Tina Smith
U.S. Senator · Minnesota · Democrat
Statements and posts
150 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
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U.S. Senator Tina Smith Requests Cost Estimate of Big Beautiful Bill’s Data Center Tax Incentives
Requested cost estimate of Big Beautiful Bill's data center tax incentives from Joint Committee on Taxation.
“We’ve seen reports that tax breaks from the Big Beautiful Bill are being used by some of the biggest tech companies in the world to pad their pockets and boost the buildout of data centers.”
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Secured passage of two tax measures for farmers and consumers in Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act.
“Nobody enjoys filing their taxes, but what makes it even worse is how cumbersome and illogical our tax system is, particular for farmers”
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U.S. Senator Tina Smith’s Legislation to Combat Lyme Disease & Other Tick-Borne Diseases Becomes Law
Announced bipartisan bill on Lyme disease research and treatment became law.
“The number of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses has been rising at an alarming rate. This law will step up regional efforts at researching, testing and treating Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. We must cut down on tick-borne illnesses for the sake of Americans’ health and well-being”
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Passed bipartisan bill unanimously to reauthorize terrorism risk insurance program.
“Without this bill, a potential terrorism event would mean an even greater financial catastrophe for businesses and taxpayers. It’s critical that we keep terrorism risk insurance available and affordable to businesses in Minnesota and across the country”
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Reintroduced bill to provide emergency grants for college students facing financial hardship.
“Paying for college is a precarious balancing act for many students, and that’s when everything is going ‘right,’”
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Introduced bill to provide $1.5 billion for homeless shelters and permanent supportive housing.
“Homeless shelters and permanent supportive housing providers are being asked to do more with less at a time when homelessness is on the rise in big cities and small towns. It’s not sustainable, and it’s past time the federal government stepped in”
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Led bipartisan push to release LIHEAP heating assistance funds before winter.
“No one in Minnesota or across the country should have to choose between turning on the heat or paying for their medications or groceries.”
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Heard testimony from families and witnesses regarding fatal shootings by immigration agents during Operation Metro Surge.
“I want to particularly thank the Ganger family, Donna and Brent, and Stella, who was here in many ways, speaking for all of us from Minnesota”
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Smith, Baldwin and Murphy reintroduced bill to forgive student loans for beginning farmers.
“To keep Minnesota’s agriculture economy thriving, we need to continue to invest in the next generation of farmers as the average age of farmers keeps going up. There is more we can be doing to help future farmers fill their shoes”
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Smith's bipartisan terrorism risk insurance reauthorization bill passed Senate Banking Committee unanimously.
“Without this bill, a potential terrorism event would mean an even greater financial catastrophe for businesses and taxpayers. It’s critical that we keep terrorism risk insurance available and affordable to businesses in Minnesota and across the country”
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Criticized Republican farm bill markup for partisan approach and SNAP cuts.
“I said it before and I’ll say it again, patience is a virtue, it’s just not my virtue. I’m disappointed that, once again, Republicans have pursued a partisan path on the Senate Farm Bill; however, we’ll keep working to find a path forward.”
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Announced passage of bipartisan bill to combat Lyme and tick-borne diseases.
“When this bill soon becomes law, it will save lives and help people battling Lyme Disease and other tick-borne diseases”
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Smith, Klobuchar Celebrate Groundbreaking of Blatnik Bridge Replacement
Secured federal funding and celebrated groundbreaking of Blatnik Bridge replacement project.
“The Twin Ports are economic engines for the region, and that’s only possible because the Blatnik Bridge is there to move people and cargo between Duluth and Superior”
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Urged Trump administration to approve Minnesota's disaster declaration for flood recovery.
“We write to you in strong support of the state of Minnesota’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance under the Stafford Act to assist our constituents recovering from severe storms and flash flooding.”
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Praised Minnesota's executive actions to prevent copper-nickel mining in Boundary Waters watershed.
“Minnesotans strongly support protecting the Boundary Waters. We are a mining state, but not this mine in this place. The Trump Administration and Republicans in Congress ignored the science and overturned protections for the Boundary Waters, but the fight continues here at home”
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Passed bipartisan legislation to expand research, testing and treatment for Lyme disease and tick-borne illnesses.
“Minnesota is proud to have more than 10,000 lakes and thousands of rivers for us to enjoy, and we’re always especially eager to get outside after a long winter”
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Voted against Todd Blanche's confirmation as Attorney General, citing lack of integrity.
“Todd Blanche has clearly demonstrated that he lacks the integrity to be Attorney General.”
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U.S. Senator Tina Smith Votes to Impose Harsh Sanctions on Russia for Invasion of Ukraine
Voted to impose sanctions on Russia for invasion of Ukraine.
“The United States must stand up for democracy and against Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. The sanctions we passed today are a powerful tool to cut off the funding for Russia’s war machine, even though the President should have imposed them himself much earlier.”
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U.S. Senator Tina Smith’s Statement on Agriculture Committee’s Markup of Long-Delayed Farm Bill
Expressed disappointment that farm bill failed to pass, citing SNAP funding concerns.
“Patience is a virtue, it’s just not my virtue. I’m disappointed that we could not come to agreement on the Senate Farm Bill today, but we will keep working to find a path forward. It’s crucial that we pass a bipartisan Farm Bill that meets the needs of farmers, ranchers and rural America, including year-round E15”
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Criticized Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche for plans to restrict medication abortion access nationwide.
“Dismantling Roe v. Wade was never Republicans’ endgame, and we’ve always known they’ve wanted to go further.”
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U.S. Senator Tina Smith’s Statement on Proposed Delay of National Ban on Hemp-Derived THC Products
Secured bipartisan language delaying national hemp-derived THC product ban until December.
“Adults should be allowed to have a THC beverage if they so choose. Minnesota has created one of the strongest, most carefully regulated systems in the country to allow the sale of hemp products. The initial ban set to take place was ill-advised and would have hurt both hemp farmers and Minnesota breweries alike”
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Sens. Smith, Moran Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Rural Hospitals
Introduced bipartisan legislation to expand federal resources for rural hospitals.
“Rural hospitals are vital for families in small towns and rural communities. These hospitals not only provide care close to home, they’re also economic engines for their region”
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Klobuchar, Smith Urge USPS to Protect Mail Service During Wildfires Impacting Northern Minnesota
Urged USPS to provide resources to protect mail service in Northern Minnesota during wildfires.
“We have heard from constituents who are concerned about mail delays resulting from the wildfires, and their ability to receive mail in the instance that they must evacuate”
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Senators Tina Smith, Jerry Moran Re-Introduce Legislation to Lower Cost of Oral Cancer Treatments
Reintroduced bipartisan bill to lower cost-sharing for oral cancer medications.
“Oral treatments for cancer are often less invasive than traditional IV medications and can be taken at home, reducing logistical and occupational barriers to treatment”
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U.S. SENATOR TINA SMITH’S BIPARTISAN RURAL HOUSING SUPPLY LEGISLATION BECOMES LAW
Announced bipartisan Rural Housing Service Reform Act became law as part of housing package.
“Without a safe, affordable place to live, nothing in your life works. Not your health, not your job, and not your education”
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