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Sep 28 Schiff introduced bipartisan bill to create first federal film tax incentive.Sep 28 Schiff announced eight new bipartisan Senate cosponsors for federal film tax credit bill.Sep 29 Warner sponsored bipartisan bill to create a 20% federal tax credit for film and television production.Oct 5 Whitesides cosponsored bipartisan bill to create national film tax credit for production jobs.Oct 6 Lieu , Friedman Co-sponsored Motion Picture Television Entertainment Revitalization Act to strengthen domestic film industry.
Where they stand
Support · 37 D Lieu CA Co-sponsored bill to strengthen domestic film industry and protect American jobs D Friedman CA Leads bipartisan push for national film tax credit D Whitesides CA Cosponsored bill to incentivize film production in Southern California D Schakowsky IL Introduced FTC Autonomy Act and 21st Century FTC Act D Warner VA Sponsored bipartisan bill to create federal film tax incentive D Coons DE Introduced bill to protect intellectual property from foreign piracy D Schiff CA Building bipartisan support for federal film tax incentive legislation R Moore NC Introduced LABEL Act to require clear seafood origin and production labeling D Gallego AZ Applauded FCC's call center onshoring rulemaking efforts R Scott SC Introduced Motion Picture Television Entertainment Revitalization Act with federal tax incentives R Moran TX Introduced bipartisan legislation to incentivize domestic film production D Lofgren CA Introduced bill to combat foreign digital piracy R Radewagen AS Supports passage of fishing enforcement and safeguards legislation D Chu CA Introduced bipartisan bill to create federal tax credit for domestic film and television production R Miller-Meeks IA Led bipartisan bill to strengthen domestic manufacturing and reduce foreign supply chain dependence D Markey MA Reintroduced FAIR Fees Act to regulate airline fees and protect consumers D Tran CA Introduced and advanced Combating Foreign Threats to Main Street Act R Palmer AL Introduced and passed bipartisan bill to strengthen domestic mineral supply chains D Gillibrand NY Committed to passing CLARITY Act crypto legislation D Velázquez NY Reintroduced CLAIM Act to protect cannabis business insurance R Blackburn TN Celebrated passage of music tourism promotion legislation R Thune SD Urged Democrats to pass Clarity Act after months of negotiations R Fry SC Secured passage of Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act D Correa CA Introduced bill improving SBA resource transparency I King ME Cosponsored Fisheries Science Modernization Act to improve stock assessments. R Latta OH Introduced bill to reshore American biomanufacturing and strengthen supply chains R Lawler NY Introduced bill to prevent Export-Import Bank operational disruptions R Nehls TX Praised Trump policies for reviving American manufacturing investment R Ricketts NE Supports USMCA for Nebraska farmers, ranchers, and businesses D Landsman OH Introduced bill to regulate hemp beverage market D Warnock GA Secured trade program extensions for Africa and Haiti D Hassan NH Passed bipartisan bill to combat counterfeit goods R Van Duyne TX Introduced bill to provide regulatory clarity for hemp beverages R Crapo ID Urged full enforcement of USMCA to support Idaho agricultural exports. D Pappas NH Supports domestic critical minerals production and supply chain security R Yakym IN Supports Trump administration's USMCA Joint Review approach R Tillis NC Applauded nominee's confirmation to USITC for trade and intellectual property expertise Oppose · 8 D Booker NJ Opposes merger settlement, warns of higher prices and fewer films R Budd NC Urged Trump to press China to halt illicit vape manufacturing and exports D Rosen NV Urged reconvening board to address tourism decline from Trump policies D Subramanyam VA Opposed SBA rule expanding small business size standards to protect truly small businesses D Slotkin MI Opposed Clarity Act for weak ethics rules and security gaps R Miller WV Urged USTR to oppose Australia's discriminatory digital service taxes D Nadler NY Demanded antitrust investigation into Sysco acquisition deal D Frost FL Demanded antitrust investigation into Sysco-Restaurant Depot merger
What each party did · Democrats 68 · Republicans 80
1 Requested action 1 12 Sent letters 9 0 Hearings 2 4 Statements 5 2 Criticized 0 1 Praised 6 10 Visits and events 19 1 Announced funding 6 34 Filed or pushed bills 31 3 Other 1 By state CA 27 IA 10 TX 9 NJ 7 NY 6 FL 6 NV 6 WV 6 +33 more with fewer actions
Every action 148 actions · 164 releases
All types 148 Requested action 2 Sent letters 21 Hearings 2 Statements 9 Criticized 2 Praised 7 Visits and events 29 Announced funding 7 Filed or pushed bills 65 Other 4
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Oct 7, 2026
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D Ryan NY
Hosted roundtable with restaurant owners to discuss Sysco-Restaurant Depot merger impacts.
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R Alford MO
Introduced legislation to strengthen SBA's rural and faith-based business outreach programs.
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Oct 1, 2026
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D Davids KS
Introduced bipartisan bill to strengthen medical supply chains and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers.
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D Cisneros CA
Introduced bill to strengthen federal oversight of small business subcontracting opportunities.
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D Torres CA
Introduced bipartisan resolution recognizing October 2, 2026, as National Manufacturing Day.
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Sep 30, 2026
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D Booker NJ
Criticized court approval of Paramount-Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery merger settlement.
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R Kiggans VA $64M
Celebrated LG Electronics' $64 million investment creating 160 jobs in Isle of Wight County.
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D Amo RI
Visited REGENT Craft factory to highlight Rhode Island's blue economy jobs and innovation.
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Sep 29, 2026
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D Torres CA
Called on NIST to restore California's Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center funding.
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R Jackson TX
Highlighted Trump administration manufacturing resurgence at Peterbilt Motors factory visit.
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D Horsford NV
Urged congressional action to protect Nevada gaming jobs and consumer protections from prediction markets.
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Sep 28, 2026
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D Coons DE
Introduced bipartisan legislation to block foreign piracy sites from U.S. internet users.
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D Sewell AL
Led bipartisan letter to Mexican government demanding fair treatment of Vulcan Materials and American workers.
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R Hinson IA $15B
Announced $15 billion steel plant investment creating 1,700 jobs in Iowa.
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R Ernst IA
Announced Ludlow's Steakhouse as Small Business of the Week in Wayne County, Iowa.
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Sep 27, 2026
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R Smith MO $127K
Secured $127,000 USDA Rural Business Development Grant for Houston small business incubator.
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Sep 25, 2026
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R Pfluger TX
Held roundtables with Midland and Odessa chambers of commerce on business challenges.
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R Moore NC
Introduced bill requiring country of origin and production method labels on front of fish packages.
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D Gallego AZ
Applauded FCC efforts to encourage call center jobs to return to the United States.
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Sep 24, 2026
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D Lofgren CA
Introduced bipartisan bill to combat foreign digital piracy with court oversight.
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Sep 23, 2026
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R Budd NC
Led colleagues in letter to Trump urging confrontation with China over illicit vape exports to U.S.
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D Schiff CA
Promoted federal film tax incentive to boost production and jobs in America.
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R Issa CA
Introduced bill to combat foreign online piracy and protect American copyright holders.
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Sep 22, 2026
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R Baumgartner WA
Advanced bill through committee to hold foreign officials accountable for discriminating against U.S. companies.
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R Cotton AR
Introduced bill to exempt small investment firms from expensive audit requirements.
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Sep 21, 2026
Sep 18, 2026
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D Simon CA
Introduced bill to increase Small Business Administration 504 loan program lending flexibility by up to 15 percent annually.
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D Markey MA
Reintroduced legislation to prevent airlines from charging excessive fees and expand passenger protections.
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R Capito WV
Introduced legislation to prohibit ticket resellers from selling tickets they do not possess.
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D Markey MA
Reintroduced legislation requiring airlines to provide cash refunds for flight cancellations and significant delays.
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R Fitzgerald WI
Introduced discussion draft giving FTC and DOJ exclusive authority to review interstate mergers.
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Sep 17, 2026
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D Baldwin WI
Called on FTC to investigate Amazon and Walmart for hiding Made in America products.
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D Cortez Masto NV
Urged Commerce Secretary to reconvene travel and tourism advisory board amid international tourism decline.
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Sep 16, 2026
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D Luján NM
Introduced bipartisan bill to prohibit resale of tickets not actually possessed.
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D Tran CA
Advanced bipartisan bill to help small businesses defend against foreign threats including cyberattacks and IP theft.
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R Moylan GU
Sent letter requesting meeting with administration officials to address de minimis duty collection changes affecting territories.
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R Alford MO
Introduced bill to increase SBA 504 lending flexibility for small manufacturers.
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R Palmer AL
House passed CHARM Act to increase domestic critical minerals production and reduce China dependence.
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D Gillibrand NY
Reaffirmed commitment to pass CLARITY Act cryptocurrency legislation after legislative setback.
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D Markey MA
Celebrated House passage of legislation requiring AM radio in new vehicles.
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D Velázquez NY
Reintroduced bipartisan bill to allow insurers to serve state-legal cannabis businesses.
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R Weber TX
Passed bipartisan packaging labeling bill through House Energy and Commerce Committee.
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D Mullin CA
Advanced Nitrous Oxide Safety Act through House Energy & Commerce Committee by unanimous vote.
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Sep 15, 2026
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R Moylan GU
Introduced legislation to add Philippines and other nations to Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program.
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R Thune SD
Said Congress has limited opportunity to pass Clarity Act if Democrats cooperate.
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R Fry SC
Passed legislation to improve public access to ocean and waterway information and safety tools.
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R Thune SD
Praised GENIUS Act's light-touch digital asset regulation and market growth results.
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Sep 14, 2026
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R Capito WV
Attended ribbon cutting for Kibar Americas aluminum manufacturing facility in Fairmont.
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R Williams TX
Introduced bipartisan bill to help small businesses identify and address threats from foreign adversaries.
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Sep 11, 2026
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R Moore WV
Visited manufacturing facility to discuss strengthening West Virginia's industrial sector.
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Sep 9, 2026
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R Mace SC $1M
Announced $1 million EDA grant to support small businesses in Lowcountry region.
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Sep 8, 2026
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R Hinson IA
Highlighted industry support for her bill to strengthen enforcement of U.S. trade laws against China.
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I King ME
Cosponsored legislation to modernize NOAA's fishery stock assessment methods using environmental DNA.
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D Schiff CA
Continued push for federal film tax incentive and discussed voter protection efforts.
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Sep 7, 2026
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R Moran KS
Contacted Trump administration to ensure awareness of Bombardier's importance to Kansas aerospace and defense.
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D Green TX
Shared article about cryptocurrency industry's CLARITY Act facing setback.
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Sep 4, 2026
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R Boebert CO $400M
Attended ribbon-cutting for Amazon's $400 million Loveland fulfillment center creating 1,000 jobs.
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Sep 3, 2026
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R Capito WV
Attended West Virginia Chamber of Commerce's 90th Annual Business Summit and addressed industry leaders.
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D Blumenthal CT
Demanded answers from FanDuel for targeting problem gamblers with predatory promotional offers.
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R Schweikert AZ
Introduced bipartisan bill to reform International Trade Commission patent case procedures.
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R Miller WV
Sent letter to U.S. Trade Representative opposing Australia's discriminatory taxes on American digital companies.
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Sep 2, 2026
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R Smith NJ
Introduced bill to ban Chinese seafood from congressional dining facilities citing forced labor concerns.
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R Moran KS
Led over 50 colleagues urging Trump to expand trade market access for U.S. cattle producers.
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R Scott FL
Urged Transportation Secretary to fix policy requiring travel agents to refund customers faster than airlines.
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Sep 1, 2026
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R Weber TX
Advanced bipartisan PACK Act through Energy and Commerce Subcommittee.
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R Cline VA
Participated in small business roundtable and toured manufacturing facility in Roanoke.
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R Smith NJ
Introduced bill to ban Chinese-origin seafood from congressional dining facilities.
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D Luján NM
Introduced legislation to protect ticket buyers from deceptive resale practices.
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Aug 31, 2026
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R Kean NJ
Visited Magna-Power Electronics manufacturing facility with Commerce Secretary Lutnick.
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R Hinson IA
Passed bipartisan bill to give DOJ tools to combat Chinese trade crimes and tariff evasion.
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Aug 28, 2026
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D Dingell MI
Introduced bipartisan bill directing Commerce Department to study Chinese threats to auto industry.
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Aug 27, 2026
Letter
D Nadler NY $29.1B
Demanded DOJ and FTC investigation into Sysco's $29.1 billion Restaurant Depot acquisition.
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R Lawler NY
Introduced bill to ensure Export-Import Bank continuity by making quorum solution permanent.
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Aug 26, 2026
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R Evans CO
Toured manufacturing facility with SBA Deputy Administrator to highlight small business and domestic production.
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Aug 21, 2026
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R Husted OH $1B
Announced $1 billion Cleveland-Cliffs investment in Ohio steel manufacturing with DOE support.
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Aug 20, 2026
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R Nunn IA
Hosted small business roundtable discussing cost reduction and regulatory relief.
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R Scott FL
Called on Congress to pass bills cutting red tape for small business formation.
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Aug 19, 2026
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R Nehls TX $2.3B
Praised Trump administration policies for spurring $2.3 billion manufacturing investment in Houston.
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R Collins ME $1M
Requested $1 million in fiscal year 2027 funding to restore historic Wildcat Lobster Pound.
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Aug 17, 2026
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R Capito WV
Toured Nucor Steel facility in West Virginia and received first-ever Woman of Steel award.
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R Smith MO
Visited sawmill to discuss challenges facing Missouri's timber industry and supply chain security.
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Aug 14, 2026
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R Collins ME
Spoke at groundbreaking ceremony for American Steel & Aluminum manufacturing facility expansion in Saco, Maine.
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Aug 13, 2026
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D Titus NV
Reintroduced VISITOR Act to improve visa processing and boost tourism.
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Aug 12, 2026
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R Barrett MI
Met with mid-Michigan farmers and joined letter pushing for USMCA improvements before extension.
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Aug 11, 2026
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R Flood NE
Introduced bill to establish uniform federal trucking safety standards instead of state standards.
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D Landsman OH
Landsman introduced bipartisan bill creating national framework for hemp-derived beverages.
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D Warnock GA
Secured two-year extensions of AGOA and Haiti HOPE/HELP trade programs in bipartisan funding bill.
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D Hassan NH
Senate unanimously passed Hassan-Grassley bill to detect and intercept counterfeit imports.
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Aug 10, 2026
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R Grassley IA
Senate unanimously passed bipartisan bill to combat counterfeit imports through information sharing.
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R Van Duyne TX
Introduced bipartisan bill to regulate hemp-derived beverages under clear federal standards.
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Aug 7, 2026
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R Crapo ID
Urged Trump administration to strengthen and enforce the USMCA trade agreement.
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D Pappas NH
Toured rare earth minerals facility and promoted bipartisan SECURE Minerals Act.
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R Ciscomani AZ $1.18B
Applauded $1 billion copper investment and $180 million in mining education grants for Arizona.
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Aug 6, 2026
Letter
R Yakym IN
Led 168 House Republicans in letter supporting Trump administration's USMCA renegotiation approach.
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D Welch VT
Reintroduced bill to strengthen consumer protection and hold corporations accountable for safety violations.
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D Shaheen NH
Introduced bipartisan bill to establish SBA support coordinator for disabled entrepreneurs.
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Aug 5, 2026
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R Young IN
Chaired Senate hearing on small businesses' role in American economic growth.
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D Coons DE
Introduced bipartisan bill to reauthorize Economic Development Administration's startup support program.
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R Griffith VA $3.6M
Celebrated $3.6 million manufacturing expansion creating 52 jobs in Bland County.
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R Crapo ID
Reaffirmed bipartisan commitment to extending Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit for semiconductors.
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Aug 4, 2026
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R Tillis NC
Praised Peter-Anthony Pappas's confirmation as U.S. International Trade Commission commissioner.
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D Friedman CA
Visited two Black-owned businesses in her district during National Black Business Month.
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D Gillen NY
Toured two small businesses to discuss economic growth and entrepreneurship.
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