Statements · since Aug 1, 2026
What Congress is saying
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Introduced bill to enforce environmental commitments for African countries in U.S. trade.
“Without environmental accountability criteria, the fossil fuel industry and other big polluters rake in more profits while harming the health of local communities and putting U.S. manufacturers that use clean production methods at a disadvantage.”
Environmental Commitment Objectives for African Growth and Opportunity ActInternational AffairsAI-read
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Whitehouse, Cortez Masto Reintroduce Congressional Check on Rogue Supreme Court Decisions
Reintroduced bill allowing Congress to respond to Supreme Court decisions.
“The captured right-wing majority of the Supreme Court is openly delivering goods to deep-pocketed special interests. When the Court abuses its power in this way—especially by paving over factual records—it’s up to Congress to protect the interests of the American people.”
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Cornyn, Whitehouse Introduce Bill to Address Substance Abuse in Prisons, Reduce Recidivism
Introduced bipartisan bill to reauthorize substance abuse treatment program for incarcerated individuals.
“Ensuring incarcerated individuals have access to addiction treatment is not only proven to reduce recidivism through the successful RSAT program, but it is also morally right.”
Crime and Law EnforcementAI-read
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Filed amicus brief supporting Holocaust survivors' art recovery rights under the HEAR Act.
“Earlier this year, the Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act was signed into law to ensure Holocaust survivors and their families have an opportunity to regain thousands of missing pieces of artwork that were looted by the Nazi regime.”
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Criticized Supreme Court ruling allowing Trump administration voter screening database ahead of midterms.
“focuse[d] only on the harms the Government will purportedly suffer absent a stay, disregarding the harms that the modified SAVE system has caused, and will likely continue to cause, to lawful voters.”
2026 Midterm Election Interference ConcernsVoting AccessAI-read
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Durbin, Padilla Introduce New Legislation To Prevent Unlawful Immigration Arrests & Detentions
Introduced legislation to prevent unlawful immigration arrests and detentions by federal agents.
“The disturbing reality today is that many American citizens and immigrants with lawful status have been caught in the Trump Administration’s indiscriminate and violent immigration enforcement dragnet across the country.”
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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Reintroduced legislation to prohibit government use of facial recognition and biometric technology.
“Every American who values their right to privacy, stands against discrimination, and believes people are innocent until proven guilty should be concerned about facial recognition technology fueling a national surveillance state.”
Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium ActPrivacy and SurveillanceAI-read
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Sent letter demanding Trump administration abandon nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia.
“President Trump launched an unconstitutional war against Iran claiming it was necessary to stop Tehran from enriching uranium. Yet, his Administration is now seeking to give Saudi Arabia access to the very technologies it says Iran must never possess. That hypocrisy undermines any chance of reaching a durable agreement…”
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Merkley, Wyden, Hoyle Announce $1 Million for Lane County Emergency Communications Infrastructure
Announced $1 million in federal funding for Lane County emergency communications infrastructure.
“When an emergency strikes, first responders need to know they can reach each other and coordinate a response.”
Emergency ManagementAI-read
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Merkley Condemns More Pocket Rescissions by Trump Administration
Condemned Trump administration's illegal pocket rescissions clawing back nearly $1 billion in appropriated funding.
“It is time for my Republican colleagues to finally stand up to the Administration and reaffirm that what Congress passes—and the President signs—is the law of the land, and the funds cannot be clawed back without Congress’ approval. Enough of these Executive Branch power grabs. The law is not a suggestion, and the…”
Government SpendingAI-read
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Led 25 colleagues opposing Education Department changes allowing political appointees to cancel education grants.
“This proposed rule is unnecessarily broad and vague, would undermine the stability of educational programs, and does nothing to improve educational outcomes for students.”
EducationAI-read
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Honored New Hampshire law enforcement officers at annual Congressional Law Enforcement Awards ceremony.
“Too often the service and sacrifice of our dedicated law enforcement officers and personnel go underappreciated and unheralded, so it’s an honor to continue a nearly thirty-year tradition of recognizing New Hampshire’s finest with the Congressional Law Enforcement Awards.”
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Announced $3.6 million in FEMA grants for New Hampshire firefighters and first responders.
“When duty calls, our firefighters and first responders are first to bravely jump into action, heading toward danger to keep our communities safe. It is incumbent upon all of us to do everything we can to support these heroes and ensure they have the resources they need.”
Emergency ManagementAI-read
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Applauded Senate passage of bipartisan resolution commemorating National Community Policing Week.
“Our communities are safer and stronger when law enforcement and citizens build meaningful relationships.”
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New Study: Trump Vanity Projects Slated To Cost $1.8+ Billion
Criticized Trump vanity projects estimated to cost $1.8 billion, citing alternative uses for funds.
“The president of the United States serves the people, not the other way around. Right now, working families are struggling to afford groceries, gas, and sky-high health care bills. They want their president bringing down costs and putting money back in their pockets, not wasting time and taxpayer dollars on…”
Government SpendingAI-read
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Called for congressional hearings after Navy disclosed eight attempted suicides by USS Abraham Lincoln sailors.
“What Trump and Secretary Hegseth dismissed as ‘fake news’ turned out to be serious and deteriorating conditions for our service members.”
Military Health CareAI-read
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Baldwin Proposal Providing Tax Relief for Victims of Scams and Disasters Passes House
Announced House passage of tax relief for scam and disaster victims.
“If you’ve been scammed out of your hard-earned savings or lost everything in a disaster, you shouldn’t then get stuck with a tax bill for money you don’t have.”
Fraud EnforcementAI-read
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Led 26 senators opposing Education Department rule allowing political defunding of school grants.
“This proposed rule is unnecessarily broad and vague, would undermine the stability of educational programs, and does nothing to improve educational outcomes for students.”
EducationAI-read
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Baldwin Blasts Trump’s Illegal $810 Million Impoundment
Criticized Trump's $810 million impoundment of congressionally mandated health and education funding.
“President Trump knows well what the law says – the one I wrote with my Republican colleagues – but he is blatantly breaking it and stealing the money from the American people. Money that is supposed to be invested in groundbreaking health care research, chronic disease screening, home nursing visits, fresh food, and…”
Government SpendingAI-read
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ICYMI: Bennet Calls for New Federal Agency to Prevent Catastrophic AI Risk
Announced proposal to create independent federal agency to regulate frontier AI models.
“The Federal Digital Commission would keep pace with innovation, act before serious harm occurs, and have the authority to hold companies accountable when they break the rules.”
CybersecurityAI-read
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Bennet, Young Reintroduce Legislation to Combat National Eviction Crisis
Reintroduced bill to create emergency rental assistance program to combat national eviction crisis.
“Today, an illness, a car accident, or a family emergency can lead to a family being evicted from their home and falling into a cycle of poverty.”
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Bennet, Slotkin, Colleagues Demand Answers from Hegseth on Cost of Iran War
Demanded Pentagon cost accounting for Iran war from Defense Secretary Hegseth.
“Congress must have access to this information to carry out our oversight responsibilities. It is the bare minimum that any American would expect in balancing their own household budget.”
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Introduced legislation to revoke Trump's tariffs on Canada and curtail trade war authority.
“As costs continue to rise, the Trump administration has doubled down on making everyday goods more expensive while insisting that the economy has never been better. Democrats refuse to play along with this alternate reality; that’s why I’m joining my Senate colleagues to introduce legislation that blocks Trump’s…”
Trump Canada TariffsTariffsAI-read
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Senate Passes Blackburn, Kaine Resolution Designating October as “National Country Music Month”
Senate passed resolution designating October as National Country Music Month.
“Tennessee is the heart of country music, from its birthplace in Bristol to the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.”
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Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 9/18/2026-9/25/2026
Held hearing on fatal shootings by federal immigration agents during Trump administration.
“Rachel Reyes tells Ruben Ray Martinez's story, her son who was shot & killed by an ICE agent. She shares her pain & grief of losing a child—something no parent should have to endure.”
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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Demanded answers from Acting Navy Secretary on delayed disclosure of suicide attempts aboard USS Abraham Lincoln.
“Eight suicide attempts across a carrier strike group are plainly relevant to questions about mental health and the consequences of an extended deployment. You have an obligation to provide Congress with the facts necessary to conduct oversight, particularly when those facts concern the lives and well-being of the men…”
Military Health CareAI-read
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Demanded answers from Oracle executives on VA electronic health record contract cost increase to $27 billion.
“Given your absence from the oversight hearing, the House Committee subsequently voted 19-0 to subpoena you to explain the status of the project and excessive costs. We support this subpoena and expect you to comply with it.”
Military Health CareAI-read
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Cassidy Introduces Bill to Strengthen Election Security, Give Accountability to Voters
Introduced bill requiring open primaries, voter ID, and limits on gerrymandering for federal elections.
“The political system should serve the people, not be designed so that the people serve politicians. Forty-five percent of the American electorate are Independents. Some Republicans and some Democrats want to vote for the person not for the party. Open primaries address all of this. Power to the people.”
Election SecurityAI-read
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Crapo Welcomes Fall 2026 Interns
Welcomed four interns joining his Washington and state offices for fall 2026.
“The talented students joining my team this fall bring a strong commitment to public service and a deep passion for the future of Idaho.”
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Q&A: Protecting Fairness in Sports
Explained rationale for holding Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on women's sports and Title IX.
“We are training girls to suppress their correct instincts and feelings to cater to the desires of boys. We are failing female athletes as a society, and we are raising girls who are punished for standing up for what is right and obvious.”
Sports and RecreationAI-read
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Grassley Welcomes Over $18.2 Million in Federal Funding to Support Iowa Communities
Announced $18.2 million in FEMA funding for Iowa storm recovery across eight counties.
“Iowans have worked tirelessly to repair and rebuild after terrible storms struck our state.”
Disaster ResponseAI-read
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Grassley, Ernst, Iowa Congressional Delegation Introduce Resolution Honoring Iowan Ray Gaesser
Introduced resolution designating September 21, 2026 as Ray Gaesser Memorial Farm Safety Week.
“Ray Gaesser was a friend, a family man, a farmer and a proud Iowan. His tireless advocacy for agriculture brought him on trade missions around the world and into high level meetings across the country. By introducing our National Farm Safety and Health Week resolution in his name, we can honor his memory, raise…”
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Stated permitting reform negotiations are ongoing and a deal is achievable with proper legislative deliberation.
“We are talking about major changes to how America builds energy and infrastructure. Getting that right has to matter more than election-year deadlines. We are committed to doing what’s needed to get this across the finish line in this Congress, and we look forward to working with the White House and our fellow Members…”
Energy Project PermittingAI-read
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Hoeven, Duckworth: Senate Passes John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act
Senate passed bipartisan John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act modernizing FAA mental health certification.
“Our nation faces a severe shortage of qualified pilots and air traffic controllers, while bureaucratic delays and outdated processes at the FAA keep these professionals from working for prolonged periods when they seek mental health care. Our Mental Health in Aviation Act would provide much-needed updates to the FAA’s…”
HealthAI-read
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Introduced bipartisan bill to help Hong Kong residents circumvent Chinese internet censorship.
“The Chinese Communist Party has spent years tightening its grip on Hong Kong, and now it is working to control what people can see, say, and share online.”
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Criticized Trump administration's illegal budget cuts stripping nearly $1 billion from families.
“Senate Democrats will fight back against these illegal cuts, defend Congress’ authority, and lower costs for families.”
Government SpendingAI-read
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Luján Legislation to Secure America’s Satellite Systems Unanimously Passes Senate
Senate unanimously passed legislation to secure America's satellite systems from foreign threats.
“As satellite technology continues to advance, so do the threats to our national security, and we must act swiftly to safeguard our critical infrastructure.”
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Reintroduced legislation to prohibit government use of facial recognition and biometric technology.
“Facial recognition and other biometric technologies in the hands of government agencies have become tools of authoritarianism. Agencies such as ICE and CBP are using this technology to track, target, intimidate and surveil communities across the country.”
Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium ActPrivacy and SurveillanceAI-read
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Demanded Trump administration abandon nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia.
“President Trump launched an unconstitutional war against Iran claiming it was necessary to stop Tehran from enriching uranium. Yet, his Administration is now seeking to give Saudi Arabia access to the very technologies it says Iran must never possess. That hypocrisy undermines any chance of reaching a durable agreement…”
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Introduced legislation to expand employment grants for communities affected by substance use.
“For National Recovery Month, we celebrate those working to achieve and maintain recovery from addiction, and everyone who helped them along the way. Especially as families struggle to get ahead, it’s more important than ever that we help people in recovery overcome barriers to employment.”
Labor and EmploymentAI-read
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