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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.
shortly, I will ask unanimous consent to confirm Richard L. Revesz to be the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, or OIRA, within the Office of Management and Budget. While OIRA is a small, relatively unknown…
I rise today to honor a public servant who has made a significant impact protecting the health of Michiganders and people across the country from environmental hazards and related health concerns. Dr. Patrick Breysse will be retiring from…
reserving the right to object, I certainly fully appreciate Senator Hagerty's interest in protecting the First Amendment and ensuring that legitimate speech is not unduly or unfairly restricted. I am also committed to holding big tech…
On rollcall No. 476, the motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6833, I would have voted ``aye''. Members Recorded Pursuant to House Resolution 8, 117th Congress Bacon (Hartzler) Barr (McHenry) Beatty (Cicilline)…
I stand today to honor the legacy of Walter Munk, a groundbreaking scientist and oceanographer who advanced our knowledge of waves, ocean temperature, the Earth's rotation, and much more. Born in Austria, he eventually made his way to San…
People in Michigan, and across the country, depend on OIRA to work with Federal agencies to efficiently and effectively implement important safeguards that will protect the health and safety of all Americans.
I ask unanimous consent to print the following letter in the Record. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: U.S. Senate, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs…
In short, if confirmed, both of you will have a dramatic impact on families, businesses, and communities in Michigan as well as across the country.
Despite Federal agencies promising to take a more proactive approach to address this crisis, Michiganders in communities like Flint, Oscoda, and Parchment in my home State cannot drink the water from their own faucets without fearing the…
while returning to Washington, DC, on September 12, my flight was temporarily grounded by inclement weather, delaying my return to Washington, DC. As a result, I was unable to attend the vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive…
while returning to Washington, DC, on September 12, my flight was temporarily grounded by inclement weather, delaying my return to Washington, DC. As a result, I was unable to attend the vote on the confirmation of Executive Calendar No…
I think today's hearing shed some new light on some serious problems of rising domestic extremism and violence and its relationship to amplified content on platforms.
It is clear that those actions cannot effectively address this problem as long as the product development process and the revenue-based incentives do not change to make safety a higher priority.
I generated a partisan political report that is rooted in Russian disinformation.
I will be honest. I am frustrated that the Chief Product Officers... were not more prepared to speak to specifics about your product development process.
If a product goes out that causes a lot of problems, they are going to be penalized for that, financially?
But certainly any content that gets through and is disseminated very broadly can have catastrophic consequences and violent actions.
I am concerned that this could mask the total amount of hate speech that could be out there.
I ask unanimous consent that the 11:30 a.m. vote start now. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.
I was unable to attend this afternoon's vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar No. 986 Salvador Mendoza, Jr., of Washington, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit. I would have voted yea on the motion…
I have said, for the last year and a half, that my goal is 52 plus. I am confident that we are in a position to get 52 plus.
I wish Rick Scott a good time on that yacht. I hope he stays on the yacht for the rest of the break. I hope he enjoys some sun.
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