Statements · since Aug 1, 2026
What Congress is saying
7,767 statements and posts from 497 members D 4,835 from 253R 2,932 from 244
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Advanced two bipartisan bills on geothermal energy and grid security through Senate committee.
“American energy security isn’t a partisan issue – it touches the lives of every American from Anchorage to Elko.”
EnergyAI-read
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Demanded DHS Secretary halt alleged efforts to control 2026 midterm elections and undermine voting.
“We write to warn you against continued activities at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that seek to undermine the Constitutional authority of both Congress and states to administer elections and defy the directions of federal courts. As Secretary of Homeland Security, you have promoted the President’s…”
2026 Midterm Election Interference ConcernsElection SecurityAI-read
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Sen. Banks Urges Army to Designate Camp Atterbury and Muscatatuck as Premier Test Ranges
Urged Army to designate Indiana facilities as Premier Test Ranges for defense technology testing.
“Indiana is well-positioned to lead the development and testing of next-generation defense technologies. Our adversaries are advancing their military technology, and we cannot afford to slow down our own innovation. Redesignating Camp Atterbury and Muscatatuck as Premier Test Ranges will accelerate the development of…”
Military ReadinessAI-read
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Sen. Banks Blocks Democrats’ Attempt to Create “Sanctuary Bus Stops” for Illegal Aliens
Opposed Democratic legislation prohibiting ICE enforcement at school bus stops.
“I won’t let that happen. ICE needs to be allowed to enforce the law wherever it takes them.”
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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Sen. Banks Applauds President Trump’s Nominee for U.S. Marshal for the Northern District of Indiana
Praised President Trump's nomination of Scott Krueger as U.S. Marshal for Northern Indiana.
“President Trump nominated a great Hoosier and a great friend to be Northern Indiana’s next U.S. Marshal. As a state trooper, Captain Scott Krueger dedicated more than two decades to protecting Hoosiers, as President of the Indiana State Police Alliance he stood-up for our law enforcement officers when they needed it…”
Crime and Law EnforcementAI-read
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Budd, Coons USCIRF Reauthorization Bill Passes Senate with Wide Bipartisan Support
Passed bipartisan bill reauthorizing the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom through 2028.
“The right to worship – or not worship – is fundamental to democracy and stability around the world. With it go freedom of speech, assembly, and petition. I’m proud this bill reauthorizing the United States Commission for International Religious Freedom passed the Senate with broad bipartisan support. I urge the…”
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Budd Bill to Build New State Veterans Home Near Fort Bragg Passes the Senate Unanimously
Senate unanimously passed bill transferring federal land near Fort Bragg for North Carolina veterans home.
“North Carolina is the proud home of more than 620,000 veterans, and we have a responsibility to provide them with the quality care that they have earned. After the Fayetteville State Veterans Home closed in 2024, our state lost critical capacity to care for our veterans. Building a new veterans home near Fort Bragg…”
Fort Bragg Veterans Home Land TransferArmed Forces & National SecurityAI-read
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Criticized Trump's tariffs on Canadian products and pushed for their removal.
Trump Canada TariffsTariffsAI-read
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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.”
HealthAI-read
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Magnolia Mornings: September 30, 2026
Announced $2.8 million grant for Mississippi Delta rural healthcare network development.
“This program focused on the Mississippi Delta is designed to address the administrative, cost, and healthcare delivery challenges faced by rural hospitals and clinics. Finding better ways to work together as small, rural hospitals and clinics is part of an overall initiative to help them survive and improve care.”
Rural Health CareAI-read
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Key Field in Meridian named finalist to host Air Force’s KC-46A refueling squadron
Applauded Air Force selection of Key Field in Meridian as finalist for KC-46A refueling squadron.
“We applaud the U.S. Air Force for selecting Key Field Air National Guard Base in Meridian as a finalist to host the KC-46 refueling aircraft.”
Military ReadinessAI-read
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Hyde-Smith Introduces Bill to Protect Gulf Shrimpers
Introduced bill to impose tariffs on Ecuadorian shrimp and strengthen country-of-origin labeling.
TariffsAI-read
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ICYMI: Slotkin Delivers Speech at Carnegie Institution on Defending Democracy
Delivered speech on defending democracy and lessons from Hungary and Poland.
Election SecurityAI-read
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Senator Kim Co-Leads Homeland Security Subcommittee Hearing on Taking Control of AI
Co-led hearing on securing homeland against rogue AI agent attacks.
“We know that AI is moving incredibly fast. All of us in the Senate want to see us driving the innovation of the future.”
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Hawley to Introduce Stop Flock Abuse Act, Establishing Safeguards for AI-Powered Cameras
Announced legislation to establish safeguards for AI-powered surveillance cameras.
“AI-powered cameras produced by Flock and its competitors are tracking and creating digital footprints of everyday Americans — a nightmare for individual liberties unless Congress enacts meaningful rules and accountability. Last week, my hearing on Flock brought to light the threat that these AI-powered cameras pose to…”
Privacy and SurveillanceAI-read
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WATCH: In SASC Strategic Forces, Kelly Questions if Golden Dome Will Trigger Another Arms Race
Questioned whether Golden Dome missile defense system could trigger arms race.
“Suddenly, they’re building thousands of more ICBMs. The Chinese are building thousands of more ICBMs. This system isn’t sized to handle it. We spent $1.2 trillion on a system that then becomes irrelevant…People don’t have health care coverage. They can’t afford their lives anymore. We’re investing trillions of dollars…”
Military ReadinessAI-read
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Introduced bipartisan legislation reaffirming U.S. nuclear deterrence commitments to allies.
“Deterrence only works if adversaries believe you mean it. China and Russia are expanding their nuclear arsenals. North Korea keeps pushing. This is the wrong moment to leave allies confused about where we stand. We need to make clear that Congress is committed to maintaining the capability and credibility our allies…”
Military ReadinessAI-read
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Tuberville Joins Kudlow to Discuss Democrats’ Affordability Problem
Criticized Democrats for excessive federal spending that drives inflation.
“Senator Tuberville from Alabama. Senator Tuberville, great to see you again, sir. So, I like the Wall Street Journal editorial today, ‘The Affordability Democrats? You Have to Be Kidding.’ They’re the ones that are going to make life more affordable by reducing spending and inflation? Really? What’s the track record…”
Government SpendingAI-read
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Tuberville Hosts Bronze Medal Ceremony for Eight Veterans
Hosted Bronze Medal ceremony for eight Bosnia veterans after securing delayed awards.
Military HonorsAI-read
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Hickenlooper Statement on Republicans’ “Trojan Horse” Voter Suppression Tactic
Hickenlooper blocked Republican bill combining voter ID requirements with insider trading provisions.
“We blocked Republicans’ thinly veiled voter suppression bill outright earlier this year. Today, they ripped a page out of Homer and tried to sneak it through like a Trojan Horse.”
Stop Insider Trading Act VoteCongressional Stock TradingAI-read
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Hickenlooper criticized Ratepayer Protection Act for not requiring data centers to pay for grid upgrades.
“Data centers use large amounts of electricity. And families shouldn’t be forced to pay for their new infrastructure needs. Republicans say their bill fixes that. It doesn’t.”
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Hickenlooper Celebrates Committee Passage of His Bipartisan Energy Bills
Hickenlooper celebrated committee passage of bipartisan geothermal and mineral mapping bills.
“America is an energy powerhouse, but our energy needs are growing rapidly.”
EnergyAI-read
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Hagerty Advocates for the Ratepayer Protection Act
Advocated for legislation protecting consumers from data center energy costs.
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Senate Committee Advances Bipartisan Padilla Bill to Support Desalination and Safe Drinking Water
Advanced bipartisan bill to reauthorize desalination projects and safe drinking water research.
“Access to safe and clean drinking water is a human right, and investments in desalination projects provide promising pathways to meet our water needs.”
Water InfrastructureAI-read
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Introduced bill requiring congressional approval before closing regional National Archives facilities.
“Our National Archives are home to the immigration journeys, military service, and family histories of people across the West and the Pacific.”
National Archives Protection ActGovernment Operations and PoliticsAI-read
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Padilla Leads Final Pre-Midterm Effort to Defeat Anti-Voter SAVE Act, Condemns Trump Corruption
Opposed Republican bill with voter ID requirement and congressional stock trading provisions.
“Here we are, 34 days before Election Day, or, as I like to suggest, 34 days before the final day to vote because we’re encouraging people to cast their ballot early if they can, or vote by mail if and where they can.”
Voting AccessAI-read
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Introduced bipartisan bill to equalize tax treatment of publicly traded and privately owned sports teams.
“This legislation will ensure fair tax treatment between professional sports teams”
Sports and RecreationAI-read
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Two Years After Hurricane Helene, Warnock Marks $2.2 Billion Secured for Georgia’s Recovery
Announced $2.2 billion in federal disaster relief secured for Georgia's Hurricane Helene recovery.
“I have continued to push this administration to deliver the relief Georgians need and deserve.”
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Introduced bill to prevent federal child-welfare funds from punishing parents over gender-related decisions.
“The Left’s radical gender ideology is harming children with irreversible treatments and procedures. But in blue states, parents are being punished, and sometimes even separated from their children, for protecting their kids from this permanent damage. It is sickening that a state would impose ideological child-welfare…”
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Fetterman Leads Colleagues in Letter to HUD Urging Implementation of Whole Home Repairs Law
Led letter to HUD urging implementation of Whole Home Repairs program.
“Almost 7 million Americans live in homes that are in need of significant repair, with deficiencies including leaky roofs, faulty wiring, and mold. This is an issue that disproportionately affects America’s seniors, many of whom would like to downsize but do not want to sell the home at a steep discount due to the…”
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Senate Democrats Block Ricketts’ Stop Insider Trading Act
Criticized Senate Democrats for blocking his Stop Insider Trading Act.
“Democrats disagreed when they blocked my bill to ban members of Congress from insider trading. Senate Republicans voted to deliver for Americans and help restore their faith in government officials. The House passed this bill in a bipartisan manner. It’s discouraging that Senate Democrats failed to do the same.”
Stop Insider Trading Act VoteCongressional Stock TradingAI-read
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Ricketts Votes to Protect Ratepayers from Rising Energy Costs
Voted to support the Ratepayer Protection Act to protect energy costs.
“It would protect families’ wallets from rising energy costs. And it would help us stay ahead of Communist China in the AI race. Democrats once again blocked this bill and failed to stand up for Americans.”
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Senator McCormick Celebrates Transformational $3 Billion Investment in Carnegie Mellon University
Celebrated $3 billion investment in Carnegie Mellon University from Citadel founder Ken Griffin.
“This extraordinary investment from my great friend Ken Griffin is a tremendous vote of confidence in CMU, in Pittsburgh, and in the innovation that will continue to define America’s future.”
EducationAI-read
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Senator Justice Releases Statement in Support of Trump’s Immigration Agenda
Expressed support for Trump's immigration enforcement agenda.
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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Democrats block Husted’s bill forcing data centers to pay their own way
Democrats blocked Husted's Ratepayer Protection Act requiring data centers to pay for grid infrastructure.
“Let’s rise above the politics that often drag this place down and deliver for the American people and do our jobs.”
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Criticized Democrats for blocking Stop Insider Trading Act and Ratepayer Protection Act.
“This is exactly why Americans are frustrated with Washington. Democrats had the opportunity to join us in restoring some faith in our government by banning members of Congress from trading stocks and protecting families from paying the costs for massive data centers, and they said NO. Instead of working to benefit the…”
Stop Insider Trading Act VoteRatepayer Protection ActCongressional Stock TradingEnergyAI-read
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Praised bipartisan permitting reform package incorporating his priorities for faster federal approvals.
“Just as important, this agreement reflects a massive, cross-sector coalition that has hit the exact same regulatory wall. From conventional energy and manufacturing to mining, electric transmission, transportation, and renewables, industries across our economy are pounding the table together because they recognize that…”
Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs ActEnergy Project PermittingAI-read
Mentions S. 4944
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Senator Darline Graham Stands Up for Life on the 50th Anniversary of Hyde Amendment
Cosponsored resolution commemorating 50th anniversary of Hyde Amendment.
“I’m proud to join my Senate colleagues in commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment. The legacy that the Hyde Amendment created is one of hope and promise, with 2.6 million lives saved thanks to this legislation.”
HealthAI-read
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Rep. Calvert Applauds Senate Passage of the ACT for ALS Reauthorization Act
Praised Senate passage of ACT for ALS Reauthorization Act supporting research and drug development.
“The passage of the ACT for ALS Reauthorization Act is a renewal of Congress’s commitment to finding cures and treatments for ALS.”
HealthAI-read
Mentions H.R. 8205
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Reps Carson and Spartz, Senator Warren Urge Action on BlackRock Acquisition
Urged FERC to reject BlackRock subsidiary's acquisition of AES Indiana over rate concerns.
“A public utility company should answer to the public, not shareholders”
Finance and Financial SectorAI-read
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