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James Lankford
@jameslankford· Republican · OK· Aug 18, 2026

This report shows the dark reality for Jewish Americans: antisemitic attacks make up more than 62 percent of religiously-motivated hate crimes in the United States, more than double all other kinds of religiously-motivated hate crimes…

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James Lankford
@jameslankford· Republican · OK· Aug 18, 2026

Year after year, we’ve seen alarming rates of antisemitic harassment and violence in this country.

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Chris Coons
@chriscoons· Democratic · DE· Aug 18, 2026

The next generation of scientists will contain the next generation of disease outbreaks and cure the next generation of illnesses, but first those scientists must be properly prepared for their careers,

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Aug 18, 2026

An extension would protect current Sudanese TPS holders from returning to Sudan amid ongoing violence, and a redesignation would offer protected status to Sudanese nationals who arrived after August 16, 2023.

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Aug 18, 2026

The ongoing violence and humanitarian crisis in Sudan continue to place its citizens at severe risk.

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Aug 18, 2026

We write to urge you to issue an 18-month extension and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Sudan.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Aug 18, 2026

At the same time, we’ve continued working with the DOJ to get this $1.8 million in federal funds to the CVIC. This organization does vital work in the Grand Forks region, serving some of the community’s most vulnerable members," said…

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Aug 18, 2026

Passing legislation in Congress is no small task, but we have now passed two pieces of legislation to ensure the Grand Forks Housing Authority can make updates to LaGrave Place and enhance this 66-unit affordable housing complex," said…

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Aug 18, 2026

But it was also an export project, and the reality is exports raise costs. They just do.

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Aug 18, 2026

The Trump administration has not provided transparency into the use of federal funds for the East Wing project, and they have limited congressional oversight, meaningful public input, and adherence to established federal processes.

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Aug 18, 2026

Safe drinking water is not a partisan issue. Families across the country expect that when they turn on the tap, their water is safe to drink.

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Brian Schatz
@brianschatz· Democratic · HI· Aug 18, 2026

Clearing and restoring roads is a top priority, and we’re working closely with state and federal agencies to deliver the resources needed to do it as quickly as possible.

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Tom Cotton
@tomcotton· Republican · AR· Aug 18, 2026

Today, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of common sense—women’s sports are for women, not for men. Arkansas was one of the first states to push back on this madness and I’m glad the Supreme Court agrees. This decision benefits women across…

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Mike Rounds
@mikerounds· Republican · SD· Aug 18, 2026

I think there's a number of areas within the Department of Education that we've been working on, through legislation, trying to divvy back out again to the departments that they were in before the Department was ever created.

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Todd Young
@toddyoung· Republican · IN· Aug 18, 2026

The Bloch Quantum Tech Hub is part of the larger vision I had when I first introduced the Tech Hub concept in legislation in 2020.

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Todd Young
@toddyoung· Republican · IN· Aug 18, 2026

Just as we face the threat of China’s rise in biotechnology, antimicrobial resistance has become a growing public health crisis in recent years.

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Aug 18, 2026

Whether helping customers find the perfect piece for their home or creating arrangements for life’s special moments, Stacy and Ron have made community service part of the perfect arrangement.

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Aug 18, 2026

The Farmer’s Daughters has decorated southwest Iowa with success, growing from a pop-up shop into a thriving family business serving Iowans,

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Shelley Moore Capito
@shelleymoorecapito· Republican · WV· Aug 18, 2026

Seeing firsthand the dedication of Nucor’s employees here in Mason County, I am proud of the strength of West Virginia’s workforce and the impact Nucor is already making across the Mountain State.

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Shelley Moore Capito
@shelleymoorecapito· Republican · WV· Aug 18, 2026

Throughout my time in Congress, I have worked to support West Virginia’s manufacturers and strengthen our domestic steel industry to help ensure that our state remains a place where businesses can grow.

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Shelley Moore Capito
@shelleymoorecapito· Republican · WV· Aug 18, 2026

It is a tremendous honor to receive Nucor’s first-ever ‘Woman of Steel’ award, and play a role in making this investment into our state possible

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Ruben Gallego
@rubengallego· AZ· Aug 18, 2026

This bill makes clear no public officials, including the president, nor their families, should be able to enrich themselves by owning and controlling banks.

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