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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.
I would like to thank my colleague from Connecticut for yielding the floor for a question. While I intend to ask my colleague from Connecticut shortly about the interaction between closing the terror gap for gun purchasers and expanding…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Strike section 8132. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 783, the gentleman from California (Mr…
I don't, but I think that sums it up. I hope this body will come together to take up this important legislation, this amendment. If these two measures are separated into two potential votes, as we hear may happen, I hope we all understand…
I would just say, again, the politics on this amendment is really on the other side. We have seen the military support this. This is an effort started by President George Bush to improve our security and cost containment. Mr. Chairman, I…
My amendment strikes language in the underlying bill that undermines and underfunds the Department of Defense's ability to develop and acquire alternative fuels that improve mission capabilities under section 526 of the Energy Independence…
Norfolk, Virginia, January 1, 2014: Melvin Alston, 32 years old; Marcus Deering, 22. Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania, August 6, 2013: James ``Vinny'' LaGuardia, 64 years old; David Fleetwood, 62; Gerard Kozic, 53. Beaumont, Texas, March 16…
I rise to thank Chairman McCain and Ranking Member Reed for their support and for their help in passing the Peters amendment No. 4138 to the National Defense Authorization Act. I also would like to thank my colleagues Senators Daines…
You have been a real advocate for exploring how we can really fully utilize some of the exciting new technologies eventually leading to autonomous vehicles.
I think a critical part of that is the ability for vehicles and infrastructure to communicate back and forth.
I rise today to speak in support of the Peters amendment No. 4138 to the National Defense Authorization Act. I would like to thank my colleagues, Senators Daines, Tillis, and Gillibrand, for joining me in filing this important bipartisan…
Platte, South Dakota, September 17, 2015: Nicole Westerhuis, 41 years old; Connor Westerhuis, 14; Michael Westerhuis, 16; Jaeci Westerhuis, 10; Kailey Westerhuis, 9. Piketon, Ohio, April 22, 2016: Kenneth Rhoden, 44 years old; Christopher…
Some of the most patriotic individuals that I have ever met are part of that community.
Certainly, I think it is always important to remember that ISIS is responsible for the deaths of tens of thousands of Muslims.
My amendment simply expresses something scientists know to be true and something that is recognized everywhere in the world but in these halls of the United States Congress, that climate change is real and influenced by human activity. We…
I have a motion to commit at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the gentleman opposed to the bill?
I am opposed in its current form. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to commit. The Clerk read as follows: Mr. Peters moves to commit the bill S. 2012, as amended, to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, with…
I intended to vote the following ways on the measures listed below on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. 1. ``Yes'' on Agreeing to the First Polis of Colorado Amendment to H.R. 5055. 2. ``No'' on Agreeing to the Second Polis of Colorado Amendment to…
tonight I rise to speak about the pressing need to invest in our aging infrastructure across this great country, especially drinking water infrastructure. What makes the ongoing crisis in Flint so tragic is that it was preventable. Steps…
As a Senator representing Michigan, I am acutely aware of the incredible opportunities and challenges that automation brings to our economy.
sometimes policy is a lot slower than technology, and the technology is moving very, very rapidly.
The future of mobility, innovation, and automation presents both great opportunities as well as great challenges.
These disruptions will really redefine transportation in the United States and will result in thousands of lives being saved.
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