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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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May 27, 2026

As an avid motorcycle rider myself, I believe the best way to travel across Michigan is by motorcycle.

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May 27, 2026

As a father and grandfather, there is nothing more important than keeping our kids safe and healthy. Parents deserve the peace of mind knowing the formula they give their babies is safe.

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May 27, 2026

You know aging dams and increasingly frequent storms and more severe storms are basically all converging to create a real public safety challenge. We have no time to waste.

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May 27, 2026

The President's executive order, and the SAVE Act Republicans are trying to pass through Congress, are basically nothing more than an effort to undermine the security and the integrity of our electoral process.

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May 27, 2026

We had record snowmelt and flooding in Northern Michigan that have pushed multiple dams to the state of brink.

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May 27, 2026

Our current fiscal policy is simply not sustainable, and without changes, we’re headed toward economic catastrophe.

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May 27, 2026

My state desperately needs these investments. This is old, aging infrastructure that needs to be improved to prevent the kinds of things we are seeing in Northern Michigan now.

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May 27, 2026

We must put forward bipartisan, responsible, and achievable solutions that allow us to make headway in any way that we possibly can.

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May 27, 2026

We must ensure our pipeline infrastructure remains strong. This bipartisan bill will help protect both public safety and our environment by working to prevent accidents and improve protections for this critical infrastructure.

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May 27, 2026

I encourage you to follow the example set by President Ford and the alumni who have come before you.

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May 27, 2026

As new graduates, I know you will also continue to seek out ways to stay actively involved in your community.

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May 27, 2026

I want to get to the bottom of this. I’m about facts.

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May 27, 2026

The Postal Service doesn’t care which politicians you may support, its only priority is to deliver the mail to every community in the country.

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May 27, 2026

Will you ensure that this report comes to fruition first, and, further, do you commit to sharing it with Congress so that we can actually work together on those next steps in a thoughtful, fact-based way?

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May 27, 2026

The Northern Border Mission Center at Selfridge Air National Guard Base is a critical asset in safeguarding our nation’s security.

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May 27, 2026

This commonsense bill would build on that landmark law nearly two decades later by granting the Financial Stability Oversight Council the authority to better tailor regulatory oversight of certain financial institutions.

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May 27, 2026

I fought tooth-and-nail to pass Dodd Frank to hold financial institutions accountable and prevent another economic catastrophe that devastated countless Michiganders.

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May 27, 2026

I’m confident that all of you here today will go on to successful careers in public service and we desperately need your skills, your talent, and your knowledge.

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May 27, 2026

Millions of Americans, including President Trump, use this method to exercise their right to vote.

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May 27, 2026

The Port of Monroe plays a critical role in connecting Michigan to regional and global shipping partners, helping to safely and efficiently transport products that our families and businesses depend on every day.

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May 27, 2026

We have a sacred obligation to ensure that all veterans, servicemembers, and their families have access to the benefits that they have earned.

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May 27, 2026

I’m proud this bill has a provision I fought for to establish a Center of Excellence in the Great Lakes region to strengthen our ability to detect and respond to potential dangerous pipeline leaks.

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May 27, 2026

This commonsense, bipartisan legislation would ensure the Administration follows the law and publicly shares the rationale behind these tariff decisions.

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May 27, 2026

Every person deserves access to safe, clean drinking water, but these forever chemicals continue to threaten the health and lives of people across our state and country.

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May 27, 2026

Cyber vulnerabilities in commercial satellites leave our nation at risk to attacks from cybercriminals and foreign adversaries, endangering American lives and livelihoods.

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