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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Sep 24, 2026

I share the Tribes’ concerns, and if an appropriate witness from the Department of Interior or the Department of Commerce were present today, I would ask them to confirm that the bill would limit Tribal rights, including fishing rights and…

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Sep 24, 2026

Families in New Mexico are not clamoring for incandescent light bulbs. Most people just want to be able to afford their energy bills.

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Sep 24, 2026

The Chairman's bill would make it virtually impossible for DOE to set future efficiency standards, forgoing significant additional savings for consumers.

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Sep 24, 2026

The LWCF exists to protect public lands and waters and expand recreational access nationwide for the public benefit, not to enrich private interests.

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Sep 24, 2026

My Grid Resiliency Tax Credit Act will do just that by incentivizing private investors to put their capital behind building critical energy infrastructure projects, creating long-term certainty, starting from planning to the construction…

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Sep 24, 2026

As our energy demand increases, we need to improve our grid infrastructure and invest in building more transmission lines that deliver on the promise of reliable, affordable, and clean power.

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Andy Kim
@andykim· Democratic · NJ· Sep 24, 2026

Kids can’t learn if they’re hungry, and our schools can’t get them nutritious food if they’re struggling with stretched budgets.

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Sep 24, 2026

New Mexico has shown that when we make healthy school meals available to every student, we give kids a better chance to focus, learn, and succeed.

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Tom Cotton
@tomcotton· Republican · AR· Sep 24, 2026

At a time of heightened international instability, federal policy should be focused on bringing additional domestic supply to market as quickly as reasonably possible.

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Tom Cotton
@tomcotton· Republican · AR· Sep 24, 2026

Luckily, the United States possesses abundant oil and natural gas resources.

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Tom Cotton
@tomcotton· Republican · AR· Sep 24, 2026

Ongoing disruptions to global energy markets and transportation routes due to the Iranian terrorist regime’s aggression have demonstrated the danger of allowing American consumers to remain exposed to geopolitical supply shocks.

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Tom Cotton
@tomcotton· Republican · AR· Sep 24, 2026

From Jonesboro to McGehee, the Arkansas Delta is a vital part of our state’s identity. By designating the Delta a National Heritage Area, my bill would recognize the region’s rich history and important agricultural contributions while also…

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Tom Cotton
@tomcotton· Republican · AR· Sep 24, 2026

Washington wrote this rule for Wall Street and then applied it to small firms on Main Street. Our bill would eliminate this one-size-fits-all requirement to ensure investment firms in Arkansas are no longer punished for their size and are…

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Tom Cotton
@tomcotton· Republican · AR· Sep 24, 2026

Arkansans are rightfully feeling pressure at the pump. My bill would lower prices by cutting red tape and boosting American energy production.

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Tom Cotton
@tomcotton· Republican · AR· Sep 24, 2026

I’m proud to support Senator Husted’s bill that would prevent electricity prices from rising by requiring data centers to pay the full cost of grid upgrades needed to service them.

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Tom Cotton
@tomcotton· Republican · AR· Sep 24, 2026

Arkansas seniors deserve access to high-quality medical treatments, and they shouldn’t have to wait on the slow clock of government to obtain coverage for them.

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Mazie K. Hirono
@maziekhirono· HI· Sep 24, 2026

Families deserve a government that defends the rights of all students to receive a quality public education. But Donald Trump is doing everything he can to undermine public education from the inside out.

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Mazie K. Hirono
@maziekhirono· HI· Sep 24, 2026

By diverting more than $51 billion each year—by some estimates—to school vouchers, the national program will drain funding that we could otherwise use to strengthen public schools.

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Mazie K. Hirono
@maziekhirono· HI· Sep 24, 2026

Donald Trump and his allies have long championed private school voucher programs under the pretense of ‘school choice,’ but we all know where the real choice lies: not with families, but with private school voucher organizations and…

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Tim Scott
@timscott· Republican · SC· Sep 24, 2026

I will continue to support policies and advocate for resources that strengthen HBCUs, create opportunities, and help more students achieve the American Dream.

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Tim Scott
@timscott· Republican · SC· Sep 24, 2026

This investment is a testament to President Trump and Secretary McMahon’s commitment to supporting institutions that advance opportunity and prepare students for success.

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Tim Scott
@timscott· Republican · SC· Sep 24, 2026

South Carolina’s HBCUs have a long history of preparing generations of successful leaders.

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Todd Young
@toddyoung· Republican · IN· Sep 24, 2026

I am honored to receive the Guardian of Small Business Award from NFIB for my efforts to promote and support Hoosier small businesses. As the son of a small business owner, I know how important they are to our state’s economy. I will…

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