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Gary Peters

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Gary Charles Peters is an American politician serving as the junior United States Senator from Michigan since January 6, 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, Peters previously represented Michigan's 14th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 3, 2013, to January 6, 2015. Throughout his career, he has focused on issues such as economic development, healthcare, and education reform. Peters has been an advocate for bipartisan cooperation in Congress, emphasizing the need for compromise among lawmakers to address pressing national issues.

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  1. This imbalance in representation would be unprecedented and would undermine public confidence in the board’s ability to serve the public interest above any partisan political aims.7 sources2026commondreams.org
  2. COVID-19 exposed serious deficiencies in our nation’s public health infrastructure.3 sources2026nebraskaexaminer.com
  3. Having safe, reliable roadways is critical to public safety and local economic growth.2 sources2026peters.senate.gov
  4. They have fired, pushed out and cut funding for public health personnel, shrinking the CDC workforce by a quarter.2 sources2026nebraskaexaminer.com
  5. Criminal contempt is punitive. It does not compel a witness to answer questions or produce the documents we'd all like to see.2 sources2026cbsnews.com
  6. Everyone supports rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government, but DOGE was a slapdash and deceptive effort that misled the American people while doing real damage to the government's ability to serve them.2 sources2026cbsnews.com
Aug 25, 2026

I've always said the best way to travel across our state is on a motorcycle.

peters.senate.gov
Aug 19, 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…

peters.senate.gov
Aug 19, 2026

As the Secretary of Defense, you are accountable to the men and women who serve our nation. It is time for you to demonstrate leadership, rather than peddle excuses. The servicemembers we send into harm’s way deserve nothing less.

peters.senate.gov
Aug 15, 2026

This year’s motorcycle tour is all about saying thank you to the amazing people and communities that I’ve been proud to represent during my time in Congress.

peters.senate.gov
Aug 15, 2026

There’s no better way to travel around Michigan than on a motorcycle, so I’m looking forward to riding across our beautiful state to meet with Michiganders and celebrate all that we’ve accomplished together.

peters.senate.gov
Aug 14, 2026

I’m proud to support this commonsense legislation and will work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to get it passed in the Senate.

peters.senate.gov
Aug 14, 2026

This bipartisan legislation would help keep kids safe on social media and provide parents with tools to prevent their children from experiencing harm online.

peters.senate.gov
Aug 14, 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,” said Senator Peters. “I’m proud to help lead this…

peters.senate.gov
Aug 13, 2026

The catastrophic flooding and destruction caused by those dam failures was absolutely devastating for the region, and it was worsened by the fact that we were in the middle of a pandemic.

peters.senate.gov
Aug 13, 2026

I was proud to stand alongside them during that difficult time, and I won't stop fighting to ensure all Michiganders have the resources they need to rebuild and emerge stronger in the face of disaster.

peters.senate.gov
Aug 13, 2026

But one thing was clear then and remains true now: Michigan communities are tough and resilient.

peters.senate.gov
Aug 12, 2026

“Today’s social media landscape has the potential to expose children to dangerous content that could leave them vulnerable to harmful situations. It’s past time for Congress to take action to better protect kids against these threats,”…

peters.senate.gov
Aug 12, 2026

“This bipartisan legislation would help keep kids safe on social media and provide parents with tools to prevent their children from experiencing harm online. I’m proud to support this commonsense legislation and will work with my…

peters.senate.gov
Aug 12, 2026

Space exploration is becoming increasingly important to our economic and national security, and our leading experts deserve a chance to provide insight into the future of this emerging industry.

peters.senate.gov
Aug 10, 2026

No individual center senator and no committee speaks for the entire Senate as a whole.

foxnews.com
Aug 8, 2026

“I was proud to secure this funding to help improve these vital corridors in Metro Detroit to better support the residents and businesses who rely on them each and every day.”

peters.senate.gov
Aug 7, 2026

DOGE was a slapdash and deceptive effort that only succeeded in putting Americans’ sensitive data at risk and hollowing out critical agencies.

commondreams.org
Aug 7, 2026

Criminal contempt is punitive. It does not compel a witness to answer questions or produce the documents we'd all like to see.

cbsnews.com
Aug 7, 2026

Everyone supports rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government, but DOGE was a slapdash and deceptive effort that misled the American people while doing real damage to the government's ability to serve them.

cbsnews.com
Aug 7, 2026

Time and time again the Trump Administration has contradicted themselves, withheld information, and misled Congress and the American people about the reality of this war.

duckworth.senate.gov
Aug 7, 2026

The Great Lakes are part of who we are as Michiganders, and our lighthouses are a crucial piece of that heritage.

peters.senate.gov
Aug 6, 2026

The party has to all come together right now. We don’t have a lot of time.

washingtonexaminer.com
Aug 6, 2026

He has to make those kinds of decisions as to how he approaches his campaign in the general.

washingtonexaminer.com
Aug 6, 2026

This is only going to deter other scientific experts from public service.

theguardian.com

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