Statements and posts
33 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Received DOD confirmation that military will not be deployed to polling locations in response to her letter.
“election administration and security remain the fundamental responsibility of state and local officials.”
Election SecurityAI-read
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ICYMI: Slotkin Delivers Speech at Carnegie Institution on Defending Democracy
Delivered speech on defending democracy and lessons from Hungary and Poland.
Democracy ProtectionAI-read
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Slotkin, Warren Demand Full Accounting of Trump’s Huge Tax Breaks for AI and Tech Companies
Demanded transparency from tech CEOs on tax breaks received for AI and data center investments.
“Americans across the country are worried about the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) on their lives — from increased utility bills to threats of job losses and cyberattacks.”
AI Infrastructure ImpactAI-read
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Urged DHS Secretary to stop efforts undermining 2026 midterm election integrity and security.
“The 2026 midterm elections are already underway. Your unsubstantiated allegations of noncitizen voter fraud, public recitation of unreliable data, and unwarranted conditioning of continued grant funding for state election security measures on compliance with politically motivated requests for voter data appear to be…”
2026 Midterm Election Interference ConcernsElection SecurityAI-read
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Introduced bipartisan bill to expand genetic testing and ovarian cancer prevention and care access.
“No family should have to fight both a cancer diagnosis and their insurance company at the same time.”
Cancer AwarenessAI-read
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Spoke on Senate floor about bill to ban Chinese vehicles ahead of Xi Jinping visit.
“Automakers urge Congress to quickly pass law banning Chinese cars”
International AffairsAI-read
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Slotkin, Tillis Push Trump to Move Forward with Taiwan Arms Sale Ahead of Xi Visit
Urged President Trump to proceed with $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan ahead of Xi Jinping's visit.
“As we approach President Xi’s visit to Washington, we urge you to stand up for American interests and against Chinese aggression through actions and not just rhetoric.”
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ICYMI: Slotkin, Colleagues Demand Trump Hold the Line Ahead of China State Visit
Compilation of Slotkin statements on Taiwan arms sales, China policy, Iran war costs, and trade issues.
“Automakers urge Congress to quickly pass law banning Chinese cars”
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ICYMI: Slotkin Presses Trump on China’s Role in Iran War Ahead of Thursday State Visit
Urged Trump to address Chinese military support for Iran during Xi state visit.
“I have many concerns about your China policy and President Xi’s state visit to Washington next week.”
China Iran Military SupportAI-read
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Slotkin Leads Senate Democrats in Demanding Answers from Hegseth on Cost of Iran War
Slotkin led 45 Senate Democrats demanding Pentagon cost accounting for Iran war.
“Congress must have access to this information to carry out our oversight responsibilities. It is the bare minimum that any American would expect in balancing their own household budget.”
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Slotkin Statement on Voting No on Clarity Act
Voted against Clarity Act, citing insufficient ethics provisions and national security concerns.
“There are strong, bipartisan provisions in this bill that could serve as the foundation for a new attempt at providing the crypto industry with the guardrails it needs. I believe that the U.S. should lead the world in cryptocurrency innovation, but we need to get it right. I remain open-minded to that work ahead.”
CommerceAI-read
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Slotkin Signs Joint Statement with Colleagues on the High Cost of Trump’s Trade War with Canada
Criticized Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods as harmful to state economies.
“President Trump’s tariffs have already cost American families as much as $5,000 in some states, and his senseless trade war with Canada will only grow that number. While American families and businesses suffer from Trump’s trade wars, partners around the world, including Canada, are increasingly looking to diversify…”
Trump Canada TariffsTariffsAI-read
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Demanded Postal Service halt vote-by-mail restrictions ahead of 2026 midterms.
“Despite repeated warnings from Congress and court orders not to implement the President’s unlawful directives to regulate mail-in voting, the Postal Service continues to carry out these actions, which will undermine peoples’ faith in the upcoming elections.”
2026 Midterm Election Interference ConcernsVoting AccessAI-read
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Slotkin Joins Colleagues to Urge Supreme Court to Block Postal Service Rule Limiting Mail-In Voting
Joined amicus brief challenging Postal Service rule limiting mail-in voting.
“As current and former legislators, amici took an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States — including its guarantee of the separation of powers.”
2026 Midterm Election Interference ConcernsVoting AccessAI-read
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ICYMI: Detroit News “Automakers urge Congress to quickly pass law banning Chinese cars”
Joined colleagues supporting bill to end Trump's tariffs affecting Michigan automakers.
Trump Canada TariffsTariffsAI-read
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Slotkin Supports Bill to End Trump’s Tariffs that Cost Michiganders More Than Any Other State
Supported bill to end Trump's tariffs; pressed agencies on election security; opposed Israeli E1 settlement and West Bank settler violence.
Trump Canada TariffsIsraeli Settler Violence in West BankTariffsAI-read
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Sought written assurances from DOJ, DHS, FBI and National Guard to keep federal forces out of midterm elections.
“As we approach the November 2026 elections, I’d ask you to confirm a simple statement: [DOJ/DHS/FBI/National Guard] will not send armed federal agents to the polls or to unlawfully seize election materials of any kind.”
2026 Midterm Election Interference ConcernsElection SecurityAI-read
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Reported that General Caine assured no military deployment to polling places in November 2026 midterm elections.
“The Joint Force has no plans to send Federal military personnel or Federalized members of the National Guard to polling places during the 2026 elections.”
2026 Midterm Election Interference ConcernsElection SecurityAI-read
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Opposed Israeli government's decision to issue tenders for E1 settlement construction.
“Construction in the E1 area would sever East Jerusalem from major Palestinian population centers and make a viable contiguous Palestinian state under a two-state solution far harder to achieve.”
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Urged Netanyahu to curb settler violence in West Bank and investigate deaths of American citizens.
“We urge you to take measures to prevent and intercede in this violence, establish a credible mechanism to investigate violations of law, and to make clear that the Government of Israel will not tolerate violence by its people, just as it does not tolerate violence against its people.”
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Slotkin Statement on Watchdog Filing Complaint Against Jeanine Pirro After Failed Indictment
Praised watchdog complaint against U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for alleged prosecutorial abuse.
“It was the weaponization of the government, demonstrating an amazing disregard for the law, and for her oath of office. She should be investigated and held accountable.”
Government WeaponizationAI-read
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Called for Armed Services Committee hearing on Trump administration's support for troops in Iran deployments.
“The toll this unauthorized, disastrous war is taking on our troops is unconscionable.”
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Pressed Defense Department on PFAS cleanup and military election interference concerns.
2026 Midterm Election Interference ConcernsElection SecurityAI-read
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Pressed Defense Secretary to publicly confirm military will not interfere in November elections.
“The nonpartisan tradition of military service and the constitutional guardrails that prevent our military from becoming a domestic police force for one political party are essential to maintaining our democracy.”
2026 Midterm Election Interference ConcernsElection SecurityAI-read
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Demanded HHS Secretary Kennedy reverse cancellations of health research grants affecting Michigan.
“At a time when medical errors kill hundreds of thousands of Americans annually, when healthcare costs are crushing family budgets, and when we face unprecedented health challenges, your department has chosen to sabotage the very research designed to solve these problems. This is not leadership—this is sabotage of…”
HealthAI-read
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Demanded accountability from Defense Secretary Hegseth over poor conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln.
“As the Secretary of Defense, you are accountable to the men and women who serve our nation. It is time for you to demonstrate leadership, rather than peddle excuses. The servicemembers we send into harm’s way deserve nothing less.”
Military ReadinessAI-read
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Joined bipartisan bill to support Coast Guard installations and allow cost-saving community partnerships.
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Slotkin Statement on Voting No on Confirmation of Todd Blanche as Attorney General
Voted against Todd Blanche's confirmation as Attorney General.
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Slotkin Statement on Voting No in Committee on Draft Partisan Farm Bill
Voted against Senate Republican farm bill over $300 million cost to Michigan.
“I urge Chairman Boozman and Republicans to work with Democrats to reach a compromise that delivers for our farmers this year. We just need to be fair to our states in the process.”
Agriculture and FoodAI-read
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Slotkin, Cruz Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Protect Houses of Worship
Introduced bipartisan legislation to protect houses of worship from disruption.
“No one should ever fear going to their house of worship. Period.”
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Announced Army selection of Camp Grayling for drone testing and defense technology research.
“This is an important win for Michigan, selected as one of only four sites nationwide, that helps our role in developing, testing and building new tech for the U.S. Army.”
Military ReadinessAI-read
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Slotkin, Ricketts Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Keep Biotech Industry in America, Not China
Today, U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced the Biotech Investment National Security Act (BINSA).
“Biotech is crucial for driving economic growth, creating jobs, and spurring innovation in science and technologies, like lifesaving medicines.”
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After Further Violence from ICE, Slotkin, Peters Demand Hearing on ICE’s Deadly Use of Force
U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Gary Peters (D-MI), and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), all members of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, joined the Committee’s Democrats in sending a letter calling on Chairman…
“Secretary Mullin has now had sufficient time in office to enact meaningful policy change… Furthermore, DHS has still not been forthcoming about what, if any, corrective actions have been taken related to the killings of Mr. Pretti and Ms. Good. In light of these facts, we call on you to immediately conduct oversight of…”