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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· Aug 7, 2026

I am very worried that, if urgent action is not taken to release Robert so he can receive urgent medical care in the United States, his condition could become permanent, or he could die in Russian custody.

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· Aug 7, 2026

My office has been closely monitoring the detention of Robert Gilman–a Massachusetts resident and former Marine who has been held in Russia on questionable charges for 1,662 days–nearly four and a half years.

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· Aug 7, 2026

Massachusetts residents deserve to know who is operating ISAP and what guardrails are in place to prevent nongovernment contractors from violating their rights.

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· Aug 7, 2026

It is imperative that ICE admit the extent of the Trump administration’s falsehoods by turning over the rest of the requested arrest data.

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Richard Blumenthal
@richardblumenthal· Democratic · CT· Aug 7, 2026

VA must make clear it will not punish veterans seeking effective sleep apnea treatments or deny veterans with service-connected tinnitus the benefits and health care they have earned.

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Richard Blumenthal
@richardblumenthal· Democratic · CT· Aug 7, 2026

We write in strong opposition to a proposed reduction in benefits for more than one million veterans suffering from sleep apnea and tinnitus.

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Jeanne Shaheen
@jeanneshaheen· Democratic · NH· Aug 7, 2026

From search and rescue to securing U.S. coasts and waters to ensuring marine environmental protection, the Coast Guard is critical to making New England’s shores and waterways safer.

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Rick Scott
@rickscott· Republican · FL· Aug 7, 2026

Because of President Trump’s leadership on revitalizing the Coast Guard through Force Design 2028, this is the most exciting time to be in the Coast Guard since it was founded.

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Adam Schiff
@adamschiff· Democratic · CA· Aug 7, 2026

By allowing the Coast Guard to enter intergovernmental support agreements, this bill will unlock millions of dollars in savings, create jobs for military spouses, provide expanded services for Coast Guard members, and deliver opportunities…

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Lisa Blunt Rochester
@lisabluntrochester· Democratic · DE· Aug 7, 2026

All U.S. military services are encouraged to collaborate with local communities for infrastructure and development, except for the U.S. Coast Guard. It’s an oversight that slows modernization efforts and makes it harder for the Coast Guard…

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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Aug 7, 2026

All branches of our Armed Forces deserve our enduring support and gratitude for their honorable service to our country, including access to high-quality services that improve their efficiency — anything short of that is unacceptable.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Aug 7, 2026

The Coast Guard is one of Maine's most important federal partners, protecting our maritime economy, conducting lifesaving search and rescue missions, and safeguarding our national security.

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Angela Alsobrooks
@angelaalsobrooks· MD· Aug 7, 2026

The U.S. Coast Guard Yard at Curtis Bay in Baltimore is the Coast Guard's only major ship-repair facility. We are so proud of the work our Coast Guardsmen do protecting our nation, and the Marylanders working every day at Curtis Bay to…

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Lisa Murkowski
@lisamurkowski· Republican · AK· Aug 7, 2026

In Alaska, supporting our military services takes an all-hands-on-deck approach. We’ve seen firsthand how IGSAs benefit both military installations and local communities by combining resources for critical functions: everything from…

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Chris Murphy
@chrismurphy· Democratic · CT· Aug 7, 2026

This long-overdue step will save millions in taxpayer dollars, cut red tape, and support economic development by allowing better collaboration between the Coast Guard and its surrounding communities – in places like New London…

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Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Aug 7, 2026

If you want to be true to the Constitution of the United States, that's what Republicans would do.

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Angela Alsobrooks
@angelaalsobrooks· MD· Aug 7, 2026

Sergeant Ed Ramsey spent 20 years serving our country in the Army followed by another 27 years working for USPS.

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Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Aug 7, 2026

Sergeant Ed Ramsey lived a life of public service – joining the Army to defend our nation, then going on to serve his community in his local post office for nearly three decades.

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John Curtis
@johncurtis· Republican · UT· Aug 7, 2026

Utah desperately needs more housing, and the Postal Service needs new sources of revenue; this commonsense legislation helps accomplish both.

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Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Aug 7, 2026

Far too many working Americans are faced with housing costs they simply cannot afford. At the same time, the Postal Service faces financial struggles that, if left unaddressed, will result in USPS running out of money to operate. With this…

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Ron Wyden
@ronwyden· Democratic · OR· Aug 7, 2026

And my message will be I’ll never stop battling to pass this bill that will ease their concerns about getting walloped with a tax bill when they may already be dealing with the loss of their homes.

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Ron Wyden
@ronwyden· Democratic · OR· Aug 7, 2026

I’m heading home this weekend to meet with Oregonians fearing in real time for their lives and livelihoods because of wildfires threatening communities and spreading smoke statewide.

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Ron Wyden
@ronwyden· Democratic · OR· Aug 7, 2026

When you lose your home in a wildfire, the last thing you should be worried about is being hit by a massive tax bill.

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