U.S. Senators Smith, Klobuchar Secure Significant Federal Funding to Replace Bridges Over the Red River in Norman, Polk and Clay Counties

Secured $24 million federal funding to replace three bridges over Red River.

“The bridges connecting Minnesota and North Dakota in the Red River Valley are vital to our ag economy and the surrounding communities”

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U.S. Senators Smith, Klobuchar Secure Significant Federal Funding for Infrastructure Improvements in Anoka County

Secured $18 million federal grant for Minnesota highway interchange project in Anoka County.

“Highway 65 is a critical link between the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota. But we’re seeing drivers intentionally avoiding the intersection at Bunker Lake Boulevard to avoid the traffic and congestion, which only increases congestion on nearby roads. This intersection is outdated and needs an update”

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U.S. Senators Smith, Klobuchar Secure Significant Federal Funding to Improve Rail Crossing Safety in St. Louis County

Secured $6 million federal funding for rail crossing grade separation project in Aurora.

“Nothing is worse than running late and being stuck sitting on the road waiting for trains to pass on Highway 100. We hear you, and we’re fixing that”

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U.S. Senator Tina Smith Releases Statement After Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship

Praised Supreme Court decision upholding birthright citizenship against Trump administration challenge.

“The Constitution means what it says: Children born in the United States are citizens of the United States.”

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U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Marsha Blackburn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Veteran and Military Suicide by Victims of Military Sexual Trauma

Introduced bipartisan bill requiring DoD and VA to study military sexual trauma's link to veteran suicide risk.

“It is our solemn duty to provide the highest quality care for those who serve our country”

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U.S. Senator Tina Smith Reintroduces Bill to Help New, Beginning Farmers Grow a Successful Business

Reintroduced bill to provide grants and training for beginning farmers.

“Farmers strengthen Minnesota’s economy and keep food on the table, simple as that”

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U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Shelley Moore Capito’s Bipartisan Women’s Lung Cancer Prevention Legislation Unanimously Passes Senate

Announced bipartisan Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act unanimously passed Senate.

“Cancer has touched each and every one of our lives in some way. Many of us remember a loved one fighting this horrible disease and doing everything we can to prevent ourselves from developing cancer. But for women, even if we never smoke, we’re increasingly more likely than men to develop lung cancer.”

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U.S. Senator Tina Smith Releases New Report on Solutions to the Home Insurance Crisis

Released report on solutions to nationwide home insurance affordability crisis.

“Owning a home has always been part of the American dream. But for too many families today, that dream feels further out of reach than ever before. Without affordable insurance, mortgages may become harder to get, home values could decline and whole communities could face financial ruin.”

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U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Dave McCormick, Ruben Gallego and Thom Tillis Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program for Seven Years

Introduced bipartisan bill to extend Terrorism Risk Insurance Program for seven years.

“The Terrorism Risk Insurance Program is critical to keeping insurance available and affordable to businesses in Minnesota and across the country so they can grow and create jobs”

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U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Catherine Cortez Masto Introduce Legislation Protecting Children Harmed by ICE Actions Against Their Parents

Introduced bill to protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions against their parents.

“The images of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos in his bunny hat after preschool are seared into the minds of Minnesotans. Using children as pawns to detain their parents is morally repugnant”

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Smith, Klobuchar Urge HHS to Release LIHEAP Funding

Urged HHS to release remaining FY26 LIHEAP funding to states.

“As low-income families and seniors feel additional strains on their household budgets, the timely release of LIHEAP funds is crucial to ensure families do not need to choose between paying their energy bills and other essentials, like food or medicine.”

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U.S. Senator Tina Smith Seeks Answers on Hegseth’s Role in Dismantling Military’s Civilian Harm Prevention Guard Rails in Advance of Iran War

Joined investigation into Defense Secretary Hegseth's role weakening civilian harm prevention.

“The high human toll of this war reflects the administration’s broader disregard for the strategic, legal, and moral imperative to minimize civilian harm.”

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U.S. Senator Tina Smith’s Statement on President Trump’s Threats to Commit War Crimes in Iran

Condemned Trump's threats to commit war crimes against Iran as morally wrong.

“America’s moral leadership and rule of law is what sets us apart from our adversaries in the world. President Trump’s threats this morning to destroy an entire civilization and commit the United States to another endless war in the Middle East are completely wrong.”

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Klobuchar, Smith Call on Federal Highway Administration to Allow St. Louis County to Use Project Labor Agreements

Called on Federal Highway Administration to approve Project Labor Agreements for St. Louis County.

“We write to request your prompt approval of the use of Project Labor Agreements (PLA) for five projects for which St. Louis County, Minnesota has been awarded federal funds”

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U.S. Senator Smith, Rep. Davids Reintroduce Legislation to Tackle Maternal Mortality Crisis Through Improved Data, Research

Reintroduced legislation to address maternal mortality through expanded research and improved data collection.

“It’s not radical to believe that every pregnant woman should be able to get high-quality health care, and that we should focus on areas where we see the biggest disparities in health outcomes”

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Statement from U.S. Senator Tina Smith After Voting Against Markwayne Mullin for Secretary of Homeland Security

Opposed Markwayne Mullin's confirmation as DHS Secretary citing concerns about Trump administration immigration enforcement.

“Tonight I voted against the confirmation of Senator Mullin to lead the Department of Homeland Security because I do not have confidence that Senator Mullin will change the Trump Administration’s reckless, dangerous and illegal immigration enforcement activity”

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U.S. Senator Tina Smith on Release of Blatnik Bridge Replacement Funding

Announced $1.05 billion in federal funding for Blatnik Bridge replacement project.

“Any delay in the Blatnik Bridge replacement project would’ve been incredibly costly to Minnesota and Wisconsin, to the tune of millions of dollars”

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U.S. SENATOR TINA SMITH’S BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION INCLUDED IN LANDMARK HOUSING PACKAGE THAT PASSED THE UNITED STATES SENATE

Passed bipartisan housing legislation including Smith's Rural Housing Service Reform Act.

“Without a safe, affordable place to live, nothing else in your life works. The lack of decent housing in this country is a choice that we’re making, but with this package, we’re choosing a different path”

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U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Jim Banks Introduce New Bipartisan Youth Suicide Prevention Legislation

Introduced bipartisan bill requiring schools to display suicide prevention hotline information.

“We can’t afford to leave holes in the safety net we’ve built to catch people when they’re going through hard times or struggling with their mental health. That’s why we created the 988 hotline in the first place.”

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U.S. Senator Tina Smith Introduces Bill to Strengthen Teacher Workforce

Introduced bill to help schools recruit, prepare and retain teachers amid shortages.

“Building a stronger education system is one of the smartest investments we can make. I hear from Minnesota schools every year about the shortages they can’t seem to fill, and that it’s only getting worse.”

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Senators Mullin, Smith Introduce the PRIME Meat Processing in Indian Country Act

Introduced bill to establish self-governance authority for tribal meat processing facility inspections.

“Making Indigenous foods more accessible improves the health and economic well-being of Tribal communities”

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Statement from U.S. Senator Tina Smith on Voting to Halt Military Actions in Iran

Voted for War Powers Resolution requiring congressional authorization for continued military action in Iran.

“The Iranian government is an evil terrorist regime, and I am in full support of the Iranian people’s fight for democracy. But when I talk to Minnesotans, a lot of people tell me this isn’t what they voted for. The President campaigned on ending wars, but now he’s started a new one.”

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Baldwin, Klobuchar, Smith Demand Secretary Duffy Release Blatnik Bridge Project Funding

Demanded DOT Secretary release $1.05 billion grant for Blatnik Bridge replacement project.

“Delays in replacing the Blatnik Bridge would be incredibly costly to Minnesota and Wisconsin”

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U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Mike Rounds, Tammy Baldwin Introduce Investments in Rural Transit Act

Introduced bipartisan bill to help rural transit providers improve services and reduce operating costs.

“High-quality, efficient public transit systems are important for Minnesotans who rely on them every day to get to the office, school, the doctor, and to make their lives work”

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U.S. Senator Tina Smith, Fridley Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Lewis to Speak at “People’s State of the Union”

Announced boycott of State of the Union; will speak at alternative event with school superintendent.

“Brenda is an incredible example of how Minnesotans have organized and cared for their neighbors in the face of a violent federal police force. It’s people like Brenda who have inspired the world with their bravery and dignity in standing up to bullies”

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