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Mark Kelly
@markkelly· Democratic · AZ· Jul 31, 2026

Women have long been integral to our status as the world’s strongest military.

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Jacky Rosen
@jackyrosen· Democratic · NV· Jul 31, 2026

Time and time again, Secretary Hegseth has proven that he is willing to jeopardize our nation’s security to promote his extreme ideology and deny qualified servicemembers the roles they have earned.

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Elizabeth Warren
@elizabethwarren· Democratic · MA· Jul 31, 2026

Arbitrarily blocking women from serving in combat roles hurts our military readiness and makes Americans less safe.

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Mazie K. Hirono
@maziekhirono· HI· Jul 31, 2026

From blocking the promotions of qualified servicewomen to ordering an unnecessary study re-examining what a decade of service has already proven, it’s clear that Secretary Hegseth is more interested in attacking women service members than…

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Mike Rounds
@mikerounds· Republican · SD· Jul 31, 2026

This legislation is an important step toward making housing more accessible and affordable for families across South Dakota and the country.

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Mike Rounds
@mikerounds· Republican · SD· Jul 31, 2026

Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, but too often they struggle to access the capital needed to expand and create jobs.

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Todd Young
@toddyoung· Republican · IN· Jul 31, 2026

If someone is convicted of defrauding the Small Business Administration through certain COVID-era loan or grant programs, then that individual should not be eligible to receive future financial assistance from the Small Business…

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Ben Ray Luján
@benraylujn· Democratic · NM· Jul 31, 2026

The Taxpayer Advocate Service is critical for New Mexicans in every corner of the state and Americans who are stuck in the IRS system and need help.

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Todd Young
@toddyoung· Republican · IN· Jul 31, 2026

Too many Hoosiers know the frustration of trying to resolve an issue with the IRS and getting stuck in bureaucratic red tape.

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Todd Young
@toddyoung· Republican · IN· Jul 31, 2026

The SHIPS for America Act is the best way to accomplish it.

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Todd Young
@toddyoung· Republican · IN· Jul 31, 2026

I chose the latter. I chose restoring American maritime dominance.

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Todd Young
@toddyoung· Republican · IN· Jul 31, 2026

We have a choice: do nothing and invite a potential economic and national security disaster… Or rebuild our fleet, end our dependance on Chinese ships, and open a new era of American shipbuilding.

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Chris Coons
@chriscoons· Democratic · DE· Jul 31, 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,” said Senator Coons.

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Todd Young
@toddyoung· Republican · IN· Jul 31, 2026

“America’s long-term economic strength depends on our ability to turn innovation into opportunity,” said Senator Young.

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Jul 31, 2026

Under federal law, SNAP benefits generally may be used for most foods and beverages intended for home consumption, but USDA places clear limits on certain items.

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Jul 31, 2026

Dr. Fauci, Americans haven't forgotten the tragic stories of people who lost loved ones during COVID, and those that were denied a chance to say goodbye to their family members that were in hospitals or residing in nursing homes because of…

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Tim Kaine
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Jul 31, 2026

I’m proud to support this bipartisan legislation to expand the district into Rockbridge County and strengthen the partnerships that protect these valued sites for years to come.

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Mark Warner
@markwarner· Democratic · VA· Jul 31, 2026

The Shenandoah Valley helped shape our nation's history, and preserving these battlefields will ensure that future generations can better understand the sacrifices and defining moments that took place there during the Civil War.

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Jim Justice
@jimjustice· Republican · WV· Jul 31, 2026

This is a big day for West Virginia. This bill would add critical Civil War sites in our Eastern Panhandle to the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District.

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Tammy Baldwin
@tammybaldwin· Democratic · WI· Jul 31, 2026

I have been proud to stand up and fight back at every turn – and I’ll continue to do just that to make sure every call and text gets answered and every person gets the help they need.

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Tammy Baldwin
@tammybaldwin· Democratic · WI· Jul 31, 2026

As you step into your new role, carrying with you your background at FDA Human Foods Program, we urge you to enforce dairy standards of identity and stop imitation products from usurping dairy terms.

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Tammy Baldwin
@tammybaldwin· Democratic · WI· Jul 31, 2026

Donald Trump has been actively laying the groundwork to undermine our 2026 elections to evade accountability for his cost-raising policies – and I refuse to stand idly by amidst his repeated efforts to stop Americans from having their…

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Tammy Baldwin
@tammybaldwin· Democratic · WI· Jul 31, 2026

I’ve been fighting for months to stop this attack on our local schools and special education and will continue working with anyone to reverse these changes before it’s too late for our students.

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