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| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/icymi-senator-peters-reflects-on-proudest-accomplishments-for-michigan-takeaways-from-congress-during-detroit-economic-club-exit-interview | ICYMI: Senator Peters Reflects on Proudest Accomplishments for Michigan, Takeaways from Congress During Detroit Economic Club Exit Interview | 2026-09-30 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | DETROIT, MI – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) reflected on his proudest accomplishments and takeaways from his 18 years in Congress during an “Exit Interview” with the Detroit Economic Club. In a conversation moderated by Local 4 Detroit’s Jason Colthrup, Peters highlighted his long-term efforts to support Michigan’s auto industry, protect the Great Lakes, and secure long-term missions at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. Below are highlights from Peters’ remarks: Advocating for the 2009 Auto Rescue, Making the Case to Congress: “We had a lot of members of Congress that were around the country that were saying, ‘Yeah, let them go bankrupt. You know, that’s okay. That’s capitalism, if they go under, that’s it.’ And I’m like, ‘No, you can’t have a manufacturing sector in America if you don’t have an auto sector that’s healthy and vibrant. This impacts everybody,’ and we made the case aggressively.” Securing a Strong Future for Selfridge Air National Guard Base, including: Delivering a New Squadron of KC-46A Refueling Tankers: “I blocked the Air Force Secretary from getting confirmed under the Biden Administration. He wasn’t going to get confirmed until I got some sort of commitment. And we worked together, and our delegation worked together, and then they said, ‘Well, we’ll get you these tankers.’” Establishing the Northern Border Mission Center: “Now, we have this mission center which coordinates all of the border security from Maine to Washington state, all of the northern border, and it’s going to happen at Selfridge, which gives it a major Department of Homeland Security (DHS) mission.” To watch Peters’ full interview at the Detroit Economic Club, click here. Securing Investments for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, Protecting Our Waterways: “The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which was passed in [20]10, has been a major game changer. Billions of dollars have been going in, if you just think of the Detroit River area and up into Port Huron, I think $250 million to make sure we’re cleaning up… | 1 | 2026-10-01T11:23:28Z | 2026-10-01T11:25:15Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/09/30/icymi-slotkin-delivers-speech-at-carnegie-institution-on-defending-democracy/ | ICYMI: Slotkin Delivers Speech at Carnegie Institution on Defending Democracy | 2026-09-30 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Wednesday, September 30, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) delivered remarks at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace on her takeaways from a recent trip to Hungary and Poland, and how we can use lessons from those countries to protect democracy here in the United States. This follows a speech last year to the Brookings Institution, where Slotkin warned of President Trump’s authoritarian playbook. Following her remarks, she joined Anne Applebaum, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and staff writer for The Atlantic, for a Q&A discussion on lessons learned from global pro-democracy efforts and the future of American democracy. Slotkin’s remarks as prepared Watch full speech READ SOME KEY EXCERPTS BELOW. Two visions for America: But what this last year has clarified for me is that, as leaders, we have a responsibility not to just ‘admire the problem’, as we say at the Pentagon. The American people are looking for a path through the dark tunnel and into the light. President Trump thinks America is unremarkable, mediocre, and in decline. He believes we are not exceptional in our role in the world, and we never were – same as China or Russia. The America I know is filled with big-hearted people, who care about their neighbors and their community, and certainly the future for their kids. A society, stitched together by shared values of fairness and boundless optimism. America is a place where we do big things, and a shared set of laws allows anyone from anywhere to succeed. Toplines from Hungary: Just five months ago, a pro-democracy movement in Hungary achieved what many thought was impossible: they beat their authoritarian leader, Viktor Orban, ending his 16-year regime. Orban was elected in 2010 on the promise that he would put more money in the pockets of average Hungarians.7 While Hungary is not an apples-to-apples comparison to America, the trip helped crystallize some of the very trends we’re seeing here in our country… Authoritarians talk a big game about bringing down… | 1 | 2026-10-01T11:23:28Z | 2026-10-01T11:25:15Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-introduces-bipartisan-legislation-to-strengthen-railroad-inspector-workforce-and-improve-railway-safety | Peters Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Railroad Inspector Workforce & Improve Railway Safety | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) introduced bipartisan legislation to improve railroad inspector pay. The bill, which Peters’ introduced with U.S. Senator Jim Justice (R-WV), would increase the pay levels for Federal Rail Administration (FRA) inspectors and specialists for the first time since 1979. The bipartisan bill aims to strengthen and expand this critical workforce, improving railway safety in Michigan and across the country. As of 2023, there were 2,382 Michigan freight railroad employees, many of whom would be included in this pay increase. “The United States railway system is critical to the success of our entire economy. Federal railroad inspectors play a vital role in maintaining that system by ensuring railroad tracks, equipment, and operating practices remain safe and secure,” said Senator Peters, Ranking Member of the Commerce Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Maritime, Freight, and Ports. “Making sure we can recruit and retain highly skilled professionals for this essential workforce will improve railway safety in communities across the country. This bipartisan, commonsense bill would help us do just that by providing federal rail inspectors with more competitive wages for the critical work they do.” “By tackling compensation for these critical safety positions, the senators are taking meaningful action to help the FRA recruit and retain the skilled professionals essential to overseeing railroad safety across the country. Fair pay is vital to attracting experienced talent and keeping qualified inspectors and specialists in federal service, rather than losing them to higher-paying opportunities elsewhere,” AFGE Local 2814 President Scott Hoose said. “I appreciate the bipartisan approach shown by Senators Peters and Justice. Railroad safety is a shared priority that crosses party lines. AFGE Local 2814 looks forward to continued progress on this legislation and stands ready to support efforts that give the FRA the tools and personnel needed to keep America’s railroads safe.” F… | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/09/29/slotkin-britt-delauro-bacon-introduce-bipartisan-bicameral-legislation-to-modernize-ovarian-cancer-prevention-and-care/ | Slotkin, Britt, DeLauro, Bacon Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Modernize Ovarian Cancer Prevention and Care | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Katie Britt (R-AL), along with Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Don Bacon (R-NE) introduced the Ovarian Cancer Improving and Modernizing Prevention, Access, Care, and Testing (IMPACT) Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation to expand access to genetic testing, hereditary cancer risk assessment, and specialty care for patients and families affected by ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer is the fifth-leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the United States, and roughly 80 percent of cases are detected only after the disease has reached an advanced stage. If caught early, the five-year survival rate exceeds 90 percent. However, there remains no reliable screening test for the disease. This means that genetic counseling, hereditary risk assessment, and provider awareness are critical tools for prevention and early detection. “No family should have to fight both a cancer diagnosis and their insurance company at the same time,” said Slotkin. “Women, especially in rural communities like Michigan, should be able to get the genetic testing and specialty care they need to catch this disease early or prevent it altogether. Our bill tackles this issue from every angle — awareness, outreach and access to care and testing — and I thank my colleagues from across the aisle as we all work to save lives.” “Too many women receive an ovarian cancer diagnosis only after the disease has advanced, when treatment options are limited and outcomes are far worse,” said Britt. “Knowledge is one of the most powerful tools we have, and every woman with a family history of ovarian cancer deserves to know her risk and have access to the screening and counseling that can help her make informed decisions about her health. I’m proud to join Senator Slotkin in this bipartisan effort to reauthorize Johanna’s Law, expand outreach to rural and underserved communities, and ensure genetic screening is covered for the women who need it most. Alabama has already shown national leadership… | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/09/29/slotkin-peters-padilla-demand-homeland-security-secretary-to-stand-up-to-trump-on-election-interference-not-send-ice-to-polls/ | Slotkin, Peters, Padilla Demand Homeland Security Secretary to Stand up to Trump on Election Interference, Not Send ICE to Polls | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), in an effort led by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Alex Padilla (D-CA), called on Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to stop any efforts to bring the 2026 midterm elections under federal control and erode public confidence in them. Slotkin has made demanding accountability from Mullin in election security issues a priority, ever since Mullin’s confirmation hearing. The Senators asked DHS to produce evidence backing up Mullin’s public statements that “thousands of non-citizens” had registered to vote. They also urged the Department to withdraw the new election-related requirements attached to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) homeland security grants, deliver the full funding to the states, and put an immediate end to the so-called “Unlawful Voter Initiative” that a recent whistleblower brought to light. “We write to warn you against continued activities at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that seek to undermine the Constitutional authority of both Congress and states to administer elections and defy the directions of federal courts. As Secretary of Homeland Security, you have promoted the President’s conspiracy theories about our elections, pressured states to participate in illegal activities, and explicitly threatened to reduce grant funding and initiate criminal investigations for those states that do not comply with the Administration’s demands,” wrote the Senators. The letter pushes back on Mullin’s unsubstantiated assertion that 250,000 noncitizens are registered to vote across four states. It also faults DHS for leaning on states to hand over sensitive voter roll data for screening through the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program, even though the Administration itself has conceded there are flaws in the data behind that system. “The 2026 midterm elections are already underway. Your unsubstantiated allegations of noncitizen voter fraud, public recitation of unreliable data, and unwarran… | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/09/29/slotkin-warren-demand-full-accounting-of-trumps-huge-tax-breaks-for-ai-and-tech-companies/ | Slotkin, Warren Demand Full Accounting of Trump’s Huge Tax Breaks for AI and Tech Companies | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) in sending letters to the CEOs of Amazon, Meta, Alphabet, and Microsoft demanding answers and full transparency on the tax breaks they have received from President Trump, tax breaks they received because of their investments in AI and data center spending. “Americans across the country are worried about the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) on their lives — from increased utility bills to threats of job losses and cyberattacks,” wrote the senators. “Rather than regulate AI to protect American families or address the nation’s affordability crisis, the Trump administration and its Republican allies in Congress have prioritized handing out colossal tax breaks to giant corporations.” Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Tina Smith (D-MN) also signed the letters. Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), passed by Trump and congressional Republicans last year, major tech companies can now write off billions of dollars in AI development costs, massively lowering what they owe in taxes. Newly released figures show these tax breaks are a key factor behind the 25% decline in corporate tax revenue this year, even as Big Tech’s own revenues and profits continue to skyrocket. “This enormous tax cut appears to have been driven in significant part by President Trump and Republicans’ tax breaks subsidizing your spending on AI,” continued the senators. These same tech giants have also poured money into influencing Republicans and the Trump administration. Each of the four companies gave $1 million to the President’s inauguration, and they spent millions more lobbying Congress and federal agencies in the run-up to OBBBA’s passage. The senators demanded these massive companies provide transparency on the tax breaks they received and disclose any lobbying they had done to receive them by October 11, 2026. “These tax breaks are not free—their cost has been imposed on American fami… | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/photos-peters-participates-in-pavilion-dedication-ceremony-at-pontiac-oaks-park | PHOTOS: Peters Participates in Pavilion Dedication Ceremony at Pontiac Oaks Park | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | PONTIAC, MI — U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) was honored on Friday, September 25th during a ceremony at the new Pontiac Oaks Park, formerly Hawthorne Park, in Pontiac. During the event, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission dedicated a new pavilion in honor of Senator Peters to recognize his advocacy for federal funding for Michigan communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the lasting impacts of those resources across Oakland County. Peters helped pass the American Rescue Plan into law in 2021, a robust pandemic aid package which provided federal support to local communities, including funding for projects to rebuild essential community spaces. The Pontiac Oaks Park revitalization project leveraged a $1.3 million investment made possible by Senator Peters’ efforts to pass the bill into law. “When faced with an unprecedented crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s imperative that we come together and fight for the resources needed to help Michigan communities come back even stronger. That’s why I made it a top priority to ensure the federal pandemic response included investments for local projects like this one to improve infrastructure and revitalize public spaces,” said Senator Peters. “The newly renovated Pontiac Oaks Park is a prime example of what’s possible when federal, state, and local officials work together to achieve a common goal. I feel deeply honored to receive this recognition and I’m thrilled to celebrate this new community space alongside residents and partners.” To download photos from the event, click here. The funding secured by Peters helped to support numerous upgrades at Pontiac Oaks Park, including a fishing pier, playground and play pockets, a paved trail, a disc golf course, picnic pavilions and restroom improvements. "Pontiac residents have seen an important community space given new life, and that is something worth celebrating," Pontiac Mayor Mike McGuinness said. "Families now have a welcoming, high-quality park close to home where they can gather, play, walk, fi… | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-peters-introduces-bipartisan-bill-requiring-the-defense-department-to-accelerate-pfas-clean-up-at-michigan-military-installations | Senator Peters Introduces Bipartisan Bill Requiring the Defense Department to Accelerate PFAS Clean-Up at Michigan Military Installations | 2026-09-24 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) introduced bipartisan legislation that would require the Department of Defense (DOD) to accelerate the cleanup of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination at military installations in Michigan and across the United States. The bill, which Peters introduced with U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD), comes after the Trump Administration has repeatedly pushed back the timeline for PFAS remediation efforts at more than 300 DOD sites nationwide, with some projects being delayed up to 40 years. This includes delays to 11 cleanup projects at military installations across Michigan, including the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Kellogg Air National Guard Base, Camp Grayling, K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base, Wurtsmith Air Force Base, Detroit Arsenal, Grand Ledge Army Aviation Support Facility, and Kincheloe Air Force Base. “Americans across the country are living at heightened risk of PFAS exposure from contamination at nearby military installations, depriving some communities of access to safe drinking water. Yet, the Department of Defense continues to drag its feet and delay essential cleanup projects that would help keep these military communities safe,” said Senator Peters. “It’s past time that the Department of Defense treats this growing public health crisis with the urgency it deserves. This bipartisan bill would force them to get shovels in the ground and begin cleanup of these sites without further delay.” “This bipartisan bill changes the focus - from long term delays to quick and effective PFAS cleanup actions - at military installations across the nation,” said Tony Spaniola, Co-Chair of the Great Lakes PFAS Action Network. “Interim cleanup actions are a key component of the ‘Wurtsmith Cleanup Model’ developed by community experts in my town of Oscoda, Michigan and incorporated in national policy guidance from the Pentagon more than three years ago. On behalf of military communities across the Great Lakes region a… | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/09/24/as-trump-meets-with-chinese-president-slotkin-and-moreno-speak-on-senate-floor-about-bill-to-ban-chinese-vehicles/ | As Trump Meets with Chinese President, Slotkin and Moreno Speak on Senate Floor about Bill to Ban Chinese Vehicles | 2026-09-24 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | Slotkin, Tillis Push Trump to Move Forward with Taiwan Arms Sale Ahead of Xi Visit WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington this week, U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin... ICYMI: Slotkin, Colleagues Demand Trump Hold the Line Ahead of China State Visit WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), U.S. Senator... ICYMI: Slotkin Presses Trump on China’s Role in Iran War Ahead of Thursday State Visit As Trump Prepares to Host Xi, China Aides Iran in Conducting Lethal Attacks on Americans WASHINGTON... Slotkin Leads Senate Democrats in Demanding Answers from Hegseth on Cost of Iran War Pentagon Greatly Underestimates Cost of Iran War to Taxpayers and Families WASHINGTON... Slotkin Statement on Voting No on Clarity Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) released the following statement regarding her no vote on... Slotkin Signs Joint Statement with Colleagues on the High Cost of Trump’s Trade War with Canada WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) released the... Slotkin Joins Colleagues to Urge Supreme Court to Block Postal Service Rule Limiting Mail-In Voting WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined a bicameral amicus brief challenging the... Slotkin, Peters Demand Postal Service Halt Implementation of Unconstitutional Vote-by-Mail Restrictions WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI) joined Committee... ICYMI: Detroit News “Automakers urge Congress to quickly pass law banning Chinese cars” WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, the Detroit News and Reuters published a report that a group... Slotkin Supports Bill to End Trump’s Tariffs that Cost Michiganders More Than Any Other State WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined her Senate Democratic colleagues in... After Top General Says No Troops at Our Polls, Slotkin Seeks Same Assurances from DOJ, DHS/ICE, FBI and National Guard WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, M… | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/videosenator-peters-calls-for-action-to-clean-up-toxic-forever-chemicals-during-michigan-pfas-awareness-week | VIDEO: Senator Peters Calls for Action to Clean Up Toxic “Forever Chemicals” During Michigan PFAS Awareness Week | 2026-09-23 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) released a video statement during Michigan PFAS Awareness Week calling for continued action to address toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Commonly known as “forever chemicals,” PFAS contamination has harmed communities, residents, and ecosystems across Michigan. Peters has long worked to combat PFAS contamination, accelerate cleanup efforts, and enact policies to prevent future exposure and protect Michiganders. His message comes as the Department of Defense (DOD) continues to delay cleaning up PFAS contamination at military sites in Michigan. “The decisions we make today will determine the quality of the water our children and grandchildren inherit,” SenatorPeters said. “That means doing everything we can to clean up contaminated sites, keep PFAS out of our drinking water, and hold polluters accountable. That’s why I’ll never stop fighting to address these toxic chemicals, and to protect the health and safety of Michiganders and our environment.” To watch Peters’ video for Michigan PFAS Awareness Week, click here. Despite ongoing setbacks from the Department of Defense (DOD), Peters has long fought alongside community leaders in Michigan to mitigate harmful PFAS contamination. Peters recently demanded answers from the Trump Administration for its continued delays in cleaning up PFAS contamination at military installations in Michigan and across the country. In a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Peters called on DOD to reverse its unacceptable postponement of PFAS remediation at military bases and requested detailed explanations for the delays in order to give servicemembers, their families, and the surrounding communities the transparency they deserve. Last year, Peters secured provisions in the national defense bill requiring DOD to develop a PFAS remediation acceleration strategy, create a PFAS transparency dashboard, and provide alternative drinking water – such as bottled water – to households with private drinking water wells that hav… | 1 | 2026-09-24T09:44:48Z | 2026-09-24T09:45:52Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/09/23/icymi-slotkin-colleagues-demand-trump-hold-the-line-ahead-of-china-state-visit/ | ICYMI: Slotkin, Colleagues Demand Trump Hold the Line Ahead of China State Visit | 2026-09-23 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | Slotkin, Tillis Push Trump to Move Forward with Taiwan Arms Sale Ahead of Xi Visit WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington this week, U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin... ICYMI: Slotkin Presses Trump on China’s Role in Iran War Ahead of Thursday State Visit As Trump Prepares to Host Xi, China Aides Iran in Conducting Lethal Attacks on Americans WASHINGTON... Slotkin Leads Senate Democrats in Demanding Answers from Hegseth on Cost of Iran War Pentagon Greatly Underestimates Cost of Iran War to Taxpayers and Families WASHINGTON... Slotkin Statement on Voting No on Clarity Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) released the following statement regarding her no vote on... Slotkin Signs Joint Statement with Colleagues on the High Cost of Trump’s Trade War with Canada WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) released the... Slotkin Joins Colleagues to Urge Supreme Court to Block Postal Service Rule Limiting Mail-In Voting WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined a bicameral amicus brief challenging the... Slotkin, Peters Demand Postal Service Halt Implementation of Unconstitutional Vote-by-Mail Restrictions WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI) joined Committee... ICYMI: Detroit News “Automakers urge Congress to quickly pass law banning Chinese cars” WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, the Detroit News and Reuters published a report that a group... Slotkin Supports Bill to End Trump’s Tariffs that Cost Michiganders More Than Any Other State WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined her Senate Democratic colleagues in... After Top General Says No Troops at Our Polls, Slotkin Seeks Same Assurances from DOJ, DHS/ICE, FBI and National Guard WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, MS NOW’s Morning Joe reported that Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), a member of the Senate... ICYMI: General Caine Responds to Slotkin, Assures No Plans to Send Troops to Polls in November, Hegseth Silen… | 1 | 2026-09-24T09:44:48Z | 2026-09-24T09:45:52Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/09/23/slotkin-tillis-push-trump-to-move-forward-with-taiwan-arms-sale-ahead-of-xi-visit/ | Slotkin, Tillis Push Trump to Move Forward with Taiwan Arms Sale Ahead of Xi Visit | 2026-09-23 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington this week, U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Thom Tillis (R-NC), co-chairs of the Senate Bipartisan Taiwan Caucus, sent a letter to President Trump urging him to immediately notify Congress and move forward with the pre-approved $14 billion arms sale package to Taiwan. Slotkin and Tillis note that Taiwan has already approved a record $25 billion defense supplemental to support the purchase, and that the sale would benefit the U.S. domestically by supporting American jobs and the U.S. defense industrial base. “As we approach President Xi’s visit to Washington, we urge you to stand up for American interests and against Chinese aggression through actions and not just rhetoric,” wrote the Senators. “As President Reagan made clear, U.S. arms sales to Taiwan should never be subject to negotiation with China—especially not at a time when Chinese aggression against Taiwan has evolved from aircraft incursions into a persistent, multidomain campaign that looks more like preparation for war.” The package, pre-approved by Congress in January 2025 and funded entirely by Taiwan, has reportedly been placed on hold following the President’s last meeting with President Xi. The continued delay creates the impression that Taiwan’s security is being negotiated with Beijing. “On a bipartisan basis, we agree that the United States must never allow China to use arms sales to Taiwan as a bargaining chip,” continued the Senators. “On the eve of President Xi’s visit to Washington, this is why we urge you to immediately approve this arms sale package for Taiwan.” The full text of the letter is available here. Read more about the letter in Politico’s National Security Daily. ### | 1 | 2026-09-24T09:44:48Z | 2026-09-24T09:45:52Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/09/21/icymi-slotkin-presses-trump-on-chinas-role-in-iran-war-ahead-of-thursday-state-visit/ | ICYMI: Slotkin Presses Trump on China’s Role in Iran War Ahead of Thursday State Visit | 2026-09-21 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | As Trump Prepares to Host Xi, China Aides Iran in Conducting Lethal Attacks on Americans WASHINGTON D.C. — Last week, CBS News reported that U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, sent a letter to President Trump urging him to make Chinese support for Iran’s military a centerpiece of his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping during Xi’s state visit to Washington this week. The letter cites a Wall Street Journal report that Iran acquired high-resolution satellite images of a U.S. base in Jordan from Chinese companies both before and after a July attack that killed three American service members and wounded four others. Asked whether he would raise the issue with President Xi, the President said, “I think he’s behaved reasonably well.” “I have many concerns about your China policy and President Xi’s state visit to Washington next week,” wrote Slotkin. “Your insistence on rolling out the red carpet for our adversaries and kicking our allies in the teeth is beyond me. But I would hope, as commander-in-chief of the armed forces, the provision of targeting information by China to help Iran kill American servicemembers would be something even you can’t tolerate. Unfortunately, this does not appear to be the case.” Slotkin urged the President to make clear to President Xi that this support “must stop immediately.” She also called on the President to provide troops, military families, and the American public with a clear accounting of the actions he will take to protect U.S. forces. “For months, we have known that Chinese companies are helping the Iranian military target and attempt to kill U.S. troops,” continued Slotkin. “But new reporting now shows that this support from China may have directly contributed to the deaths of American servicemembers.” Slotkin’s letter criticizes Trump’s decision to enter this war with Iran without congressional authorization, noting that 18 American service members have been killed so far and more than 820 have been wounded. Read the CB… | 1 | 2026-09-22T09:42:49Z | 2026-09-22T09:44:35Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/video-during-suicide-prevention-month-peters-speaks-on-senate-floor-to-highlight-importance-of-988-suicide-and-crisis-lifeline | VIDEO: During Suicide Prevention Month, Peters Speaks on Senate Floor to Highlight Importance of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline | 2026-09-18 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) took to the Senate floor to highlight the importance of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which provides free and confidential mental health counseling to every American. The speech comes after Peters joined his colleagues in introducing a resolution recognizing September 8th as “988 Day” to raise awareness of this essential resource. “According to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. Perhaps even more heartbreaking, it is the second-leading cause of death for our young people,” said Peters during his remarks. “Too many people across our country – parents, spouses, children, and friends – are dealing with the unimaginable loss of a loved one.” Peters’ speech acknowledged that too often, individuals who die by suicide are struggling alone, or did not receive proper treatment for their condition. Research shows that timely intervention is among the best ways to prevent someone from taking their own life, and Peters emphasized the critical role that the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline plays in delivering that essential support. “As a society, we have an obligation to provide that lifesaving crisis support to every American in every community, and that’s exactly what the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline does. Across our country, Americans facing mental health struggles can access free and confidential support 24/7, 365 days a year,” said Peters. To watch the full video of Peters’ speech on the Senate floor, click here. Peters went on to thank crisis support counselors and highlighted the important role they play in providing mental health support to prevent individuals from making the decision to take their own life. “I want to commend the crisis support counselors across America who answer these calls and help deliver this vital support to every citizen, day and night. Your compassion, dedication, and willingness to be there for others during an incredibly diffi… | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-peters-leads-annual-bipartisan-resolution-designating-patriot-week | Senator Peters Leads Annual Bipartisan Resolution Designating Patriot Week | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – For the 8th consecutive year, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) led the passage of a bipartisan resolution designating September 11th through September 17th as Patriot Week. Patriot Week, co-founded by Oakland County Judge Michael Warren, aims to honor and remember the lives lost in the September 11th terrorist attacks, commemorate Constitution Day on September 17th, and encourage Michigan students to engage in American history. “Patriot Week gives us the opportunity to honor the lives that were lost during the horrific September 11th terrorist attacks and recognize the profound bravery of the first responders who stepped into action on that tragic day,” said Senator Peters. “This resolution serves as a reminder to all Americans that we are at our strongest when we come together, just as we did in the days following September 11th. I want to thank Judge Warren for his continued efforts to help champion this important initiative each year.” “Patriot Week was started in 2009 when my 10-year-old daughter Leah pounded on the table and demanded a new celebration to renew the spirit of America,” said Patriot Week co-founder Michigan Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Michael Warren. “Over the years, we have held countless activities, produced the Patriot Lessons American History and Civics Podcast on all major platforms, the Patriot Lessons TV Show, videos, and lesson plans, all of which can be found at PatriotWeek.org. This year we are sending historical re-enactors into schools, which are being enthusiastically received by thousands of students.” “The Patriot Week Foundation is thrilled that with the bipartisan leadership of Senators Gary Peters and John Kennedy, the United States Senate has unanimously approved its eighth consecutive Patriot Week Resolution,” stated Patriot Week co-founder Dr. Leah Warren. “We are deeply grateful to the Senators and all Patriot Week supporters across America.” Peters introduced the resolution with U.S. Senator John Kennedy (R-LA). The full text of the resolution can… | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/09/17/slotkin-leads-senate-democrats-in-demanding-answers-from-hegseth-on-cost-of-iran-war/ | Slotkin Leads Senate Democrats in Demanding Answers from Hegseth on Cost of Iran War | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | Pentagon Greatly Underestimates Cost of Iran War to Taxpayers and Families WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee led 45 of her colleagues, nearly the entire Democratic caucus, in sending a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, demanding a full accounting of the costs of the ongoing war with Iran. The letter also criticized the Department of Defense for withholding basic budget information from Congress and the American public even as U.S. casualties and taxpayer costs continue to increase. The United States is now more than six months into a conflict President Trump initially said would last six weeks. Eighteen American servicemembers have been killed and more than 820 wounded, and over 50,000 troops are currently deployed to the Middle East. In the letter, Slotkin and her colleagues note that deployments, including for the USS Lincoln and the 82nd Airborne, have been repeatedly extended, and that their offices have heard directly from military families worried about loved ones serving in the conflict. “Meanwhile, at home, American taxpayers have already paid an extra $100 billion out of their pockets for higher gas and diesel prices alone and at least another $60 billion in higher costs for things like groceries, mortgages, and plane tickets as a result of the war,” wrote the Senators. “Now you are asking that they pay again to fund a war of choice that Congress never authorized and the President launched with no strategic plan.” In their letter, the senators highlight the contrast between the current Pentagon’s transparency record with past wartime practice, noting that Hegseth has briefed Congress only seven times in six months and held just eight Pentagon press briefings or interviews since the war began, compared to more than 70 press briefings in the first month of the Iraq War alone. The senators also criticized the administration’s public supplemental funding request as a seven-page document offering only vague line items, in contras… | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/commerce-committee-passes-peters-bipartisan-bill-to-bolster-great-lakes-conservation-efforts | Commerce Committee Passes Peters’ Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee passed bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) to strengthen federal support for Great Lakes research and conservation efforts. The Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act of 2026 – which Peters introduced with U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH) – would designate the Great Lakes Commission (GLC) as the Regional Great Lakes Partnership under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Regional Ocean Partnerships Program. This designation ensures that the Great Lakes region receives a fair share of program funding, delivering federal resources to support the GLC’s longstanding work to coordinate Great Lakes research and conservation efforts. The bill now advances to the full Senate. “The Great Lakes are essential to our economy, our environment, and our way of life in Michigan,” said Senator Peters, Co-Chair of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force. “That’s why I have long fought to protect the federal conservation programs that deliver for our Great Lakes. This commonsense, bipartisan bill does just that. With more secure financial backing, the GLC can continue spearheading region-wide efforts to keep our Great Lakes healthy and vibrant for future generations.” “The Great Lakes Commission is grateful to Senators Peters and Moreno for introducing this important legislation to designate the GLC as a regional partnership for the Great Lakes,” said GLC Chair Timothy Bruno, Great Lakes Program Coordinator at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. “This designation will allow the agency to build on its more than 70 years of regional leadership - fostering dialogue, building consensus, and advancing coordinated solutions to the Great Lakes’ most pressing challenges - to ensure the Great Lakes region continues to speak with a strong, unified voice. We look forward to working with our partners to realize the full benefits of this program for the region.” The GLC is an interstate agency that brings t… | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/09/15/slotkin-statement-on-voting-no-on-clarity-act/ | Slotkin Statement on Voting No on Clarity Act | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) released the following statement regarding her no vote on proceeding on the Clarity Act, a large package regulating the crypto industry. “Today, I voted no on the Clarity Act, legislation meant to regulate cryptocurrency in America. “The ethics provisions in this bill are simply too thin. President Trump, his children, and his Cabinet are making billions of dollars in the crypto space, in part from bilking everyday Americans out of their hard-earned money. I cannot in good conscience vote for any legislation that codifies that behavior from public officials. Not for President Trump or Secretary Lutnick today, nor for any Democrat who may take advantage of it in the future.“ “On the national security front, there is more to be done to make sure we have the tools in place to stop money laundering and shut down funding avenues for terrorists and nations like North Korea and Iran. This was essential after 9/11 and remains essential to keep Americans safe. “And as of now, our agencies, including the CFTC, lack the necessary oversight and staffing to implement this legislation, and that should be addressed. “There are strong, bipartisan provisions in this bill that could serve as the foundation for a new attempt at providing the crypto industry with the guardrails it needs. I believe that the U.S. should lead the world in cryptocurrency innovation, but we need to get it right. I remain open-minded to that work ahead.” t ### | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-collins-klobuchar-murkowski-honor-9/11-first-responders-for-25th-anniversary-of-attacks | Peters, Collins, Klobuchar, Murkowski Honor 9/11 First Responders for 25th Anniversary of Attacks | 2026-09-14 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Susan Collins (R-ME), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus, submitted a joint statement into the Congressional Record honoring the first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001, and those who aided in the rescue and recovery efforts in the days and months that followed. In their statement marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, the senators paid tribute to the courage and sacrifice of America’s fire and emergency services personnel and reaffirmed their commitment to supporting first responders across the country. “Twenty-five years later, the impact of 9/11 is still felt by all Americans, especially those that risked their life during and after the attacks” said Michaela Campbell, Executive Director of the Congressional Fire Services Institute. “The Congressional Fire Services Institute thanks the Congressional Fire Services Caucus for its recognition of those that responded to 9/11, and the Caucus’s consistent work in support of the Nation’s fire and emergency services. CFSI looks forward to continuing its work with the Caucus into the future.” The senators’ joint statement reads: “M. President, I rise today on behalf of myself, my fellow Senate co-chairs – Senator Collins, Senator Klobuchar, Senator Murkowski – and the entire Congressional Fire Services Caucus to recognize the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001. On that tragic morning, nearly 3,000 innocent lives – including 343 members of the fire and emergency services – were taken in acts of terrorism that shook our country to its core. As co-chairs of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus, we stand today, 25 years later, to remember every individual loss, every family forever changed by unimaginable tragedy, and every community that continues to carry the weight of that day. As we reflect on the events of September 11th, we pay special tribute to America's first responders. In … | 1 | 2026-09-15T09:50:21Z | 2026-09-15T09:52:05Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-statement-on-the-25th-anniversary-of-the-9/11-terrorist-attacks | Peters Statement on the 25th Anniversary of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks | 2026-09-11 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) – Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, a member of the Armed Services Committee, and a former Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve — released the following statement observing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001: “Twenty-five years ago, our nation experienced an unspeakable tragedy that took 2,977 innocent lives and forever changed our country. Today, we remember those who never came home, the families who have carried their loss, and the courageous first responders who ran toward danger to save others and helped us rebuild in the aftermath of that terrible day. We also honor the servicemembers and veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as their families, and never forget their tremendous sacrifices for our nation. “In the aftermath of that awful tragedy, Americans put their differences aside and came together with a shared resolve to rebuild and ensure that an attack like September 11th could never happen again. Democrats and Republicans worked together to strengthen the institutions charged with protecting our homeland from terrorism because we learned, at an unimaginable cost, what can happen when threats to our nation go undetected. Today, critical pieces of that counterterrorism infrastructure are being dismantled, experienced personnel are being fired, resources are being diverted from serious threats, and authorities meant to protect Americans are being used for political purposes. Twenty-five years after September 11th, we cannot lose sight of why these institutions were built or allow the mission of protecting the American people to be weakened or compromised.” “As we mark this solemn anniversary, we must honor those we lost not only through remembrance, but by carrying forward the spirit of service, unity, and common purpose that Americans demonstrated in the face of unimaginable tragedy. We must never forget what our nation lost that day, the sacrifices mad… | 1 | 2026-09-15T09:50:21Z | 2026-09-15T09:52:05Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ahead-of-25th-anniversary-of-9/11-peters-demands-trump-administration-preserve-records-on-the-dismantling-politicization-of-nations-counterterrorism-infrastructure | Ahead of 25th Anniversary of 9/11, Peters Demands Trump Administration Preserve Records on the Dismantling, Politicization of Nation’s Counterterrorism Infrastructure | 2026-09-10 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ahead of the 25th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC), sent letters to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), and the Department of State, demanding that they preserve all records related to the nation’s counterterrorism efforts. Peters also sent a separate letter to the White House raising serious concerns about the Administration’s counterterrorism priorities and calling for the release of a legally required assessment of domestic terrorism threats. The letters follow the release of Peters' report, Failure to Protect, which found that the Trump Administration has dismantled and politicized key aspects of America’s counterterrorism infrastructure, including by diverting resources, cutting personnel, and dismantling programs dedicated to keeping our nation safe from terrorist attacks. “In the aftermath of September 11th, Democrats and Republicans came together to build a counterterrorism system designed to prevent another catastrophic attack on our homeland,” Peters said. “Now, as we prepare to mark twenty-five years since those tragic attacks, the Trump Administration has been reversing decades of progress by dismantling that system and diverting resources away from the genuine threats facing Americans. We need to preserve the records of these decisions so Congress can hold this Administration accountable and ultimately rebuild a counterterrorism system driven by facts, not politics, and focused on keeping Americans safe.” Earlier this summer, Peters released a report detailing how the Administration has dismantled key elements of the nation’s post-9/11 security infrastructure, diverted personnel and resources away from preventing terrorist attacks, and increasingly wielded what remains against the Administration’s perceived pol… | 1 | 2026-09-15T09:50:21Z | 2026-09-15T09:52:05Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/icymi-senator-peters-leads-10th-and-final-motorcycle-tour-across-michigan | ICYMI: Senator Peters Leads 10th and Final Motorcycle Tour Across Michigan | 2026-09-09 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) led his 10th and final official motorcycle tour across Michigan to meet with local leaders and constituents, highlight success stories in Michigan communities, and show his appreciation for the essential partnerships he’s made in every corner of the state. Peters’ “Thank You, Michigan” tour made stops in Bay City, Alpena, Marquette, Traverse City, Grand Rapids, and East Lansing. Peters was joined on the tour by veterans, union workers, and constituents. Peters is an avid and long-time motorcycle rider who founded the bipartisan Senate Motorcycle Caucus in 2017. ABC12 Flint: Senator Gary Peters highlights federal funding during motorcycle tour “U.S. Senator Gary Peters kicked off his annual motorcycle tour across Michigan at Bay City Fire Department Station #2, where he saw how federal funding he secured will help clean up toxic PFAS contamination on the property. “During his visit, Peters also highlighted an additional $1.3 million federal grant he secured, funded by his bipartisan Fire Grants and Safety Act. The grant enabled the Bay City, Midland and Saginaw fire departments to purchase new self-contained breathing apparatus, which allow firefighters to breathe safely during dangerous rescues. “‘Our firefighters put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities,’ Peters said. ‘We have a responsibility to make sure they have the tools and resources they need to stay safe on the job.’ “Peters continued, saying hazardous PFAS chemicals from firefighting foams have posed serious health risks to firefighters for years. “‘I was proud to secure nearly $1 million to help Bay City clean up this site and protect the brave firefighters who serve this community,’ Peters said.” The Alpena News: Peters visits NOAA in Alpena during farewell tour “U.S. Senator Gary Peters, D-Michigan, visited the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary (TBNMS) on Tuesday as part of his motorcycle farewell tour across Michigan. Peters started the tour in Bay City on Monday and … | 1 | 2026-09-10T09:25:58Z | 2026-09-10T09:27:09Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/09/09/slotkin-joins-colleagues-to-urge-supreme-court-to-block-postal-service-rule-limiting-mail-in-voting/ | Slotkin Joins Colleagues to Urge Supreme Court to Block Postal Service Rule Limiting Mail-In Voting | 2026-09-09 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined a bicameral amicus brief challenging the legality of President Trump’s Executive Order and U.S. Postal Service rule seeking to exert control over mail-in ballots ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. This comes as nearly one-third of Americans have voted by mail in recent elections — a voting practice Trump himself used as recently as August 2026, when he voted in Florida’s Republican primary. “As current and former legislators, amici took an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States — including its guarantee of the separation of powers,”wrote the lawmakers.“[We] have a particular interest in defending the institutional role of the Legislative Branch under Article I of the Constitution and in vindicating the long-settled principle that the Constitution commits ultimate regulatory authority over federal elections to Congress. The Constitution does not contemplate the Executive Branch acting unilaterally to assert power over federal elections. Yet that is what the Order and Final Rule do.” In the court filing, the amici curiae argue that Trump’s Executive Order 4399 and USPS’s final rule violate the separation of powers and usurp congressional authorities outlined in Article I of the U.S. Constitution, which gives the States and Congress exclusive authority over election administration. In addition to Slotkin, the amicus brief was joined by the entire Senate Democratic Caucus. In July of 2026, Slotkin released a video in response to President Trump’s Truth Social video post of her in a hearing, defending the mail-in voting process as a safe way for Americans to cast their votes. She has also pressed various Trump Administration officials including, Postmaster General David P. Steiner, Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, and various others about any planned attempts to interfere with the upcoming midterm elections. Click here to read the full brief. ### | 1 | 2026-09-10T09:25:58Z | 2026-09-10T09:27:09Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/09/09/slotkin-peters-demand-postal-service-halt-implementation-of-unconstitutional-vote-by-mail-restrictions/ | Slotkin, Peters Demand Postal Service Halt Implementation of Unconstitutional Vote-by-Mail Restrictions | 2026-09-09 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI) joined Committee Democrats in demanding that the United States Postal Service (USPS) immediately halt implementation of President Trump’s unlawful vote-by-mail executive order and rescind its recently finalized rule on federal ballot mail. In a letter to Postmaster General David Steiner and the USPS Board of Governors, the senators warned that the Postal Service’s efforts to fundamentally change how absentee ballots are processed and delivered just weeks before the 2026 midterm elections risks disenfranchising millions of eligible voters and disrupting the smooth administration of the elections. Slotkin recently pressed Trump Administration nominees for USPS about this very topic. You can watch those hearings here and here. The lawmakers are also demanding the Postal Service provide overdue answers about what legal authority permits it to regulate federal election mail, its new ballot verification processes, and the operation of its Federal Ballot Mail Portal, as well as its efforts to comply with federal court orders. “Despite repeated warnings from Congress and court orders not to implement the President’s unlawful directives to regulate mail-in voting, the Postal Service continues to carry out these actions, which will undermine peoples’ faith in the upcoming elections,” the Senators wrote. “If the Postal Service does not immediately reverse its current course, it will inflict lasting harm to our democracy and permanently damage a storied American institution.” On August 21, USPS finalized a rule to implement President Trump’s vote-by-mail executive order that would require states to provide absentee voter rolls to the federal government and comply with new ballot standards, while giving USPS the authority to verify and refuse to deliver ballots that do not meet its requirements. The senators argue that neither the President nor USPS has the legal authority to regulate absentee voting and noted that despite previous commitments to… | 1 | 2026-09-10T09:25:58Z | 2026-09-10T09:27:09Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/09/09/slotkin-signs-joint-statement-with-colleagues-on-the-high-cost-of-trumps-trade-war-with-canada/ | Slotkin Signs Joint Statement with Colleagues on the High Cost of Trump’s Trade War with Canada | 2026-09-09 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) released the following joint statement with Senators Chris Coons (D-DE), Patty Murray (D-WA), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), in response to President Trump’s continued imposition of new tariffs on Canada. This comes after President Trump’s recent decision to hike tariffs to 50% on 500 Canadian goods. “The states we represent rely on Canada as a key trading partner and our primary export market. We have deep ties with our neighbors to the north, and we share one of the world’s most enduring defense partnerships. We have built two powerful nations over many decades by working together, growing our economies together, and securing our homelands together. Our countries have achieved great things by working closely together, and we still can. “Instead of working with our neighbors, President Trump is doubling down on a pointless trade war with Canada. His tariffs will squeeze our states’ small businesses harder and drive costs up for working families. They will raise the cost of the lumber, plywood, and construction equipment we need to build new housing. They will hurt our workers and businesses who manufacture autos, aircraft, and machinery. They will drive up the prices consumers pay for everyday basics like milk, clothing, and paper products. “President Trump’s tariffs have already cost American families as much as $5,000 in some states, and his senseless trade war with Canada will only grow that number. While American families and businesses suffer from Trump’s trade wars, partners around the world, including Canada, are increasingly looking to diversify away from the United States and deepen trade ties with other countries including China. Congressional Republicans need to stand up to the president and do their part to give families and businesses on both sides of the border relief from this insanity.” ### | 1 | 2026-09-10T09:25:58Z | 2026-09-10T09:27:09Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/09/08/icymi-detroit-news-automakers-urge-congress-to-quickly-pass-law-banning-chinese-cars/ | ICYMI: Detroit News “Automakers urge Congress to quickly pass law banning Chinese cars” | 2026-09-08 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | Slotkin Supports Bill to End Trump’s Tariffs that Cost Michiganders More Than Any Other State WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined her Senate Democratic colleagues in... After Top General Says No Troops at Our Polls, Slotkin Seeks Same Assurances from DOJ, DHS/ICE, FBI and National Guard WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, MS NOW’s Morning Joe reported that Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), a member of the Senate... ICYMI: General Caine Responds to Slotkin, Assures No Plans to Send Troops to Polls in November, Hegseth Silent WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Associated Press reported that General Dan Caine, Chairman of the... Slotkin Joins Gallego, Colleagues, In Pressing the Israeli Government to Halt Construction Progress for E1 Settlement Project WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined U.S. Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH),... Slotkin, Schiff, 45 Senators Press Netanyahu to Protect U.S. Citizens, Stop Settler Violence in West Bank WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), in an effort led by Senator Adam Schiff... Slotkin Statement on Watchdog Filing Complaint Against Jeanine Pirro After Failed Indictment Complaints filed accuse Pirro of abusing her prosecutorial powers to seek “meritless” indictments against President... Peters, Slotkin Press Armed Services Republicans for Oversight on Troops Serving Extended Deployments in Iran SASC Democrats hold Administration accountable for the conditions it has allowed to develop that have left troops... As President Trump Refuses to Rule it Out, Slotkin Presses Hegseth to Guarantee Military Won’t Interfere in Midterm Elections Slotkin has sought the same assurances from Pentagon leaders under both parties in 2020 and 2024 WASHINGTON D.C.... Slotkin, Peters, Bergman Press Department of Defense on PFAS Cleanup at Wurtsmith Air Force Base, Camp Grayling WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Gary Peters (D-MI), and U.S.... Peters, Slotkin Demand Answers from Hegseth on th… | 1 | 2026-09-09T09:27:09Z | 2026-09-09T09:29:04Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/09/03/slotkin-supports-bill-to-end-trumps-tariffs-that-cost-michiganders-more-than-any-other-state/ | Slotkin Supports Bill to End Trump’s Tariffs that Cost Michiganders More Than Any Other State | 2026-09-03 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | After Top General Says No Troops at Our Polls, Slotkin Seeks Same Assurances from DOJ, DHS/ICE, FBI and National Guard WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, MS NOW’s Morning Joe reported that Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), a member of the Senate... ICYMI: General Caine Responds to Slotkin, Assures No Plans to Send Troops to Polls in November, Hegseth Silent WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Associated Press reported that General Dan Caine, Chairman of the... Slotkin Joins Gallego, Colleagues, In Pressing the Israeli Government to Halt Construction Progress for E1 Settlement Project WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined U.S. Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH),... Slotkin, Schiff, 45 Senators Press Netanyahu to Protect U.S. Citizens, Stop Settler Violence in West Bank WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), in an effort led by Senator Adam Schiff... Slotkin Statement on Watchdog Filing Complaint Against Jeanine Pirro After Failed Indictment Complaints filed accuse Pirro of abusing her prosecutorial powers to seek “meritless” indictments against President... Peters, Slotkin Press Armed Services Republicans for Oversight on Troops Serving Extended Deployments in Iran SASC Democrats hold Administration accountable for the conditions it has allowed to develop that have left troops... As President Trump Refuses to Rule it Out, Slotkin Presses Hegseth to Guarantee Military Won’t Interfere in Midterm Elections Slotkin has sought the same assurances from Pentagon leaders under both parties in 2020 and 2024 WASHINGTON D.C.... Slotkin, Peters, Bergman Press Department of Defense on PFAS Cleanup at Wurtsmith Air Force Base, Camp Grayling WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Gary Peters (D-MI), and U.S.... Peters, Slotkin Demand Answers from Hegseth on the Reportedly Poor Conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln USS Lincoln’s deployment has now stretched over 250 days, with over 200 days without a port call WASHINGTON,... Slotkin, Joins Colleagues in Dema… | 1 | 2026-09-04T09:19:37Z | 2026-09-04T09:20:58Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/09/02/after-top-general-says-no-troops-at-our-polls-slotkin-seeks-same-assurances-from-doj-dhs-ice-fbi-and-national-guard/ | After Top General Says No Troops at Our Polls, Slotkin Seeks Same Assurances from DOJ, DHS/ICE, FBI and National Guard | 2026-09-02 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, MS NOW’s Morning Joe reported that Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, sent letters to Attorney General Todd Blanche, Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Kash Patel, and Chief of the National Guard General Steven Nordhaus asking for a written response and commitment to keep federal forces and law enforcement agents out of the midterm elections. Slotkin sent these letters the day after Secretary Mullin refused to rule out that ICE could be sent to polling places to enforce “specific threats.” Watch the Morning Joe segment here “As we approach the November 2026 elections, I’d ask you to confirm a simple statement: [DOJ/DHS/FBI/National Guard] will not send armed federal agents to the polls or to unlawfully seize election materials of any kind,” wrote Slotkin. “The President has made it clear through speeches, statements, official guidance, and continued legal action that he is seeking to use all possible tools to interfere with the midterms, to include publicly lamenting that he did not send federal forces to the polls in 2020. So when and if the President orders the use of [DOJ/DHS/FBI/National Guard] in November, it will fall on you to make a fundamental choice on how to respond.” Read the letters below: Letter to Attorney General Blanche Letter to Secretary Mullin Letter to Director Patel Letter to General Nordhaus Background: Slotkin also sent letters to General of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Caine and Secretary of Defense Hegseth asking for a written response and commitment to keep the U.S. military out of the midterm elections. General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, confirmed in writing that the U.S. military has no plans to deploy federal troops or federalized National Guard members to polling places during the November 2026 midterm elections, and no plans to seize ballots, voting machines, or other election-related materials. Secretary Hegseth has yet … | 1 | 2026-09-03T09:29:33Z | 2026-09-03T09:31:32Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/08/31/icymi-general-caine-responds-to-slotkin-assures-no-plans-to-send-troops-to-polls-in-november-hegseth-silent/ | ICYMI: General Caine Responds to Slotkin, Assures No Plans to Send Troops to Polls in November, Hegseth Silent | 2026-08-31 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Associated Press reported that General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has confirmed in writing that the U.S. military has no plans to deploy federal troops or federalized National Guard members to polling places during the November 2026 midterm elections, and no plans to seize ballots, voting machines, or other election-related materials. In his response, Caine noted that “election administration and security remain the fundamental responsibility of state and local officials.” From the AP: The highest-ranking officer in the U.S. military says there are no plans to send troops to polling places during November’s midterm congressional elections, addressing concerns among Democrats that the Trump administration could use the military to interfere with the vote. Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, made the statement in a letter to Michigan Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin, who recently asked Caine and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to confirm they won’t send troops to the polls. “The Joint Force has no plans to send Federal military personnel or Federalized members of the National Guard to polling places during the 2026 elections,” Caine said in the letter to Slotkin, which was obtained Monday by The Associated Press. “Likewise, the Joint Force has no plans to use such personnel to seize ballots, voting machines, or other election-related material.” Caine, who advises Hegseth and President Donald Trump on military matters, also wrote: “I have neither received nor anticipate receiving any unlawful order concerning the role of the Joint Force in the upcoming November 2026 midterm elections.” Slotkin told the AP earlier in August that Trump has been laying the groundwork to claim the elections were stolen. She noted that Trump contemplated using the military to seize voting machines after his loss in 2020 and has deployed the National Guard to cities against the wishes of Democratic leaders. He also deployed active duty Marines to Los Angeles during… | 1 | 2026-09-01T09:48:49Z | 2026-09-01T09:49:51Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/photos-peters-stops-in-big-rapids-on-day-4-of-10th-and-final-motorcycle-tour | PHOTOS: Peters Stops in Big Rapids on Day 4 of 10th and Final Motorcycle Tour | 2026-08-28 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | BIG RAPIDS, MI – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) toured Ferris State University’s cybersecurity training facility during his annual motorcycle tour across Michigan. Peters highlighted the need to invest in cyber workforce development programs like Ferris State’s to strengthen U.S. national security, boost our global economic competitiveness, and place more Michiganders in good-paying, in-demand jobs. “Securing our nation from cyberattacks is one of the most important national security challenges we face, and the work happening right here at Ferris State is helping make sure we have the people and expertise needed to meet that challenge,” Senator Peters said. “Michigan needs talented, well-trained cybersecurity professionals who understand these threats to help prevent attacks before they happen. Developing that workforce is critical not only to our national security, but also to Michigan’s economy and our ability to compete in an increasingly technology-driven world.” During the event, Peters toured the training facility and viewed real-world cyber training demonstrations with Ferris State Provost Sean Lancaster and Professor Dr. Greg Gogolin. To view photos from Senator Peters’ stop in Big Rapids, click HERE. As Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Peters has been a top leader in ensuring our nation is better prepared to defend against cyberattacks. His historic, bipartisan provision to require critical infrastructure owners and operators to report if they experience a substantial cyberattack or if they make a ransomware payment was signed into law ensuring that incident victims receive needed support and important incident information is shared widely to prevent future attacks. Peters’ bipartisan bills to enhance cybersecurity assistance to K-12 educational institutions, bolster cybersecurity for state and local governments, strengthen the federal cybersecurity workforce, and help secure federal information technology supply chains have also been signed into law. Peters… | 1 | 2026-08-28T17:11:49Z | 2026-08-28T17:13:14Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/photos-peters-stops-in-grand-rapids-on-day-5-of-10th-and-final-motorcycle-tour | PHOTOS: Peters Stops in Grand Rapids on Day 5 of 10th and Final Motorcycle Tour | 2026-08-28 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | GRAND RAPIDS, MI – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) visited the new Automation Lab at Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) during his annual motorcycle tour across Michigan. Peters highlighted the $998,000 in federal funding he secured to create the Automation Lab and strengthen GRCC’s regional workforce development efforts. The fully automated facility serves as a training hub for students pursuing high-demand jobs in advanced manufacturing and automation, as well as those already working in the field who need additional training or credentials for promotion. This effort is part of Peters’ long legacy of fighting to strengthen Michigan’s robust manufacturing sector, expand skills training opportunities, and help place more Michiganders in good paying, in demand jobs. “GRCC excels at preparing students to get good-paying, in-demand jobs right out of school,” said Senator Peters. “This state-of-the-art and fully automated training facility will not only strengthen those courses, but also GRCC’s efforts to connect students with local employers ahead of graduation to help keep that talent in Michigan. This level of dedication and community investment is remarkable, and why I was proud to help secure nearly $1 million in federal funding to build the new lab.” Peters toured GRCC’s new, state-of-the-art training facility with GRCC Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs Dr. Sheila Jones, GRCC Professor John Doneth, Ingrid Tighe, President of the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center, and Cody Langlois, a graduate of GRCC’s Manufacturing & Applied Technology Program. During the tour, GRCC staff led Peters through demonstrations of cutting-edge robotics equipment that will be used for classroom instruction for the first time this fall semester. “My experience at GRCC gave me the hands-on skills I needed to prepare for a good-paying career in advanced manufacturing right here in West Michigan,” said Cody Langlois, a graduate of GRCC’s Manufacturing & Applied Technology Program and current … | 1 | 2026-08-29T11:31:28Z | 2026-08-29T11:32:37Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/photos-peters-stops-in-walker-on-day-5-of-10th-and-final-motorcycle-tour | PHOTOS: Peters Stops in Walker on Day 5 of 10th and Final Motorcycle Tour | 2026-08-28 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WALKER, MI – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) toured the Humane Society of West Michigan in Walker during his annual motorcycle tour across Michigan. Peters highlighted the need to reauthorize his Pet and Women Safety (PAWS) Act that helps protect domestic violence survivors and their pets. The PAWS Act grant program provides funding to facilities that harbor survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence, along with their pets, as well as the animal shelters that partner with domestic violence service providers. Since the grant program was first funded, there has consistently been high demand for PAWS funding. Peters is now leading the effort to protect federal funding for the program by reauthorizing $3 million for the program annually over the next four years. “Domestic violence is sadly an issue that is all too prevalent in our communities. Unfortunately, we know that in cases of abuse, pets are likely to also become targets, and that abusers will use violence against animals to exert control over their victims.” said Senator Peters. “To me, it’s simple: protecting the PAWS Act means protecting survivors and protecting their pets. That’s why I’m now fighting to extend funding for the program and ensure these resources remain available for shelters in Michigan and across the country.” During the event, Peters learned how Humane Society of West Michigan assists victims of domestic violence through its Providing Emergency Temporary Shelter (PETS) Network, a program that accepts pets affected by a number of situations, including in cases of domestic violence. “Victims of domestic violence are often put in the position of having to make an impossible choice between protecting their own life or their pet’s,” said Eric Messing, Executive Director of Humane Society of West Michigan. “That’s why Humane Society of West Michigan is dedicated to providing safe foster homes for these pets and helping victims feel empowered to leave abusive situations. We thank Senator Peters for leading the … | 1 | 2026-08-29T11:31:28Z | 2026-08-29T11:32:37Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/08/28/slotkin-joins-gallego-colleagues-in-pressing-the-israeli-government-to-halt-construction-progress-for-e1-settlement-project/ | Slotkin Joins Gallego, Colleagues, In Pressing the Israeli Government to Halt Construction Progress for E1 Settlement Project | 2026-08-28 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined U.S. Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Coons (D-DE), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Patty Murray (D-WA), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Jack Reed (D-RI), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Mark Warner (D-VA), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ed Markey (D-MA), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Gary Peters (D-MI), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Peter Welch (D-VT), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) in a joint statement opposing the Israeli government’s decision to issue tenders for the construction of 1,234 housing units in the E1 settlement project, following a joint effort with 45 Senators urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to crack down on settler violence, including against U.S. citizens, and settler expansion in the West Bank. “Construction in the E1 area would sever East Jerusalem from major Palestinian population centers and make a viable contiguous Palestinian state under a two-state solution far harder to achieve,” wrote the Senators. “For decades, Republican and Democratic administrations have recognized that development in E1 would seriously jeopardize the prospects for a Palestinian state. That concern remains just as urgent today. “At a time when settler violence — including violence against Palestinian Americans — is reaching unprecedented levels in the West Bank and severe restrictions continue to constrain Palestinian movement and the Palestinian economy, moving forward with construction in E1 risks further destabilizing the West Bank and making a negotiated resolution even more difficult. “We urge the Israeli government to immediately rescind these tenders, halt settlement expansion in the West Bank, and take urgent action to rein in settler violence. Without a change in course, Israel risks wea… | 1 | 2026-08-29T11:31:28Z | 2026-08-29T11:32:37Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/photos-peters-concludes-10th-and-final-motorcycle-tour-in-east-lansing | PHOTOS: Peters Concludes 10th and Final Motorcycle Tour in East Lansing | 2026-08-28 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | EAST LANSING, MI – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) toured the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) at Michigan State University (MSU) during his annual motorcycle tour across Michigan. Peters highlighted his bipartisan efforts to secure more than $2 billion in public investment for FRIB during his time in Congress. “The opening of the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams has been a groundbreaking success for Michigan State University and our entire state,” said Senator Peters. “In addition to its contributions to science, FRIB is furthering our state’s economic competitiveness on the national and global stage. That’s why supporting FRIB’s work has been so important. It will continue to spur transformational innovation, strengthen our national security, and create high-paying jobs for future innovators in Michigan.” During the event, Peters toured FRIB and its new K500 Chip Testing Facility with MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz, FRIB Laboratory Director Thomas Glasmacher, and MSU Professor Dr. Artemis Spyrou. “Because of sustained bipartisan support in Congress—including the leadership of Senator Peters—MSU designed, built and now operates the premier rare isotope research facility on the planet,” said MSU President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph. D. “FRIB firmly anchors Michigan State as a global epicenter for nuclear science, elevating our university's standing among the top research institutions in the world. That global standing allows us to attract, retain, and activate extraordinary talent. Through FRIB, we are training the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators in high-demand fields.” “We are honored to welcome Senator Peters back to FRIB as he concludes his career in the U.S. Senate, and we thank him and the entire Michigan delegation for their steadfast support of FRIB for two decades,” said FRIB Laboratory Director Thomas Glasmacher. “We are privileged to operate FRIB as a U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science user facility that enables scientists to make discoveries, while also leveraging … | 1 | 2026-08-30T10:18:21Z | 2026-08-30T10:19:31Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/photos-peters-stops-in-traverse-city-on-day-4-of-10th-and-final-motorcycle-tour | PHOTOS: Peters Stops in Traverse City on Day 4 of 10th and Final Motorcycle Tour | 2026-08-27 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | TRAVERSE CITY, MI – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) visited FishPass in Downtown Traverse City during his annual motorcycle tour across Michigan. Peters highlighted the $22.7 million in Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) funding he secured to help make the FishPass project possible. FishPass replaced the deteriorated Union Street Dam and will reconnect the Boardman/Ottaway River with Lake Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay. Once open, FishPass will sort and selectively pass native fish while blocking harmful invasive species, such as sea lamprey. FishPass is the capstone of a 20-year project to restore more than 100 miles of the Boardman/Ottaway River, strengthening local ecosystems and fisheries. “It’s an honor be here to see the progress and final touches made to FishPass before this exciting, long-term project is officially open,” said Senator Peters. “FishPass is a reminder of the passion and commitment that Michiganders have for protecting our Great Lakes and natural resources. It shows that we are creating new and innovative solutions for that work. As long as I have the privilege of serving the state of Michigan, I will continue working to protect the Great Lakes, manage invasive species, and safeguard our state’s precious waterways.” As construction of FishPass nears its completion, Peters toured the site with Traverse City Mayor Amy Shamroe, Angelina Raphael, Vice Chairwomen of the Grand Traverse Band of Chippewa Indians, and Dr. Marc Gaden, Executive Secretary of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. During the visit, Gaden, a fellow motorcycle rider and annual participant in Peters’ motorcycle tour, ceremoniously dedicated a new pedestrian bridge in honor of Peters. The bridge will be on display in Rotary Square and installed over the Boardman/Ottaway River in the coming months. “We are fortunate to have such incredible freshwater resources here in Traverse City, and our community has long understood the importance of protecting them,” said Traverse City Mayor Amy Shamroe. “We are grateful to Senator … | 1 | 2026-08-28T17:11:49Z | 2026-08-28T17:13:14Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/photos-peters-stops-in-marquette-on-day-3-of-10th-and-final-motorcycle-tour | PHOTOS: Peters Stops in Marquette on Day 3 of 10th and Final Motorcycle Tour | 2026-08-26 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | MARQUETTE, MI – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) toured the ongoing construction of the new Michigan Veteran Homes D.J. Jacobetti during his annual motorcycle tour across Michigan. Peters secured the $57.6 million investment needed to begin construction of the new facility, which was made possible through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) State Veterans Home Construction Grant Program. Peters toured the construction site alongside Chris LaJoie, Interim Administrator of the Michigan Veteran Homes D.J. Jacobetti, Ryan Engle, Director of Development and Strategic Engagement for Michigan Veteran Homes, and Jim Provost, Chair of the Marquette County Veterans Alliance. “Veterans in Michigan and across our country made incredible sacrifices to defend our democracy, our freedoms, and our American way of life. We have a duty and moral obligation to support them when they return home, ensuring they can receive the quality care they earned in service. Maintaining safe, comfortable homes for our veteran populations across the state is a key part of that mission,” said Peters, a former Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve. “This new, state-of-the-art facility will ensure that our state’s veterans continue to receive the skilled nursing care they deserve.” “Construction of the new D.J. Jacobetti veterans home represents an incredible commitment to our UP veterans,” said Chris LaJoie, Interim Administrator of the Michigan Veteran Homes D.J. Jacobetti. “We’re thankful for the support of partners like Senator Peters, who has been instrumental in securing the federal investment needed to begin construction of this state-of-the-art facility.” “The new Michigan Veteran Homes D.J. Jacobetti represents a generational promise to those who’ve worn the uniform,” said Ryan Engle, Director of Development and Strategic Engagement for Michigan Veteran Homes. “We’re grateful for the state and federal leaders who’ve championed this cause and our state’s robust veteran population for years, including Senator Gary Peters.” “… | 1 | 2026-08-27T16:10:01Z | 2026-08-27T16:10:50Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/08/26/slotkin-schiff-45-senators-press-netanyahu-to-protect-u-s-citizens-stop-settler-violence-in-west-bank/ | Slotkin, Schiff, 45 Senators Press Netanyahu to Protect U.S. Citizens, Stop Settler Violence in West Bank | 2026-08-26 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), in an effort led by Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) and alongside a coalition of 45 senators, almost the entire Democratic caucus, called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to curb escalating violence in the West Bank and prevent further incidents amid a sharp rise in intimidation, threats, and attacks in recent weeks. The lawmakers also pressed Israel to complete investigations into the deaths of nine American citizens killed by settlers or security personnel in the West Bank over recent years. “We urge you to take measures to prevent and intercede in this violence, establish a credible mechanism to investigate violations of law, and to make clear that the Government of Israel will not tolerate violence by its people, just as it does not tolerate violence against its people,” wrote the Senators. The senators called for a full accounting and investigation of those responsible for the violence. The senators also noted that both President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have voiced opposition to West Bank annexation and violence in the past, concerns Israel’s government has yet to act on. “Like you, the safety and security of our constituents is of paramount importance,” wrote the Senators. “We urge your government to ensure that Americans in the Israeli-controlled parts of the West Bank are able to enjoy the security and protection of property to which they are entitled. We also hope to see the conditions improved so that Israelis and Palestinians may one day live in peace with each other without the fear of terrorism or lawless violence.” The Senators joining Schiff, Leader Schumer, and Booker on the letter are U.S. Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Lisa Blunt-Rochester (D-Del.), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Catherine Cortez-Masto (D-Nev.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), Kirsten Gillibran… | 1 | 2026-08-27T16:10:01Z | 2026-08-27T16:10:50Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/photos-peters-stops-in-alpena-on-day-2-of-10th-and-final-motorcycle-tour | PHOTOS: Peters Stops in Alpena on Day 2 of 10th and Final Motorcycle Tour | 2026-08-25 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | ALPENA, MI – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) stopped at the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary during his annual motorcycle tour across Michigan. Peters, a longtime supporter of the Thunder Bay Marine Sanctuary, highlighted the sanctuary’s importance to local tourism, the regional economy, Michigan’s maritime heritage, and Great Lakes preservation efforts. Peters also received a briefing on the sanctuary’s current research priorities and mapping efforts. “Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary is a critical tourism destination and an integral part of Michigan’s cultural landscape. So, I’m thrilled to be back in Alpena to get an update on the exciting work happening right here,” Peters said. “We must invest in special places like this so that researchers and scientists at Thunder Bay can continue their conservation and research efforts. That's why I've long worked to secure federal funding for the great work done here at Thunder Bay, and I’ll keep pushing to ensure they get the support they need.” To view photos from Senator Peters’ stop in Alpena, click HERE. Peters has led numerous efforts to protect and strengthen the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Throughout his time in Congress, Peters has secured robust federal funding to enhance the sanctuary’s Great Lakes restoration, mapping, and historical preservation efforts. Peters also led the bipartisan Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Assessment Act to recognize historically significant underwater areas in the Great Lakes as National Marine Sanctuaries, aiming to increase local tourism and boost Michigan’s economy. Located in Lake Huron, Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary was established in 2000 to protect one of the nation’s most historically significant collections of shipwrecks. In 2014, the sanctuary expanded from 448 to 4,300 square miles, making it the nation’s largest marine protected area focused on underwater cultural heritage sites. Within this new boundary, approximately 100 known shipwreck sites exist, while historic research indicates as ma… | 1 | 2026-08-26T05:33:32Z | 2026-08-26T05:34:56Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/08/25/slotkin-statement-on-watchdog-filing-complaint-against-jeanine-pirro-after-failed-indictment/ | Slotkin Statement on Watchdog Filing Complaint Against Jeanine Pirro After Failed Indictment | 2026-08-25 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | Complaints filed accuse Pirro of abusing her prosecutorial powers to seek “meritless” indictments against President Donald Trump’s “perceived political enemies” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) released the following statement regarding reporting of a legal watchdog organization’s filing of a complaint against U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro and her team. This comes at the near six month mark of a grand jury refusing to indict Senator Slotkin, Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO), Rep. Maggie, Goodlander (D-NH), Rep. Chris Deluzio (D-PA), and Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) over a video restating the law. The filing accuses Pirro of violating her ethical duties when attempting to indict Senator Slotkin, Senator Kelly, and their colleagues under instruction from President Trump, in a blatant misuse of the power of her office to go after the President’s perceived political enemies. “Six months ago, Jeanine Pirro saluted President Trump and tried to criminally indict me and five colleagues for a 90-second video that simply restated the law. “That was on top of doing the same to a number of other public figures who the President perceived as enemies of the state. “It was the weaponization of the government, demonstrating an amazing disregard for the law, and for her oath of office. She should be investigated and held accountable.” ### | 1 | 2026-08-26T05:33:32Z | 2026-08-26T05:34:56Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/photos-peters-kicks-off-10th-and-final-motorcycle-tour-in-bay-city | PHOTOS: Peters Kicks Off 10th and Final Motorcycle Tour in Bay City | 2026-08-24 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | BAY CITY, MI – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) kicked off his annual motorcycle tour across Michigan at Bay City Fire Department Station #2, where he saw how federal funding he secured will help clean up toxic PFAS contamination on the property. During his visit, Peters also highlighted an additional $1.3 million federal grant he secured, funded by his bipartisan Fire Grants and Safety Act, which enabled the Bay City, Midland, and Saginaw fire departments to purchase new self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBAs). SCBAs allow firefighters to breathe safely during dangerous rescues. “Our firefighters put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities. We have a responsibility to make sure they have the tools and resources they need to stay safe on the job,” Peters said. “For years, hazardous PFAS chemicals from firefighting foams have posed serious health risks to firefighters, which is why it’s so important that we clean up contaminated sites like this one. I was proud to secure nearly $1 million to help Bay City clean up this site and protect the brave firefighters who serve this community.” Peters continued, “I’m also proud that fire departments across the Bay Region have been able to use grant programs I fought for to purchase critical safety equipment that helps keep first responders safe when they go into harm’s way.” “Senator Peters has worked to secure robust federal investments to help the Bay City Fire Department replace lifesaving equipment and address toxic PFAS contamination at Fire Station #2,” said Kurt Corradi, Bay City Fire Chief. “I’ve been proud to partner with him to protect our firefighters and keep our communities safe, and I was honored to welcome him to Bay City on this year’s motorcycle tour.” “Addressing the PFAS contamination at Fire Station #2 has been a long-term priority for Bay City, but identifying a revenue stream became one of the biggest challenges for getting remediation work started,” said Bay City Public Safety Director Caleb Rowell. “Thanks to our partnership … | 1 | 2026-08-25T05:31:37Z | 2026-08-25T05:33:09Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/08/24/peters-slotkin-press-armed-services-republicans-for-oversight-on-troops-serving-extended-deployments-in-iran/ | Peters, Slotkin Press Armed Services Republicans for Oversight on Troops Serving Extended Deployments in Iran | 2026-08-24 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | SASC Democrats hold Administration accountable for the conditions it has allowed to develop that have left troops stranded indefinitely WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), alongside U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and fellow Senate Armed Services Committee Democrats, called on Chairman Roger Wicker to hold a hearing on the Trump Administration’s failure to support troops who are currently experiencing indefinite extended deployments tied to the Administration’s war in Iran. The effort comes after reports of dwindling supplies and deteriorating conditions aboard ships like the USS Abraham Lincoln and at bases across the region. “The toll this unauthorized, disastrous war is taking on our troops is unconscionable,” wrote the Senators. “Troops are suffering because of this Administration’s inability to end this war or make the environment safe enough for our servicemembers to be delivered the food, medication or supplies they need.” The Senators pointed to mounting evidence that extended deployments with no end in sight are taking a serious physical, emotional, and mental toll on servicemembers, and said the American people and military families deserve honest answers. “Military families and the American people deserve answers about when our heroes will come home and how DoD plans to restore military readiness that has been drained by this war,” wrote the Senators. “Supply shortages and unjustified extended deployments also have a real impact on our ability to recruit and retain our servicemembers – why would anyone sign up to fight when they fear they will be exploited and left without supplies, recourse or support? Not only do we owe our troops the bare minimum respect and support they deserve, but it is a recruitment and retention imperative.” “The stakes couldn’t be higher. The longer this Administration fails to articulate a plan to end this disastrous war, the longer our brave servicemembers will pay the price.” The Senators also called for the Committee to e… | 1 | 2026-08-25T05:31:37Z | 2026-08-25T05:33:09Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/08/18/as-president-trump-refuses-to-rule-it-out-slotkin-presses-hegseth-to-guarantee-military-wont-interfere-in-midterm-elections/ | As President Trump Refuses to Rule it Out, Slotkin Presses Hegseth to Guarantee Military Won’t Interfere in Midterm Elections | 2026-08-18 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | Slotkin has sought the same assurances from Pentagon leaders under both parties in 2020 and 2024 WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) sent letters to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine, calling on them to publicly confirm that the U.S. military will play no role in this November’s elections. President Donald Trump has stated he would not rule out sending ICE or the military to the polls in November. Federal law already makes it a crime to use the military to interfere in elections, including seizing ballots or voting equipment. But Hegseth has repeatedly declined to rule out using troops in this way, going so far as to make false claims to Congress to get out of answering. President Trump said earlier this year that he regretted not deploying the military after the 2020 election and that he would consider doing this during the November election. “The nonpartisan tradition of military service and the constitutional guardrails that prevent our military from becoming a domestic police force for one political party are essential to maintaining our democracy,” wrote Senator Slotkin. “Thus, our nation’s senior-most defense and security leaders are the final failsafe for our democracy.” In 2020, then-Representative Slotkin joined then-Representative Mikie Sherrill in submitting questions for the record to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper and Joint Chiefs Chairman General Mark Milley, asking whether the military would ever be directed to interfere in an election and whether they would refuse such an order if given one. General Milley swiftly rejected the notion that the military would be used in any election duties, as that would violate the Constitution and laws of the United States. In 2024, Slotkin and Sherrill again wrote to then-Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs Chairman General CQ Brown, seeking renewed assurance that the military’s nonpartisan tradition and constitutional limits would hold ahead of that year’s el… | 1 | 2026-08-19T05:29:02Z | 2026-08-19T05:30:24Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/08/18/slotkin-peters-bergman-press-department-of-defense-on-pfas-cleanup-at-wurtsmith-air-force-base-camp-grayling/ | Slotkin, Peters, Bergman Press Department of Defense on PFAS Cleanup at Wurtsmith Air Force Base, Camp Grayling | 2026-08-18 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | As President Trump Refuses to Rule it Out, Slotkin Presses Hegseth to Guarantee Military Won’t Interfere in Midterm Elections Slotkin has sought the same assurances from Pentagon leaders under both parties in 2020 and 2024 WASHINGTON D.C.... Peters, Slotkin Demand Answers from Hegseth on the Reportedly Poor Conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln USS Lincoln’s deployment has now stretched over 250 days, with over 200 days without a port call WASHINGTON,... Slotkin, Joins Colleagues in Demanding RFK Jr. Reverse Cancelations of Lifesaving Research Grants for Michiganders U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and 26 of their... Slotkin Joins Bipartisan Bill to Support Coast Guard Installations, Allow Cost-Saving Community Partnerships WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Chris Murphy (D-CT), and Lisa... Slotkin Statement on Voting No on Confirmation of Todd Blanche as Attorney General WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) released the follow statement after voting against... Slotkin Statement on Voting No in Committee on Draft Partisan Farm Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee,... After Bipartisan Effort Led by Slotkin, Army Selects Grayling as Part of Initiative to Push Drone Testing and Research Michigan Selected for New Army Industry Testing Initiative – One of Only Four Sites... Slotkin, Cruz Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Protect Houses of Worship WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and U.S. Representatives Brad Knott... Slotkin, Ricketts Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Keep Biotech Industry in America, Not China WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced the Biotech... After Further Violence from ICE, Slotkin, Peters Demand Hearing on ICE’s Deadly Use of Force WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Gary Peters (D-MI), a… | 1 | 2026-08-19T05:29:02Z | 2026-08-19T05:30:24Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/08/17/peters-slotkin-demand-answers-from-hegseth-on-the-reportedly-poor-conditions-on-the-uss-abraham-lincoln/ | Peters, Slotkin Demand Answers from Hegseth on the Reportedly Poor Conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln | 2026-08-17 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | USS Lincoln’s deployment has now stretched over 250 days, with over 200 days without a port call WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) demanded accountability from Secretary Pete Hegseth over conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. The effort comes after reports of food and water shortages, plumbing issues, and mental health emergencies, including multiple reported attempts by sailors to go overboard. “We write regarding the deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln and mounting evidence that conditions aboard the carrier have deteriorated to the point that the safety and wellbeing of its crew could be compromised. These are deeply troubling reports, and the American people deserve honest answers,” the Senators wrote. The Senators called for a full accounting of medical and mental health support aboard the carrier, the state of discipline and morale, hygiene and food conditions, details of the man-overboard incidents, and support offered to military families. “As the Secretary of Defense, you are accountable to the men and women who serve our nation. It is time for you to demonstrate leadership, rather than peddle excuses. The servicemembers we send into harm’s way deserve nothing less,” the Senators concluded. In addition to Slotkin and Peters the letter was signed by Senators Jack Reed (D-RI), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Angus King (I-ME), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), and Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and Senator Chris Coons (D-DE). Read the full text of the letter here: Dear Secretary Hegseth, We write regarding the deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln and mounting evidence that conditions aboard the carrier have deteriorated to the point that the safety and wellbeing of its crew could be compromised. These are deeply troubling reports, and the American people deserve honest answers. The USS Lincoln departed San Diego o… | 1 | 2026-08-18T05:27:41Z | 2026-08-18T05:29:06Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/08/17/slotkin-joins-colleagues-in-demanding-rfk-jr-reverse-cancelations-of-lifesaving-research-grants-for-michiganders/ | Slotkin, Joins Colleagues in Demanding RFK Jr. Reverse Cancelations of Lifesaving Research Grants for Michiganders | 2026-08-17 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and 26 of their Democratic colleagues in the Senate in demanding that Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. reverse the Department’s destructive cancelations of lifesaving health research grants administered by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). The cancellation of these grants ended life-saving research on surgery-related infections, maternal and children’s health, and the health consequences of COVID-19 in Michigan. In a letter sent today to Kennedy, the Senators raised concerns about the impact of HHS’s mass cancelations of these research grants. They called on Kennedy to immediately restore full funding to research projects affected by the cancelations and full funding is obligated as required by law: “At a time when medical errors kill hundreds of thousands of Americans annually, when healthcare costs are crushing family budgets, and when we face unprecedented health challenges, your department has chosen to sabotage the very research designed to solve these problems. This is not leadership—this is sabotage of public health. And it must end, immediately.” “The American people deserve a healthcare system informed by the best available evidence. They deserve research that makes their care safer, more effective, and more affordable. Congress has provided the resources to support this vital work. It is your responsibility to ensure these resources are used as intended,” the Senators concluded. The letter was signed by also signed by U.S. Senators Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), Tina Smith (D-MN), Jack Reed (D-RI), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Gary Peters (D-MI), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Andy Kim (D-NJ)… | 1 | 2026-08-18T05:27:41Z | 2026-08-18T05:29:06Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-slotkin-demand-answers-from-hegseth-on-the-reportedly-poor-conditions-on-the-uss-abraham-lincoln | Peters, Slotkin Demand Answers from Hegseth on the Reportedly Poor Conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln | 2026-08-17 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) demanded accountability from Secretary Pete Hegseth over conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. The effort comes after reports of food and water shortages, plumbing issues, and mental health emergencies, including multiple reported attempts by sailors to go overboard. “We write regarding the deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln and mounting evidence that conditions aboard the carrier have deteriorated to the point that the safety and wellbeing of its crew could be compromised. These are deeply troubling reports, and the American people deserve honest answers,” the Senators wrote. The Senators called for a full accounting of medical and mental health support aboard the carrier, the state of discipline and morale, hygiene and food conditions, details of the man-overboard incidents, and support offered to military families. “As the Secretary of Defense, you are accountable to the men and women who serve our nation. It is time for you to demonstrate leadership, rather than peddle excuses. The servicemembers we send into harm’s way deserve nothing less,” the Senators concluded. In addition to Peters and Slotkin, the letter was signed by Senators Jack Reed (D-RI), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Angus King (I-ME), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), and Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and Senator Chris Coons (D-DE). Read the full text of the letter here: Dear Secretary Hegseth, We write regarding the deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln and mounting evidence that conditions aboard the carrier have deteriorated to the point that the safety and wellbeing of its crew could be compromised. These are deeply troubling reports, and the American people deserve honest answers. The USS Lincoln departed San Diego on November 21, 2025. The ship has now been deployed for more than 250 days, including over 200 co… | 1 | 2026-08-19T05:29:02Z | 2026-08-19T05:30:24Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-peters-announces-10th-and-final-motorcycle-tour-across-michigan | Senator Peters Announces 10th & Final Motorcycle Tour Across Michigan | 2026-08-14 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | DETROIT, MI – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) announced that he will begin his 10th and final official motorcycle tour across Michigan on Monday, August 24th. The five-day “Thank You, Michigan” tour will make stops in Bay City, Alpena, Marquette, Traverse City, Grand Rapids, and East Lansing. Throughout the tour, Peters will be joined on the ride by veterans, union workers, motorcycle safety advocates, and constituents. “This year’s motorcycle tour is all about saying thank you to the amazing people and communities that I’ve been proud to represent during my time in Congress,” said Senator Peters. “There’s no better way to travel around Michigan than on a motorcycle, so I’m looking forward to riding across our beautiful state to meet with Michiganders and celebrate all that we’ve accomplished together.” Peters will start the tour in Bay City on Monday, August 24th and conclude the tour in East Lansing on Friday, August 28th. Additional information regarding his stops will be announced in the coming days. Peters, an avid and long-time motorcycle rider who founded the bipartisan Senate Motorcycle Caucus, will ride more than 1,000 miles across the state on this year’s tour. ### | 1 | 2026-08-15T05:23:20Z | 2026-08-15T05:24:50Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/on-the-job-for-michigan-local-leaders-highlight-peters-work-to-support-michigan-communities-after-2020-midland-flood | ON THE JOB FOR MICHIGAN: Local Leaders Highlight Peters’ Work to Support Michigan Communities After 2020 Midland Flood | 2026-08-12 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – In a new “On the Job” video from U.S. Senator Gary Peters’ (MI) office, local leaders highlight Peters’ efforts to help Michiganders recover in the wake of the catastrophic 2020 Midland flood. After the Edenville and Sanford dams failed in May 2020, many communities in the Great Lakes Bay Region faced widespread destruction of homes, businesses, and properties from the historic floodwaters. In response, Peters secured more than $30 million in federal funding to help these communities recover and rebuild. Peters also authored bipartisan legislation to improve the process of applying for federal disaster assistance to support communities like Sanford and others that were devastated by the flooding. The video is part of the On the Job for Michigan series, which highlights Peters’ leadership and advocacy on behalf of Michigan constituents and communities. “The senator’s office was the most helpful in dealing with FEMA. It was extremely helpful to have the senator in our corner,” said Bridgette Gransden, Midland County Administrator. “We’re continuing to work with our state legislators, our federal legislators, to improve infrastructure in the community. I really think it’s important to acknowledge what the senator has done as far as advocating for the Midland community, the Great Lakes Bay Region.” “We actually began some work in fall of 2020 to help very localized areas to recover and rebuild. If that entire process were streamlined, that would take a huge layer right off of the work that these people are doing, literally, with their sleeves rolled up and their mud boots on,” said Diane Middleton, Vice President of Advocacy, Midland Business Alliance. “I remember Senator Peters had been here during the flood. We decided to contact Senator Peters’ office to see if he could help simplify the communications and help us get to the right person,” said Dolores Porte, Village of Sanford President. “When you're in the middle of a disaster, a lot of paperwork to fill out. It’s pretty daunting. If that sim… | 1 | 2026-08-13T06:17:16Z | 2026-08-13T06:18:13Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-helps-advance-the-kids-online-safety-act-out-of-committee | Peters Helps Advance the Kids Online Safety Act Out of Committee | 2026-08-11 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) helped pass the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act out of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. Peters is a cosponsor of the bill, which would help protect children online by providing young people and parents with the tools, safeguards, and transparency they need to protect against online harms. The bill would also require social media platforms to put the well-being of children first, supporting an environment that is safer by default. It would also require independent audits by experts to verify that online platforms are taking meaningful steps to address risks to kids. “Today’s social media landscape has the potential to expose children to dangerous content that could leave them vulnerable to harmful situations. It’s past time for Congress to take action to better protect kids against these threats,” said Senator Peters. “This bipartisan legislation would help keep kids safe on social media and provide parents with tools to prevent their children from experiencing harm online. I’m proud to support this commonsense legislation and will work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to get it passed in the Senate.” The Kids Online Safety Act would: Require that social media platforms provide minors with options to protect their information, disable addictive product features, and opt out of algorithmic recommendations. Platforms would be required to enable the strongest settings by default; Give parents new controls to help identify harmful behaviors, and provide parents and children with a dedicated channel to report harms to the platform; Create a responsibility for social media platforms to prevent and mitigate harms to minors, such as promotion of suicide, eating disorders, substance abuse, sexual exploitation, and unlawful products for minors e.g. gambling and alcohol; Require social media platforms to perform an annual independent audit that assesses the risks to minors, their compliance with this legislation, and whether the pl… | 1 | 2026-08-12T06:18:38Z | 2026-08-12T06:20:33Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-passes-peters-bipartisan-bill-to-improve-commercial-space-policy-strengthen-industry-competitiveness | Senate Passes Peters’ Bipartisan Bill to Improve Commercial Space Policy, Strengthen Industry Competitiveness | 2026-08-11 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – The Senate unanimously passed bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) to strengthen commercial space policy and promote industry competitiveness. Peters’ Commercial Space Activity Advisory Committee Act – which he reintroduced with U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) – would establish a Commercial Space Activity Advisory Committee within the Office of Space Commerce. The bill would enable the advisory committee, made up of representatives with extensive experience in the commercial space industry from a variety of fields including space policy, engineering, and research, to share important insights into non-governmental space activity to help inform and shape federal policy and programs. “Space exploration is becoming increasingly important to our economic and national security, and our leading experts deserve a chance to provide insight into the future of this emerging industry,” said Senator Peters. “That’s why I’m proud to see this legislation pass the Senate. This bipartisan bill would give space industry leaders in Michigan and across the U.S. a chance to shape federal space policies that will help us remain competitive on a global scale.” The Commercial Space Activity Advisory Committee would be comprised of 15 members who make recommendations on various priorities, including: Identifying challenges relating to international obligations and export controls that affect the commercial space sector. Addressing the need to access adequate, predictable, and reliable radio frequency spectrum. Reviewing best practices for U.S. entities to avoid harmful environmental impacts to both earth and space. Providing recommendations on matters related to space sector development and other activities the advisory committee considers necessary. ### | 1 | 2026-08-12T06:18:38Z | 2026-08-12T06:20:33Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/08/11/slotkin-joins-bipartisan-bill-to-support-coast-guard-installations-allow-cost-saving-community-partnerships/ | Slotkin Joins Bipartisan Bill to Support Coast Guard Installations, Allow Cost-Saving Community Partnerships | 2026-08-11 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | Slotkin Statement on Voting No on Confirmation of Todd Blanche as Attorney General WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) released the follow statement after voting against... Slotkin Statement on Voting No in Committee on Draft Partisan Farm Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee,... After Bipartisan Effort Led by Slotkin, Army Selects Grayling as Part of Initiative to Push Drone Testing and Research Michigan Selected for New Army Industry Testing Initiative – One of Only Four Sites... Slotkin, Cruz Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Protect Houses of Worship WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and U.S. Representatives Brad Knott... Slotkin, Ricketts Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Keep Biotech Industry in America, Not China WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced the Biotech... After Further Violence from ICE, Slotkin, Peters Demand Hearing on ICE’s Deadly Use of Force WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Gary Peters (D-MI), and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), all... Slotkin, Peters, Bergman Lead Bipartisan Effort to Bring Coast Guard Drone Testing to Michigan WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI), and U.S.... Slotkin, Klobuchar, Welch, Colleagues Raise Concerns About USDA Rural Development Reorganization WASHINGTON D.C. — Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Peter Welch... WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Slotkin, Moreno Bill to Ban Chinese Vehicles Passes Key Senate Committee With Bipartisan Support WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, legislation from U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Bernie Moreno... | 1 | 2026-08-12T06:18:38Z | 2026-08-12T06:20:33Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/08/08/slotkin-statement-on-voting-no-on-confirmation-of-todd-blanche-as-attorney-general/ | Slotkin Statement on Voting No on Confirmation of Todd Blanche as Attorney General | 2026-08-08 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | Slotkin Statement on Voting No in Committee on Draft Partisan Farm Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee,... After Bipartisan Effort Led by Slotkin, Army Selects Grayling as Part of Initiative to Push Drone Testing and Research Michigan Selected for New Army Industry Testing Initiative – One of Only Four Sites... Slotkin, Cruz Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Protect Houses of Worship WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and U.S. Representatives Brad Knott... Slotkin, Ricketts Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Keep Biotech Industry in America, Not China WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced the Biotech... After Further Violence from ICE, Slotkin, Peters Demand Hearing on ICE’s Deadly Use of Force WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Gary Peters (D-MI), and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), all... Slotkin, Peters, Bergman Lead Bipartisan Effort to Bring Coast Guard Drone Testing to Michigan WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI), and U.S.... Slotkin, Klobuchar, Welch, Colleagues Raise Concerns About USDA Rural Development Reorganization WASHINGTON D.C. — Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Peter Welch... WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Slotkin, Moreno Bill to Ban Chinese Vehicles Passes Key Senate Committee With Bipartisan Support WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, legislation from U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Bernie Moreno... Slotkin Calls on Agriculture Committee Leadership to Support Michigan Specialty Crop Farmers in Farm Bill WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), and... Slotkin, Moreno Bill to Protect National & Economic Security from Chinese Vehicles Advances Unanimously Bill Receives Unanimous Bipartisan Support to Pass Out of Committee, Moves Forward to Consideration by Full..… | 1 | 2026-08-09T05:47:57Z | 2026-08-09T05:49:40Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/08/07/after-bipartisan-effort-led-by-slotkin-army-selects-grayling-as-part-of-initiative-to-push-drone-testing-and-research/ | After Bipartisan Effort Led by Slotkin, Army Selects Grayling as Part of Initiative to Push Drone Testing and Research | 2026-08-07 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | Michigan Selected for New Army Industry Testing Initiative – One of Only Four Sites Nationwide WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined the U.S. Army in announcing that the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC), in partnership with the Michigan National Guard and U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), has selected Camp Grayling and the National All-Domain Warfighting Center (NADWC) as one of five premiere military test ranges in the world, and one of four in the United States being opened to private industry to accelerate research, development, and rapid experimentation for emerging defense technologies like drones. “This is an important win for Michigan, selected as one of only four sites nationwide, that helps our role in developing, testing and building new tech for the U.S. Army,” said Slotkin. “Opening Camp Grayling to collaborate with private industry means manufacturers, startups, and engineers – of all sizes — will get a direct line to the Army. This will bring companies from across the nation to Michigan to test their systems against the same conditions we are seeing on the battlefield in Ukraine right now. And they’ll be doing it with American supply chains and American workers.” Slotkin, Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) and U.S. Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI-01), plus other members across the Michigan Congressional Delegation have supported efforts to establish Camp Grayling and NADWC as a national hub for drone testing and defense innovation, including in a joint letter to the Secretary of Defense in July of 2025. Read that letter here. The initiative gives companies access to specialized environments for testing drones, counter-drone systems, long-range fires, and low-cost interceptors, and is designed to eliminate the red tape between the Army and commercial innovators, so that new technologies can be developed and fielded faster. “A company with a good idea shouldn’t need a team of lawyers and a program of record just to prove their equipment works,” said Army Secretary Dan Dr… | 1 | 2026-08-08T05:41:38Z | 2026-08-08T05:43:24Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/08/07/slotkin-cruz-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-help-protect-houses-of-worship/ | Slotkin, Cruz Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Protect Houses of Worship | 2026-08-07 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and U.S. Representatives Brad Knott (R-NC) and Tom Suozzi (D-NY) introduced the Right to Worship Act.The bill restricts activity that knowingly disrupts or impedes access to scheduled religious services within 100 feet of the entrance to a house of worship during that time. The legislation comes as attacks on places of worships are on the rise across the country. The bill would ban activity that “meaningfully interferes with the ability of people to participate in the scheduled religious service, to the extent that the conduct causes a substantial interruption to the service’s normal operation” or “unreasonably hinders or deters a person from entering a house of worship, or threatens or intimidates a person, in a manner that prevents participation at a scheduled religious service.” “No one should ever fear going to their house of worship. Period,” said Senator Slotkin. “The Right to Worship Act prohibits disruptive conduct, within 100 feet of a religious institution, that’s used to threaten or impede access. I look forward to working with my colleagues on getting this important piece of bipartisan legislation passed.” “The First Amendment guarantees every American the right to freely exercise their faith, and Congress has a duty to ensure that guarantee is met,” said Senator Cruz. “In recent years, we have seen organized acts of hate meant to disrupt and deny that right, which have been untenably defended as speech. That is why I am introducing the Right to Worship Act, and I urge my colleagues to support it.” The Right to Worship Act is also endorsed by 12 groups including: ADL (Anti-Defamation League) Agudath Israel of America American Jewish Committee (AJC) BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America Hindu American Foundation Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) Jewish Federations of North America UJA-Federation of New York Union of Orthodox… | 1 | 2026-08-08T05:41:38Z | 2026-08-08T05:43:24Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/08/07/slotkin-statement-on-voting-no-in-committee-on-draft-partisan-farm-bill/ | Slotkin Statement on Voting No in Committee on Draft Partisan Farm Bill | 2026-08-07 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, released the following statement after voting no in committee, against the Senate Republican drafted Farm Bill this week. “No one knows better than me how much our farmers and producers in Michigan need a new farm bill, which is out of date with the current hurdles our farmers are facing. “But I could not support the draft as is because the bill would cost the state of Michigan as much as $300 million. That could result in a big cut to the state of Michigan’s budget and result in further cuts to SNAP. We have asked Republicans for a two- year delay to manage those costs. “This bill pits farmers against citizens in Michigan, and it doesn’t have to be that way. “I believe Democrats and Republicans can work together here, and there are many positive things for farmers in this draft, including year-round E15 to help our corn growers and over 25 provisions that I helped champion for Michigan — from helping specialty crop growers like cherries and asparagus, to water conservation and protecting food and farm supply chains from the Chinese Communist Party’s influence. “I urge Chairman Boozman and Republicans to work with Democrats to reach a compromise that delivers for our farmers this year. We just need to be fair to our states in the process.” ### | 1 | 2026-08-08T05:41:38Z | 2026-08-08T05:43:24Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-leads-resolution-designating-august-7th-as-national-lighthouse-day | Peters Leads Resolution Designating August 7th as National Lighthouse Day | 2026-08-06 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) is leading a bipartisan resolution designating August 7, 2026 as “National Lighthouse Day.” The resolution – which Peters introduced with U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Angus King (I-ME) – encourages all Americans to visit and support the preservation of our nation’s historic lighthouses. The resolution also honors the historical significance of Michigan’s lighthouses and recognizes the dedicated workers who protect these landmarks and share their stories in communities across the state. “The Great Lakes are part of who we are as Michiganders, and our lighthouses are a crucial piece of that heritage,” Peters said. “I’m proud to lead this bipartisan resolution that urges folks to appreciate and help protect these historic landmarks for generations to come.” According to the United States Lighthouse Society, Michigan is home to more than 120 lighthouses along its more than 3,000 miles of coastline, the most of any U.S. state. Today, these lighthouses serve as reminders of the state’s rich maritime history. Michigan lighthouses were integral to helping ships navigate the Great Lakes during the 1800’s and early 1900’s, supporting the robust Great Lakes maritime economy. Many of these lighthouses remain operational in present day, while others now operate as museums and educational centers. The first lighthouse built in the State in 1825, the Fort Gratiot Lighthouse, is still active to this day and is home to a museum. Many Michigan lighthouses, like Big Red in Holland and Big Sable Point in Ludington, are also popular tourist destinations for visitors from across the nation. This resolution is supported by the United States Lighthouse Society, American Lighthouse Foundation, and the Lighthouse Preservation Society. You can read the resolution here. ### | 1 | 2026-08-07T06:11:19Z | 2026-08-07T06:12:42Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/08/06/slotkin-ricketts-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-keep-biotech-industry-in-america-not-china/ | Slotkin, Ricketts Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Keep Biotech Industry in America, Not China | 2026-08-06 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced the Biotech Investment National Security Act (BINSA). This bill would ensure American investment in adversary biotechnology is subject to the review requirements of the Comprehensive Outbound Investment National Security (COINS) Act. Specifically, this legislation adds biotechnology, including pharmaceutical development, biologics manufacturing, and clinical research to the list of sectors subject to screening and scrutiny from the federal government. “Biotech is crucial for driving economic growth, creating jobs, and spurring innovation in science and technologies, like lifesaving medicines,” said Senator Slotkin. “But right now, China is eating our lunch in this field. This bill ensures strong U.S. leadership in biotech and protects U.S. intellectual property and investments. We’ve seen China use this playbook before to dominate other critical sectors, such as the automotive industry and drone market. This bill will stop that.” “America leads the world in innovation across all sectors,” said Senator Ricketts. “This critical legislation ensures American investment in the biotech industry benefits Americans—not our enemies. We cannot allow Communist China to obtain the resources it needs to threaten our way of life. I will fight every effort that weaponizes American investments to undercut our businesses and reshape supply chains against us. Maintaining America’s innovative leadership and global economic dominance is a matter of national security.” This legislation would: Amend the COINS Act to include biotechnology –specifically pharmaceutical and biological product development—to the list of sectors subject to receive increased federal scrutiny. Make U.S. pharmaceutical licensing deals, joint ventures, and equity investments with Chinese covered foreign persons subject to review by the U.S. Treasury Department. Direct the Treasury Department to consult with Health and Human Services (HHS), the Department of … | 1 | 2026-08-07T06:11:19Z | 2026-08-07T06:12:42Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-secures-22-million-in-federal-funding-for-benton-harbor-to-upgrade-flood-resiliency-infrastructure | Peters Secures $22 Million in Federal Funding for Benton Harbor to Upgrade Flood Resiliency Infrastructure | 2026-08-03 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | BENTON HARBOR, MI – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) secured $22 million in federal funding for the City of Benton Harbor’s Riverfront Redevelopment Project. This funding will support the relocation of Riverview Drive, a major roadway which has been subject to unpredictable closures as a result of recent heavy rainfall and flooding. Additionally, the project will revitalize Benton Harbor’s waterfront to improve safety for pedestrians and drivers. Funding for the project comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program. Peters secured funding for the BUILD program though the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and advocated for Benton Harbor’s funding application. “Michigan communities have experienced more severe storms and flooding in recent years that have threatened public safety and damaged property,” said Senator Peters. “I was proud to secure this funding to help Benton Harbor invest in infrastructure upgrades that will protect residents, homes, and businesses from severe flooding while improving waterfront access for pedestrians.” Peters has long fought to help Michigan communities strengthen their infrastructure against severe weather like flooding. Peters passed into law the bipartisan Safeguarding Tomorrow through Ongoing Risk Mitigation (STORM) Act, which helps states establish revolving loan funds for local governments to carry out mitigation projects that reduce natural disaster risk and secured $500 million for the program to help communities address the impacts of natural disasters. Michigan has been awarded $22.5 million in federal funding through the program to date. DOT’s BUILD program awards federal funding on a competitive basis for projects considered to have significant local or regional impact. BUILD funding can support roads, bridges, transit, rail, ports or intermodal transportation projects. Peters helped create the BUILD program as part of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act and has continue… | 1 | 2026-08-04T07:35:49Z | 2026-08-04T07:37:27Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-secures-more-than-125-million-in-federal-funding-for-ingham-county-roadway-safety-projects | Peters Secures More Than $12.5 Million in Federal Funding for Ingham County Roadway Safety Projects | 2026-08-03 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | LANSING, MI – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) secured more than $12.5 million in federal funding for two roadway safety projects in Ingham County. This includes $11.3 million to support infrastructure improvements along Okemos Road in Meridian Township, including installation of left turn lanes, replacement of non-motorized pathways, and replacement of exiting traffic signals. Peters also secured $1.2 million for the City of Lansing’s ongoing “Safe Streets Lansing” project, an infrastructure initiative aiming to improve roadway safety for drivers and pedestrians and reduce car-related fatalities and serious injuries. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program. Peters secured funding for the BUILD program though the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and advocated for Lansing’s funding application. “Having safe, reliable roadways is critical to public safety and local economic growth,” said Senator Peters. “These investments will improve safety for drivers and pedestrians and make the Capitol Region an even better place to live, work, and raise a family.” DOT’s BUILD program awards federal funding on a competitive basis for projects considered to have significant local or regional impact. BUILD funding can support roads, bridges, transit, rail, ports or intermodal transportation projects. Peters helped create the BUILD program as part of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act and has continued working to fund BUILD through annual government funding legislation. ### | 1 | 2026-08-04T07:35:49Z | 2026-08-04T07:37:27Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-secures-more-than-27-million-in-federal-funding-for-roadway-safety-improvements-in-metro-detroit | Peters Secures More Than $27 Million in Federal Funding for Roadway Safety Improvements in Metro Detroit | 2026-08-03 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | DETROIT, MI – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) secured more than $27 million in federal funding for roadway safety improvements in Metro Detroit. Peters secured $25 million for the Gratiot SMART SPACES Implementation Project, which will support roadway improvements along the Gratiot Avenue corridor to prevent crashes, create safer pedestrian crossings, and enable more reliable and efficient bus service. Peters also secured $2.2 million for the City of Sterling Heights’ North Van Dyke Avenue corridor improvement project. The funding will make roadway improvements along Van Dyke Avenue that will support roadway safety and redesign the corridor as a hub for residential and commercial activity. “Having safe, reliable roadways is critical to public safety and local economic growth,” said Senator Peters. “I was proud to secure this funding to help improve these vital corridors in Metro Detroit to better support the residents and businesses who rely on them each and every day.” This funding comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program. Peters secured funding for the BUILD program though the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and advocated for both Macomb County’s and Sterling Heights’ funding applications. DOT’s BUILD program awards federal funding on a competitive basis for projects considered to have significant local or regional impact. BUILD funding can support roads, bridges, transit, rail, ports or intermodal transportation projects. Peters helped create the BUILD program as part of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act and has continued working to fund BUILD through annual government funding legislation. ### | 1 | 2026-08-04T07:35:49Z | 2026-08-04T07:37:27Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/08/03/after-further-violence-from-ice-slotkin-peters-demand-hearing-on-ices-deadly-use-of-force/ | After Further Violence from ICE, Slotkin, Peters Demand Hearing on ICE’s Deadly Use of Force | 2026-08-03 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Gary Peters (D-MI), and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), all members of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, joined the Committee’s Democrats in sending a letter calling on Chairman Rand Paul to convene an oversight hearing on the Administration’s immigration enforcement tactics. Chairman Paul held a February 12 oversight hearing following the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti — two U.S. citizens killed by federal agents in Minneapolis in January. While administration officials have pledged to change policies and implement common sense reforms, it is clear that not enough is being done. DHS has doubled down and ramped up immigration enforcement operations — resulting in ICE agents fatally shooting Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston, Texas, on July 7 and Joan Sebastian Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine, on July 13. “Secretary Mullin has now had sufficient time in office to enact meaningful policy change… Furthermore, DHS has still not been forthcoming about what, if any, corrective actions have been taken related to the killings of Mr. Pretti and Ms. Good. In light of these facts, we call on you to immediately conduct oversight of DHS, including, as necessary, to issue a subpoena for records and information regarding their tactics and excessive use of force,” the Senators wrote. “We call on you to hold a hearing with Administration officials, including Secretary Markwayne Mullin, White House Border Czar Tom Homan, ICE Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director David J. Venturella, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney S. Scott to explain why DHS has failed to implement meaningful reforms that could have prevented incidents like fatal shootings and reined in abusive and rampant immigration enforcement tactics,” the Senators concluded. Senators Andy Kim (D-NJ), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and John Fetterman (D-PA) also signed on. Read the full letter here. ### | 1 | 2026-08-04T07:35:49Z | 2026-08-04T07:37:27Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/07/31/slotkin-peters-bergman-lead-bipartisan-effort-to-bring-coast-guard-drone-testing-to-michigan/ | Slotkin, Peters, Bergman Lead Bipartisan Effort to Bring Coast Guard Drone Testing to Michigan | 2026-07-31 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | Slotkin, Klobuchar, Welch, Colleagues Raise Concerns About USDA Rural Development Reorganization WASHINGTON D.C. — Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Peter Welch... WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Slotkin, Moreno Bill to Ban Chinese Vehicles Passes Key Senate Committee With Bipartisan Support WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, legislation from U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Bernie Moreno... Slotkin Calls on Agriculture Committee Leadership to Support Michigan Specialty Crop Farmers in Farm Bill WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), and... Slotkin, Moreno Bill to Protect National & Economic Security from Chinese Vehicles Advances Unanimously Bill Receives Unanimous Bipartisan Support to Pass Out of Committee, Moves Forward to Consideration by Full... ICYMI: Slotkin Responds to President Trump’s Truth Social Posts of her, Attempts to Curb Mail-in Voting WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), released the following video in... Slotkin and Peters Bipartisan Bill to Extend Federal Funding and Protections for the Great Lakes Advances in the Senate WASHINGTON D.C. — The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee unanimously voted to advance the... ICYMI: Slotkin Gives Remarks on Senate Floor about the Risk of Weaponization of Intelligence Community WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) gave a speech on her newly... Slotkin Introduces MERIT Act to Require National Security Experience for Intelligence Leadership The MERIT Act comes as an unqualified loyalist of President Trump serves as acting DNI-- and... Slotkin, Gillibrand, Colleagues Press Pentagon to Release Findings on Deadly Iran School Strike WASHINGTON D.C. — This week, U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), joined by 23 other... Slotkin, Ossoff Demand Answers After Hegseth Denied Military Officers’ Promotions for Political Reasons WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Sena… | 1 | 2026-08-01T07:27:26Z | 2026-08-01T07:28:22Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/on-the-job-for-michigan-cherry-growers-highlight-peters-efforts-to-protect-their-crops-against-harmful-invasive-species | ON THE JOB FOR MICHIGAN: Cherry Growers Highlight Peters’ Efforts to Protect Their Crops Against Harmful Invasive Species | 2026-07-30 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | SUTTONS BAY, MICHIGAN – In a new “On the Job” video from U.S. Senator Gary Peters’ (MI) office, Michigan cherry growers highlight Peters’ efforts to protect their crops and livelihoods against invasive species. Growers Emily Miezio, Manager of Cherry Bay Orchards, and Jim Bardenhagen, Owner of Bardenhagen Farms, expressed their support for Peters’ work to author and pass his SWAT Act. The bipartisan bill would combat the spread of spotted wing drosophila (SWD), an invasive fly hurting fruit growers in Michigan and across the country. Dr. Nikki Rothwell, Extension Specialist at Michigan State University’s Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center, also discussed how Peters’ SWAT Act would support MSU’s efforts to advance research on, and develop mitigation methods for, SWD. The video is part of the On the Job for Michigan series, which highlights Peters’ leadership and advocacy on behalf of Michigan constituents and communities. “I’ve been farming probably 45 years,” said Bardenhagen. “Most of the insects that we have in the U.S. have an enemy of some sort, and that helps to control them. But SWD does not have an enemy. So, it’s been a real challenge for growers. We need a friend down there in Washington.” “What we have here in Northern Michigan is kind of a sweet spot to grow cherries. I grew up on the farm. I am a second-generation cherry farmer,” said Miezio. “SWD is spotted wing drosophila, which is a cherry fruit fly, or a fruit fly that we see in different fruits… As a farmer, we don't want to be doing inputs on our cherries all the time. Talking with Senator Peters’ office over the last couple years, just continuing that support that they’ve given us to help research so we can find ways to produce the best quality fruit that we can, we’re seeing that dial switch a little bit. We want to keep that momentum going and Senator Peters’ office and the support of legislators to continue the research so we can do that is vitally important.” “The flies were detected in 2010 here in Michigan, and then in 201… | 1 | 2026-07-31T07:49:23Z | 2026-07-31T07:50:48Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/07/28/slotkin-klobuchar-welch-colleagues-raise-concerns-about-usda-rural-development-reorganization/ | Slotkin, Klobuchar, Welch, Colleagues Raise Concerns About USDA Rural Development Reorganization | 2026-07-28 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Slotkin, Moreno Bill to Ban Chinese Vehicles Passes Key Senate Committee With Bipartisan Support WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, legislation from U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Bernie Moreno... Slotkin Calls on Agriculture Committee Leadership to Support Michigan Specialty Crop Farmers in Farm Bill WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), and... Slotkin, Moreno Bill to Protect National & Economic Security from Chinese Vehicles Advances Unanimously Bill Receives Unanimous Bipartisan Support to Pass Out of Committee, Moves Forward to Consideration by Full... ICYMI: Slotkin Responds to President Trump’s Truth Social Posts of her, Attempts to Curb Mail-in Voting WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), released the following video in... Slotkin and Peters Bipartisan Bill to Extend Federal Funding and Protections for the Great Lakes Advances in the Senate WASHINGTON D.C. — The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee unanimously voted to advance the... ICYMI: Slotkin Gives Remarks on Senate Floor about the Risk of Weaponization of Intelligence Community WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) gave a speech on her newly... Slotkin Introduces MERIT Act to Require National Security Experience for Intelligence Leadership The MERIT Act comes as an unqualified loyalist of President Trump serves as acting DNI-- and... Slotkin, Gillibrand, Colleagues Press Pentagon to Release Findings on Deadly Iran School Strike WASHINGTON D.C. — This week, U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), joined by 23 other... Slotkin, Ossoff Demand Answers After Hegseth Denied Military Officers’ Promotions for Political Reasons WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA), and colleagues... Peters and Slotkin Demand Answers as Trump Administration Further Delays Toxic PFAS Chemical Cleanups at Military Sit… | 1 | 2026-07-29T07:41:48Z | 2026-07-29T07:42:57Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/07/27/what-they-are-saying-slotkin-moreno-bill-to-ban-chinese-vehicles-passes-key-senate-committee-with-bipartisan-support/ | WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Slotkin, Moreno Bill to Ban Chinese Vehicles Passes Key Senate Committee With Bipartisan Support | 2026-07-27 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, legislation from U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Bernie Moreno (R-OH), the Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026, passed the Senate Commerce Committee with unanimous bipartisan support. The legislation will ban Chinese cars from the United States. The legislation is designed to defend the American auto industry against the increasing threat of Chinese-manufactured vehicles. By cutting off Chinese vehicles, software, and critical hardware at every stage, from the factory floor to the dealership parking lot, the bill ensures that data collected on U.S. roads cannot be funneled back to the Chinese government. The Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 has drawn broad support from across the American auto industry and national security community – with statements of support from labor unions, the car companies, and auto industry trade groups. WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT COMMITTEE PASSAGE OF THE CONNECTED VEHICLE SECURITY ACT OF 2026: U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI): “Chinese connected vehicles pose a serious threat to American jobs and Americans’ safety. I am proud to have worked with my Democratic and Republican colleagues to take a step forward in our fight to prevent China from collecting our data and help keep Wisconsin workers and families safe.” UAW: “Today’s action by the Senate Commerce Committee marks an important step toward protecting American manufacturing and preserving the American Dream. The UAW applauds every member of the committee who voted to advance a strong version of the bill, and we thank the bill’s sponsors, Senators Bernie Moreno and Elissa Slotkin, for their leadership. “The committee recognized that America needs an auto industry that invests in American workers—not one that rewards dependence on China, whose industrial strategy has leveraged Western brands to expand its market influence while advancing a business model built on low wages and weak labor standards. As the legislation continues to advance, we reiterate our opposition to carve-ou… | 1 | 2026-07-28T07:37:32Z | 2026-07-28T07:38:50Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/07/24/slotkin-calls-on-agriculture-committee-leadership-to-support-michigan-specialty-crop-farmers-in-farm-bill/ | Slotkin Calls on Agriculture Committee Leadership to Support Michigan Specialty Crop Farmers in Farm Bill | 2026-07-24 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), and Raphael Warnock (D-GA), fellow members of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry in urging committee leadership to include provisions in the upcoming Farm Bill that support specialty crop farmers. Specialty crops are vital to Michigan’s economy and identity, driving agricultural diversity, local processing, and agritourism across more than 300 produced commodities. The state ranks number one nationally in the production of tart cherries, cucumbers for processing, and asparagus. Slotkin previously introduced the Fairness for Fruits and Vegetables Act, which would add more mechanisms to address unfair trade practices hurting American and Michigan specialty crop producers. She also co-led the CHILE Act, which would expand federal protections for specialty crop growers hurt by financial losses and market instability. The Senators wrote a letter to Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) and Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), outlining the importance of working to produce a Farm Bill that includes improvements to economic assistance for specialty crop growers, funding for healthy food programs, and increased flexibilities for growers’ access to crop insurance. “While providing states with relief for the SNAP cost-shift remains a top priority, we simultaneously remain committed to ensuring the success of specialty crop growers in our states and throughout the nation,” wrote the Senators. “Inclusion of these policy proposals in the Farm Bill will better ensure that specialty crop producers have the tools they need to succeed and that American and international consumers have easy, affordable access to healthy fruits, vegetables, and nuts,” the Senators continued. Read the full letter here . | 1 | 2026-07-25T07:13:44Z | 2026-07-25T07:15:09Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/video-peters-presses-defense-secretary-hegseth-on-iran-war-as-pentagon-requests-additional-70-billion | VIDEO: Peters Presses Defense Secretary Hegseth on Iran War as Pentagon Requests Additional $70 Billion | 2026-07-22 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Following the Department of Defense’s request for an additional nearly $70 billion for the ongoing war in Iran, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on his failure to execute a clear winning strategy to end the conflict. During a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, Peters expressed his frustrations with the Trump Administration’s repeated contradictions about the state of the war and inability to complete our military objectives. “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 them, and that’s what’s happening,” said Peters during the hearing. “You don't have a strategy. You don’t have a long-term plan to actually win this war. Win the war. The men and women are going to be able to do it, but they need to have leadership. When will you show leadership?” To watch the full video of Senator Peters’ questioning, click here. During his questioning, Peters also highlighted the Administration’s lack of strategy and inability to maintain a consistent military objective in the war, noting that our goals have shifted from regime change, to destroying Iran’s nuclear capabilities, to seizing control of the Strait of Hormuz. “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,” said Peters during the hearing. “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 Administration’s efforts have been an utter and complete failure to win this war to this point.” ### | 1 | 2026-07-23T07:31:02Z | 2026-07-23T07:32:26Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/07/22/slotkin-moreno-bill-to-protect-national-economic-security-from-chinese-vehicles-advances-unanimously/ | Slotkin, Moreno Bill to Protect National & Economic Security from Chinese Vehicles Advances Unanimously | 2026-07-22 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | Bill Receives Unanimous Bipartisan Support to Pass Out of Committee, Moves Forward to Consideration by Full Senate WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Bernie Moreno’s (R-OH) Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 advanced from committee markup, receiving unanimous bipartisan support. The bill has gathered strong support from across the American auto industry and labor unions. The Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 protects American drivers and automakers from Chinese-manufactured vehicles on our roads and in our markets. The legislation closes the door on Chinese-origin vehicles, software, and key components at every stage, from production, importation, to sale, so that data gathered on U.S. roads can’t be funneled back to the Chinese government. “Chinese cars are surveillance packages on wheels, with the ability to collect on American citizens and transmit that data back to Beijing,” said Senator Slotkin. “The Chinese Communist Party’s playbook of heavily subsidizing their product and underselling the competition puts Michigan’s auto industry and millions of American workers at risk. I’m proud to see my bill advance out of committee today with unanimous bipartisan support, and I’m looking forward to working alongside Senator Moreno, the American auto industry, and labor to get it over the finish line.” “China’s auto industry was not built to compete, it was built to destroy American manufacturing, gut the middle class, and undermine our national security,” said Senator Moreno. “For decades, D.C. globalists propped up Chinese businesses—now it’s time for Congress to stop this cancer before it spreads through the American auto market.” Bill text can be found HERE and a one-pager can be found HERE. Support for the Connected Vehicles Security Act of 2026: “Our national and economic security relies on a strong US auto industry,” said UAW President Shawn Fain. “The American Dream was launched and sustained out of good union auto jobs here in the United States. If we want to rebu… | 1 | 2026-07-23T07:31:02Z | 2026-07-23T07:32:26Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/07/21/icymi-slotkin-responds-to-president-trumps-truth-social-posts-of-her-attempts-to-curb-mail-in-voting/ | ICYMI: Slotkin Responds to President Trump’s Truth Social Posts of her, Attempts to Curb Mail-in Voting | 2026-07-21 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | WASHINGTON D.C. — The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee unanimously voted to advance the... WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) gave a speech on her newly... The MERIT Act comes as an unqualified loyalist of President Trump serves as acting DNI-- and... WASHINGTON D.C. — This week, U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), joined by 23 other... WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA), and colleagues... WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI) are demanding answers from the... WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) were joined... WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined her Senate Democratic colleagues in demanding the Trump... WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI), both... WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental... | 1 | 2026-07-22T07:34:13Z | 2026-07-22T07:35:16Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/07/21/slotkin-and-peters-bipartisan-bill-to-extend-federal-funding-and-protections-for-the-great-lakes-advances-in-the-senate/ | Slotkin and Peters Bipartisan Bill to Extend Federal Funding and Protections for the Great Lakes Advances in the Senate | 2026-07-21 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | WASHINGTON D.C. — The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee unanimously voted to advance the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2026. The comprehensive bill includes a provision championed by U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI), based on their bipartisan Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2025. The Water Resources Development Act of 2026 would authorize $475 million in annual funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) through 2030. “The Great Lakes are a huge part of who we are as Michiganders and our way of life, but they’re also the backbone of our state economy,” said Senator Slotkin. “This crucial funding program helps keep it that way. I’ll keep fighting alongside both Republicans and Democrats to fully fund the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and get this bill signed into law.” “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 waterways healthy and vibrant,” said Senator Peters. “I’ll keep working in a bipartisan way to get this commonsense bill passed into law and help protect the Great Lakes for future generations.” he GLRI combines federal and nonfederal efforts to stop the spread of carp and other invasive species, restore coastline and habitats connecting our streams and rivers, clean up environmentally damaged Areas of Concern, and prevent future contamination. While providing vital support for these efforts, the GLRI also helps ensure we can address new and emerging threats to the Great Lakes. Since its inception, the GLRI has spurred tremendous progress in Michigan and throughout the Great Lakes region including nearly half of a million acres of habitat protected, restored, or enhanced, a five-fold increase in the successful cleanup and delisting of Areas of Concern, a ten-fold increase in the remediation of environmental and public health i… | 1 | 2026-07-22T07:34:13Z | 2026-07-22T07:35:16Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/07/20/icymi-slotkin-gives-remarks-on-senate-floor-about-the-risk-of-weaponization-of-intelligence-community/ | ICYMI: Slotkin Gives Remarks on Senate Floor about the Risk of Weaponization of Intelligence Community | 2026-07-20 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) gave a speech on her newly introduced bill, the Minimum Experience Requirements for Intelligence Transition (MERIT) Act, that would require any individual serving as Director of National Intelligence (DNI), including in an acting or interim capacity, to have extensive national security experience. Watch the speech here. Download the speech here. The requirement reiterates the standard already applied to Senate-confirmed DNIs under the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, championed by Senator Susan Collins and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. Her remarks come as the Administration continues to erode public trust, including in President Trump’s remarks last evening on our election systems, and as Bill Pulte, an unqualified loyalist of the President, serves as a leader in the intelligence community. The broader intelligence community is at risk of becoming weaponized against the American people for the political gain of the President. ### | 1 | 2026-07-20T07:56:32Z | 2026-07-20T07:57:48Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-and-slotkin-bipartisan-bill-to-extend-federal-funding-and-protections-for-the-great-lakes-advances-in-the-senate | Peters and Slotkin Bipartisan Bill to Extend Federal Funding and Protections for the Great Lakes Advances in the Senate | 2026-07-20 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee unanimously voted to advance the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2026. The comprehensive bill includes a provision championed by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Elissa Slotkin (MI), based on their bipartisan Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2025. The Water Resources Development Act of 2026 would authorize $475 million in annual funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) through 2030. “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 waterways healthy and vibrant,” said Senator Peters. “I’ll keep working in a bipartisan way to get this commonsense bill passed into law and help protect the Great Lakes for future generations.” “The Great Lakes are a huge part of who we are as Michiganders and our way of life, but they’re also the backbone of our state economy,” said Senator Slotkin. “This crucial funding program helps keep it that way. I’ll keep fighting alongside both Republicans and Democrats to fully fund the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and get this bill signed into law.” The GLRI combines federal and nonfederal efforts to stop the spread of carp and other invasive species, restore coastline and habitats connecting our streams and rivers, clean up environmentally damaged Areas of Concern, and prevent future contamination. While providing vital support for these efforts, the GLRI also helps ensure we can address new and emerging threats to the Great Lakes. Since its inception, the GLRI has spurred tremendous progress in Michigan and throughout the Great Lakes region including nearly half of a million acres of habitat protected, restored, or enhanced, a five-fold increase in the successful cleanup and delisting of Areas of Concern, a ten-fold increase in the remediation of environmental and public health impai… | 1 | 2026-07-21T07:32:02Z | 2026-07-21T07:33:33Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/07/16/slotkin-introduces-merit-act-to-require-national-security-experience-for-intelligence-leadership/ | Slotkin Introduces MERIT Act to Require National Security Experience for Intelligence Leadership | 2026-07-16 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | The MERIT Act comes as an unqualified loyalist of President Trump serves as acting DNI– and while the broader weaponization of the intelligence community is at risk WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) introduced the Minimum Experience Requirements for Intelligence Transition (MERIT) Act, legislation that would require any individual serving as Director of National Intelligence (DNI),including in an acting or interim capacity, to have extensive national security experience. The requirement reiterates the standard already applied to Senate-confirmed DNIs under the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, championed by Senator Susan Collins and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. The bill comes as Bill Pulte serves as Acting DNI, and ahead of President Trump’s address on elections this evening. Bill Pulte has spent his career in private equity and real estate and has no prior national security experience. As a federal housing official, he accessed and weaponized confidential mortgage records to target the President’s perceived enemies. With access to the full breadth of U.S. intelligence tools and information as DNI, he would be able to further weaponize government resources for political gain. The President has made clear he expects Pulte to use the position to investigate his unsubstantiated claims of “rigged elections” and to declassify material at his own discretion. “As someone who was detailed to DNI as a CIA officer, I know firsthand that the DNI should be focused on foreign threats, not used to further conspiracy theories about stolen elections,” said Senator Slotkin. “The American people need intelligence leaders focused on defending our country, and who have experience in national security. Whether in a temporary role or otherwise, we need serious people who won’t misuse the IC’s time, personnel and tools to relitigate elections and undermine confidence in our democracy.” Background: Throughout his time in office, President Trump has kept up a sustained effor… | 1 | 2026-07-17T07:15:58Z | 2026-07-17T07:17:05Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/07/15/slotkin-gillibrand-colleagues-press-pentagon-to-release-findings-on-deadly-iran-school-strike/ | Slotkin, Gillibrand, Colleagues Press Pentagon to Release Findings on Deadly Iran School Strike | 2026-07-15 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | WASHINGTON D.C. — This week, U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), joined by 23 other colleagues, are placing additional pressure on the Department of Defense to release its findings on the February bombing of an elementary school in Iran. The attack on the Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in Minab reportedly killed around 120 children and roughly 175 people overall, making it the deadliest civilian casualty event tied to U.S. military action in decades. In a letter sent to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper, the senators urged the Pentagon to complete its investigation into the strike and publicly release its findings. The probe was reportedly turned in back in April but has remained under review by top military officials since then. The senators also asked the Department to give Congress a concrete plan for preventing a similar tragedy from happening again. “More than four months after the strike, and after the reported submission of the investigation in April, Congress and the American people still have not received the Department’s investigation and findings,” the senators wrote. “There is no justification for withholding an unclassified accounting of what happened, what went wrong, and what the Department is doing to prevent recurrence.” “These reported issues, if accurate, raise deeply troubling questions about the integrity of U.S. target development, the adequacy of target validation and vetting procedures, the interoperability of intelligence and targeting databases, the timeliness and reliability of intelligence used for lethal targeting, and the Department’s implementation of civilian harm mitigation policies,” the senators wrote. “They also raise urgent questions about whether the Department has sufficient targeting personnel, training, accountability mechanisms, and technical safeguards to support large-scale conventional operations. The senators concluded, “The United States military has a legal and moral obligation to take al… | 1 | 2026-07-16T07:21:44Z | 2026-07-16T07:23:13Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/on-the-job-for-michigan-great-lakes-pfas-action-network-co-chair-highlights-peters-work-to-address-harmful-pfas-contamination | ON THE JOB FOR MICHIGAN: Great Lakes PFAS Action Network Co-Chair Highlights Peters’ Work to Address Harmful PFAS Contamination | 2026-07-10 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – In a new “On the Job” video from U.S. Senator Gary Peters’ (MI) office, Co-Chair of the Great Lakes PFAS Action Network Tony Spaniola reflects on Peters’ continued efforts to address toxic per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in Michigan communities. In 2016, Spaniola learned that his home in Oscoda was impacted by PFAS contamination from the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base. In response, Peters has repeatedly worked with Spaniola and the Oscoda community to mitigate these harmful “forever chemicals” and remediate contaminated sites across Michigan. The video with Spaniola is part of the On the Job for Michigan series, which highlights Peters’ leadership and advocacy on behalf of Michigan constituents and communities. “Many of us, including me, can’t drink our water from our private wells,” said Spaniola. “What we’ve come to learn about PFAS chemicals is that they also are very harmful at exceptionally low levels... Senator Peters recognized early on that this issue is one that has tremendous spread and reach.” “What we’ve been able to do is to suggest to the Air Force and to the Department of Defense a strategy, a policy strategy, for dealing with PFAS cleanups around the country... We would have never gotten to first base with it if Senator Peters hadn’t been so critically involved,” Spaniola continued. “And that’s why his efforts, his involvement, his partnership with our community have been so, so, so valuable.” Watch Spaniola’s “On the Job” video here. You can also watch the video on Instagram and Facebook. “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,” said Senator Peters. “We’ve made meaningful progress by bringing together federal, state, and local partners, like Tony, but there’s more work ahead. I’ll never stop fighting to address PFAS contamination and protect the health and safety of all Michiganders.” De… | 1 | 2026-07-11T07:10:48Z | 2026-07-11T07:14:29Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/07/07/slotkin-ossoff-demand-answers-after-hegseth-denied-military-officers-promotions-for-political-reasons/ | Slotkin, Ossoff Demand Answers After Hegseth Denied Military Officers’ Promotions for Political Reasons | 2026-07-07 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA), and colleagues are demanding answers after reports that Secretary Hegseth denied military officers’ promotions for political reasons. Secretary Hegseth reportedly blocked the promotion of eight Navy captains to be one-star admirals –– including the promotions of two female officers and two Black officers. “We write concerning reports of your unprecedented decision to personally remove qualified Officers from consideration for promotion to Brigadier General, Major General and Flag Officer. These actions raise concerns regarding the criteria, process, and authorities utilized to make changes to promotion recommendations after completion of the highly regulated military promotion board process,” the Senators wrote to Secretary Hegseth. “We recognize the importance of having the most qualified Officers serving in these positions of great responsibility. While there are valid reasons to remove Officers from consideration for promotion for reasons that often involve sensitive or adverse information; public reports indicate your actions may be politically motivated, disregards the many achievements of these Officers, and shirks the idea of an apolitical military. Additionally, there are reports that your decisions are affecting morale among all ranks of Officers,”the Senators continued. Slotkin and Ossoff are joined by Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Richard Durbin (D-IL), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Jeffrey Merkley (D-OR). Click here to read the full letter. ### | 1 | 2026-07-08T07:27:19Z | 2026-07-08T07:28:28Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/video-senator-peters-releases-statement-ahead-of-the-250th-anniversary-of-the-founding-of-the-united-states-of-america | VIDEO: Senator Peters Releases Statement Ahead of the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States of America | 2026-07-03 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), a former Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve, released a video statement ahead of the 250th anniversary of the founding of our nation. “This is an incredible milestone that speaks to the strength of our democracy and the American people,” said Senator Peters. “Our founding fathers took an incredible risk by standing up to a king. 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.” Click here for unedited video of his remarks and see below the text as delivered: “Hello, I’m U.S. Senator Gary Peters. Happy 4th of July and 250th birthday to this great nation that we call home. “This year, on July 4th, Michiganders and Americans across the country will gather together to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of our nation. This is an incredible milestone that speaks to the strength of our democracy and the American people. “Our founding fathers took an incredible risk by standing up to a king. “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. “250 years later, that document continues to serve as our guiding light. And throughout our nation’s entire history, we’ve worked to live up to those founding ideals. “I believe that understanding our history is critical to understanding how we can move forward and chart a new course for the next 250 years. “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. “Here in Michigan, that history includes the autoworkers and manufacturers who put the world on wheels, powered the industrial revolution, and created the American midd… | 1 | 2026-07-04T07:41:55Z | 2026-07-04T07:42:45Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-and-slotkin-demand-answers-as-trump-administration-further-delays-toxic-pfas-chemical-cleanups-at-military-sites-in-michigan | Peters & Slotkin Demand Answers as Trump Administration Further Delays Toxic PFAS Chemical Cleanups at Military Sites in Michigan | 2026-07-01 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Elissa Slotkin (MI) are demanding answers from the Trump Administration for its continued delays in cleaning up toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at military installations in Michigan and across the country. The delays come as Michigan communities and residents continue to face severe challenges with toxic PFAS contamination. Michigan is home to 16 military installations where DOD has identified or suspects PFAS contamination, including Camp Grayling and the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda. In a letter to U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Secretary Pete Hegseth, the senators called on DOD to reverse its unacceptable postponement of PFAS remediation at military bases and requested detailed explanations for the delays in order to give servicemembers, their families, and the surrounding communities the transparency they deserve. “We remain greatly concerned by the staggering delays at some installations, which include over 170 installations with delays ranging from 1 year to over 20 years,” the senators wrote. “Communities around these installations must not be left behind, and remediation work cannot wait.” Recently, the Department of Defense (DOD) quietly updated its timetable for PFAS remediation at military sites across the country. Its new timeline, which was only recently made public but dated September 30, 2025, delayed cleanup efforts by over a decade at many installations and even up to two decades in some cases. In total, over 170 military sites were affected by this newest round of delays, including 8 sites in Michigan. This comes just months after DOD initially pushed the PFAS remediation timelines for roughly 150 bases late last year. In November 2025, Peters and Slotkin also led a letter with their colleagues to Secretary Hegseth demanding that he reverse those delays. In their most recent letter, Peters and Slotkin wrote, “Furthering our concern is the fact that this most recent set of delays is backdated to September 30, 2… | 1 | 2026-07-02T06:20:02Z | 2026-07-02T06:21:32Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-requests-audit-into-commerce-secretary-lutnicks-unauthorized-dismantling-of-the-manufacturing-extension-partnership-program | Peters Requests Audit into Commerce Secretary Lutnick’s Unauthorized Dismantling of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program | 2026-07-01 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, sent a letter to Acting Comptroller General Orice Williams Brown requesting a Government Accountability Office (GAO) investigation into whether the Department of Commerce (DOC), under Secretary Howard Lutnick, has followed the law and properly funded and managed the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Program. Michigan’s MEP Center, the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC), has helped Michigan's small and medium-sized businesses compete and grow for more than 30 years. “The MEP Program enhances the competitiveness, productivity, and technological performance of the U.S. manufacturing sector,” Peters wrote. “However, since Secretary Lutnick took control of the Department of Commerce, the Department has put the future of the MEP Program and the services it provides to over 600,000 American manufacturers in deep uncertainty with an ever-shifting chronology of statements, actions, and reversals. A robust investigation by GAO would help determine whether and how officials at the Department circumvented or ignored congressional directives on MEP.” The MEP Program, which is housed under the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) at the DOC, serves as a national network of go-to experts that help small and medium-sized manufacturers enhance productivity and adopt advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence. MEP Centers across the country provide assistance to help improve manufacturing firms’ processes and productivity, expand their capacity, utilize best management practices, and train their workforce. Despite its nearly 30-year history of successfully supporting manufacturing in America, on April 1, 2025, NIST began withholding and delaying funds for MEP Centers, greatly reducing federal MEP Program staff levels and leaving MEP Centers in a perpetual state of uncertainty that led to hiring freezes and layoffs in 90 percent of MEP Centers. Whe… | 1 | 2026-07-02T06:20:02Z | 2026-07-02T06:21:32Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/07/01/peters-and-slotkin-demand-answers-as-trump-administration-further-delays-toxic-pfas-chemical-cleanups-at-military-sites-in-michigan/ | Peters and Slotkin Demand Answers as Trump Administration Further Delays Toxic PFAS Chemical Cleanups at Military Sites in Michigan | 2026-07-01 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI) are demanding answers from the Trump Administration for its continued delays in cleaning up toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at military installations in Michigan and across the country. The delays come as Michigan communities and residents continue to face severe challenges with toxic PFAS contamination. Michigan is home to 16 military installations where DOD has identified or suspects PFAS contamination, including Camp Grayling and the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda. In a letter to U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Secretary Pete Hegseth, the senators called on DOD to reverse its unacceptable postponement of PFAS remediation at military bases and requested detailed explanations for the delays in order to give servicemembers, their families, and the surrounding communities the transparency they deserve. “We remain greatly concerned by the staggering delays at some installations, which include over 170 installations with delays ranging from 1 year to over 20 years,” the senators wrote. “Communities around these installations must not be left behind, and remediation work cannot wait.” Recently, the Department of Defense (DOD) quietly updated its timetable for PFAS remediation at military sites across the country. Its new timeline, which was only recently made public but dated September 30, 2025, delayed cleanup efforts by over a decade at many installations and even up to two decades in some cases. In total, over 170 military sites were affected by this newest round of delays, including 8 sites in Michigan. This comes just months after DOD initially pushed the PFAS remediation timelines for roughly 150 bases late last year. In November 2025, Peters and Slotkin also led a letter with their colleagues to Secretary Hegseth demanding that he reverse those delays. In their most recent letter, Peters and Slotkin wrote, “Furthering our concern is the fact that this most recent set of delays is backdated to September… | 1 | 2026-07-02T06:20:02Z | 2026-07-02T06:21:32Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/07/01/slotkin-joins-senate-colleagues-in-demanding-trump-halt-illegal-move-to-undermine-special-ed-civil-rights-enforcement/ | Slotkin Joins Senate Colleagues in Demanding Trump Halt Illegal Move to Undermine Special Ed, Civil Rights Enforcement | 2026-07-01 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined her Senate Democratic colleagues in demanding the Trump administration put students first, follow the law, and immediately reverse course on transferring special education programs and civil rights enforcement out of the Department of Education (ED). These latest moves are part of the Trump administration’s explicit effort to dismantle ED, threatening key funding, support and services for students, schools, and families nationwide. “The administration’s latest attempts to dismantle the Department of Education through the four Interagency Agreements (IAA) announced June 16, 2026 are outrageous and put the educational outcomes of students and their rights in the classroom at risk,” wrote the Senators in a letter to Education Secretary Linda McMahon. “Special education and vocational rehabilitation are education programs. Any attempt to move these programs to HHS would fundamentally alter the purposes of these services, upending fifty years of work that took place at the federal, state, and local level to improve educational and employment outcomes for people with disabilities,” wrote the Senators. “It appears the administration values its backward goal of dismantling ED over the faithful execution of the law and improving opportunities and outcomes for children, youth, and students with disabilities.” “We have a simple demand: follow our nation’s education and appropriations laws as Congress wrote them to protect students’ most basic right to a quality education. More than 80 education, disability, parent, and civil rights groups have vocally opposed the recent IAAs and other departmental changes. We call on this administration to immediately cease implementing these IAAs, fully implement IDEA and the Rehabilitation Act as Congressionally directed, and take immediate action to strengthen civil rights enforcement—instead of burying students’ cases behind more bureaucracy. Our students and their families deserve nothing less,” concluded the Senators. Thi… | 1 | 2026-07-02T06:20:02Z | 2026-07-02T06:21:32Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/07/01/slotkin-van-hollen-colleagues-press-epa-to-reinstate-epa-employees-retaliated-against-for-exercising-their-right-to-free-speech/ | Slotkin, Van Hollen, Colleagues Press EPA to Reinstate EPA Employees Retaliated Against for Exercising their Right to Free Speech | 2026-07-01 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) were joined by more than 20 of their Senate colleagues in pressing Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin to reverse disciplinary actions taken on employees for signing a “Declaration of Dissent” in defense of scientific integrity, whistleblower rights, and constitutional protections last year. “In light of recent evidence showing a violation of constitutional and whistleblower rights, we demand that you reverse the firings and disciplinary actions imposed on employees for signing a “Declaration of Dissent” in defense of scientific integrity, whistleblower rights, and constitutional protections,” the Senators began. On the June 30, 2025 “Declaration of Dissent” letter the approximately 270 current and former EPA staff signed, the Senators wrote, “The language of the letter clearly states that the employees were signing in their personal capacity. EPA has not produced any evidence that would indicate that EPA employees used official resources or otherwise were acting in their professional capacity in writing and signing the “Declaration of Dissent,” nor has EPA provided a legitimate workplace-related justification for disciplining the signers of the letter that would possibly outweigh employees’ free speech rights.” “Even after the recent revelations from EPA legal counsel, EPA continues to retaliate against staff by upholding the suspensions of over 140 workers and the firing of 20 others. Overturning the punishments is crucial to prevent a chilling effect on free speech. Stifling dissent cripples the agency’s ability to protect the public and is causing the loss of the experienced staff needed to carry out EPA’s mission,” they continued. “Given the lack of any evidence of wrongdoing whatsoever, we support the EPA employees’ continued campaign to be exonerated and applaud them for the bravery it took to speak out about these matters of grave public concern. We call on you to reverse course, to rein… | 1 | 2026-07-02T06:20:02Z | 2026-07-02T06:21:32Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-leads-bipartisan-bill-to-help-prevent-tuberculosis-infections-in-surgical-transplants | Peters Leads Bipartisan Bill to Help Prevent Tuberculosis Infections in Surgical Transplants | 2026-06-30 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) introduced bipartisan legislation to help prevent the spread of tuberculosis through transplanted human cell and tissue products (HCTP). The Shandra Eisenga Human Cell and Tissue Products Safety Act, which Peters introduced with U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS), was authored in response to a 2023 outbreak of tuberculosis in transplanted bone graft material which led to serious health complications and deaths for patients in Michigan and across the country. The legislation is named in honor of Shandra Eisenga of Marion in Osceola County, Michigan, who passed away on August 10, 2023, from post-surgical tuberculosis after receiving an infected graft. U.S. Representatives John Moolenaar (R-MI-04) and Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) introduced companion legislation in the House. “Shandra’s death was devastating and preventable. No family should have to suffer through a tragic situation like this again, said Senator Peters. “This bill seeks to honor her memory by strengthening safety guidelines, oversight, and education for human cell tissue transplants.” The Shandra Eisenga Human Cell and Tissue Products Safety Act addresses the spread of tuberculosis in human cell and tissue products by conducting a national, evidence-based educational campaign to increase patient and health care provider awareness regarding the risks of HCTP transplants. The bill also requires FDA to issue a report to Congress on approaches and recommendations regarding the regulation of human cell and tissue products . It also creates a civil penalty for companies that have violations not meeting compliance standards. Peters previously introduced similar legislation last Congress. Immediately following the tuberculosis outbreak in 2023, Peters also sent a letter urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to provide additional guidance and updated donor ineligibility criteria for human issue transplant products. ### | 1 | 2026-07-01T06:34:07Z | 2026-07-01T06:35:35Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-leads-resolution-designating-june-as-great-outdoors-month | Peters Leads Resolution Designating June as “Great Outdoors Month” | 2026-06-30 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) led a bipartisan resolution designating the month of June as “Great Outdoors Month.” The resolution – which Peters introduced with U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) – encourages responsible participation in outdoor recreational activities in state and national parks. “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,” said Senator Peters. “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 generations to come.” The resolution is supported by Outdoor Recreation Roundtable. “Outdoor Recreation Roundtable applauds Senators Daines and Peters for once again leading this important tradition in the Senate and for their enduring commitment to growing a sustainable outdoor recreation economy for the benefit of all Americans. Great Outdoors Month is a moment to celebrate what the data makes clear: outdoor recreation is a $1.3 trillion economic engine supporting 5.2 million jobs and adding $351 million every day from recreation on federal lands and waters alone. Beyond the economics, decades of research confirm that getting outside — in urban and rural communities alike — improves health outcomes and quality of life across the board. We invite everyone to mark the occasion this month by enjoying the great outdoors,” said Jessica Turner, President, Outdoor Recreation Roundtable. In 2025, the National Park Service reported a record 323 million recreation visits to America’s 63 national parks. Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources estimates 38 million visitors annually to Michigan’s 103 state parks. Read the “Great Outdoors Month” resolution here. ### | 1 | 2026-07-01T06:34:07Z | 2026-07-01T06:35:35Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/06/29/slotkin-joins-michigan-delegation-urging-small-business-administration-to-approve-disaster-declaration/ | Slotkin Joins Michigan Delegation Urging Small Business Administration to Approve Disaster Declaration | 2026-06-29 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, joined members of the Michigan Congressional Delegation in urging the Small Business Administration (SBA) to support Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s request for an administrative disaster declaration following the severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, high winds, large hail and torrential rainfall across the state in April. U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), U.S. Representatives Jack Bergman (R-MI-01), John Moolenaar (R-MI-02), Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), Tom Barrett (R-MI-07), Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-MI-08), Haley Stevens (D-MI-11), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI-12), and Shri Thanedar (D-MI-13) joined Slotkin in signing the letter. The severe weather, storms and flooding resulted in tens of millions in damages to homes, businesses, and public infrastructure across 43 counties. Hundreds of residents were displaced from their homes, and even roads washed out and dams across the state almost failed. In the immediate aftermath, affected communities now face significant financial challenges for years to come as they attempt to rebuild their damaged homes and businesses, repair mechanical and electrical systems, and replace personal belongings. Governor Whitmer’s request to the SBA would help to provide low-interest disaster loans for Michiganders, helping residents and small businesses recover and easing the financial strain during this critical period. “These conditions forced hundreds of residents to be displaced from their homes, temporarily or permanently while others were left stranded on their properties. Utility services were disrupted across the state. Numerous roads were flooded or washed out, and tornadoes impacted numerous communities, damaging homes, businesses, and infrastructure. In response, over ten shelters were set up statewide. Residents now face financial hardship for years to come as they attempt to repair and restore their damaged homes and businesses to pr… | 1 | 2026-06-30T06:29:10Z | 2026-06-30T06:30:42Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/06/29/slotkin-peters-walberg-and-huizenga-urge-president-trump-to-reconsider-denial-of-major-disaster-declaration-for-southwest-michigan-communities-impacted-by-deadly-tornadoes/ | Slotkin, Peters, Walberg and Huizenga Urge President Trump to Reconsider Denial of Major Disaster Declaration for Southwest Michigan Communities Impacted by Deadly Tornadoes | 2026-06-29 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI), both members of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, along with U.S. Representatives Tim Walberg (R-MI-05) and Bill Huizenga (R-MI-04), urged President Trump to reconsider his denial of a Major Disaster declaration for Southwest Michigan following deadly tornadoes that struck the region on March 6, 2026. In their letter, the lawmakers supported Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s appeal and called for two program activations –– the Individual Assistance program for Branch, Cass, and St. Joseph Counties, as well as the activation of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program statewide. “We write in support of Governor Whitmer’s June 23, 2026, appeal to the denial of the Major Disaster declaration request in response to tornadoes in Southwest Michigan on March 6, 2026,” the lawmakers wrote.“Tragically, the tornadoes resulted in the loss of four lives. In addition, the four tornadoes, ranging from EF-0 to EF-3, destroyed critical infrastructure, destroyed homes, displaced residents, and left considerable debris.” In their letter, the lawmakers noted that while state and local governments, volunteer groups, and first responders worked quickly to support survivors, Michigan’s response and recovery capabilities have been overburdened by multiple recent disasters. In April, Slotkin and Peters urged President Trump to declare a Major Disaster for Southwest Michigan in response to the March tornados. Michigan has also experienced severe storms and flooding that caused damage across 42 counties in April. “The degree of this disaster, coupled with multiple other recent disasters in Michigan, has surpassed the capabilities of the state and local governments,” continued the lawmakers. “Therefore, we respectfully ask you to reconsider the denial of a major disaster declaration to these communities in Michigan, and to approve this assistance to provide Michigan residents the necessary support to recover from this devastating and fata… | 1 | 2026-06-30T06:29:10Z | 2026-06-30T06:30:42Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-slotkin-walberg-and-huizenga-urge-president-trump-to-reconsider-denial-of-major-disaster-declaration-for-southwest-michigan-communities-impacted-by-deadly-tornadoes | Peters, Slotkin, Walberg & Huizenga Urge President Trump to Reconsider Denial of Major Disaster Declaration for Southwest Michigan Communities Impacted by Deadly Tornadoes | 2026-06-29 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), along with U.S. Representatives Tim Walberg (R-MI-05) and Bill Huizenga (R-MI-04), urged President Trump to reconsider his denial of a Major Disaster declaration for Southwest Michigan following deadly tornadoes that struck the region on March 6, 2026. In their letter, the lawmakers supported Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s appeal and called for two program activations –– the Individual Assistance program for Branch, Cass, and St. Joseph Counties, as well as the activation of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program statewide. “We write in support of Governor Whitmer’s June 23, 2026, appeal to the denial of the Major Disaster declaration request in response to tornadoes in Southwest Michigan on March 6, 2026,” the lawmakers wrote. “Tragically, the tornadoes resulted in the loss of four lives. In addition, the four tornadoes, ranging from EF-0 to EF-3, destroyed critical infrastructure, destroyed homes, displaced residents, and left considerable debris.” In their letter, the lawmakers noted that while state and local governments, volunteer groups, and first responders worked quickly to support survivors, Michigan’s response and recovery capabilities have been overburdened by multiple recent disasters. In April, Peters led the lawmakers in urging President Trump to declare a Major Disaster for Southwest Michigan in response to the March tornados. Michigan has also experienced severe storms and flooding that caused damage across 42 counties in April — a disaster request Peters led the entire Michigan Congressional Delegation in urging the Administration to approve. “The degree of this disaster, coupled with multiple other recent disasters in Michigan, has surpassed the capabilities of the state and local governments,” continued the lawmakers. “Therefore, we respectfully ask you to reconsider the denial of a major disaster declaration to these communities in Mich… | 1 | 2026-07-08T07:27:19Z | 2026-07-08T07:28:28Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-and-slotkin-demand-usps-abandon-proposed-rule-carrying-out-president-trumps-illegal-executive-order-restricting-vote-by-mail | Peters & Slotkin Demand USPS Abandon Proposed Rule Carrying Out President Trump’s Illegal Executive Order Restricting Vote by Mail | 2026-06-25 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Elissa Slotkin (MI) demanded the United States Postal Service (USPS) abandon its proposed rule to implement President Trump’s unconstitutional executive order to restrict voting by mail. Peters and Slotkin previously urged USPS not to carry out the executive order, which would force states to submit absentee voters’ information to the Postal Service for the creation of a federal mail-in voter list. Under the order, USPS could then refuse to deliver ballots to voters who are not included on that list, giving the agency an unprecedented and illegal role in the administration of American elections. USPS did not respond to that letter and has now issued a proposed rule that would ultimately allow the Postal Service to determine whether millions of Americans can receive and cast ballots through the mail. “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,” wrote the senators. “In April, 37 senators wrote to you after President Trump issued his Executive Order directing USPS to issue a rule to establish compulsory specifications for election mail and create a master absentee voter list of millions of American voters – with the power to refuse to deliver their ballots.” The senators continued: “Despite these grave and serious legal deficiencies, on June 2, 2026, USPS published a proposed rule that, if finalized, would establish President Trump’s control over federal elections and allow USPS to adjudicate who can and cannot vote by mail. This proposed rule risks disenfranchising millions of voters. We again insist that you follow the law, refuse to implement President Trump’s Executive Order, and withdraw this presidentially-directed proposed rule.” The senators warned that the proposed rule would create a federally controlled national list of absentee voters, raising serious concerns about potential misuse… | 1 | 2026-06-26T06:29:35Z | 2026-06-26T06:31:46Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/06/25/icymi-slotkin-presses-postmaster-general-on-concerns-over-mail-in-voting-access/ | ICYMI: Slotkin Presses Postmaster General on Concerns Over Mail-in Voting Access | 2026-06-25 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | Slotkin, Shaheen, Duckworth, Schatz, Rosen, Merkley, Kim, Release Statement on Meeting with the Speaker of Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Tammy... Slotkin and Peters Demand USPS Abandon Proposed Rule Carrying Out President Trump’s Illegal Executive Order Restricting Vote by Mail WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI) demanded the United States Postal... Slotkin, Bennet, Booker, Fetterman, Luján, Warnock, Introduce Legislation to Provide Assistance to Specialty Crop Farmers WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Reverend Raphael... Slotkin Joins Bipartisan Bill to Cap Monthly Insulin Costs at $35 on Private Insurance WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) in... Slotkin Statement Senate Passage of Bipartisan Housing Legislation WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) released the following... ICYMI: Slotkin Press Conference on Bill to Stop Trump from Deploying Military to Interfere in Elections WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Alex Padilla (D-CA)... Slotkin Leads Purple State Senators on Bill to Stop Trump from Using Military or Federal Law Enforcement to Interfere with Elections WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), a member of the Senate Armed Services... During Pentagon Budget Markup, Republicans Block Slotkin Amendments to Protect Elections from Illegal Military Interference WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), a member of the Senate Armed Services... Slotkin Statement on Voting No in the Armed Services Committee on 2027 Pentagon Budget Worked to secure $200 million for Selfridge and $4.4 million for Grayling, first-ever guardrails on DoD AI use, ban... | 1 | 2026-06-26T06:29:35Z | 2026-06-26T06:31:46Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/06/25/slotkin-and-peters-demand-usps-abandon-proposed-rule-carrying-out-president-trumps-illegal-executive-order-restricting-vote-by-mail/ | Slotkin and Peters Demand USPS Abandon Proposed Rule Carrying Out President Trump’s Illegal Executive Order Restricting Vote by Mail | 2026-06-25 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI) demanded the United States Postal Service (USPS) abandon its proposed rule to implement President Trump’s unconstitutional executive order to restrict voting by mail. Slotkin and Peters previously urged USPS not to carry out the executive order, which would force states to submit absentee voters’ information to the Postal Service for the creation of a federal mail-in voter list. Under the order, USPS could then refuse to deliver ballots to voters who are not included on that list, giving the agency an unprecedented and illegal role in the administration of American elections. USPS did not respond to that letter and has now issued a proposed rule that would ultimately allow the Postal Service to determine whether millions of Americans can receive and cast ballots through the mail. “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,” wrote the senators. “In April, 37 senators wrote to you after President Trump issued his Executive Order directing USPS to issue a rule to establish compulsory specifications for election mail and create a master absentee voter list of millions of American voters – with the power to refuse to deliver their ballots.” The senators continued: “Despite these grave and serious legal deficiencies, on June 2, 2026, USPS published a proposed rule that, if finalized, would establish President Trump’s control over federal elections and allow USPS to adjudicate who can and cannot vote by mail. This proposed rule risks disenfranchising millions of voters. We again insist that you follow the law, refuse to implement President Trump’s Executive Order, and withdraw this presidentially-directed proposed rule.” The senators warned that the proposed rule would create a federally controlled national list of absentee voters, raising serious concerns about potential mi… | 1 | 2026-06-26T06:29:35Z | 2026-06-26T06:31:46Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/06/25/slotkin-shaheen-duckworth-schatz-rosen-merkley-kim-release-statement-on-meeting-with-the-speaker-of-taiwans-legislative-yuan/ | Slotkin, Shaheen, Duckworth, Schatz, Rosen, Merkley, Kim, Release Statement on Meeting with the Speaker of Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan | 2026-06-25 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Andy Kim (D-NJ) released a statement following a meeting with the President of Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan, Speaker Han Kuo-Yu, and additional legislators from the Kuomintang (KMT) party, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP): “We appreciated the opportunity to meet with Speaker Han Kuo-Yu and members of Taiwan’s legislature from all political parties to discuss the strong partnership between the United States and Taiwan. Our relationship is grounded in shared democratic values and a common commitment to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. Consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances, we remain committed to maintaining close and friendly relations with Taiwan, providing Taiwan with arms for self-defense and supporting deterrence against growing coercion from the People’s Republic of China. We also welcome Taiwan’s historic investments in the American economy, which will create high-paying jobs for U.S. citizens and bolster our technology sector. Congress should continue to advance legislation that addresses the double-taxation issue and provides relief to U.S. and Taiwanese businesses. “We are encouraged by the earnest and substantial cross-party efforts in Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan to advance a $25 billion special defense budget that will enhance the island’s self-defense capabilities, including through U.S.-provided defensive arms. Taiwan’s commitment to investing in its own security is critical, and we encourage swift action on additional investments in Taiwan’s domestic defense production. Just as Taiwan’s leaders have demonstrated unity in support of their people’s defense, the Trump Administration must do the same by moving without further delay on the $14 billion in U.S. arms sales to Taiwan that Congress approved more than six months ago. These arms are a vital investment in Taiw… | 1 | 2026-06-26T06:29:35Z | 2026-06-26T06:31:46Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/06/24/slotkin-bennet-booker-fetterman-lujan-warnock-introduce-legislation-to-provide-assistance-to-specialty-crop-farmers/ | Slotkin, Bennet, Booker, Fetterman, Luján, Warnock, Introduce Legislation to Provide Assistance to Specialty Crop Farmers | 2026-06-24 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Michael Bennet (D-CO), and John Fetterman (D-PA) introduced the Cultivating Horticultural Innovation in Local Economies (CHILE) Act to expand federal protections for specialty crop growers hurt by financial losses and market instability. The CHILE Act builds on a Specialty Crop Emergency Assistance Framework included in the House-passed Farm Bill, requiring USDA to use that structure when sending direct aid to these producers. Right now, specialty crop growers don’t have the same kind of reliable, standardized disaster relief safety net that other farmers enjoy. The CHILE Act would change that by creating a predictable, consistent process for getting emergency help to these growers when they need it most. “No one does specialty crops like Michigan. We grow everything from cherries, to asparagus, to blueberries, and all are enduring incredible instability,” said Senator Slotkin. “The CHILE Act is built around their unique needs and provides billions in direct assistance to help ensure Michigan remains one of the most agriculturally diverse states. Making the federal government work for specialty crop producers is a priority, and this bill is a good step in the right direction.” The CHILE Act would: Require USDA to use the Specialty Crop Emergency Assistance Framework when providing direct assistance to specialty crop growers; Clarify that specialty crops include fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and nursery crops, including floriculture; and Provide $5 billion in direct assistance to specialty crop producers for fiscal year 2027. “Specialty crop growers are critical to New Mexico’s agricultural economy and to feeding communities across the nation,” said Senator Luján. “When disasters, market disruptions, and other challenges threaten their livelihoods, growers deserve a reliable process for getting the emergency assistance they need. My CHILE Act strengthens suppor… | 1 | 2026-06-25T06:30:03Z | 2026-06-25T06:31:21Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/during-national-homeownership-month-peters-reintroduces-bipartisan-bill-to-improve-housing-financial-literacy-and-lower-costs-for-first-time-homebuyers | During National Homeownership Month, Peters Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Improve Housing Financial Literacy and Lower Costs for First-Time Homebuyers | 2026-06-23 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – During National Homeownership Month, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) reintroduced bipartisan legislation that aims to improve housing financial literacy and lower costs for prospective first-time homeowners. The Housing Financial Literacy Act would provide those who complete a housing counseling course certified by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with the opportunity to claim a 0.25% deduction on their Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgage insurance premium. The bill specifies first-time homebuyers must complete the course prior to applying for a mortgage or entering into a sales agreement. “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 homeownership,” said Senator Peters. “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.” Peters introduced this bipartisan legislation with U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX). The bill is supported by America’s Credit Unions, the National Association of Realtors, and the National Housing Resource Center. "Buying a home remains one of the most significant milestones on the path to financial security, and far too many first-time buyers face that journey without adequate support. Senator Peters' legislation changes that by pairing financial literacy with meaningful incentives, recognizing that informed consumers are stronger borrowers. Credit unions have long been in this work: educating members, demystifying the mortgage process, and securing affordable loans that fit real lives. Congress should pass this bill and further support housing efforts,” said Kathleen Coulombe, Chief Advocacy Officer at America’s Credit Unions. “Homeownership begins with knowledge. The bipartisan Housing Financial Literacy Act would help equip first-time … | 1 | 2026-06-24T06:25:30Z | 2026-06-24T06:26:49Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-helps-senate-pass-bipartisan-bill-to-lower-housing-costs | Peters Helps Senate Pass Bipartisan Bill to Lower Housing Costs | 2026-06-23 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) helped the Senate pass bipartisan legislation that would bring housing costs down and help Michigan communities increase their current housing supply. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act would strengthen federal programs that improve housing accessibility and incentivize communities to develop new housing projects. The bill now heads back to the U.S. House of Representatives for final passage. “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 bolsters federal housing investments and removes regulatory hurdles to help lower housing costs for Michiganders.” This comprehensive package includes numerous reforms, including provisions to: Require the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to increase multifamily loan limits to match housing market costs. Prohibits large investors, such as private equity firms, from purchasing single-family homes, which will put more houses on the market for local buyers and limit landlords from driving up rent costs. Reauthorize the HOME Program and allow for new flexibilities to convert run-down buildings into new housing units. Expand eligible uses of the Community Development Block Grant Program to include affordable housing construction. Lift existing caps on the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program. This provision will help additional public housing authorities to convert legacy Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) projects into Project Based Rental Assistance Housing. Reform the USDA’s Rural Housing Service Program to preserve housing units in rural areas. Peters has called for action to address the affordable housing crisis in Michigan. As a member of the Appropriations Committee, Peters also secured federal funding for affordable housing projects across Michigan. He has also led bipartisan legislation that seeks to h… | 1 | 2026-06-24T06:25:30Z | 2026-06-24T06:26:49Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/06/23/slotkin-joins-bipartisan-bill-to-cap-monthly-insulin-costs-at-35-on-private-insurance/ | Slotkin Joins Bipartisan Bill to Cap Monthly Insulin Costs at $35 on Private Insurance | 2026-06-23 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) in cosponsoring the bipartisan INSULIN Act that would make life more affordable for Americans living with diabetes, by capping out-of-pocket costs for people on private insurance at $35. Support for the legislation totals 28 Republican and Democratic Senators, and importantly, surpasses the Senate’s 60-vote-threshold. “No one should have to go without the medicine they need to live just because of how much it costs,” said Slotkin. “I voted to cap insulin prices at $35 for those on Medicare, and now, this bipartisan bill extends that cap to everyone on private insurance. This is long overdue progress, and we must keep working to lower prescription drug costs for every American.” Slotkin is a longtime supporter of lowering the price of prescription drugs. She voted to cap the cost of insulin in the Inflation Reduction Act at $35 for people on Medicare, and to finally lower Medicare to negotiate lower prices for some drugs – lowering costs for seniors. The Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act would cap the monthly out-of-pocket cost of insulin at $35 for Americans on private and employer-sponsored insurance and create a pilot program to provide insulin at the same cost to Americans without insurance. The push to cap the monthly cost of insulin comes as the cost of health care continues to top Americans’ affordability concerns.The INSULIN Act would directly address the root problems in the insulin market causing high list prices, while simultaneously extending vital patient protections, fostering competition and broadening access to needed insulin products. Specifically, the INSULIN Act: Limits out-of-pocket costs for patients with diabetes by ensuring that group and individual market health plans must waive any deductible and limit cost-sharing to no more than $35 per month for at least one insulin of each type and dosage form. Mandates pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) pass throug… | 1 | 2026-06-24T06:25:30Z | 2026-06-24T06:26:49Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/06/23/slotkin-statement-senate-passage-of-bipartisan-housing-legislation/ | Slotkin Statement Senate Passage of Bipartisan Housing Legislation | 2026-06-23 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | Slotkin Joins Bipartisan Bill to Cap Monthly Insulin Costs at $35 on Private Insurance WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) in... ICYMI: Slotkin Press Conference on Bill to Stop Trump from Deploying Military to Interfere in Elections WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Alex Padilla (D-CA)... Slotkin Leads Purple State Senators on Bill to Stop Trump from Using Military or Federal Law Enforcement to Interfere with Elections WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), a member of the Senate Armed Services... During Pentagon Budget Markup, Republicans Block Slotkin Amendments to Protect Elections from Illegal Military Interference WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), a member of the Senate Armed Services... Slotkin Statement on Voting No in the Armed Services Committee on 2027 Pentagon Budget Worked to secure $200 million for Selfridge and $4.4 million for Grayling, first-ever guardrails on DoD AI use, ban... Slotkin Helps Lead Effort Pushing for USDA Action on New World Screwworm Outbreak WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), a member of the Senate Agriculture... Slotkin, Peters Urge Swift Approval of Major Disaster Declaration WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI), both members of the Senate Homeland... Slotkin, Peters Statement on Nomination of Michael Martin to the Eastern District of Michigan Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin and Gary Peters released the following statements after... Slotkin Joins Bipartisan Effort to Protect Battle Creek Missions This effort champions the preservation of missions and servicemembers, like those at Battle Creek in Michigan.... Slotkin, Klobuchar, Colleagues Raise Concerns on Prediction Markets WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), both members of the Committee on... TODAY: Slotkin, Schiff and Kelly Introduce Drain the S… | 1 | 2026-06-24T06:25:30Z | 2026-06-24T06:26:49Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-urges-agriculture-committee-to-include-his-bipartisan-after-act-in-farm-bill | Peters Urges Agriculture Committee to Include His Bipartisan AFTER Act in Farm Bill | 2026-06-18 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) urged his colleagues on the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee to include his Animal Freedom from Testing, Experimentation, and Research (AFTER) Act in the Senate version of the 2026 Farm Bill. Senator Peters introduced the AFTER Act to ensure that federal agencies that use animals for research have policies in place to facilitate the safe relocation of retired, healthy lab animals to adoptive homes, animal rescues, or reputable sanctuaries. In the letter, Peters emphasized that many of the approximately 40,000 animals used for research across 12 federal agencies each year are suitable for adoption, and that these healthy animals should not be euthanized by the government. He also stressed the importance of ensuring that the highest standards of humane animal care and treatment are upheld in taxpayer-funded research. “In fiscal year 2024, the federal government experimented on approximately 40,000 regulated animals for research purposes across twelve federal agencies,” Peters wrote. “The Animal Freedom from Testing, Experimentation, and Research (AFTER) Act is simple: it makes retirement and adoption an option for healthy laboratory animals.” “Animals that are suitable for adoption or retirement should not be killed by our federal government. Including the AFTER Act in the Senate Farm Bill would provide the necessary direction for federal agencies to move forward with developing retirement policies, ensuring that federal research upholds the highest standards of humane care and treatment and helping to prevent the needless euthanasia of healthy animals. We respectfully request that this widely supported reform be included in the Senate Farm Bill and retained in the final, bicameral package,” Peters continued. Peters introduced the AFTER Act with U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME). The legislation requires that animals be evaluated by a licensed veterinarian and pronounced both mentally and physically healthy before leaving an agency, helping to… | 1 | 2026-06-19T06:50:32Z | 2026-06-19T06:53:40Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/06/18/icymi-slotkin-press-conference-on-bill-to-stop-trump-from-deploying-military-to-interfere-in-elections/ | ICYMI: Slotkin Press Conference on Bill to Stop Trump from Deploying Military to Interfere in Elections | 2026-06-18 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) held a press conference to announce the introduction of the Protect our Polls Act, new legislation that would stop President Trump’s ability to deploy troops or armed federal agents to polling places or to seize election material. Read more about the bill here. This press conference comes after Trump has hinted, at various times, that he’s willing to undermine our election process. Slotkin has repeatedly asked Trump nominees, from Secretary Hegseth on down about illegal orders, and sending troops to polling places. She also explicitly questioned Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin about sending ICE to the polls. Last December, she pressed Department of Defense officials on the issue in a Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and pressed the NORTHCOM commander to confirm as well. Watch the speech here. Download the speech here. Download transcript here ### | 1 | 2026-06-19T06:50:32Z | 2026-06-19T06:53:40Z |
| https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/06/18/slotkin-leads-purple-state-senators-on-bill-to-stop-trump-from-using-military-or-federal-law-enforcement-to-interfere-with-elections/ | Slotkin Leads Purple State Senators on Bill to Stop Trump from Using Military or Federal Law Enforcement to Interfere with Elections | 2026-06-18 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Elissa Slotkin | S001208 | www.slotkin.senate.gov | slotkin | https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/newsroom/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, is joined by Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) in introducing the Protect Our Polls Act to protect the integrity of American elections from federal interference by armed uniformed military or federal law enforcement. The Protect Our Polls Act defends our free and fair elections, preserves the apolitical nature of our military, and protects servicemembers from illegal orders, an issue that Slotkin prominently raised last year in her video with Senator Kelly and other members of Congress. “President Trump has been saying the quiet part out loud: he wants to undermine our elections any way he can, and he refuses to rule out sending uniformed military to the polls, or to collect ballots and voting machines,” said Senator Slotkin. “Our legislation prevents President Trump from weaponizing our military and armed federal officers to interfere in our elections. From 2016 until just last week, President Trump has worked to sow doubt in our election results, and I am glad to be joined by Senators from across the country, especially states like Arizona, Georgia, Minnesota and Wisconsin which, along with Michigan, the president has targeted. All states that may very well decide who controls the House and Senate.” The Protect our Polls Act makes existing federal law stronger, further restricting the deployment of military forces and armed federal agents to polling places. It closes an existing loophole by requiring Congress to pass a Joint Resolution of Approval before the president can send troops or federal law enforcement to election sites for the only exception to the blanket ban: to repel armed enemies of the United States. The President must also provide Congress with intel, legal justification, and evidence that state or local govern… | 1 | 2026-06-19T06:50:32Z | 2026-06-19T06:53:40Z |
| https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-reintroduces-bipartisan-legislation-to-increase-tribal-input-in-identifying-natural-resource-concerns | Peters Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Tribal Input in Identifying Natural Resource Concerns | 2026-06-17 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Democrat | Senate | MI | Gary C. Peters | P000595 | www.peters.senate.gov | garypeters | https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) introduced bipartisan legislation to increase tribal input in the priority resource concern (PRC) determination process. A priority resource concern (PRC) is a natural resource issue such as soil erosion, surface and groundwater contamination, or plant and animal health. Under current law, PRCs are identified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in collaboration with state and local entities. Peters’ Tribal Conservation Priorities Inclusion Act – which he reintroduced with U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) – would amend the law to include tribes as entities that can help identify PRCs. “Effectively identifying threats to our state’s precious natural resources is critical to keeping our environment strong and healthy for future generations. We need to ensure our tribal communities, who have a deep understanding of these issues, can voice their concerns. I’ll keep working to get this commonsense bill passed to improve the inclusivity and success of this process,” said Senator Peters. “The Tribal Conservation Priorities Inclusion Act helps strengthen the bonds between Indian Country and our federal partners by highlighting tribal visibility,” said Austin Lowes, Chairman of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. “The measures of this bill will help ensure tribes and tribal lands have a clearer role in conservation programs moving forward. This is essential in strengthening the government-to-government relations that are integral to tribal sovereignty.” Peters’ bill would not require any changes to the PRC determination process – it simply ensures tribally identified conservation priorities are taken into consideration. Adding tribes to the list of entities that can identify PRCs would increase tribal visibility during the PRC determination process, facilitate a deeper consideration of tribally driven concerns, and gives tribal communities equal opportunity for National Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) funding. NRCS is the U.S. Department of Agricult… | 1 | 2026-06-18T06:41:00Z | 2026-06-18T06:43:25Z |
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