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Brian Schatz
@brianschatz· Democratic · HI· Jun 24, 2026

$600 million to build a ballroom at the White House. $100 million to build a triumphal arch. $250 million to renovate the Kennedy Center. And $60 million to host a UFC fight on the South Lawn of the White House. These are the things Donald…

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Brian Schatz
@brianschatz· Democratic · HI· Jun 24, 2026

Right now, each time a disaster happens, communities in crisis are forced to wait for Congress to pass a disaster funding bill before HUD can help. Our provision changes the law so they no longer have to wait. As soon as a disaster…

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Tom Cotton
@tomcotton· Republican · AR· Jun 24, 2026

This mission can’t be achieved when it’s undermined by thousands of Chinese nationals infiltrating the National Labs each year.

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Tom Cotton
@tomcotton· Republican · AR· Jun 24, 2026

We write expressing serious concern regarding the Department of Energy’s (DOE) continued practice of permitting foreign nationals from China to access facilities across the National Laboratory complex and work alongside American scientists.

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Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· Jun 24, 2026

Pell Grants, one of Senator Claiborne Pell’s enduring legacies, have helped generations of Rhode Islanders get a high-quality education while taking on less debt.

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Jun 24, 2026

For decades, Pell grants have been the cornerstone of our federal financial aid programs. Today, with the costs of higher education continuing to increase, these grants cover a shrinking percentage of the actual cost of college.

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Patty Murray
@pattymurray· Democratic · WA· Jun 24, 2026

While Trump is driving up the cost of just about everything, including college—Democrats are instead putting forward reasonable proposals to make sure everyone who is willing to work hard can pursue a higher education.

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Mazie K. Hirono
@maziekhirono· HI· Jun 24, 2026

For thousands of students in Hawaii and millions of students across the country, Pell Grants have helped to make higher education more affordable. But as costs continue to rise, it is becoming increasingly more difficult for students to…

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Mike Rounds
@mikerounds· Republican · SD· Jun 24, 2026

I encourage anyone experiencing issues with their postal service to submit a comment to help paint a full picture of USPS problems in our state.

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Todd Young
@toddyoung· Republican · IN· Jun 24, 2026

How can you tell? The relative silence in the mainstream media and on this floor from many of our Democratic colleagues tells you all you need to know.

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Todd Young
@toddyoung· Republican · IN· Jun 24, 2026

I’ve introduced a bill to accelerate quantum technology development and real-world applications that are vital to U.S. economic and national security.

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Todd Young
@toddyoung· Republican · IN· Jun 24, 2026

I commend President Trump and his Administration for this executive order on quantum and commitment to ensure America leads the next frontier of quantum innovation.

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Jun 24, 2026

Kendrick Forest Products is a re-bark-able example of the ambition and resilience of Iowa small businesses.

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Jun 24, 2026

I'm honored to connect Iowa’s entrepreneurs and job creators and provide them with the ins and outs of federal opportunities.

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Shelley Moore Capito
@shelleymoorecapito· Republican · WV· Jun 24, 2026

Mr. Sununu, you obviously have the larger airlines within your realm. We hear so much about AI, to the point where we’re wondering where this is going, where does AI go to help with this system and help prevent accidents? Do you see a…

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Shelley Moore Capito
@shelleymoorecapito· Republican · WV· Jun 24, 2026

I have a feeling there's a lot more near misses or near tragic instances than what is formally reported. Are you each satisfied with the data, the formal data that we see in front of us? And do you believe it's collected properly so that…

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Tammy Baldwin
@tammybaldwin· Democratic · WI· Jun 24, 2026

It is clear as day that we cannot trust this President to be left to his own devices. We need to use the power we have to end this war and head down the path of real diplomacy – let’s take it.

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Patty Murray
@pattymurray· Democratic · WA· Jun 24, 2026

Every woman deserves to have control over her own body and make her own health care decisions.

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Patty Murray
@pattymurray· Democratic · WA· Jun 24, 2026

Republicans’ nonstop attacks on reproductive health care are threatening women’s health across the country.

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Tammy Baldwin
@tammybaldwin· Democratic · WI· Jun 24, 2026

Four years ago, Donald Trump, Republicans, and an activist Supreme Court walked our country backwards and stripped women in America of the right to control their lives.

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Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Jun 24, 2026

I’m glad to see it pass the Senate, and I look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on New Hampshire and the country.

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Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Jun 24, 2026

This bipartisan bill takes a series of major steps forward to crack down on big corporate investors that buy up housing communities, build more homes that people can afford, and restore the American dream of homeownership.

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Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Jun 24, 2026

One of the challenges that I hear most about from people across New Hampshire is how difficult it’s become for many families to afford to keep a roof over their heads. At the same time, hedge funds and billionaires are buying and holding…

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