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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Jul 17, 2026

My Grid Connection and Congestion Management Act creates a fast-track to connect new energy projects so we can meet growing demand, improve reliability, and help keep electricity costs down for families and businesses.

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Jul 17, 2026

Right now, unnecessary delays are slowing projects that could help lower energy costs and deliver the low-cost energy we need.

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Jul 17, 2026

As electricity demand grows, we need to find better, faster ways to add more affordable, reliable power to the grid.

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Jul 17, 2026

Enough with the manufactured distractions, made up lies, and rewritten history. Lower costs.

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Jul 17, 2026

Trump’s claims tonight aren’t about election security. They’re about a sore loser who refuses to accept responsibility for rising costs and a failing economy, trying to lay the groundwork for claiming the next election is rigged if he…

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Jul 17, 2026

Trump’s own Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency called the 2020 election ‘the most secure in American history’ and said there was no evidence that votes were changed or ‘flipped.’

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Kevin Cramer
@kevincramer· Republican · ND· Jul 17, 2026

This is a moment and an opportunity. Space and NRO and the various silos working more jointly is an example that can be built upon by the entire joint force because it's necessary. We just can't afford duplication, but we also can't afford…

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Kevin Cramer
@kevincramer· Republican · ND· Jul 17, 2026

Now you get to implement them, and I’d be interested in how you see that playing out.

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Kevin Cramer
@kevincramer· Republican · ND· Jul 17, 2026

I'm confident because of the Space Force's vision that the new Portfolio Acquisition Executives will operate and function much like the Space Development Agency director, particularly as it aims to get the [low Earth orbit] constellation…

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Tom Cotton
@tomcotton· Republican · AR· Jul 17, 2026

Hard-working Arkansans shouldn’t have to jump through hoops to get a job. My bill would remove obstacles for any disabled adult to participate in the 14(c) program.

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Mazie K. Hirono
@maziekhirono· HI· Jul 17, 2026

The answer is no. These 14 federal judges, some of them were Trump appointees, disagreed with DOJ’s position.

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Jul 17, 2026

Ernst also blasted the failed leadership of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and California Governor Gavin Newsom for allowing fraud to flourish in their states.

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Kevin Cramer
@kevincramer· Republican · ND· Jul 17, 2026

The American people expect accountability when the government spends their hard-earned tax dollars.

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Todd Young
@toddyoung· Republican · IN· Jul 17, 2026

Hard-working Americans expect their tax dollars to be used responsibly.

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Katie Britt
@katiebritt· Republican · AL· Jul 17, 2026

Thanks to the Trump Administration, we’ve learned in recent months just how rampant fraud is across our federal government.

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Pete Ricketts
@petericketts· NE· Jul 17, 2026

Nebraskans are honest, trusting people. We expect others to behave the same way.

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Roger Marshall
@rogermarshall· Republican · KS· Jul 17, 2026

Fraudsters are always looking for the next weak spot, and for years Washington has made their job far too easy.

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John Cornyn
@johncornyn· Republican · TX· Jul 17, 2026

Congress must do more to protect innocent Americans who are being defrauded left and right while crooks and illegal migrants profit.

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James Lankford
@jameslankford· Republican · OK· Jul 17, 2026

Making the government more efficient isn't a partisan issue, it's an American issue.

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Chuck Grassley
@chuckgrassley· Republican · IA· Jul 17, 2026

Iowans are fed up with billions of taxpayer dollars being lost every year to waste, fraud and abuse.

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Jul 17, 2026

The American taxpayer is not a piggy bank for fraudsters, and it’s time Washington started acting like it.

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Jul 17, 2026

Failing to provide disaster victims with updated information is yet another way Biden’s SBA left small business owners behind. I’m proud to be working with the Trump administration to correct this and ensure the next time disaster strikes…

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Jul 17, 2026

Hardworking entrepreneurs who lose their livelihoods in a natural disaster have no time to spare when it comes to rebuilding and recovery. Timely and efficient access to federal resources can make the difference between a business that…

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Shelley Moore Capito
@shelleymoorecapito· Republican · WV· Jul 17, 2026

We must recommit ourselves to protecting female athletes and ensure they can always compete on a level playing field.

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