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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King, Colleagues Urge Administration to Keep Safeguards in Place for Displaced Ukrainians
Urged administration to extend Temporary Protected Status for Ukrainian citizens for 18 months.
“To ensure that eligible Ukrainian nationals currently in the United States can continue living and working safely while conditions in their home country remain perilous, we urge you issue an extension and redesignation of TPS for Ukraine.”
Afghan Refugee PolicyAI-read
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Opposed Senate Democratic resolution criticizing Israel, defended security aid.
International AffairsAI-read
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Passed bipartisan resolution commemorating 35 years of independence for five Central Asian nations.
“In the 35 years since Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan gained independence from the Soviet Union, we’ve made substantial progress in deepening our relationships and working towards our mutual goals, including increased trade and national security. I am thrilled to see my resolution…”
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VA Awards $698,970 to North Dakota to Expand Veteran Suicide Prevention Services
Announced $698,970 VA grant to North Dakota for veteran suicide prevention and mental health services.
“Veterans across North Dakota and across the country bravely served our nation, and were promised timely access to the mental health care they need, no matter where they live.”
Military Health CareAI-read
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards Over $1.3 Million to North Dakota Universities
Announced $1.33 million in HHS funding to three North Dakota universities for rural health and education programs.
EducationAI-read
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North Dakota Family Honored in D.C. After Six-Year Journey to Bring Haitian Daughters Home
Honored North Dakota family as 2026 Angels in Adoption honorees for international adoption from Haiti.
“The Joraanstads have shown incredible perseverance throughout their adoption journey, and they’ve been committed since the very beginning to giving Mitialove and Mirlanda a loving, stable home while keeping them connected to their family and friends in Haiti.”
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Led Senate passage of bipartisan bill imposing sanctions on Chinese officials for forced organ harvesting.
“The Chinese Communist Party continues to target Falun Gong practitioners through its brutal, state-sponsored organ harvesting industry. These atrocities are an assault on religious liberty and fundamental human rights. I am proud to have worked with Senator Merkley to get this bipartisan bill through the Senate, and I…”
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Announced $529,133 in federal funding for waterline replacement project in Wise County.
“Every Virginian deserves dependable access to clean, safe drinking water.”
Water InfrastructureAI-read
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Urged Trump administration to stop interfering in Brazil's October 4 election and support democracy.
“Immediately following the announcement of the election results in 2022, the United States moved swiftly—in coordination with allies and partners—to recognize President Lula’s victory, helping to deny legitimacy to efforts to contest or reverse the outcome. Following the January 8, 2023, attacks on Brazil’s democratic…”
International AffairsAI-read
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Introduced bipartisan bill to help Hong Kong residents circumvent Chinese internet censorship.
“China’s restrictions on internet in Hong Kong are a blatant attempt to crack down on dissent, stifle freedom of expression, and censor the free flow of information to the people of Hong Kong.”
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Criticized Education Department's Title IX rule rollback removing protections for assault survivors and LGBTQ+ students.
“Today’s Title IX final rule guts discrimination protections based on gender identity and sexual orientation, and will reimpose rules from the first Trump Administration that made it even harder for survivors of campus sexual assault to obtain justice.”
Campus Sexual Assault Prevention and Survivor SupportAI-read
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Kaine Applauds Senate Passage of His Bipartisan Legislation to Make Food Supply Chain Safer
Applauded Senate passage of bipartisan food safety legislation he led.
“No one should be in a grocery store aisle having to wonder whether the food in their cart is going to make them ill. Protecting Americans from contaminated food, faulty products, and other dangerous items is one of the most basic regulatory responsibilities the government has.”
Agriculture and FoodAI-read
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Gallego Introduces Resolution to Establish Select Committee on AI
Introduced resolution to establish Senate Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence.
“The rapid development and deployment of Artificial Intelligence is akin to Dr. Frankenstein saying, ‘the monster is loose. Help me stop the monster,’”
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Gallego Celebrates Senate Passage of His Bipartisan Bill to Extend Terrorism Risk Insurance
Celebrated Senate passage of bipartisan bill to extend Terrorism Risk Insurance Program.
“My military service gave me an understanding that terrorism doesn’t just take lives the moment it strikes — it leaves behind families, businesses, and communities that must rebuild in its aftermath. We have to be prepared for the worst, and that means making sure businesses aren’t left without coverage if a terrorist…”
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Ernst Investigation Reveals Fraudsters Becoming Billionaires by Bilking Taxpayers
Released investigation revealing fraudsters billed government health programs over $21 billion.
“While Iowans are juggling rising health care costs, these criminals are building empires by stealing from government health care programs and using the proceeds to bankroll mansions, luxury cars, and lavish lifestyles. Fraudsters are literally putting the con in convertible. For too long, Washington focused on taxing…”
Fraud EnforcementAI-read
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Ernst, Grassley Mark 15 Years of Iowa-Kosovo Partnership
Introduced resolution recognizing 15-year partnership between Iowa National Guard and Kosovo.
“Having served in the Iowa National Guard and trained alongside the Kosovo Security Forces during my service, I know firsthand the value of the partnership between Iowa and the Kosovo Security Force that has been built over the past 15 years.”
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On Senate Floor, Senator Hassan Pushes Resolution Slamming Trump’s Taxpayer-Funded Political Ads
Introduced Senate resolution opposing Trump's taxpayer-funded political ads.
“On televisions across the country right now, people are being inundated with all kinds of political ads, but the ending of these ads is unlike any other. If someone's watching this ad, right at the end, at the bottom of the screen, you find out that this publicity stunt isn't paid for by President Trump or one of his…”
Government SpendingAI-read
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Voted to require State Department report on West Bank settler violence.
“Over the past three years, settler violence in the West Bank has dramatically increased, and over a thousand civilians, including nine Americans and hundreds of children, have been killed. This violence is unacceptable and incompatible with efforts to achieve peace and stability in the region.”
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Joined letter demanding DHS Secretary halt efforts to undermine 2026 midterm elections.
“The 2026 midterm elections are already underway. Your unsubstantiated allegations of noncitizen voter fraud, public recitation of unreliable data, and unwarranted conditioning of continued grant funding for state election security measures on compliance with politically motivated requests for voter data appear to be…”
2026 Midterm Election Interference ConcernsElection SecurityAI-read
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Sen. Banks Leads Indiana Delegation in Thanking FEMA for Expanded Disaster Assistance
Thanked FEMA for approving expanded disaster assistance for 19 additional Indiana counties.
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Secured Senate passage of resolution designating September as Dystonia Awareness Month.
“Dystonia is often misdiagnosed, and there is no cure yet. That’s why it’s so important to raise awareness about dystonia. Greater awareness leads to better research, and eventually, better treatments and even a cure. I urge support for my resolution.”
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Sen. Banks and Colleagues Defend Homeschool Families’ Right to Choose Religious Curriculum
Filed amicus brief urging Supreme Court to protect homeschoolers' right to use religious curriculum.
“Parents have a God-given right to direct their children’s education. California’s attack on religious homeschool families is blatantly unconstitutional, and the Supreme Court should put an end to it.”
Religious FreedomAI-read
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Filed amicus brief defending homeschool parents' rights to choose religious curriculum.
“repeatedly held that a State violates the Free Exercise Clause when it excludes religious observers from otherwise available public benefits”
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Rosen Votes to Overturn Trump Rule to End Care for Two Million Americans on Affordable Care Act
Voted to overturn Trump rule ending health care coverage for two million Americans.
“As a result of Donald Trump’s cut to health care, hardworking families are either losing coverage or being forced to decide between seeing a doctor and paying for other basic needs. That’s why it’s unconscionable that the Trump Administration is attempting to kick off even more people from their health care.”
HealthAI-read
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Rosen, Lankford Urge Meta to Take Action to Address Spread of Antisemitic Content Online
Sent letter to Meta demanding action on antisemitic content and bot accounts on social media.
“As members of the U.S. Senate committed to combating antisemitism in all of its forms, we write to express grave concerns regarding the persistent problem of inauthentic accounts and ‘bot farm’ operations abusing social media platforms to develop and spread antisemitic content on your platforms.”
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In Senate, Rosen Helps Pass Legislation to Protect College Sports
Helped pass bipartisan legislation establishing regulations for college sports and athlete protections.
“The current rules around athlete compensation and eligibility in college sports have created a murky landscape that’s hurting our student-athletes and the sports we love most.”
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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.”
Terrorism Risk Insurance Program ReauthorizationFinance and Financial SectorAI-read
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Senators Demand DOJ Probe and Destruction of ATF’s 1.4 Billion Out-of-Business Records
Sent letter to DOJ demanding investigation into ATF's out-of-business records database.
“We write to alert you to an illegal national gun registry now containing 1,414,088,513 records of guns and gun owners.”
Crime and Law EnforcementAI-read
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HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES GRANT TO IMPROVE HEALTHCARE IN THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA
Announced $2.8 million grant to improve rural healthcare networks in Mississippi Delta region.
“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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MISSISSIPPI DELEGATION APPLAUDS KEY FIELD SELECTION AS A KC-46 FINALIST
Applauded Air Force selection of Key Field in Meridian as KC-46 aircraft finalist location.
“As the Air Force moves into its final evaluations, we will keep making the case that Key Field is the right home for the next generation of air refueling.”
Military ReadinessAI-read
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Filed Supreme Court amicus brief defending homeschool parents' right to use religious curriculum.
“This amicus brief argues that specifically restricting the rights of parents to use faith-based curriculum is unconstitutional, and I am hopeful that this argument will help the Supreme Court to determine that a California court decision should be overturned.”
EducationAI-read
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Slotkin, Warren Demand Full Accounting of Trump’s Huge Tax Breaks for AI and Tech Companies
Demanded transparency from tech CEOs on tax breaks received for AI and data center investments.
“Americans across the country are worried about the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) on their lives — from increased utility bills to threats of job losses and cyberattacks.”
AI Infrastructure ImpactAI-read
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Urged DHS Secretary to stop efforts undermining 2026 midterm election integrity and security.
“The 2026 midterm elections are already underway. Your unsubstantiated allegations of noncitizen voter fraud, public recitation of unreliable data, and unwarranted conditioning of continued grant funding for state election security measures on compliance with politically motivated requests for voter data appear to be…”
2026 Midterm Election Interference ConcernsElection SecurityAI-read
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Introduced bipartisan bill to expand genetic testing and ovarian cancer prevention and care access.
“No family should have to fight both a cancer diagnosis and their insurance company at the same time.”
Cancer AwarenessAI-read
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Introduced bipartisan bill to provide maternal supply kits to new parents in high-mortality communities.
“Those first couple days of my sons’ lives were filled with immense joy but also the very real anxiety and uncertainty every parent faces. The NEST program has been a helping hand to new moms in the precious and daunting first chapter of their kids’ lives. I’m proud to work with Senator Murkowski to codify and continue…”
HealthAI-read
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Sen. Rick Scott Details Plan to “Rescue America” on Senate Floor
Outlined plan to address affordability crisis by balancing budget, cutting regulations, creating jobs.
“Zohran Mamdani is absolutely right about something that is facing every American right now: our political system has totally failed the American people. And it’s set to fail the next generation, too. Socialism is not the solution to this problem. But I’m not shocked that affordability is the number one issue for…”
Government SpendingAI-read
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Introduced video message proposing healthcare reforms to increase transparency and reduce costs.
“Democrat Socialists would have you believe federalized healthcare is the prescription to rising healthcare costs. But Obamacare’s failure proves we need less government in our lives, not more. Costs went up, people lost their doctors, and American families are still struggling for affordable healthcare solutions that…”
HealthAI-read
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Hawley Op Ed: AI companies shouldn’t get a free pass to break things
Criticized AI companies for recklessness in causing Hugging Face hack.
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Secured Senate passage of bill designating Churchill Museum as National Historic Landmark.
“This is a huge win for Missouri. Fulton, Missouri is the home of Winston Churchill’s ‘Iron Curtain’ speech that marked the beginning of the Cold War.”
Churchill Museum National Historic Landmark DesignationGovernment Operations and PoliticsAI-read
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Support Rolls in from Arizona, Tribal Leaders for Kelly’s Make AI Work for Americans Act
Announced support from Arizona and tribal leaders for Make AI Work for Americans Act.
“Artificial intelligence is poised to reshape our economy in ways we can’t yet predict, and we need to prepare now so that Arizonans aren’t left behind. I’m grateful to Senator Kelly for his leadership on this issue. Arizona is fortunate to have him fighting for our workers.”
AI Infrastructure ImpactAI-read
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