Warnock, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Young Parents in Foster Care

Introduced bipartisan bill to provide resources for pregnant and parenting youth in foster care.

“Together, we are putting foster youth front and center by expanding access to the Maternal Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program through Chafee and providing the resources they and their children need to build brighter, more secure futures”

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Warnock Presses U.S. Trade Representative on the Impact Trump’s Trade Policy Is Having on Georgians

Pressed trade representative on Trump tariffs' impact on Georgia families and rising costs.

“You and the president still seem to be in denial that tariffs have raised prices—a fact that study after study confirms and that is just basic common sense”

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Warnock Unveils Comprehensive Plan to Protect and Expand Voting Rights in America

Unveiled comprehensive plan to protect and expand voting rights nationwide.

“Voting rights are preservative of all other rights. They are the context in which all other debates take place. Democracy is the very house we live in. It is the whole game.”

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Following Warnock Effort, IRS Increases Mileage Reimbursement Rate

Secured IRS mileage reimbursement rate increase for gig workers and independent contractors.

“I’m pleased that my efforts will provide relief to the millions of Americans who’ve been squeezed by the surge in gas prices”

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Warnock, Colleagues Demand More FEMA Assistance for Wildfire Prevention and Response

Urged FEMA to increase assistance for wildfire prevention and response efforts.

“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”

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ICYMI: Warnock, Atlanta Mayor Dickens, Councilmember Boone Celebrate Warnock-Led Provision That Will Keep Homes in the Hands of Georgia Families

Celebrated enactment of provision banning large corporations from mass-purchasing single-family homes.

“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”

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Warnock Slams CFPB Acting Director Russell Vought for Prioritizing Debt Collectors Over the American People

Criticized CFPB Acting Director Vought for prioritizing debt collectors over vulnerable Americans.

“CFPB, by its nature, is advocating for the everyday consumers, and I don’t see how any of your actions suggest that you’ve been advocating for the people that I represent”

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Warnock Pushes Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh to Implement Artificial Intelligence Policy That Protects All Americans, Not Just Tech Executives

Questioned Federal Reserve Chair on AI policy protecting workers, not just tech executives.

“But here’s my problem: Americans are worried about what AI will mean for the economy, and I’m worried that this viewpoint isn’t represented at the Fed”

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Warnock, Moran Launch Bipartisan Effort to Protect Community Water Supplies and Improve Drought Resilience

Introduced bipartisan bill to establish water supply and drought resilience office at Army Corps.

“A resilient water supply is crucial to the future of Georgia’s families, farmers, and businesses, and this new office will help provide communities the tools they need to protect this vital resource and build long-term drought resiliency”

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Warnock Votes “NO” on Blank Check for Iran War

Voted against defense bill authorizing funding for Trump's Iran war.

“I cannot vote to fund an illegal war with no justification, no set goal, and no exit strategy. I’m proud to represent Georgia’s 100,000 servicemembers—it’s why I’ve voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act every year I’ve served in Congress.”

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New Report Finds Over Two Million Children Have Lost Medicaid Since Trump Took Office

Criticized loss of Medicaid coverage for two million children since Trump took office.

“This report should trouble the moral conscience of all Americans”

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Warnock, Ossoff Secure $26 Million for Savannah, Brunswick Ports and Cobb County Transportation Project

Secured $26 million in federal funding for Georgia ports and transportation infrastructure.

“We’re delivering these resources to upgrade infrastructure across metro Atlanta and coastal Georgia to keep families safe, support business and commerce, and keep our state moving.”

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Warnock Statement on Senator Lindsey Graham

Released statement expressing condolences on the death of Senator Lindsey Graham.

“Lindsey Graham spent his entire life in public service—first in the military, then in public office. I am shocked by his sudden loss, and I pray God’s grace upon his family and loved ones.”

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Warnock, Atlanta Mayor Dickens, Councilmember Boone Celebrate Warnock-Led Provision That Will Keep Homes in the Hands of Georgia Families

Celebrated enactment of provision banning large corporations from mass purchasing single-family homes.

“When you set politics aside and center the people, you have a chance at getting the public policy right.”

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NOW LAW: Warnock-Led Private Equity Housing Ban Will Help Keep Homes in the Hands of Georgia Families

Announced private equity housing ban provision became federal law in 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.

“I hear from Georgians across the state who have been clamoring for action from Washington on the affordable housing crisis, and this legislation is proof that when we center the people instead of the politics, we can get good policy done”

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Warnock Meets with Columbus Technical College Students Preparing for High Demand Careers

Visited Columbus Technical College to promote workforce development and apprenticeship programs.

“Work gives people purpose—it gives you a reason to get up in the morning—and it’s the only thing that’s going to give us a competitive edge in the 21st Century”

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New Report Finds Average Georgia Families Pay $2,400 More Due to Trump Policies

Criticized Trump policies for raising costs $2,400 annually for average Georgia families.

“This report puts in numbers what so many Georgians already know: Donald Trump has failed to make their lives better or more affordable since he’s returned to the White House”

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Warnock Joins Bipartisan Letter to Protect U.S. Specialty Crop Growers and Restore Competitive Trade Balance with Mexico

Joined bipartisan letter urging trade protections for U.S. specialty crop growers against Mexico.

“Without measures to restore competitive balance, specialty crop production will increasingly move to foreign countries”

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Warnock, Colleagues Demand USPS Abandon Proposed Rule to Restrict Mail-in Ballots

Demanded USPS abandon proposed rule restricting mail-in ballot access.

“[W]e insist that the Postal Service abandon this proposed regulation and return to its core mission of providing universal postal services to every American. The Constitution and federal law demand nothing less”

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Warnock Slams President Trump for Blocking Private-Equity Housing Ban

Criticized President Trump for blocking the ROAD to Housing Act, which would ban private equity from mass purchasing single-family homes.

“Somebody ought to tell the President of the United States that he is a temporary resident of public housing. It’s not his house, and he ought to get focused on making sure that the American people can buy a house and can afford rent. He ought to think about us for a change.”

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Warnock Hosts Panel of Fathers Working to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes

Hosted panel on improving maternal health outcomes through fatherhood engagement.

“It’s a scandal and a scar on the soul of America that women routinely bring babies into the world with one foot in the grave”

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Warnock, Cassidy Urge Senate Colleagues to Oppose Trump Administration Changes to CDC’s Global Disease Programs

Led bipartisan letter urging Senate to oppose Trump administration cuts to CDC global health programs.

“No global health program better demonstrates the success of the U.S. global health strategy and the leadership of CDC than PEPFAR”

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Warnock Statement on TPS Ruling

Criticized Supreme Court decision eliminating Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants.

“Today’s Supreme Court decision is a devastating blow for hundreds of thousands of law-abiding immigrants who have built their lives and contributed to their communities in the United States as fathers, mothers, teachers, nurses, doctors, researchers, business owners, and more.”

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ICYMI: Warnock Celebrates Cancellation of Social Circle Detention Center

Celebrated the Department of Homeland Security's cancellation of two planned detention centers in Georgia.

“These things that were happening in the quiet of night, we shined a light on it, elevated it, people raised their voices and they got their victory”

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“Who’s Served by This Economy?” Warnock Makes Clear Who President Trump’s Economy is Helping and Hurting in Senate Banking Hearing

Questioned how Trump's economic policies are helping ordinary Americans during Senate Banking hearing.

“So, who’s served by this economy? There’s a long range of people who seem to be suffering. Who’s served by the economy—the Trump economy?”

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