Gary C. Peters
U.S. Senator · Michigan · Democrat · Ranking Member, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Statements and posts
369 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
0123+
Pick a week or a day to set the dates below. One count per message: copies of one post on X and Bluesky count once, and reposts aren’t counted. Shading is scaled to Peters’s own volume over the last 12 months (a typical active day = 1). Aug 24, 2026 – Nov 10, 2026.
All 369 statements
Newest first-
Press release
Official
Highlighted efforts to expand U.S. semiconductor production and support Michigan industries through CHIPS Act.
“Semiconductor chips are critical to both U.S. national security and the future of our auto industry here in Michigan”
-
Press release
Official
Announced over $145,000 in federal funding for Bay Region fire departments.
“Every single day, firefighters and first responders in Michigan and across the nation put their lives on the line to protect their communities. It’s vital that fire departments have the resources they need to do their job safely”
-
Press release
Official
Announced over $700,000 in federal funding for West Michigan fire departments.
“Every single day, firefighters and first responders in Michigan and across the nation put their lives on the line to protect their communities. It’s vital that each department has the resources they need to keep themselves and Michiganders safe during an emergency”
-
Press release
Official
Secured $22 million in federal funding for FishPass revitalization project in Traverse City.
“Making sure the Boardman/Ottaway River remains vibrant and healthy is critical to the Great Lakes, our environment, and Traverse City’s economy”
-
Press release
Official
Announced $2.1 million in federal funding for Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan fire departments.
“Firefighters and first responders put their lives on the line to protect Michiganders. It’s absolutely essential that we provide them with the tools needed to do their jobs safely”
-
Press release
Official
Announced $17 million in federal funding for Southeast Michigan fire departments.
“Firefighters and first responders put their lives on the line to protect Michiganders. It’s absolutely essential that we provide them with the tools needed to do their jobs safely”
-
Press release
Official
Peters Demands Answers on Wasteful Spending, Lack of Oversight of $260 Billion in DHS Funding
Demanded DHS answers on wasteful spending and lack of oversight of $260 billion in funding.
“While the Trump Administration has claimed it is committed to maximizing government efficiency and reducing waste and abuse, current DHS spending and its lack of planning for any meaningful oversight of that spending raises questions about the sincerity of this commitment”
-
Press release
Official
Highlighted efforts securing KC-46A tankers, F-15 jets, and DHS mission center for Selfridge Air National Guard Base.
“It was a big win with the F-15EXs that we now have a new fighter mission.”
-
Press release
Official
Announced $884,836 in federal funding for Mid-Michigan fire departments.
“Every single day, firefighters and first responders in Michigan and across the nation put their lives on the line to protect their communities. It’s vital that each department has the resources they need to do their job safely”
-
Press release
Official
Led bipartisan letter urging State Department to secure Armenian prisoners' release from Azerbaijan.
“As Azerbaijan continues to unlawfully detain Armenian hostages, destroy Artsakh’s ancient Christian heritage, and occupy Armenia’s sovereign territory, the U.S. should not be subsidizing the very regime responsible for these abuses.”
-
Press release
Official
Secured $6.3 million federal investment for Berston Field House expansion and renovation in Flint.
“For more than a century, Berston Field House has been a gathering place for Flint residents. It’s important that this historic landmark continues to serve the community for generations to come”
-
Press release
Official
Praised Coast Guard decision to restore full operations at Michigan station.
“United States Coast Guard search and rescue units play a vital role in ensuring the safety of Michigan’s Great Lakes communities, and I’m thrilled that full operations are returning to Station Saginaw River in Essexville”
-
Press release
Official
Senate passed Peters and Slotkin legislation extending Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding through 2030.
“The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative is the most significant investment ever made to restore and protect our Great Lakes from things like invasive species, pollution, and shoreline erosion”
-
Press release
Official
Senate passed bipartisan legislation to protect commercial satellites from cybersecurity threats.
“Commercial satellites are essential to our national security, our economy, and the daily lives of Americans, so we must ensure they are not vulnerable to attacks from cybercriminals and foreign adversaries”
-
Press release
Official
Reflected on accomplishments supporting Michigan's auto industry and Great Lakes protection.
“Now, we have this mission center which coordinates all of the border security from Maine to Washington state, all of the northern border, and it’s going to happen at Selfridge, which gives it a major Department of Homeland Security (DHS) mission.”
-
Press release
Official
Introduced bipartisan bill to increase Federal Rail Administration inspector pay for first time since 1979.
“The United States railway system is critical to the success of our entire economy. Federal railroad inspectors play a vital role in maintaining that system by ensuring railroad tracks, equipment, and operating practices remain safe and secure”
-
Press release
Official
PHOTOS: Peters Participates in Pavilion Dedication Ceremony at Pontiac Oaks Park
Participated in pavilion dedication ceremony honoring his advocacy for pandemic relief funding.
“When faced with an unprecedented crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s imperative that we come together and fight for the resources needed to help Michigan communities come back even stronger.”
-
Press release
Official
Introduced bipartisan bill requiring Defense Department to accelerate PFAS cleanup at military installations.
“Americans across the country are living at heightened risk of PFAS exposure from contamination at nearby military installations, depriving some communities of access to safe drinking water.”
-
Press release
Official
Called for action to clean up PFAS contamination at military sites in Michigan.
“The decisions we make today will determine the quality of the water our children and grandchildren inherit”
-
Press release
Official
Peters, Commerce Committee Colleagues Introduce The NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2016
Introduced bipartisan bill authorizing $19.508 billion for NASA in fiscal year 2017.
“NASA’s impactful and far-reaching work affects everything from our economy to our understanding of the universe, and we must ensure this important work continues on a steady trajectory”
-
Press release
Official
Spoke on Senate floor highlighting 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline during Suicide Prevention Month.
“According to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. Perhaps even more heartbreaking, it is the second-leading cause of death for our young people”
-
Press release
Official
Senator Peters Leads Annual Bipartisan Resolution Designating Patriot Week
Led bipartisan resolution designating September 11-17 as Patriot Week for the eighth consecutive year.
“Patriot Week gives us the opportunity to honor the lives that were lost during the horrific September 11th terrorist attacks and recognize the profound bravery of the first responders who stepped into action on that tragic day”
-
Press release
Official
Commerce Committee Passes Peters’ Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts
Advanced bipartisan bill to strengthen Great Lakes research and conservation funding.
“The Great Lakes are essential to our economy, our environment, and our way of life in Michigan”
-
Press release
Official
ICYMI: Senator Peters’ Op-Ed on the Future of NASA
Published op-ed on future of NASA and space industry innovation.
“As Ranking Member of the Space, Science and Competitiveness Subcommittee, I am working with my colleagues on a bipartisan NASA reauthorization bill that promotes strong investments in science and technology that will help secure our future on Earth and keep us reaching for the stars.”
-
Senate floor
Official
PROTECT COLLEGE SPORTS ACT OF 2026--Motion to Proceed
Mr. President, I rise today to speak about an extremely important and lifesaving program that touches every single community in the United States: the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Every year, we lose far too many Americans to suicide. According to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease…
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.