U.S. Senate

Michiganders are experiencing a housing affordability crisis, and for too long, the federal government has stayed on the sidelines,” said Senator Peters. “After decades of inaction, I’m proud to have helped pass this bipartisan bill that…

This bipartisan bill incentivizes first-time homebuyers to gain these important skills while giving them a leg up on their mortgage payments and long-term financial stability.

Purchasing a home can be a stressful, confusing, and complicated process, especially as we face a housing affordability crisis in our country. We must ensure all Michiganders have resources that can help them prepare for successful…

My PUPIL Act will bring long overdue attention to the needs of paraprofessionals and equip paraprofessionals, school leaders, advocates, and legislators to craft policies that support these workers.

Families rely on paraprofessionals to support students in the classroom, transport them to school, and provide them with healthy meals. They are essential parts of the school community. Yet, paraprofessionals remain an under-studied…

There is only one person to blame: Donald Trump. And there is only one party to blame: the Republican Party.

You go from being on the brink of financial crisis, into financial crisis.

The cost of this war is being borne by American consumers, by American small businesses, by American farmers.

We are concerned that those efforts, which were calculated to compel states into inaccurately purging voters, may be the pretext for more meritless pre- and post-election challenges, including interfering with election certification.

Members of the Foreign Service work tirelessly to protect and promote America’s interests – strengthening America’s diplomatic relationships, safeguarding our national security, and providing vital assistance to U.S. citizens abroad – and…

Health care is a human right, not a luxury for the rich.

Eastern Oregon is thousands of miles away from Washington, DC but these open-to-all town halls shorten that distance so everybody can make their voice heard.

I remain committed to getting comprehensive housing legislation across the finish line, like my DASH Act, which would build more housing, and make it easier for middle-class families to buy a home, and make housing more affordable across…

There are some good provisions in this bill, but this crisis demands bolder solutions.

The terms of any nuclear agreement with Iran must come to Congress for review as required by the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act.

It’s a lot easier to start a war than it is to end one. We should not be risking any further American lives and taxpayer dollars on this unnecessary, unconstitutional war.

Now, after nearly four months of hostilities, after an attack on Iran by the United States without support of any allies beyond Israel, we have reached a point where we have spent billions of dollars, 13 American service members have given…

I am concerned that FEMA will not display the same level of urgency after its refusal to assist the thousands of Illinoisans impacted by severe storms last year.

Disaster relief is no place to play politics. I urge FEMA and the Trump Administration [to put] aside political differences… and think about the families who have been touched by tornadoes and how desperate they are to get a helping hand.

The deaths of Mr. [Mamuka] Artmeladze and the 49 others who have died in ICE custody must be understood in the context of this Administration’s deliberate policy choices.

That’s why I’m cosponsoring legislation entitled John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, and I’m proud to lead it with my colleague, Senator Warnock of Georgia.

Will this election in November deny to Americans who are legally eligible to vote the opportunity to do so? If so, it is one of the worst days in our constitutional history.

Republicans with a historically unpopular President – let me repeat that, a historically unpopular President – don’t think they can win this election without a boost.

As we celebrate our country’s 250th year of independence, we must join together in support of free and fair elections and condemn any attempts by this President or otherwise to undermine our democracy before it’s too late.