Statements and posts
25 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Recognized Minnesota family as Angels in Adoption honorees for adopting twins from Liberia.
“Every child deserves a loving home, a nurturing family, and a bright future.”
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Senate passed bipartisan bill strengthening independence of National Taxpayer Advocate.
“The National Taxpayer Advocate plays a critical role in helping taxpayers resolve problems with the IRS, but currently the attorneys supporting that office are selected by the IRS Chief Counsel, undermining the Advocate’s ability to provide fully independent advice and representation.”
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Klobuchar, Crapo Reauthorization for Young Women’s Breast Cancer Awareness Program Passes Senate
Senate passed bipartisan bill reauthorizing young women's breast cancer awareness and education program.
“We’ve come so far in the fight against breast cancer, but there is more we must do to ensure that all women — and especially women who are under the age of 45 and at high-risk — have the information and support they need to detect this deadly disease early on.”
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Klobuchar, Cassidy, McBath, Thompson Introduce National Hazing Awareness Week Resolution
Introduced resolution recognizing National Hazing Awareness Week.
“When parents send their kids away to college, they expect they will get a good education and make new friends. They don’t expect them to be harassed and hazed. Hazing is a dangerous — and at times deadly — reality that students are confronted with.”
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On Senate Floor, Klobuchar Continues to Press the President to End the Iran War
Voted for the 13th resolution to end Trump's war in Iran and called for Senate accountability.
“Hey, we're going to a war. It's going to cost the American people over $100 billion. It's going to spike up prices across the country. Innocent people are going to be killed, and then we're going to lose soldiers at the same time.”
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Klobuchar, Smith Push the Trump Administration to Release Heating Assistance Funds Before Winter
Urged Trump administration to release heating assistance funds before winter.
“In Minnesota, heating your home isn’t a luxury, it's a necessity.”
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Klobuchar Receives Rural Electric Co-op Distinguished Service Award
Received National Rural Electric Cooperative Association's 2026 Distinguished Service Award.
“Electric co-ops connect the farmers who feed our country, keep the lights on at our schools, hospitals, and small businesses, and power our communities.”
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Introduced bipartisan resolution honoring Connie Clery's campus safety advocacy.
“Following the tragic loss of her daughter Jeanne, Connie Clery led a national movement to make campuses safer for students. Her tireless advocacy led to the first federal law requiring colleges to disclose crimes that occur on their campuses, a legacy that to this day provides students and families with transparency…”
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Klobuchar, Curtis Bipartisan Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act Passes Out of Committee
Advanced bipartisan bill reauthorizing pool and spa safety law out of committee.
“This bipartisan legislation makes critical updates to the original law that incentivized states to enact pool safety laws.”
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Klobuchar Statement on the 25th Anniversary of 9/11
We remember all the lives taken and we grieve with the families and friends who lost loved ones in New York, at the Pentagon, and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
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Klobuchar, Smith Urge USPS to Reopen Glenville Post Office
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) are calling on the United States Postal Service (USPS) Minnesota-North Dakota District Manager to reopen the Post Office in Glenville, Minnesota.
“We urge you and the local postmaster to restore retail postal services to the Glenville community as quickly as possible and communicate clearly with the City of Glenville and postal customers about your timeline and progress in reopening the post office.”
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Klobuchar, Colleagues Statement on the President’s Trade War with Canada
We have deep ties with our neighbors to the north, and we share one of the world’s most enduring defense partnerships.
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At Klobuchar’s Urging, Forest Service Retains Minnesota Research Facilities
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, released the following statement after the U.S. Forest Service announced that forest research facilities in Ely, Grand…
“I repeatedly pressed the U.S. Forest Service to protect Minnesota’s three Forest Service research facilities, and I am glad they will remain open. These facilities support local economies, perform world-class research, and help protect our natural resources both in Minnesota and across the country.”
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Klobuchar Statement as Canadian Retaliatory Tariffs Take Effect
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), co-chair of the Canada-U.S. Inter-Parliamentary Group, released the following statement as Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods take effect today.
“The Administration’s 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods, along with Canada’s retaliatory tariffs that took effect today, will only make it harder for Minnesota businesses and farmers to compete and will further drive up prices for families. I’ve opposed these tariffs from the beginning and I was a lead sponsor of…”
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Klobuchar: Federal Funding Will Be Provided For Annunciation Community
Today, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) was informed by the Department of Justice that the funding she and others had requested for the Annunciation Catholic School community has been awarded.
“The Annunciation community has shown incredible strength and resilience in the face of unimaginable tragedy, and they deserve the resources to help them heal.”
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Klobuchar: Hemp Ban Delay Passes Congress, Heads to President’s Desk
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) announced that the House passed the Senate’s bipartisan bill that includes her provision to delay the federal hemp ban, based on the bipartisan Hemp Planting Predictability Act she introduced with Senator…
“This is good news for Minnesota’s farmers, brewers, small businesses, and customers.”
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Klobuchar, Smith Celebrate Groundbreaking of Blatnik Bridge Replacement
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) celebrated the groundbreaking of the Blatnik Bridge replacement project, after they secured federal funding for the bridge from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and successfully…
“For over 60 years, the Blatnik Bridge has connected commuters, businesses, and communities in Minnesota and Wisconsin, but it is in serious need of a replacement.”
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Klobuchar Statement on EPA Announcement on Biofuel Blending Exemptions
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the following statement after the EPA announced a plan to grant new small refinery exemptions under the Renewable Fuel Standard for the 2025 compliance year.
“Farmers are already facing the headwinds of the President’s tariffs, rising input costs from the war in Iran, and dwindling international markets, and now the Administration is choosing to damage another critical market for American farmers. I led bipartisan efforts to secure strong blending levels through both…”
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Klobuchar Statement on Meta Settlement
Meta has finally agreed to put in place critical reforms to its platform like time limits on social media and restrictions on push notifications, and it will pay $17 billion for the harm it caused.
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Klobuchar Statement on New Tariffs on Canada
U.S. group in the Senate and was one of the leaders of the bill to overturn tariffs against Canada.
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Klobuchar, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan RANCH Act to Rebuild Domestic Cattle Herd
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Mike Rounds (R-SD) have introduced the bipartisan Rebuilding America’s National Cow Herd (RANCH) Act.
“With the U.S. cattle herd at its smallest size in over 70 years, many farmers and ranchers need new opportunities to stay afloat.”
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U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced the Water Cyber Shield Act to improve cybersecurity in America’s water infrastructure in the wake of recent cyberattacks against water utilities.
“The recent cyberattacks on Minnesota have highlighted the urgent need to improve the security of our water systems and critical infrastructure.”
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U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) announced that the Senate passed a bipartisan bill that includes her provision to delay the federal hemp ban, based on the bipartisan Hemp Planting Predictability Act she introduced with Senator Rand Paul…
“This is good news for Minnesota’s farmers, brewers, small businesses, and customers.”
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Klobuchar, Gillibrand Introduce Bill to Build More Accessible, Affordable Housing
Income Housing Tax Credit and expand development of accessible housing for seniors and people with disabilities WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Ranking Member of the Senate Special Committee on…
“For far too many Americans living with disabilities and older adults with mobility issues, safe housing is out of reach due to a lack of affordable and accessible options.”
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Klobuchar: Hemp Ban Delay Included in Senate Budget Bill
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) announced that the Senate’s bipartisan government funding bill includes a provision to delay the federal hemp ban, based on the bipartisan Hemp Planting Predictability Act she introduced with Senators Paul…
“Brewers, farmers, small businesses, and customers in Minnesota have made clear that the federal ban on hemp products will be devastating.”