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.
Well, certainly this is not a skirmish. That’s really a mischaracterization of what’s happening.
You, sir, are the failure. Not the men and women who are on that front line. Not the men and women who hold up their honor with distinction. But, if there’s a lack of a winning strategy, they’re in harm’s way, their leaders have failed…
Without a clear winning strategy, we’re at risk of being in another forever war that will put our servicemembers in continued harm’s way and continue to cost taxpayers billions of dollars.
I will tell you how I use the word ‘failure,’ Peters said. 'I use the word ‘failure’ to their leaders. You, sir, are the failure! Not the men and women that are on that front line.'
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.
Secretary Hegseth, despite your failure to win this war, you are back now before Congress asking for almost $70 billion in additional funding. You are asking the American people for a blank check because, once again, the Trump…
But if there's a lack of a winning strategy, they're in harm's way. Their leaders have failed them. And that's what's happening.
The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative is the most significant investment ever made to restore and protect our Great Lakes, and now more than ever, we need to ensure this vital program has the resources necessary to keep our treasured…
Peters secured a provision directing the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to identify solutions for improving DOD contracting for PFAS cleanup work.
We need workhorses in the Senate, and we need someone who can do that job from day one. This is not a place for on-the-job training.
The Great Lakes support a robust fishing industry that helps generate billions of dollars in economic activity across the region. It's essential that the Great Lakes Science Center continues to have the resources it needs to protect the…
This critical provision will support additional work for this key shipyard.
With this bill signed into law, we help ensure that the Center’s dedicated staff can continue working to strengthen our fisheries and Great Lakes for future generations.
Haley Stevens will be ready on day 1 to fight for Michigan, which is why I am excited to announce I am all in for Haley Stevens.
I’ll never stop fighting to address PFAS contamination and protect the health and safety of all Michiganders.
We have to protect Michiganders’ drinking water and our state’s precious natural resources from these toxic chemicals. That’s why the work to clean up areas affected by PFAS contamination is so important.
The bill requires written justification and congressional notification before officer promotions can be delayed or withheld.
The bill extends and increases funding for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative.
My hope for this anniversary is that we all take the time to reflect on the long and complex history of this nation, which includes the stories of every single American.
In signing the Declaration of Independence, they sent a profound and revolutionary message that the world had not yet heard: that all people are created equal and are guaranteed a right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.





