Statements · since Aug 1, 2026
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Durbin Previews Tomorrow’s Judiciary Committee Hearing With Former Special Counsel Jack Smith
Previewed Senate Judiciary Committee hearing with former Special Counsel Jack Smith.
“Tomorrow, finally, the Senate Judiciary Committee will hear from former Special Counsel Jack Smith.”
Jack Smith TestimonyGovernment Operations and PoliticsAI-read
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Durbin: President Trump’s Pocket Rescission Is “An Illegal Power Grab”
Criticized Trump administration's $810 million pocket rescission of congressionally-appropriated funding.
“On Friday night, the Trump Administration announced that the President had unilaterally rescinded nearly $1 billion in funds that Congress had approved for spending on a bipartisan basis. This funding was meant for education programs, health research, assistance for businesses, immigration services, and support to…”
Government SpendingAI-read
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Demanded OMB Director Vought abandon plans to exert political control over NIH funding.
“We write to call on you to abandon any plan to exert political control over NIH’s grant-making decisions — whether that’s through your proposed rule, a new executive order, or any other means—that would empower political appointees to deny funding for grant applications that have already been deemed meritorious by the…”
HealthAI-read
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Voted for Protect College Sports Act including amendment protecting student athlete safety laws.
“With ever-evolving NIL deals, we need real regulations to codify student athletes’ rights to earn money while participating in college sports, and this bipartisan bill does just that.”
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Wyden, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Impose Sanctions of Israeli Settlement Construction
Introduced legislation to impose sanctions on Israeli E1 settlement construction.
“In my visits to the West Bank, I’ve heard numerous stories about the organized strategy of harassment and violence settlers are inflicting upon Palestinians. The Netanyahu government, meanwhile, continues to rubberstamp this dangerous agenda, and these settlements in the West Bank are designed to destroy the…”
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Senate Blocks Merkley, Murkowski Bill to Prevent Trump Tearing Down Presidential Memorials
Blocked by Republicans on bipartisan bill preventing presidential memorial demolition.
“Trump’s threats are straight out of the authoritarian playbook and should infuriate every American who values our nation’s history and the rule of law. Instead of wasting taxpayer dollars putting Trump’s name on memorials and monuments as if he is a king, we should be focused on putting money back into the pockets of…”
Protecting Presidential Memorials ActGovernment Operations and PoliticsAI-read
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Merkley Slams Senate Republicans for Rubberstamping Trump Arch
Criticized Republicans for blocking bill preventing federal funding for Trump Arch.
“The Trump Arch is a monumentally bad idea, and it is abundantly clear there is no authorization from Congress for this massive arch. I’ll keep fighting back against Trump’s efforts to use our tax dollars to fund his arch and to instead invest in the four foundations that families need to thrive—health care, housing,…”
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Merkley, McBath, Brown Champion Legislation to Improve Educational Outcomes and Experiences
Introduced legislation to increase federal funding for schools to reduce class sizes.
“Every student deserves the chance to learn, participate, and get the individual attention they need to thrive.”
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Secured $14.6 million in federal funding for tsunami-resilient hospital expansion in Oregon.
“You can’t wait for a disaster to happen to start preparing, and this funding finally moving forward will be transformative for disaster resiliency along the North Coast. Thanks to the partnership of state and local leaders, we held the Trump Administration accountable to deliver on the promise of this common-sense…”
Disaster ResponseAI-read
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New Legislation Aims to Strengthen Educator Workforce Pipeline & Better Support Teachers
Introduced bipartisan bill to strengthen educator workforce pipeline and support teachers.
“Our nation’s future is directly tied to the strength of our educators. While the Trump Administration fails our students and schemes to dismantle the Department of Education, Congress must step up to ensure we have teachers who are ready and able to equip our students with the skills they need to thrive in a…”
Teacher RecruitmentAI-read
Mentions S. 5549
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Called for Senate floor vote on bipartisan bill to cap monthly insulin costs at $35.
“President Trump campaigned on immediately lowering costs for the American people, yet he’s done just the opposite. With millions of American families facing spiking prices as a result of this Administration’s disastrous health care policies, my INSULIN Act is one immediate step Congress can take to directly lower costs…”
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Shaheen Joins Bipartisan Calls for Trump Administration to Extend and Redesignate TPS for Ukrainians
Joined bipartisan letter urging Trump administration to extend TPS for Ukrainians.
“Ukraine was initially designated for TPS on April 19, 2022, on the basis of ongoing armed conflict and extraordinary and temporary conditions caused by Russia’s military actions within the country […] Subsequent reviews of in-country conditions found that the situation in the country had not sufficiently improved;…”
ImmigrationAI-read
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Sent letter to SSA and IRS leaders opposing cuts to employee paid leave benefits.
“The Trump administration has starved the Social Security Administration and the IRS of the resources they need to provide critical services to millions of Americans.”
Government SpendingAI-read
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Introduced bipartisan legislation to block foreign piracy sites from U.S. internet users.
“Pirating American movies, TV shows, art, and books by foreign websites steals tens of billions of dollars from the U.S. economy each year, costing our creative community hundreds of thousands of jobs.”
CommerceAI-read
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Senator Coons statement on Senate passage of the Protect College Sports Act
Praised Senate passage of the Protect College Sports Act as bipartisan success.
“No matter which school they attend or what sport they play, this bill will protect the education, health, and compensation rights of all 550,000 NCAA student-athletes. It keeps college sports from collapsing and leaves student-athletes better off than before. I want to thank my colleagues for taking up and passing this…”
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Baldwin Votes to Pass the Bipartisan Protect College Sports Act
Voted for bipartisan Protect College Sports Act setting national rules for student-athlete compensation.
“Wisconsin has an incredibly proud tradition of college sports. These young people learn lifelong skills, while also bringing pride to their schools and bringing our communities together.”
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Led Senate Democrats in letter demanding OMB halt plans to politicize NIH grant-making process.
“Decisions about which National Institutes of Health (NIH) research grants to fund should be guided only by science, and what research is most likely to advance new treatments and cures, or the next breakthrough to save or improve a patient’s life. The Trump administration considering, at the highest level, an Executive…”
HealthAI-read
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Demanded Trump administration extend Temporary Protected Status for Ukrainians for 18 months.
“Current conditions in Ukraine clearly merit the continuation of TPS status. The ongoing war has caused a humanitarian crisis and damage to critical civilian infrastructure that has left many with limited or no access to heat, electricity or medical services. Ukrainian nationals cannot safely return at this time, and…”
Afghan Refugee PolicyAI-read
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Bennet, Cortez Masto, Scott Celebrate Passage of Hispanic Heritage Month Resolution
Passed resolution celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and honoring Hispanic community contributions.
“The deep roots of the Hispanic community in Colorado are part of what makes Colorado great.”
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Blumenthal Votes Against Legislation that Fails to Protect College Athletes
Voted against the Protect College Sports Act, saying it fails to protect athletes and preserve competition.
“Sadly, this measure simply isn’t good enough – failing to provide strong protections for college athletes and level the playing field.”
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Sent letter to Trump questioning invitation of Vladimir Putin to G20 summit in Miami.
“The United States must put strong economic and political pressure on President Putin in order to force him to the negotiating table for serious peace talks. We commend your signing of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which gives you additional tools to hold the Putin regime accountable.…”
International AffairsAI-read
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Released PSI report detailing how Tether cryptocurrency props up Iran's shadow banking system.
“My new PSI report exposes how Tether and its flagship token have become central to Iran’s shadow banking system, allowing the Iranian government to fund its regional proxies, commit human rights abuses, and pursue hostile drone and missile programs as they defy our sanctions regime.”
CybersecurityAI-read
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Blumenthal Puts Trump VA Nominees on Blast for Blatant Lack of Qualifications at Hearing
Criticized Trump VA nominees at hearing for lacking qualifications and veterans' benefits experience.
“I'm just going to be very blunt. I'm gravely concerned that none of these nominees have any experience with veterans' benefits law, whatsoever, not as judges, not as lawyers, not as advocates for veterans.”
Military Health CareAI-read
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Demanded answers from Treasury Secretary on AI oversight following OpenAI security breaches.
“This rapid acceleration in the severity—indeed potential illegality—of A.I. safety failures demands rigorous, independent oversight, testing, and investigations from the federal government…Voluntary measures and self-policing clearly are not working: despite these sensational reports, Anthropic and OpenAI have both…”
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Working Families Tax Cuts Make Parenthood More Affordable
Highlighted tax law provisions expanding child tax credits, adoption benefits, and family leave.
“The family is one of our most important institutions, and America is stronger when parents have greater freedom and flexibility to provide for their children.”
TaxationAI-read
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Grassley, Iowa Congressional Delegation Applaud Historic Steel Investment in Iowa
Praised historic steel plant investment in Iowa creating over 1,700 jobs.
“The administration’s pro-American manufacturing policies are incentivizing companies to invest, build, and create jobs in the U.S. We thank Governor Reynolds for her leadership in making Iowa a great place to do business and ensuring our state benefits from these policies by attracting transformational investments like…”
CommerceAI-read
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Grassley, Ernst Recognize 15 Years of Iowa National Guard-Kosovo Security Force Partnership
Introduced resolution recognizing 15-year partnership between Iowa National Guard and Kosovo.
“I’m very proud Iowa has such a close relationship with one of the most pro-American countries in the world. In those fifteen years, both our peoples have felt the benefit of this bond and strengthened our security postures. I’m happy to partner with Senator Ernst in leading this resolution to honor Iowa’s historic…”
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Heinrich, Vasquez Announce $10 Million to Rebuild Roads Outside of WIPP in Carlsbad
Announced $10 million in federal funding to repair roads serving the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant.
“Last appropriations cycle, I fought like hell to secure this funding – to get New Mexico more of the funding we deserve for our role in maintaining the nation’s only deep geologic repository for radioactive defense waste. I am extremely proud to have succeeded in delivering this $10 million to help rebuild the roads…”
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Hoeven: Senate Passes Protect College Sports Act to Improve Fairness, Stability of College Athletics
Announced Senate passage of Protect College Sports Act with 77-22 bipartisan vote.
“It’s become the Wild, Wild West in college sports with unlimited transfers and more and more programs being eliminated.”
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Luján Calls on Senate Leadership to Establish Bipartisan Select Committee on AI
Called on Senate leadership to establish bipartisan select committee on artificial intelligence.
“AI is accelerating faster than our existing legislative processes, committee structures, and technical capacity can consistently evaluate and respond. The recent news of increasing incidents makes it clear that this is no longer a theoretical concern.”
AI Infrastructure ImpactAI-read
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Criticized Trump's rollback of fuel economy standards as harmful to consumers and climate.
“Strong fuel economy standards mean that Americans spend less at the gas pump, our country imports less foreign oil, drivers can choose better options at the dealership, and we are better protected from pollution, price spikes, and climate change.”
Fuel PricesAI-read
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Sen. Moran Leads Colleagues in Urging Support for Cheyenne II Army Helicopter Program
Led 80+ colleagues urging support for MV-75 Cheyenne Army helicopter program.
“As the Department's sole active vertical lift development program and a top modernization priority, the MV-75 is essential to ensuring our warfighters maintain decisive overmatch in contested environments.”
Military ReadinessAI-read
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Murphy Ahead of PCSA Vote: This Bill is a Long-Term Threat to College Athletics
Opposed Protect College Sports Act, arguing it threatens college athletics long-term.
“The facts don't back up that characterization of college sports…I know that there's more people than ever showing up to these games and watching the games. The Big 10 just signed a $13 billion contract to broadcast its games. The revenue of the NCAA broadly is at an all-time high. The SEC and the Big 10 are both making…”
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Led Washington delegation requesting Major Disaster Declaration for wildfire recovery.
“As members of the Washington state delegation, we write in support of Washington state’s September 28th request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance due to devastating wildfire damages incurred from July 23 through August 31. We implore you to approve the request for assistance as quickly as…”
Eastern Washington Wildfires RecoveryDisaster ResponseAI-read
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Introduced bipartisan bill to create first federal film tax incentive.
“we’re beholden to no corporation, no government, we are not subservient, we are, you know, on a par with our clients.”
Motion Picture Television Entertainment Revitalization ActCommerceAI-read
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Led 38 California lawmakers opposing Trump administration's Roadless Rule rescission.
“At the time of its adoption, the Rule received over 600 public hearings and over 1.6 million comments—more comments than any other rule in the nation’s history. Despite the significant amount of public consultation that went into the 2001 Roadless Rule, this Administration only gave our constituents 21 days to comment…”
Roadless Rule Rescission OppositionPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesAI-read
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Announced eight new bipartisan Senate cosponsors for federal film tax credit bill.
“For years, I’ve been championing a federal film tax credit to stop the exodus of TV and film production leaving the United States for countries offering higher incentives. Now, we have the best opportunity in decades to get it done. The direct and indirect jobs created by this creative and talented workforce are…”
Motion Picture Television Entertainment Revitalization ActCommerceAI-read
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Thune: Republicans Help America’s Small Businesses Grow, Put More Money in Americans’ Pockets
Praised Republican tax reform for helping small businesses and putting money in Americans' pockets.
“We’re setting the conditions for a brighter future and keeping the American Dream alive and strong for future generations.”
TaxationAI-read
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Welch Statement on Senate Passage of the Bipartisan Protect College Sports Act
Praised Senate passage of bipartisan Protect College Sports Act.
“The bipartisan Protect College Sports Act is significant progress in the effort to establish clear national rules and combat consolidation for a broken system. No compromise is perfect, but this bill proves bipartisanship is still a winning play for Congress. The Protect College Sports Act codifies protections for…”
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Demanded answers on DOJ hiring attorney convicted of election interference for election monitoring.
“According to credible reports, the Civil Rights Division sent a recently hired attorney to conduct election monitoring for the Department of Justice who was previously convicted of election interference. Deploying politically motivated individuals to carry out DOJ’s poll monitoring efforts threatens to undermine…”
2026 Midterm Election Interference ConcernsElection SecurityAI-read
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