We need to ensure that our policies reflect the values we stand for as a nation.
Gary Peters
The Public Record
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.
do not fully meet the minimum standards [Under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act] and are not making significant efforts to do so.
Chinese authorities had cracked down hard on WeChat users who demonstrate sympathy and support for the Tibetan cause.
Authorities had restricted internet service for weeks or months at a time during times deemed to be politically sensitive or times of unrest.
China remains a destination country for human trafficking, particularly of women and children from Southeast Asia.
The Chinese government harassed or detained Tibetans as punishment for speaking to foreigners, attempting to provide information to persons abroad, or communicating information regarding protests.
We must continue to advocate for the rights of the Uighurs and hold the Chinese government accountable.
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Had I been present, I would have voted: ``yea'' on rollcall No. 568 (H. Res. 630 final passage); ``yea'' on rollcall No. 569 (H.R. 4406 final passage); ``yea'' on rollcall No. 570 (H.R. 4407 final passage); ``yea'' on rollcall No. 577…
When was the last time anybody here saw a dick pic on Facebook? Simple question.
If it is illicit the sites should be required to hand over data to law enforcement.
We would love to share some proposed language with you about how to reform 230 to protect better against organized crime and terror activity on platforms.
I think that is a ridiculous argument. The vast majority of people--I study organized crime.
We are not trying to be the thought police. We are trying to protect people from organized crime and terror activity.
let me be frank. Today, our water and our health is at risk from highly fluorinated chemicals known as PFAS. These chemicals have been widely used commercially, and they are also concentrated in firefighting foams used by the Department of…
I rise today to oppose the nomination of Dale Cabaniss to serve as Director of the Office of Personnel Management. With roughly 5,500 dedicated employees, OPM is responsible for managing the Federal Government's civilian…





