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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Young Discusses American Biotech Leadership at Axios Live Event
Discussed American biotechnology leadership and competition with China at industry event.
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Young Calls for National Security Council Discussions on Emerging AI Threats
Called on National Security Council to address emerging threats from advanced AI systems.
“Recent developments involving frontier AI models have further demonstrated the ability of advanced systems to circumvent safeguards, interact with external systems, and substantially enhance offensive cyber capabilities. These incidents underscore the need for the U.S. government to better understand and address…”
CybersecurityAI-read
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Schatz, Warner To Take To Senate Floor To Demand Passage Of New AI Security Legislation
Introduced legislation to establish safety and security standards for advanced artificial intelligence systems.
“Every day, we’re seeing new reports of AI models going rogue and hacking systems without our knowledge or oversight. The risks of AI are not theoretical – they are happening in real-time.”
CybersecurityAI-read
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Schatz: Climate Change is Why Disasters are Piling Up
Spoke on Senate floor about climate change increasing disaster frequency and severity.
“In recent weeks, Hawai‘i experienced two separate hurricanes which destroyed homes and roads, closed schools and offices, and left thousands of people in the dark. 90 percent of the island of Kaua‘i lost power during Hurricane Lowell earlier this month – that’s how extensive the damage was – and crews are still working…”
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Senate Passes Schatz-Wicker Resolution Designating Telehealth Awareness Week
Senate passed bipartisan resolution designating September 20-26 as Telehealth Awareness Week.
“Telehealth helps people access quality health care when and where they need it, and our resolution highlights the broad, bipartisan support for raising awareness of and expanding access to telehealth.”
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Duckworth Slams Trump for Targeting Military Families for Deportation
Criticized Trump Administration for targeting military families for deportation.
“I’m grateful that last spring I was able to help secure the release of military spouse Deisy Rivera Ortega from ICE detention after she was arrested with no warrant and no explanation. But she should never have been in that situation in the first place…There are countless other ‘Deisys’ out there, and just as they and…”
Military ReadinessAI-read
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Duckworth, Boozman Lead Bill to Enhance Support of Women Veterans
Introduced bipartisan bill to enhance VA care and benefits for women veterans.
“Our nation would never be ready for battle without our brave women in uniform. For all they’ve sacrificed for our country, we owe it to our women heroes to ensure the VA is equipped to provide them the high-quality, tailored care that they have earned through their service.”
Military Health CareAI-read
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King Introduces Legislation Supporting Fire Departments and Boosting Community Home Safety Standards
Introduced bill to fund fire department safety visits and home modifications for seniors.
“We all know the saying ‘an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,’ and preventative care is a win-win for Maine patients, families and the taxpayers.”
Emergency ManagementAI-read
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Daines Reacts to Historic Trump-Xi Summit at the White House Ahead of Attending State Dinner
Discussed outcomes of Trump-Xi summit and U.S.-China competition in AI and technology.
International AffairsAI-read
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Joined Special Envoy Witkoff at UN event to discuss peace efforts in Central Asia and South Caucasus.
“Cindy, these are really special relationships. These are leaders who want to foster this relationship with the United States and there’s trust building at this moment.”
International AffairsAI-read
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ICYMI: Sen. Cramer Op-Ed: American Refineries for American Oil
Advocated for building and retrofitting American refineries to process domestic crude oil.
Oil and Gas RegulationAI-read
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ICYMI: American Businesses Aren’t Allowed to Build. It’s Time Congress Helped Them.
Called for Congress to reform federal permitting laws blocking American manufacturing and infrastructure.
Energy Project PermittingAI-read
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Fischer on Senate Floor: Pass the Farm Bill
Spoke on Senate floor urging passage of the 2026 Farm Bill.
Agriculture and FoodAI-read
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Senate Passes Fischer Satellite Defense Bill
Senate unanimously passed Fischer's bill to prevent foreign adversaries from accessing satellite systems.
“The threat foreign adversaries pose to our satellite infrastructure cannot be overstated.”
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Sens. Cruz, Britt Introduce Legislation to Improve Management of Double-Crested Cormorants
Introduced legislation to improve management of double-crested cormorants affecting fisheries.
“Excessive double-crested cormorant populations are harming fisheries, aquaculture operations, and private waters across Texas. This bill gives Texans the tools they need to responsibly manage these populations.”
Agriculture and FoodAI-read
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Kaine, Colleagues Push Trump to Negotiate AI Guardrails with Xi Jinping
Urged President Trump to negotiate AI guardrails and development pause with China.
“AI technology is too powerful, and its risks too many, for the U.S. and China to forgo discussions on parameters around its development and use. What our two countries develop as guardrails will serve as a standard for how the technology is used worldwide. Given how quickly AI technology is developing and how…”
CybersecurityAI-read
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Booker, Senate Democrats' Statement on President Trump and President Xi’s Summit in Washington
Senate Democrats issued statement on Trump-Xi summit, calling for results-oriented China diplomacy.
“The American people deserve leaders who fight for their financial security and defend our national interests with purpose and measured strategy, not pageantry. We will compete successfully with China only through sustained investment in our own strengths, close coordination with allies and an unwavering defense of our…”
International AffairsAI-read
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Booker Reintroduces Bill to Confront Neglected Diseases of Poverty in America
Reintroduced bill to track, treat and eliminate neglected diseases of poverty in America.
“In many parts of our country, there are disabling conditions commonly associated with developing nations that continue to impact Americans here at home.”
HealthAI-read
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Introduced bill to cover college costs for children of educators, first responders, social workers.
“Educators, first responders, and social workers show up for us in our classrooms, our emergencies, and our hardest moments, year after year.”
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Urged appropriators to provide federal funding to restore Grand Canyon after floods and wildfires.
“Over the past year, Grand Canyon National Park and the surrounding landscapes have suffered a devastating series of disasters that have damaged critical infrastructure and disrupted communities across the region.”
Grand Canyon Flooding and Wildfires RecoveryDisaster ResponseAI-read
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Gallego Celebrates Passage of Resolution Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Applauded Senate passage of resolution celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.
“As the son of a Colombian mother and a Mexican father, this month is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices and resilience of generations of Latino families who have called this country home. My family, like so many others, worked tirelessly to ensure I had a shot at the American Dream, and I see that same determination…”
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Pressed Interior Secretary for transparency on proposed data centers on federal public lands.
“Arizonans are entitled to transparency and robust public review as BLM considers such developments on our federal lands.”
AI Infrastructure ImpactAI-read
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Criticized Trump administration's foreign policy and called for stronger AI oversight at UN.
“What I am pushing is for us to actually create a select committee in the House and the Senate. The reason being is because AI is going to go into a lot of worlds, not just tech.”
AI Infrastructure ImpactAI-read
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Rounds Issues Statement Following Release of USPS OIG Report on South Dakota Mail Service
Issued statement on USPS Inspector General report documenting mail service deficiencies in South Dakota.
“It’s encouraging and unsurprising that the Inspector General’s report studying the mail service in South Dakota shows evidence to back up what we’ve been hearing and seeing for years: the United States Postal Service is not adequately serving South Dakotans.”
Constituent ServicesAI-read
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Senator Hassan Hosts Discussion on Helping Students with Disabilities Access College
Hosted discussion on bipartisan RISE Act to help students with disabilities access college.
“It was great to be at Southern New Hampshire University to hear from students about their experiences on campus, and the work of staff at colleges and universities across the Granite State to make sure that all students, regardless of any disabilities, have access to higher education.”
EducationAI-read
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PASSED: Cortez Masto, Rosen Resolution Honoring the Paseo Verde Little League U.S. Championship
Senate passed resolution congratulating Henderson's Paseo Verde Little League on U.S. Championship victory.
“Throughout the Little League World Series, Paseo Verde players and coaches showed toughness, grit, and determination that made all Nevadans proud.”
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Reintroduced bill requiring insurers to fully cover FDA-approved over-the-counter birth control without cost.
“Congress must pass the Affordability is Access Act to expand Americans’ reproductive freedoms even as this Administration tries to shrink them.”
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Introduced bipartisan bill directing Labor Secretary to develop comprehensive federal talent strategy.
“For generations, the strength of the American workforce and our entrepreneurial spirit have helped our country thrive. As our economy evolves, we must be strategic. This bill would direct the Secretary of Labor to call together workforce development leaders to create a government-wide strategic plan on the future of…”
Labor and EmploymentAI-read
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Introduced legislation to protect Medicare beneficiaries from losing prescription drug coverage due to surprise premium payment failures.
“Missing a payment on a surprise monthly premium increase—which can be as little as one dollar—shouldn’t cost someone their access to medication. Yet for thousands of Medicare beneficiaries, it’s a risk they have to take to afford their health care.”
Prescription Drug PricingAI-read
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Questioned FDA commissioner nominee on vaccine schedule changes and microdosing proposals during Senate hearing.
“We hope that you will use science if you are confirmed, and we hope that you will stand up if the information is incorrect or wrong because lives are on the line.”
HealthAI-read
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Introduced bipartisan bill to preserve affordable housing by providing loans for improvements to distressed units.
“Earlier this year, the first comprehensive housing legislation became law after more than three decades, but with a nationwide shortage of 4-7 million affordable housing units, it becomes more important than ever to preserve the affordable units that we do have.”
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Sen. Banks Urges U.S. Space Academy Commission to Select Grissom
Urged Space Academy Commission to select Grissom Air Reserve Base in Indiana as the new Space Academy location.
United States Space Academy LocationScience, Technology, CommunicationsAI-read
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Senator Marshall Issues Statement on ICE in Southwest Kansas
Criticized ICE enforcement operations in Southwest Kansas for inadequate coordination with local law enforcement.
“No one has been a stronger proponent of securing our borders and keeping our communities safe than I have. Open borders in the last administration vastly increased the number of dangerous illegal immigrants in our country. Our borders are thankfully now secure.”
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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Rosen Introduces Amendment to Stop Trump from Spending Tax Dollars on Self-Promoting Ads
Introduced amendment prohibiting President and Vice President from using taxpayer dollars for self-promoting ads.
“Donald Trump cut funding for health care, food assistance, and countless other programs Nevada families rely on, while at the same time burning through taxpayer dollars on campaign ads featuring himself.”
Government SpendingAI-read
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Reintroduced bill to provide emergency grants for college students facing financial hardship.
“Paying for college is a precarious balancing act for many students, and that’s when everything is going ‘right,’”
EducationAI-read
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Introduced bill to provide $1.5 billion for homeless shelters and permanent supportive housing.
“Homeless shelters and permanent supportive housing providers are being asked to do more with less at a time when homelessness is on the rise in big cities and small towns. It’s not sustainable, and it’s past time the federal government stepped in.”
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Spoke on Senate floor about bill to ban Chinese vehicles ahead of Xi Jinping visit.
“Automakers urge Congress to quickly pass law banning Chinese cars”
International AffairsAI-read
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Senator Kim Introduces Series of Legislation to Root Out Corruption in Government
Introduced three bills to combat public corruption and government accountability.
“Americans look at their government and think, ‘corruption.’ They’ve lost trust that their public officials are looking out for them first, instead of themselves. It’s a threat to our democracy and our responsibility to fix.”
Fraud EnforcementAI-read
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Urged Trump to address China's island building in South China Sea during Xi summit.
“We are concerned that your administration appears to be ignoring this renewed island building campaign while pursuing diplomacy with China. The fact that China has chosen this moment to resume artificial island-building on your watch, after a decade of dormancy, indicates that your administration’s efforts to bolster…”
International AffairsAI-read
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Kim, Warner, Schatz Take to Senate Floor to Demand Passage of New AI Security Legislation
Introduced sweeping legislation to establish safety standards for advanced AI systems.
“Innovation without control just leads to chaos, and this is our moment to make sure that the American people have control over the incredible strides we’re seeing on AI.”
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