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

Haphazardly putting programs like special education and elementary education under agencies and leaders who have zero relevant experience is dangerous and will have devastating consequences for our students.

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

Americans expect our government to put our children first, not absurd campaign slogans, when it comes to how we provide education for millions of kids and young Americans.

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Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Jul 31, 2026

I also want people to know with all the news about high costs, we did pass a bipartisan housing bill which has become law.

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Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Jul 31, 2026

The hardest part about this for me in particular is knowing that Donald Trump's decisions to impose tariffs around the world and to go to war with Iran have made this problem worse.

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Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Jul 31, 2026

Housing costs, grocery costs, energy, health care, those are all top of mind for people because those are the things you have to pay for... You've got to make that math work every month, and right now, it is not working for way too many…

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Jul 31, 2026

I’m never going to stop fighting for this much-needed, bipartisan bill to help bring down costs for fruit growers and mitigate the spread of this invasive pest to prevent their crops from being spoiled to in the first place.

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· Jul 31, 2026

It’s time that we reinvest in our students, our planet, and our future. The Green New Deal for Public Schools Act is a step toward building up the next generation of leaders by securing educational justice, health justice, and…

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· Jul 31, 2026

“Every student in America deserves to learn in a school that lifts them up, not one that’s falling down. Across the country, kids are trying to learn in buildings with broken heat, leaky roofs, and hazardous ventilation systems,” said…

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

As such, we encourage the Commission to proceed with this rulemaking and pursue enforcement against deceptive hidden fees, surveillance pricing, and markups related to food and grocery deliveries.

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Jeff Merkley
@jeffmerkley· Democratic · OR· Jul 31, 2026

I’ll keep fighting to strengthen Tribal health care and secure the federal investments that help communities thrive.

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Mike Crapo
@mikecrapo· Republican · ID· Jul 31, 2026

This product reflects years of bipartisan efforts to translate stories of casework frustrations into tangible fixes designed to make the IRS work more efficiently for the American people.

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

I'm gratified the work to secure the end of this needless confusion for these hardworking Oregonians is in the bill.

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

Today the Finance Committee took an important step towards common sense reforms that will protect taxpayers and modernize the IRS.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 31, 2026

It is unacceptable that these stronger safeguards were not pursued until after a serious illness brought renewed attention to the problem.

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