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Ben Ray Luján
@benraylujn· Democratic · NM· Aug 6, 2026

Every second matters when someone experiences a stroke. As a stroke survivor, I know firsthand how critical it is to receive the right care at the right time. Yet far too many Americans, especially in our rural and underserved communities…

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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Aug 6, 2026

We must re-emphasize that current use of the SAVE program for list maintenance is illegal, and efforts to coerce states to conduct mass voter purges during the ‘quiet period’ are also illegal under the NVRA, despite DOJ arguments to the…

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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Aug 6, 2026

The DOJ should also drop its litigation to obtain state voter rolls and its continued threats to prosecute election officials.

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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Aug 6, 2026

We are writing to remind you that any efforts directing states to conduct mass voter purges, including by using the deeply flawed Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program to purge voter rolls, would violate the 90-day…

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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Aug 6, 2026

It’s a choice, folks, that we’re making. What kind of a country are we working towards? It’s a choice that this Administration and congressional Republicans have made of what we’re seeing on the streets. America deserves better.

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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Aug 6, 2026

We should never accept an America where federal agents hide their faces, abuse their authority, or take life without oversight and accountability.

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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Aug 6, 2026

They’re failing the humanity test. They’re being ordered by federal courts to do the job right. They’re doubling down and growing their operation.

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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Aug 6, 2026

ICE arrested 51,000 people in the month of July, the largest in a single month in DHS history. And again, the vast majority are not dangerous, violent criminals.

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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Aug 6, 2026

First of all, Joan Sebastián Guerrero’s daughter should still have her father. Second, and this is publicly reported, the man who took his life should never have been given a badge and a gun.

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Maria Cantwell
@mariacantwell· Democratic · WA· Aug 6, 2026

The next couple of days will be challenging, but we are going to do everything we can to make sure the resources are here and continue to make sure that this issue gets our nation's attention.

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Maria Cantwell
@mariacantwell· Democratic · WA· Aug 6, 2026

Technology can play a big role. We have to show people that the connection between the information that we can get, and then the actual action plan that we can put into place, that's where that's where the gaps are.

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Maria Cantwell
@mariacantwell· Democratic · WA· Aug 6, 2026

The Northwest will continue to benefit from air assets, and I hope that more of them can be deployed throughout the region, as smoke allows, to help Spokane, Okanogan and all Northeast Washington counties, the Spokane and Colville Tribes…

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Tommy Tuberville
@tommytuberville· Republican · AL· Aug 6, 2026

“Millions of Americans rely on the U.S. Postal Service to receive bills, send invoices, and hear from their friends and family,” said Sen. Tuberville.

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Tommy Tuberville
@tommytuberville· Republican · AL· Aug 6, 2026

“Fifty-five of Alabama’s 67 counties are rural, and our rural hospitals provide a lifeline to Alabamians who live further away from larger medical facilities,” said Sen. Tuberville.

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Mark Warner
@markwarner· Democratic · VA· Aug 6, 2026

In order to meet U.S. and global energy demands, we need to advance the next generation of nuclear energy technology.

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Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· Aug 6, 2026

The United States and Idaho are the home of nuclear energy and ought to be the world’s source for the next generation of technology.

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Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· Aug 6, 2026

My Veterans’ Earned Benefits Access Act ensures veterans can receive the disability benefits they need while repaying their separation pay.

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Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· Aug 6, 2026

Idaho veterans who answered the call to serve our country should not face delays in accessing their earned benefits.

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Todd Young
@toddyoung· Republican · IN· Aug 6, 2026

America’s long-term economic strength depends on our ability to turn innovation into opportunity.

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Chris Coons
@chriscoons· Democratic · DE· Aug 6, 2026

Delaware is a state built on innovation. We know what it takes to turn a good idea into a thriving business: support, investment, and expertise.

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Jim Banks
@jimbanks· Republican · IN· Aug 6, 2026

Patient matching errors are a hidden tax on the healthcare system," said Sen. Banks.

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Aug 6, 2026

Patient misidentification is a serious problem that has led to medical mistakes and even patient death," said Sen. Warner.

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Tim Kaine
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Aug 6, 2026

Unfortunately, there’s still far too much work to be done to combat sexual assault and domestic violence against women. As lawmakers, we have a responsibility to stand with survivors, ensure they have access to the support and resources…

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