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Chris Coons
@chriscoons· Democratic · DE· Sep 25, 2026

AI is rapidly evolving in ways that are radically reshaping our society and transforming our world and how we interact with each other, and Americans are rightfully concerned about what AI companies and their government are doing to…

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James Lankford
@jameslankford· Republican · OK· Sep 25, 2026

Trust has to be earned, and right now families are being asked to trust AI companies with very little information.

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Chris Coons
@chriscoons· Democratic · DE· Sep 25, 2026

One’s choice of faith – or whether or not to believe at all – is one of the most intensely personal decisions anyone can make, and Americans are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence when looking for answers to life’s big…

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Maria Cantwell
@mariacantwell· Democratic · WA· Sep 25, 2026

AI technology is too powerful, and its risks too many, for the U.S. and China to forgo discussions on parameters around its development and use.

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Maria Cantwell
@mariacantwell· Democratic · WA· Sep 25, 2026

We write concerning public reporting that your administration plans to have discussions about artificial intelligence with China during the upcoming summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping currently planned for September 24, 2026.

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Tommy Tuberville
@tommytuberville· Republican · AL· Sep 25, 2026

I’m proud to introduce the Americans First Immigration Act to end disastrous diversity lotteries and instead shift to a merit-based admissions process.

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Tommy Tuberville
@tommytuberville· Republican · AL· Sep 25, 2026

Coming to the United States is a privilege, and we need to ensure that anyone immigrating to our country is willing to go by our laws and contribute to our society.

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Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· Sep 25, 2026

My Affordable HOMES Act will cut unnecessary federal regulations to help lower the price of manufactured housing as we continue to fight to keep the American dream within reach.

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Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· Sep 25, 2026

Homeownership is central to the American dream, and I am committed to making that a reality attainable for every hardworking Idahoan.

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Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· Sep 25, 2026

American citizens are entitled to exercise their Second Amendment rights without the federal government compiling searchable lists of their names and firearms.

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Sep 25, 2026

We strongly believe, however, that Congress should go further and provide the 4.1 percent increase called for in the FAIR Act.

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Sep 25, 2026

Asking these public servants to now accept a pay freeze as the cost of living continues to rise amounts to an effective pay cut.

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Sep 25, 2026

The president has inappropriately classified two-thirds of the federal workforce as having national security missions without any explanation whatsoever.

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Sep 25, 2026

“Every day, we hear from Virginians with alpha-gal syndrome who struggle to feed themselves and their families safely. Reading a label should not require guesswork or a call to the manufacturer. Clear allergen labeling would give people…

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Sep 25, 2026

“Cases of alpha-gal syndrome are rapidly increasing in Virginia and across the country, and nearly everyone I meet has or knows someone whose life has been affected by this disease. We must do more to understand, prevent, and treat AGS and…

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Ted Cruz
@tedcruz· Republican · TX· Sep 25, 2026

Foreign adversaries are increasingly targeting America’s communications networks. Securing them requires an approach that keeps pace with evolving threats. This sensible bill brings government and industry together to develop voluntary…

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Sep 25, 2026

The Salt Typhoon intrusion was the worst telecom hack in our nation’s history and showed us just how vulnerable our critical infrastructure is, but it does not have to be that way. If telecommunications companies adopt cybersecurity best…

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Sep 25, 2026

Our current health care system makes it hard and expensive for Virginians and Americans across the country to access the care they rely on.

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Andy Kim
@andykim· Democratic · NJ· Sep 25, 2026

Innovation without control just leads to chaos, and this is our moment to make sure that the American people have control over the incredible strides we’re seeing on AI.

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Brian Schatz
@brianschatz· Democratic · HI· Sep 25, 2026

Congress passed a law to invest in saving lives, protecting the American people, and advancing our interests abroad; it did not hand Trump a checkbook to spend on whatever he pleases while blocking funding for everything else.

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Brian Schatz
@brianschatz· Democratic · HI· Sep 25, 2026

Hurricanes and floods and tornadoes and fires don’t pick and choose their targets based on how the last election went.

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Brian Schatz
@brianschatz· Democratic · HI· Sep 25, 2026

Disasters used to be an unfortunate reality you had to deal with from time to time. Now, we’re getting back-to-back hurricanes on top of historic floods... That is not normal.

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