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Tom Cotton
@tomcotton· Republican · AR· Jul 31, 2026

American companies, particularly those that do business with the U.S. government, should never jeopardize our security for higher profits.

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Tom Cotton
@tomcotton· Republican · AR· Jul 31, 2026

To stay ahead in the AI race, the U.S. must fully capture AI’s economic and geopolitical returns, while continuing to create the most advanced frontier models.

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Tom Cotton
@tomcotton· Republican · AR· Jul 31, 2026

I write to you concerned about American companies increasingly relying on Chinese AI models.

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

I remain committed to working toward a final version of the bill that balances the importance of our national security with the domestic needs of the American people.

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

I could not in good conscience vote to advance a bill that paves the way for an up to 40% increase in year-over-year Department of Defense spending, especially as this administration wages an illegal war in Iran with no plan or end in…

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

It has become standard practice for Trump Administration officials appearing before Congress not to provide any information about what is going on at their agencies-agencies Congress is charged with overseeing.

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Ron Wyden
@ronwyden· Democratic · OR· Jul 31, 2026

Anyone with the will to serve their country and the ability to do the job shouldn’t be shut out of combat units due to their gender.

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John Hickenlooper
@johnhickenlooper· Democratic · CO· Jul 31, 2026

Our military should judge every service member by their ability, not their gender.

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Patty Murray
@pattymurray· Democratic · WA· Jul 31, 2026

Pete Hegseth has denigrated the role of women in the military in ways that are completely detached from the reality of the meaningful contributions of women servicemembers.

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Angela Alsobrooks
@angelaalsobrooks· MD· Jul 31, 2026

If we want to ensure our military remains the greatest in the world, it is absolutely critical that we pass the WARRIOR Act so that every service member is evaluated based on the demands of the job, not on their gender.

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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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