Statement from U.S. Senator Tina Smith on the Supreme Court’s Decision to Strike Down President Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs

Stated Supreme Court tariff ruling provides relief but criticized Trump's chaotic trade approach.

“These tariffs caused an entirely unnecessary and avoidable trade war that hurt a lot of Minnesotans.”

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Klobuchar, Smith Call on ICE to Allow Access to Legal Counsel

Called on ICE to allow detained people access to legal counsel as required by law.

“As you know the right to due process and the right to counsel are foundational constitutional guarantees enshrined in the Fifth and Sixth Amendments. ICE and all other federal law enforcement agencies are required to honor these constitutional rights, regardless of a person’s immigration status”

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Klobuchar, Smith Urge DOJ to Reverse Decision and Allow Joint Investigation Into Fatal ICE Shooting

Urged DOJ to allow joint investigation with state authorities into fatal ICE shooting.

“We write to express our serious concerns regarding reports that the Justice Department, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), is no longer coordinating with state and local law enforcement in the investigation into the tragic shooting of Renee Nicole Good.”

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U.S. Senator Tina Smith’s Statement on ICE Killing of Minnesota Civilian

Condemned ICE killing of Minnesota citizen, called for full investigation into incident.

“Finally, I urge my fellow Minnesotans to exercise your free speech rights in ways that show the best of who we are. We should not fall into the trap that Donald Trump is laying for us to foment chaos rather than peace, justice and accountability.”

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Sen. Tina Smith’s Statement on Governor Walz’s Decision Not to Seek Re-Election

Praised Governor Walz for deciding not to seek re-election.

“Governor Walz’s decision to not seek re-election is what it looks like when leaders put the interests of the people before politics. Tim’s career has been defined by getting results for Minnesotans, doing the right thing, and always putting people first.”

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U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Majority Leader John Thune Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support American Honey Producers Harmed by China’s Unfair Trade Practices

Smith and Thune introduced bipartisan legislation to compensate honey producers harmed by Chinese trade practices.

“Minnesota farmers produce some of the highest quality honey in the world, and they shouldn’t be unfairly harmed because China doesn’t play by the rules and engages in illegal dumping”

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U.S. Senators Tina Smith, John Hoeven, Amy Klobuchar and Kevin Cramer Send Bipartisan Letter Urging Postmaster General to Address Chronic Postal Delays Across Minnesota, North Dakota

Urged Postmaster General to address chronic postal delays in Minnesota and North Dakota.

“As our constituents prepare for the busy holiday season, we urge you to take actions to ensure that any performance issues are resolved in a timely manner so that Minnesotans and North Dakotans do not experience significant service disruptions this winter”

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U.S. Senator Tina Smith Calls on Trump Administration to End “Operation Metro Surge” in Twin Cities

Smith called on Trump administration to end ICE surge operations in Twin Cities.

“I believe in protecting public safety and upholding the rule of law. ‘Operation Metro Surge’ is actively undermining both.”

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U.S. Senator Tina Smith Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Improve Access to Mental Health Clinics

Introduced bipartisan bill to improve Medicare access to mental health clinics.

“Everybody deserves access to mental health care, regardless of their zip code”

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U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith Cosponsor Legislation Requiring Airlines to Reimburse Passengers for Delays, Rebooking Fees & Related Expenses After Trump Cancels Consumer Protections

Cosponsored bill requiring airlines to reimburse passengers for delays and cancellations.

“Traveling is already expensive, and the last thing Minnesotans need is an unexpected and expensive bill for rebooking a flight that was canceled because of an airline, especially as folks try to be with their families over the holidays”

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U.S. Senator Tina Smith’s Statement on President Trump’s Targeting of Somalis in Twin Cities

Criticized President Trump's targeting of Somali community in Twin Cities through ICE raids.

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U.S. Senator Tina Smith Statement on Federal Operation in St. Paul

Criticized federal operation in St. Paul for lack of transparency and coordination with local authorities.

“We’re still gathering information about what happened in St. Paul, but what we do know is that once again, federal authorities provided no notice to local leaders or law enforcement. This is their playbook: no warning, no transparency, no coordination.”

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U.S. Senator Tina Smith’s Statement on Attorney General Ellison’s Settlement with Nation’s Largest Landlord for Artificially Inflating Rental Prices

Praised Minnesota Attorney General's $7 million settlement against landlord for artificially inflating rental prices.

“When everything is already so unaffordable, cheating by artificially inflating rent adds insult to injury. These corporate landlords will do anything to pad their pockets and that’s why I’m so appreciative of Attorney General Ellison’s work to bring accountability for Minnesota renters”

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U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith Call for Senate Vote to Release the Epstein Files

Called for Senate vote on bipartisan legislation to release Epstein files.

“These young girls were misled and abused by powerful men who thought that the rules didn’t apply to them, that they could get away with anything. They deserve justice, and many of Epstein’s victims have called for us to support them through voting yes on releasing the Epstein Files, and I stand with them”

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U.S. Senator Tina Smith Leads Fight Against Trump Administration’s Cuts to Housing for Formerly Homeless Minnesotans

Led 41 senators urging Trump administration to halt cuts to Continuum of Care homelessness funding.

“There are a lot of things we can do to combat homelessness in Minnesota. Taking housing and services away from people who have escaped homelessness is not a solution and kicking people out on the streets before winter is just cruel”

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U.S. Senator Tina Smith’s Statement on Tonight’s Vote on the Federal Government Shutdown

Voted against continuing resolution, criticizing Republican health care and food assistance policies.

“I will not support this bill that completely fails to help Americans afford their health care. Trump and Republicans more than doubled Americans’ health care premiums, and for 40 days they have refused to lift a finger to do a thing about it. In fact, they’ve made it worse by taking food away from kids.”

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U.S. Senator Tina Smith’s Statement on FAA Announcement of Reduced Air Traffic at MSP Airport as a Result of Government Shutdown

Criticized President Trump and Speaker Johnson for government shutdown causing air traffic reductions at Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport.

“It’s long past time for President Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson to act like grown-ups and sit down and talk to us about how to get out of this shutdown so we don’t see impacts like the ones at MSP. Minnesotans are working hard trying to figure out how to afford their lives, especially health insurance.”

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U.S. Senator Tina Smith, Colleagues Push Legislation to Pay All Federal Employees, Service Members, and Contractors During Shutdown

Introduced bill to pay all federal employees and contractors during shutdown and prevent mass firings.

“Our troops and federal workers shouldn’t be used as political pawns in this shutdown fight. They never signed up to have their paychecks used as leverage.”

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U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Amy Klobuchar Urge Trump Administration Restore Minnesota Energy Infrastructure Funding

Urged Trump to restore $645 million in Minnesota energy infrastructure funding.

“Electricity bills have already jumped nearly 10% since the Trump administration took office.”

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U.S. Senator Tina Smith’s Statement on President Trump’s Political Attack on Minnesota’s Energy Infrastructure

Smith criticized Trump administration for canceling energy infrastructure awards in states that opposed him.

“This is beyond stupid. At a time when most Minnesotans are just trying to scrape together enough money to pay their bills and live their lives, these politically motivated attacks on our state are just going to make it that much harder for Minnesotans to pay their utility bills every month”

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Amid Government Shutdown, Sen. Smith, Rep. Pressley Introduce Bill to Provide Back Pay for Federal Contract Workers, Including Low-Wage Food Service and Custodial Staff

Introduced bill to provide back pay for federal contract workers during government shutdowns.

“This is about fairness—contract workers and their families should not miss a paycheck because of a government shutdown they did nothing to cause”

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U.S. Senator Tina Smith’s Statement on the Federal Government Shutdown

Opposed Republican shutdown bill, citing health care cost increases for Minnesotans.

“I’ll work with anyone who wants to work with me to bring down health care costs, but I won’t give Donald Trump a blank check and be bullied into voting for their partisan bill that will leave Minnesotans facing a near-doubling of their health insurance costs”

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U.S. Senator Tina Smith Joins Colleagues in Introducing Major Bill to Reform, Expand Head Start and Early Learning for Working Families

Introduced bill to expand Head Start early childhood education program.

“Access to childcare and early learning programs is essential – both for parents, to be able to go to work, and for the health and futures of our children. But the cost of childcare is crushing working families in Minnesota and across the country.”

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U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith Announce Award to Improve Infrastructure in Polk County

Announced award to upgrade industrial park infrastructure in Crookston.

“Revitalizing our infrastructure is about more than just fixing roadways, bridges and water treatment facilities, it’s about improving people’s lives and promoting economic growth, which is precisely what these projects will do”

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U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith Announce Grant to Strengthen Workforce in Waseca County

Announced grant to develop manufacturing workforce training facility in Waseca County.

“Now more than ever we need educated, skilled workers entering trades in Minnesota”

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