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Ben Ray Luján
@benraylujn· Democratic · NM· Jul 18, 2026

Donald Trump lost the 2020 election. He’s still selling the same lies that led to a violent insurrection five years ago.

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Raphael Warnock
@raphaelwarnock· Democratic · GA· Jul 18, 2026

The American economy is heavily leveraged on the success of artificial intelligence, and this is an issue that I’m very interested in—been engaging and talking to folks in the industry and folks outside of the industry, various…

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Raphael Warnock
@raphaelwarnock· Democratic · GA· Jul 18, 2026

Director Vought, you’ve spent the last 18 months decimating the CFPB and its consumer protections, and I think families across America will be that better off when you’re gone.

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Raphael Warnock
@raphaelwarnock· Democratic · GA· Jul 18, 2026

But thanks to you, there are now families who cannot buy a house. They are hounded by debt collectors, and they’re denied business loans all because they got sick.

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Raphael Warnock
@raphaelwarnock· Democratic · GA· Jul 18, 2026

It seems to me that this shouldn’t be a partisan issue. People on both sides of the aisle know that medical emergencies can happen to anybody.

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Raphael Warnock
@raphaelwarnock· Democratic · GA· Jul 18, 2026

CFPB, by its nature, is advocating for everyday consumers, and I don’t see how any of your actions suggest that you’ve been advocating for the people that I represent.

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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Jul 18, 2026

Despite his false claims, there is no evidence of any widespread voter fraud in that election and we heard nothing new today.

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Cory Booker
@corybooker· Democratic · NJ· Jul 18, 2026

The Mamas First Act meets a crisis that is costing mothers their lives—especially Black and Indigenous women who walk into delivery rooms carrying risks no family should bear.

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Elizabeth Warren
@elizabethwarren· Democratic · MA· Jul 18, 2026

Instead of slashing health care for millions of Americans like Republicans in Congress are hellbent on doing, we should be expanding access to care to protect every momma and baby.

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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Jul 18, 2026

As Republicans make health care harder to access and disparities worse, mothers across California and our country are in need of support.

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Richard Blumenthal
@richardblumenthal· Democratic · CT· Jul 18, 2026

Ukraine is at a critical crossroads — and we must meet this pivotal moment with a powerful sanctions bill. As Ukraine turns the tide on the battlefield, our Russia sanctions bill would be historically impactful in stopping Russia’s…

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James Lankford
@jameslankford· Republican · OK· Jul 18, 2026

Putin is a murderous KGB thug, and the countries still buying Russian oil and natural gas know they are funding his war against Ukraine," said Lankford.

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Chris Coons
@chriscoons· Democratic · DE· Jul 18, 2026

Americans shouldn’t have to choose between the safety net of unemployment benefits that they’ve paid into and the all-American opportunity to chase their entrepreneurial dream. As artificial intelligence reshapes the nature of work, this…

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Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· Jul 18, 2026

The CLEAN Act requires annual geothermal lease sales, cutting red tape and offering more efficient and responsible opportunities to access this natural resource.

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Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· Jul 18, 2026

Idaho has long benefited from our abundant natural geothermal resources, and there is great potential to ramp up the production of this reliable energy to power our communities.

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Mike Crapo
@mikecrapo· Republican · ID· Jul 18, 2026

Secretary Burgum’s announcement moves us one step closer to allowing Idaho wildlife professionals to manage a recovered grizzly population in a way that protects both the species and Idaho communities.

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Chris Coons
@chriscoons· Democratic · DE· Jul 18, 2026

That is correct, in my view, reading of the plain language of the 22nd Amendment.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Jul 18, 2026

Enabling us to produce more geothermal energy on non-federal lands and strengthening the property rights of mineral and land owners.

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Peter Welch
@peterwelch· Democratic · VT· Jul 18, 2026

Congress plays an important role in helping meet the needs of the American people and American workers. A big part of that must be investing in clean energy—not because it’s the right thing to do, but because it’s the necessary thing to…

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Jul 18, 2026

When we build here, we create jobs here — and when we create jobs here, we strengthen communities all across this great country.

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Jul 18, 2026

We need policies that make it easier to build big things in America again. That's why I'm introducing the Pre-Apprenticeships to Hardhats or PATH Act today. That legislation will strengthen the pipeline to careers by expanding access to…

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Jul 18, 2026

The Caja del Rio is one of the Southwest’s most culturally significant landscapes that holds deep importance for land grants, acequia communities, for livestock permittees, and is vital to a number of Tribal communities.

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Shelley Moore Capito
@shelleymoorecapito· Republican · WV· Jul 18, 2026

I am proud to cosponsor the Protect College Sports Act and support this effort to bring structure and stability back to college athletics. This legislation serves as an updated playbook to repair a fractured system by preventing the…

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Shelley Moore Capito
@shelleymoorecapito· Republican · WV· Jul 18, 2026

I’m proud to join my colleagues in honoring Senator Graham’s life by advancing this effort to strengthen America’s national security and give President Trump the economic leverage to secure a lasting peace.

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