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Adam Schiff
@adamschiff· Democratic · CA· Jul 28, 2026

We respectfully urge the Commission to evaluate these renewal applications based solely on the factual record and the governing statutory standard, free from political considerations.

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Adam Schiff
@adamschiff· Democratic · CA· Jul 28, 2026

Public confidence in the Commission depends on its adherence to viewpoint neutrality and the rule of law.

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Steve Scalise
@stevescalise· Republican · LA· Jul 28, 2026

While House Republicans have remained intent on governing, Democrats have repeatedly chosen obstruction over solutions.

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Steve Scalise
@stevescalise· Republican · LA· Jul 28, 2026

House Republicans entered this year committed to building on the successes of President Trump's first year back in office—and that's exactly what we've done.

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Tim Walberg
@timwalberg· Republican · MI· Jul 28, 2026

By advancing bipartisan solutions, we can ensure that future generations enjoy the same world‑class fisheries and natural treasures we cherish today.

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Tim Walberg
@timwalberg· Republican · MI· Jul 28, 2026

However, the Great Lakes have faced various challenges over the years, threatening our fisheries, economy, and recreational opportunities for Michigan families.

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Tim Walberg
@timwalberg· Republican · MI· Jul 28, 2026

As Michiganders, we all understand the vital role the Great Lakes play in our livelihood and way of life.

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Tim Walberg
@timwalberg· Republican · MI· Jul 28, 2026

With this recognition, the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce has once again shown why our community is such a powerful engine for innovation, collaboration, and local growth.

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Steny Hoyer
@stenyhoyer· Democratic · MD· Jul 28, 2026

Madam Administrator, with all due respect, I've asked you two direct questions, you have not answered either one of them.

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Jul 28, 2026

With only six months left in this Congress, it is my hope that we will see conservation bills considered in future business meetings so that we can get them marked up, passed, and signed into law.

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Jim Banks
@jimbanks· Republican · IN· Jul 28, 2026

Americans deserve to know their medications are safe and coming from legitimate sources. The SAFE Drugs Act makes online pharmacies more transparent and helps the FDA hold compounding pharmacies accountable if they break the rules.

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Jul 28, 2026

New Mexicans deserve to know when a medication is not FDA-approved and may carry serious risks. Our SAFE Drug Act helps protect patients by requiring compounders to clearly label medications that are not FDA-approved and report when things…

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Jul 28, 2026

This bill seeks to honor her memory by strengthening safety guidelines, oversight, and education for human cell tissue transplants.

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Janelle Bynum
@janellebynum· OR· Jul 28, 2026

Investing in wastewater infrastructure means more homes, healthier families, and a stronger economy,

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 28, 2026

Every single one of us in this room has to obey the law, that is the basics in a democracy like ours. And when it comes to tax crimes, the same applies. Now there is an exception in the eyes of Todd Blanche and that exception is the…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 28, 2026

Secondly, let me tell you what. I guess I was born in a different era from this President and the people around him. But I kind of understood going into public life that if you wanted to get rich, this was the wrong job. You’re supposed to…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 28, 2026

Yesterday’s hearing I can’t easily forget in this room. Because I asked a question of Mr. Todd Blanche about the opportunity he had to meet with victims of Jeffrey Epstein. I asked him the same question the night before in my office. And…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 28, 2026

Is this the man we want to confirm to be the head of the premier law enforcement agency in America? With Mr. Blanche, it is clear that justice is secondary to loyalty to the President.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 28, 2026

But instead of finding the money they need now for air defenses, we’re putting more money to this exchange with Iran—a war of choice which we never should have entered.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 28, 2026

We’re in a moment in history where we can win the war in Ukraine—that victory would be critically important for those people who have fought for more than four years against the odds and proven they can put Putin back on his heels.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 28, 2026

I’m sorry to tell you the pay plan tells us to be prepared to spend that money in Fiscal Year [20]29.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 28, 2026

Are you aware of the fact [that] we appropriated, and the President signed into law, $400 million in supplemental funding for Ukraine including for air defenses?

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 28, 2026

What’s going to happen to that $75 billion [in unobligated OBBBA funding]?

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