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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Jul 1, 2026

Michigan’s natural beauty is part of what makes our state so great. Whether it’s the Great Lakes, our amazing coastlines, or serene parks, there is truly something for everyone here.

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Jul 1, 2026

I’m proud to help lead this bipartisan resolution to encourage more folks to get out and enjoy the natural treasures here in Michigan and all across our great nation, and to highlight the importance of preserving these lands and waters for…

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Shelley Moore Capito
@shelleymoorecapito· Republican · WV· Jul 1, 2026

As an athlete myself and the mother of a daughter who played a college sport, I believe strongly that allowing biological males to compete in women’s sports undermines the very fairness and protections Title IX was designed to provide.

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Mazie K. Hirono
@maziekhirono· HI· Jul 1, 2026

By requiring meetings of the judiciary’s policymaking and administrative arm to be open to the public by default, this commonsense bill will help increase transparency and support that confidence.

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Maria Cantwell
@mariacantwell· Democratic · WA· Jul 1, 2026

Our country has long held that children born on U.S. soil or U.S. territories are citizens. Today they no longer have to worry about an administration who tried to deny them this right.

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Kirsten Gillibrand
@kirstengillibrand· Democratic · NY· Jul 1, 2026

Republicans have failed the American people with a record that has ripped away health care and raised costs on families, and they know voters will hold them accountable in November — which is exactly why they are rewriting the rules in an…

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Kirsten Gillibrand
@kirstengillibrand· Democratic · NY· Jul 1, 2026

Democrats are fighting back for the American people, and in November, voters will reject Republicans' toxic agenda and efforts to rig the system and weaken our democracy by electing a Democratic House and Senate majority.

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Kirsten Gillibrand
@kirstengillibrand· Democratic · NY· Jul 1, 2026

I am thrilled to announce millions more in federal funding to improve airports across New York State. This new round of FY26 AIP and AIG funding will contribute to airport and runway updates statewide, enhancing safety and travel…

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Shelley Moore Capito
@shelleymoorecapito· Republican · WV· Jul 1, 2026

With the athletics landscape in our country rapidly evolving, we must recommit ourselves to protecting female athletes and ensure they can always compete on a level playing field.

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Shelley Moore Capito
@shelleymoorecapito· Republican · WV· Jul 1, 2026

I’m proud that West Virginia has been a part of this success story, and I look forward to seeing what comes next for the Prime 6 team.

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Jeanne Shaheen
@jeanneshaheen· Democratic · NH· Jul 1, 2026

New Hampshire’s shortage of affordable childcare options has placed an enormous burden on families and providers alike. Unfortunately, it’s a persistent and worsening trend we’re seeing across the country.

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Amy Klobuchar
@amyklobuchar· Democratic · MN· Jul 1, 2026

For far too many families, the struggle to find high-quality, affordable childcare serves as a barrier to children’s early development and to parents entering the workforce.

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Elizabeth Warren
@elizabethwarren· Democratic · MA· Jul 1, 2026

When you ask me what happens next, if he cared about the American people, he'd have already signed the damned thing, and we'd be underway.

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Joe Manchin
@joemanchin· Democratic · WV· Jul 1, 2026

When you like both people and both sides, you can sit down with both sides, you can agree to disagree, you can try to find compromise and make things happen.

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Jul 1, 2026

“Birthright citizenship isn't up for debate — it's enshrined in our Constitution. Today's decision reaffirms what has long been settled law: if you're born in the United States, you're an American citizen.”

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Ruben Gallego
@rubengallego· AZ· Jul 1, 2026

Trump is targeting Sen. Gallego while the most weaponized Department of Justice in history is turning a blind eye to Trump’s unprecedented corruption.

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