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John Hickenlooper
@johnhickenlooper· Democratic · CO· Aug 8, 2026

We need to understand why and make sure construction workers have access to the support they need.

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Mark Kelly
@markkelly· Democratic · AZ· Aug 8, 2026

This bill will help us understand what’s driving those numbers to prevent more deaths.

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Ben Ray Luján
@benraylujn· Democratic · NM· Aug 8, 2026

The high rate of suicide in the construction industry is deeply concerning, and we must do more to address this crisis.

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Catherine Cortez Masto
@catherinecortezmasto· Democratic · NV· Aug 8, 2026

But work in this industry presents distinct mental health risks, and we owe it to construction workers to find solutions.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Aug 8, 2026

Lindsey dedicated tremendous effort to moving this legislation forward, and its passage in the Senate is a fitting tribute to his legacy.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Aug 8, 2026

This bipartisan legislation will strengthen sanctions to increase pressure on Russia, reduce the resources fueling Putin’s aggression, and help advance peace.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Aug 8, 2026

Russia relies on oil and gas revenue to fund its war against Ukraine, and those enabling this aggression should be held accountable.

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Aug 8, 2026

The CFTC must lead the charge to rein in these contracts in the U.S. and offshore and put in place common-sense guardrails to prevent people from profiting as wildfires threaten communities.

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Aug 8, 2026

By offering contracts on fires, prediction market sites run the risk of encouraging people to influence fires that have already started, creating additional concerns around public safety and insider trading.

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Aug 8, 2026

“We will not allow a foreign mining company to threaten the Chama Watershed with radioactive uranium waste. That is unacceptable,” said Heinrich.

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Ron Wyden
@ronwyden· Democratic · OR· Aug 8, 2026

At a time when communities are facing health care workforce shortages, it has never been more important to invest in the next generation of health professionals. This legislation would provide families in Oregon and nationwide with the…

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Aug 8, 2026

The healthcare provider shortage in New Mexico isn’t theoretical. It’s an everyday reality. New Mexicans are being forced to either endure months-long appointment wait times or, if they can, paying the high costs of traveling out of state…

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Aug 8, 2026

At a time when oil majors are making billions in profits per quarter, they can afford to pay their fair share.

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Aug 8, 2026

Oil majors shouldn’t get a tax break for going overseas to produce energy, but that’s essentially what our current tax policy does.

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Aug 8, 2026

New Mexicans stand with the Ukrainian people. With this bill, we are sending a clear message to Vladimir Putin: You reap what you sow. End this war, work to achieve lasting peace with Ukraine, or face the consequences. The United States…

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Aug 8, 2026

Today, I write to request that you preserve all documents, communications, and records related to the termination of those energy projects.

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Aug 8, 2026

Following reports that the Trump administration acknowledged in court filings that it terminated more than $7.5 billion of energy grants due to political motivations, I wrote to you along with 38 senators demanding the administration…

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Aug 8, 2026

I write to demand that you preserve all records and communications related to the administration’s cancellation of more than $7.5 billion of energy project grants.

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Aug 8, 2026

Our legislation will help the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center expand its reach, create more economic opportunity, foster entrepreneurship, and support local small businesses.

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Kevin Cramer
@kevincramer· Republican · ND· Aug 8, 2026

General Schiess is the right leader to take the helm of the United States Space Force.

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Kevin Cramer
@kevincramer· Republican · ND· Aug 8, 2026

Vladimir Putin and the Iranian regime have spent decades testing the resolve of the free world, and too many times the free world has come up short in those tests—but not today.

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Tom Cotton
@tomcotton· Republican · AR· Aug 8, 2026

Today, with the passage of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act, we honor his legacy and send a clear message to our allies and enemies alike: the United States will defend freedom around the world.

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