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12 members
Sep 28 Banks (R) urged commission to select Grissom Air Reserve Base as location for new U.S. Space Academy.Sep 28 Moody (R) Companion bill filed in House for legislation to locate Space Academy in Florida.Sep 28 Moreno (R) Led effort to bring U.S. Space Academy to Dayton, Ohio.Sep 29 Babin (R) Led Texas delegation letter endorsing Texas proposal to host U.S. Space Academy.Oct 1 Cloud (R) Texas delegation urged selection of Texas to host U.S. Space Academy.
4 members
Sep 16 Vasquez backed data center moratorium and championed bills to protect communities from data center costs.Sep 23 Larsen joined letter demanding data centers follow strict guardrails on electricity and water impacts.Sep 24 Barrett (R) introduced bipartisan bill to ban non-disclosure agreements on data center projects.Oct 1 Blunt Rochester introduced bills requiring federal data center environmental impact reporting and community involvement in development.
3 members
Sep 24 Lankford (R), Coons introduced bipartisan legislation requiring AI companies to disclose data collection and safeguards to consumers.Sep 28 Britt (R) introduced bipartisan bill requiring AI companies to be transparent about data collection, safeguards, and security measures.
Where they stand
Support · 29 D Blunt Rochester DE Introduced bills to improve data center transparency and community involvement R Cloud TX Urged Commission to select Texas for U.S. Space Academy location R Babin TX Endorsed Texas proposal to host U.S. Space Academy R Britt AL Introduced bill requiring AI transparency on data collection and safeguards R Banks IN Urged commission to select Grissom Air Reserve Base for Space Academy R Cruz TX Endorsed Texas proposal to host U.S. Space Academy R Lankford OK Introduced bill requiring AI transparency and FTC enforcement D Coons DE Introduced bipartisan bill requiring AI transparency and FTC enforcement D Cantwell WA Called for U.S.-China agreement on AI development guardrails and global standards D Panetta CA Co-introduced Artificial Intelligence Education and Workforce Readiness Act R Malliotakis NY Cosponsored bill to establish national AI regulatory framework D Larsen WA Demanded data centers include labor standards and community benefits agreements R Donalds FL Introduced STARS Act to secure Florida as Space Academy home R Ciscomani AZ Joined caucus to expand reliable internet access across rural Arizona D Carter LA Introduced bill to strengthen research capacity at historically under-resourced institutions R Scalise LA Urged permanent establishment of U.S. Space Academy in Southeast Louisiana R Hyde-Smith MS Cosponsored Cooperative Institute Act to codify NOAA research partnerships R Walberg MI Voted to advance PLAN for Broadband Act D Vasquez NM Championed bills to stop data center developers from forcing communities to subsidize construction R Hudson NC Championed bill to keep AM radio available in new vehicles R Houchin IN Passed National Fossil Act with bipartisan support R Tuberville AL Urged commission to select Huntsville for Space Academy R Stutzman IN Passed FUTURES Act to enhance regulatory technology for financial system supervision D Auchincloss MA Introduced bill to establish age 16 minimum for social media use R Strong AL Championed North Alabama as location for U.S. Space Academy R Fong CA Supports FAA rule to streamline commercial space launch permitting D Murray WA Secured $21.3 million for marine research and vowed to protect lab funding D DeSaulnier CA Introduced Sunset Section 230 Act to hold tech companies accountable R Fischer NE Supports additional BEAD program funding for rural broadband
Oppose · 3 R Van Drew NJ Urged FCC to reject Verizon's copper service discontinuation proposal R Cline VA Urged FCC to review Verizon's copper landline discontinuance decision D Min CA Demanded briefing on disruptions to congressionally appropriated university research funding
What each party did · Democrats 31 · Republicans 50
7 Sent letters 15 1 Hearings 2 0 Statements 3 1 Criticized 0 1 Praised 4 5 Visits and events 3 3 Announced funding 1 10 Filed or pushed bills 18 3 Other 4
By state
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Every action 81 actions · 86 releases
All types 81 Sent letters 22 Hearings 3 Statements 3 Criticized 1 Praised 5 Visits and events 8 Announced funding 4 Filed or pushed bills 28 Other 7
All D R
Oct 2, 2026
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R Hoeven ND
Announced plans to host NASA Administrator and space officials at UAS Summit.
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Oct 1, 2026
Letter
D Merkley OR
Sent letter to FAA requesting update on unmanned aircraft system testing site suspension.
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Sep 29, 2026
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R Young IN
Published opinion column calling for more American scientists and engineers.
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D Shaheen NH $21B
Urged Commerce Department to release guidance for $21 billion in broadband funding.
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R Barrett MI
Urged State Department and UN Ambassador to develop international AI agreement.
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Sep 28, 2026
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R Johnson LA
Speaker Johnson discussed AI leadership convening and 2026 midterm election strategy.
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Sep 25, 2026
Statement
D Hickenlooper CO
Celebrated formation of Senate Bipartisan Science and Innovation Caucus with fellow senators and researchers.
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D Mrvan IN
Announced 2026 Congressional App Challenge for middle and high school students in Indiana's First District.
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Letter
Sep 24, 2026
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R Young IN
Discussed American biotechnology leadership and competition with China at industry event.
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D Murphy CT
Introduced bill to tax large social media companies and fund community spaces combating social isolation.
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R Lankford OK
Announced passage of bipartisan resolution affirming religious freedom and AI transparency standards.
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Letter
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D Cantwell WA
Urged President Trump to negotiate AI development guardrails and standards with China.
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R Van Drew NJ
Urged FCC to reject Verizon's plan to discontinue copper telephone service in South Jersey.
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D Panetta CA
Joined introduction of legislation establishing guardrails for artificial intelligence in education and workforce.
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D Ivey MD
Attended ribbon-cutting ceremony for Microsoft quantum research center in Maryland.
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D Amo RI
Led 41 lawmakers calling on NOAA to prepare for a potentially historic Super El Niño.
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Sep 23, 2026
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D Murphy CT
Participated in UN General Assembly panel discussion on artificial intelligence regulation and governance.
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Letter
Sep 22, 2026
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D Liccardo CA
Introduced bipartisan bill to establish U.S.-China coordination on artificial intelligence safety.
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Sep 21, 2026
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D Schumer NY $225M
Celebrated GE Aerospace's $225 million investment creating 75 jobs in Capital Region.
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R Cline VA
Sent letter to FCC urging review of Verizon's plan to discontinue copper-based landline service.
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Sep 18, 2026
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D Carter LA
Re-introduced Equity in Research Act to increase NSF grants for under-resourced institutions.
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D Min CA
Led 31 colleagues demanding White House answers on reported federal research funding cuts.
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Letter
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D Salinas OR $1M
Announced $1,031,000 in federal funding for Oregon Institute of Technology's Quantum Devices and Computing Initiative.
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Sep 17, 2026
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R Hyde-Smith MS
Cosponsored bill to codify NOAA Cooperative Institutes program involving Mississippi universities.
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D Whitesides CA
Introduced bipartisan resolution commemorating 50th anniversary of Space Shuttle Enterprise rollout.
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Sep 16, 2026
Statement
D Booker NJ
Launched bipartisan Senate Creators Caucus to address policy needs of content creators and creator economy.
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R Walberg MI
Advanced bipartisan legislation to accelerate broadband deployment and bridge the digital divide.
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Hearing
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D Lofgren CA
Delivered opening statement at hearing on biotechnology innovation and biosecurity.
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R Hudson NC
Applauded House passage of bipartisan bill requiring AM radio in new vehicles.
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Sep 15, 2026
Letter
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R Stutzman IN
House passed his bill to enhance regulatory agencies' ability to supervise financial systems using AI technology.
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R Nehls TX
House committee advanced bill to streamline FAA certification for advanced air mobility aircraft.
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R Jack GA
Convened hearing on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology impact on small businesses.
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Bill
Sep 14, 2026
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D Duckworth IL
Visited Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park to highlight quantum innovation leadership.
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R Pfluger TX
Introduced bipartisan bill to regulate DNA synthesis technology and prevent dangerous pathogen creation.
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R Fong CA
Sent letter supporting FAA streamlined permitting for commercial space launches.
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Sep 12, 2026
Criticism
D Lofgren CA
Condemned NSF leadership for reallocating congressionally approved funding without authorization.
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Sep 11, 2026
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D Durbin IL $17B
Delivered remarks calling for Congress to hold Big Tech accountable for failing to protect children.
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R Houchin IN
Introduced bipartisan bill establishing age 16 minimum for social media platforms.
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Sep 10, 2026
Statement
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D Murray WA $21.3M
Visited Pacific Northwest National Lab and vowed to protect federal funding for national laboratories.
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Letter
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R Hudson NC
Announced AT&T expanded wireless service to Moore County following advocacy for better coverage.
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R Hudson NC
Announced the 2026 Congressional App Challenge for students in North Carolina's Ninth District.
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Sep 9, 2026
Funding
D Schumer NY $375M
Applauded $375 million federal award to GlobalFoundries for quantum technology business in New York.
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Sep 8, 2026
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Sep 3, 2026
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R Fischer NE
Praised NTIA's announcement of additional broadband funding for unserved Nebraska locations.
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