Shandra’s death was devastating and preventable. No family should have to suffer through a tragic situation like this again.
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.
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 for…
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.
Costs are up, service is down, and customers are paying the price.
After decades of inaction, I’m proud to have helped pass this bipartisan bill that bolsters federal housing investments and removes regulatory hurdles to help lower housing costs for Michiganders.
Accordingly, we insist that the Postal Service abandon this proposed regulation and return to its core mission of providing universal postal services to every American. The Constitution and federal law demand nothing less.
We write for a second time regarding the unconstitutional and illegal attempt to transform the United States Postal Service into an election administration agency controlled by the White House and President Trump.
This is basically a back-door way for the federal government to get voting information that states control under the U.S. Constitution.
The proposed rule basically coerces states to conform to these new requirements and hand over their absentee voter rolls or face the consequences of not being able to vote by mail.
We need to protect the integrity of the voting rolls. We need to protect the separation of elections from federal government and ensure that our state and local governments are the one administering their own elections.
Well, I think it's clear that there's nowhere in the Constitution - there's no federal law that the Postal Service is authorized to create these types of voter databases, ballot verification systems or mandatory standards. It just simply…
Peters believes providing our servicemembers with competitive pay is essential to ensuring they can afford housing, groceries, childcare, and other everyday necessities while serving our nation in uniform.
This amendment would help identify what the Department can do to speed up this process while ensuring, importantly, that the cleanup is done right.
This provision will help provide additional transparency to the discharge process and require plans to modernize systems and improve efficiency.
Michiganders are experiencing a housing affordability crisis, and for too long, the federal government has stayed on the sidelines,” said Senator Peters. “After decades of inaction, I’m proud to have helped pass this bipartisan bill that…
This bipartisan bill incentivizes first-time homebuyers to gain these important skills while giving them a leg up on their mortgage payments and long-term financial stability.
Purchasing a home can be a stressful, confusing, and complicated process, especially as we face a housing affordability crisis in our country. We must ensure all Michiganders have resources that can help them prepare for successful…
Suppliers drive much of the innovation that makes vehicles safer, more efficient, and more reliable.
Including the AFTER Act in the Senate Farm Bill would provide the necessary direction for federal agencies to move forward with developing retirement policies.
Animals that are suitable for adoption or retirement should not be killed by our federal government.
The Animal Freedom from Testing, Experimentation, and Research (AFTER) Act is simple: it makes retirement and adoption an option for healthy laboratory animals.
In fiscal year 2024, the federal government experimented on approximately 40,000 regulated animals for research purposes across twelve federal agencies.
As we celebrate this holiday, let us remember the obligation we all share to the pursuit of justice, equality, and opportunity for all Americans.
Together, we can create a better, more inclusive future, one where we tackle disparities in healthcare, education, job opportunities and housing. And one where we protect the bedrock of our democracy: the fundamental right to vote.





