Elissa Slotkin
U.S. Senator · Michigan · Democrat
Statements and posts
296 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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All 296 statements
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President Trump Once Again Singles Slotkin Out, Threatens Imprisonment
Responded to Trump's threats of legal action, defending accountability for lawbreakers.
“If you care at all about the American people who sent you such a strong message on Tuesday, you’d be working on plans to end the war with Iran, end the sloppy tariffs, and deal with the impending impact of your healthcare cuts — which take effect on January 1.”
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Slotkin, Kelly Demand Transparency from National Guard, Pentagon on “Quick Reaction Force”
Demanded Pentagon transparency on Trump's National Guard Quick Reaction Force executive order.
“This administration must make clear that our troops will not be used to interfere with Americans’ lives or to meet some political end.”
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Slotkin, Kelly, Tillis Press Pentagon to Reinstate Starshield Capabilities for Ukraine
Pressed Pentagon to reinstate Starshield satellite communications for Ukraine.
“Ukrainian forces depend on these services for command and control, intelligence sharing, battlefield communications, and the operation of unmanned systems”
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Pressed Trump administration on meme coin dinner and self-enrichment concerns.
“President Trump’s continued monetization of his name and likeness once again raises serious ethical concerns, necessitating this request for a robust inquiry into the President’s financial entanglements and personal profiteering while costs for the American people continue to climb”
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Slotkin Joins Bipartisan Push to Hold Defense Contractors Accountable on Pricing
Joined bipartisan effort to hold defense contractors accountable on pricing practices.
“The culture of overcharging within the defense industry that has driven this behavior has come with significant costs to both readiness and the American taxpayer”
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ICYMI: “Republicans Manufactured a Faux Controversy About Elissa Slotkin”
Compilation of recent statements and announcements from Senator Slotkin.
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WATCH: Slotkin Responds to President Trump Saying She Should be Tried in Court
Responded to Trump's call for her prosecution, defending accountability for corruption.
“This time, it’s because I dared to talk about the corruption coming out of the White House. This shouldn’t be complicated. If you break the law or abuse taxpayer dollars, you should be held accountable, no matter who you are or who you work for.”
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Responded to Trump attacks on her comments about investigating corruption in his administration.
“The clip circulating on social media cuts out journalist Astead Herndon’s question that Slotkin was responding to on stage at the university about whether impeachment should be a focus for a potentially incoming Democratic-controlled U.S. House of Representatives.”
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Announced $884,836 in federal funding for Mid-Michigan fire departments.
“As elected officials, it is our responsibility to ensure that Michigan’s firefighters and front-line responders are protected. I join my colleague, Senator Gary Peters, in welcoming the more than $880,000 in federal support for mid-Michigan firefighters”
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Slotkin, Coons, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Sanction Israeli Settlements in the West Bank
Introduced bill to sanction companies and individuals developing Israeli settlements in E1 area.
“Amid increasing violence, displacement, and fear for Palestinian civilians in the West Bank, the E1 project would make peace in the region harder to achieve and it is not in the interest of Israel’s long-term security or America’s”
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Slotkin, Husted’s Human Trafficking Act Passes Senate Unanimously, Heads to President’s Desk
Bipartisan human trafficking detection bill passed Senate unanimously and heads to president.
“The fight against human trafficking should never be a partisan issue”
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Senate passed legislation to extend Great Lakes Restoration Initiative with $475 million annual funding through 2030.
“Millions of Michiganders rely on the Great Lakes for their livelihood and protecting it is existential for Michigan”
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Praised U.S. Coast Guard's decision to restore full operations at Michigan station.
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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.”
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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.
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Urged DHS Secretary to stop efforts undermining 2026 midterm election integrity and security.
“We write to warn you against continued activities at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that seek to undermine the Constitutional authority of both Congress and states to administer elections and defy the directions of federal courts.”
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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”
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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”
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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”
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Mr. President, I rise today to urge my colleagues to support the Connected Vehicle Security Act. I want to acknowledge what a rare thing this is as we sit on the floor, myself and Senator Moreno, a Democrat and a Republican, working together on an issue of common cause. It is a bipartisan bill that…
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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”
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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.”
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)), the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026), and Bluesky posts. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word; topics are AI-read and mentions are matched from the text.