July 20, 2021 Markey, Van Hollen, Dingell Applaud Inclusion of the Clean Energy Accelerator in Senate Democrats' Budget Framework Sen.Ed Markey
July 20, 2021 5G Caucus Co-Chairs Applaud Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Promote America's Wireless Leadership Rep.Tim Walberg
July 20, 2021 Hoyer, Brown, Sewell, Kuster, Blunt Rochester, Kelly, and Cárdenas Reintroduce Legislation to Address Disparities in Health Care System Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 20, 2021 Crapo, Bennet Introduce Bipartisan Water Infrastructure Bill Sen.Michael Bennet, ...
July 20, 2021 Rosen Questions CDC Director and Dr. Fauci on COVID-19 Vaccine Outreach and Research Goals Sen.Jacky Rosen
July 20, 2021 Senator Hassan Questions Dr. Fauci During Committee Hearing, Dicusses Vaccinations for Children and Improvements to National Stockpile Sen.Maggie Hassan
July 20, 2021 Congressman Casten Kicks off Hot FERC Summer with a Speech Inspired by Megan Thee Stallion on the House Floor Rep.Sean Casten
July 20, 2021 Tweet - "Get vaccinated! These shots need to get into arms as rapidly as possible, or else we're gonna be back in a situation this fall like what we went through last year." Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 20, 2021 Quigley Secures Full Funding for Ten Chicago-Area Projects Rep.Mike Quigley
July 20, 2021 Tweet - "In just six months, Senate Democrats have proven that our investments in the American people are working. Our economy, public health, and entire nation are all improving as a result. The best part? We're just getting started." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 20, 2021 Letter to Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Luján Joins Colleagues Urging Senate Leadership to Invest in Educator Workforce Sen.Cory Booker, ...
July 20, 2021 ICYMI: Sen. Johnson on Newsmax: No One Should be Pressured, Coerced, or Fear Reprisal for Refusing Any Medical Treatment Sen.Ron Johnson
July 20, 2021 Smucker, Carbajal Reintroduce Bipartisan Home For The Brave Act Rep.Salud Carbajal, ...
July 20, 2021 Pappas, Kuster Send Letter to HHS Secretary Becerra Urging Support for NH Family Planning Services Defunded in Recent State Budget Rep.Chris Pappas
July 20, 2021 Hearing of the Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Carlos Gimenez, Hearing on Taking to the Skies: Examining TSA's Strategy for Addressing Increased Summer Travel Rep.Carlos Giménez
July 20, 2021 Letter to Husain Al-Musallam, President of Fédération Internationale De Natation - Booker Leads 14 Senators in Urging FINA to Reverse Policy Barring Swim Caps Designed for Natural Black Hair in Upcoming Tokyo Olympics Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
July 20, 2021 Hearing of the House Armed Services Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Mike Rogers, Hearing on FY22 Department of Defense budget Rep.Mike Rogers
July 20, 2021 HUD Secretary Refuses to Denounce Supporters of Defunding the Police Sen.Ted Budd
arrow_upward