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Shelley Moore Capito
@shelleymoorecapito· Republican · WV· Jul 1, 2026

As an athlete myself and the mother of a daughter who played a college sport, I believe strongly that allowing biological males to compete in women’s sports undermines the very fairness and protections Title IX was designed to provide.

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Shelley Moore Capito
@shelleymoorecapito· Republican · WV· Jul 1, 2026

I applaud the Supreme Court for upholding West Virginia’s common sense law to protect girls’ sports.

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Shelley Moore Capito
@shelleymoorecapito· Republican · WV· Jul 1, 2026

It's just common sense. To me, it's a no-brainer almost. I mean, I've been writing about this in articles for five and six years. I don't know what took so long to get to this.

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Shelley Moore Capito
@shelleymoorecapito· Republican · WV· Jul 1, 2026

Well, I think this is common sense. It's fair, it's safe. It reinforces Title IX. It reinforces the West Virginia law, and I congratulate our Attorney General for bringing this case. I think that it will only lead to a finality, really, of…

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Shelley Moore Capito
@shelleymoorecapito· Republican · WV· Jul 1, 2026

I’m proud that West Virginia has been a part of this success story, and I look forward to seeing what comes next for the Prime 6 team.

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Shelley Moore Capito
@shelleymoorecapito· Republican · WV· Jul 1, 2026

It’s exciting to visit Prime 6 and see just how much progress has been made since we first talked about the company’s vision for West Virginia.

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Shelley Moore Capito
@shelleymoorecapito· Republican · WV· Jul 1, 2026

It was great to get a firsthand look at the creative ways Kibar Americas is working to provide innovative solutions to the automotive, packaging, HVAC, and construction markets in West Virginia.

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Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Jul 1, 2026

The number one issue that I hear about from Granite Staters is the soaring cost of housing. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act will stop Wall Street from buying up single family homes, streamline regulations that make it harder to build…

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Jul 1, 2026

Shandra’s death was devastating and preventable. No family should have to suffer through a tragic situation like this again.

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Jul 1, 2026

I’m proud to help lead this bipartisan resolution to encourage more folks to get out and enjoy the natural treasures here in Michigan and all across our great nation, and to highlight the importance of preserving these lands and waters for…

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Jul 1, 2026

Michigan’s natural beauty is part of what makes our state so great. Whether it’s the Great Lakes, our amazing coastlines, or serene parks, there is truly something for everyone here.

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· Jul 1, 2026

The Gas Money Saved Act would make sure American drivers have fuel-efficient vehicle options that are cheaper to fill up and hold automakers to account—a cost-saving measure that is especially critical as the Trump Administration would…

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· Jul 1, 2026

We must stay vigilant and continue to defend the American promise of equal citizenship, inclusion, and opportunity.

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· Jul 1, 2026

The Supreme Court reaffirmed a constitutional truth that has guided our nation for more than 150 years: if you are born on American soil, you are an American.

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· Jul 1, 2026

EPA’s proposal turns that system on its head. Communities should not be forced to bear additional pollution because EPA chose to prioritize the financial interests of developers and fossil fuel companies over the Clean Air Act’s…

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· Jul 1, 2026

Congress created the NSR program to stop dangerous polluting projects before irreversible commitments are made, not after construction is already underway and permit approval has become politically difficult to deny.

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Chris Murphy
@chrismurphy· Democratic · CT· Jul 1, 2026

The problem with the SAVE Act is that they don't really care about the voter ID provision. That's not why they're pushing the SAVE Act.

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Chris Murphy
@chrismurphy· Democratic · CT· Jul 1, 2026

This is the kind of idea that shows that the Democratic Party is ready to fundamentally change this economy.

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Chris Murphy
@chrismurphy· Democratic · CT· Jul 1, 2026

I just think that we have to accept into the coalition people that may have voted for Donald Trump and want a party that is going to unrig the democracy.

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Chris Murphy
@chrismurphy· Democratic · CT· Jul 1, 2026

It’s just shocking this was a 5-4 ruling. The plain language of the Constitution is clear, and the fact that four justices chose to willingly ignore the Constitution in order to give Trump a total victory is a sign that this court is badly…

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Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Jul 1, 2026

Maritime commerce is a key economic driver in our state, with the Port of Baltimore alone supporting more than more than 273,000 good-paying jobs in Maryland. That’s why we’re fighting for resources to strengthen U.S. competitiveness in…

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Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Jul 1, 2026

In light of recent evidence showing a violation of constitutional and whistleblower rights, we demand that you reverse the firings and disciplinary actions imposed on employees for signing a "Declaration of Dissent” in defense of…

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