Support the Trade Review Act of 2025.
As a Senator, it is your responsibility to immediately reclaim your constitutional authority over tariff imposition. The president's recent tariff actions have severely damaged international trade and will cripple economies worldwide, directly harming your constituents. On April 3, 2025, Senators C
Trade Relations Question
I’ve heard it said that a well-reasoned, judiciously applied tariff—when precisely targeted—can be a powerful tool in trade negotiations. With that in mind, could you kindly help me understand what specific goals we’re pursuing in our trade relations with the penguins of McDonald Island? I’d be mos
ICE, Human Rights, and the Constitution.
I am deeply concerned about the alarming violation of constitutional rights and human rights unfolding in the case of Rümeysa Öztürk, the Tufts University student detained by ICE. The facts indicate she was targeted and arrested solely for exercising her right to free speech by authoring an op-ed cr
Stop the GOP tax cuts for the wealthy at the expense of the rest of us
The Senate GOP's proposed budget blueprint indicates a prioritization of providing tax cuts that would primarily benefit wealthy Americans and corporations, rather than policies aimed at assisting middle and lower income families. While specifics are not outlined, the drastically lower targets for s
Stop From Declaring Martial Law
Donald Trump's comments about seeking a third term as president, combined with his recent actions like the executive order on federal oversight of elections, are deeply concerning for American democracy. We must remain vigilant against any attempts to undermine or bypass constitutional procedures an
Restore Congress' tariff oversight to promote accountability, economic stability
The Trade Review Act of 2025: Legislation to Give Congress Authority to Control Tariffs This bipartisan legislation aims to restore congressional authority over tariffs, a power currently monopolized by the executive branch. The Trade Review Act of 2025 would mandate the president to justify tariff
Republicans are running scared. Instead of facing their constituents, they’ve been told to stop holding in-person town halls – because they know Trump’s cuts to veterans’ services, infrastructure, and Medicaid are deeply unpopular. This is where Democrats must step up. The public deserves to know e
Save the Institute of Museum & Library Services
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) plays a crucial role in supporting libraries nationwide, which provide invaluable resources and services to communities across America. These include early literacy programs, public internet access, workforce development initiatives, and resources
Protect HUD Housing Support and Disaster Recovery Programs
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers essential services that support housing stability and community development across the nation. These include assistance for first-time homebuyers, rental subsidies for low-income families, homelessness prevention initiatives, funding to ex
Reject harmful budget plan favoring ultra-wealthy over people
The new Senate budget plan undermines long-standing procedural rules by bypassing input from the Senate Parliamentarian who enforces budget reconciliation requirements. This is a blatant attempt to push through permanent tax cuts for the wealthy while making devastating cuts to Medicare and Medicaid
Protect Free Speech: Stop Unlawful ICE Detainment of Immigrants
The Trump administration's recent actions targeting legal residents Mahmoud Khalil, Badar Khan Suri, and Rumeysa Ozturk for their political views are a flagrant violation of the First Amendment right to free speech and protest. Khalil, a permanent resident and Columbia University graduate, was ambus
Protect Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives
The Trump administration's attack on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs is deeply concerning. These initiatives were established to boost educational and workforce opportunities for underrepresented groups like women, people of color, the disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. Dismantling
Vote against repealing CFPB's $5 overdraft fee cap
The Senate has passed a misguided resolution (S.J. Res. 18) that would remove the recently implemented $5 cap on overdraft fees set by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). This cap is a vital consumer protection that would save American households an estimated $225 per year on average. W
Defend the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) plays a crucial role in safeguarding consumers from predatory and deceptive practices by financial institutions. Since its inception, the CFPB has recovered over $21 billion for 205 million individuals harmed by unlawful corporate actions and has handl
Oppose a Repeal of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act
The Communications Decency Act's Section 230 has been instrumental in safeguarding free speech online for over two decades. Its repeal would open the floodgates for censorship, stifling public discourse and severely impacting online platforms and communities. User-generated content, comments section
Save Federal Student Loan Programs from Cuts and Chaos
The federal student loan program plays a vital role in enabling access to higher education and fostering economic mobility for millions of Americans. Moving this essential program from the Department of Education to the Small Business Administration, an agency ill-equipped to manage it, would create
Oppose dismantling critical Department of Education, protect students
The Department of Education plays a critical role in ensuring equal access to education and protecting the rights of students across the nation. Dismantling it would jeopardize federal funding for public schools, support for students with disabilities, enforcement of civil rights protections, and st
Protect Our National Forests from Unregulated Logging
The Trump administration's executive order to ramp up timber production on public lands and national forests poses grave risks to our environment and public safety. It disregards crucial environmental laws designed to ensure sustainable use of these precious natural resources. Unchecked logging coul
Defend Our National Parks
The Trump administration's firing of thousands of National Park Service and US Forest Service workers is deeply concerning and poses grave risks to the well-being of our cherished national parks and public lands. These protected areas were already facing severe staffing shortages, and further reduct
Protect the Mission of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plays a critical role in safeguarding the environment and promoting public health. Its mission is being undermined by the current administration's actions, including terminating hundreds of employees, placing others on leave, and removing resources dedicated
Support the Resolution to Block Arms Sales to Israel
The United States must immediately halt arms sales to Israel in light of the disturbing reports of human rights violations committed by Israeli forces against Palestinian civilians in Gaza. The indiscriminate bombardment of densely populated areas, obstruction of humanitarian aid, and summary execut
Support Ukraine
The United States must maintain strong support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of Russian aggression. Any viable peace agreement cannot reward Putin's illegal invasion by forcing Ukraine to cede territory or abandon its aspiration for NATO membership. Credible securit
Condemn Trump's Illegal Gaza Occupation and Forced Displacement Plan
Trump's proposed actions to unlawfully occupy Gaza and forcibly displace millions of Palestinians from their homes are a blatant violation of international law and human rights. As an ally of Israel, the United States should be promoting peace and a two-state solution, not engaging in warmongering t
Uphold court order, restore USAID operations as constitutional duty
I understand the grave importance of USAID and its humanitarian work around the world. The recent federal court ruling affirms that DOGE's attempts to dismantle this crucial agency were likely unconstitutional. As an elected representative, you have a duty to ensure the executive branch complies wit
Condemn the Illegal Firing of NOAA and NWS Employees
The firing of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and National Weather Service (NWS) employees is unacceptable and must be condemned. These agencies play a vital role in protecting public safety and supporting industries that rely on accurate weather forecasting. Their workforce m
Demand Oversight of the FBI
It is deeply concerning that Donald Trump has appointed Dan Bongino, a conservative podcaster with no FBI experience, as Deputy FBI Director. This appointment, coupled with FBI Director Kash Patel's plans to relocate 1,500 FBI employees, raises alarming questions about the administration's intent to
Stop Reckless DoD Cuts: Protect Jobs and National Security
The decision to fire thousands of civilian workers and key legal advisors from the Department of Defense poses a grave threat to national security. Reducing the workforce by up to 8% without conducting the legally required analysis is reckless and jeopardizes military readiness. Terminating probatio
Stop the Purge of the Federal Workforce
The federal workforce plays a vital role in ensuring the proper functioning of government agencies that provide critical services to the American people. The mass layoffs of thousands of federal employees across agencies like FEMA, the IRS, CDC, Department of Defense, Department of Education, and ot
Protect USPS jobs and service nationwide
The United States Postal Service is a vital public institution that serves all Americans by delivering mail affordably to every zip code. It employs over 635,000 workers, including nearly 100,000 military veterans. The proposed firing of 10,000 USPS workers and potential privatization plans threaten
Protect Our IRS Data from DOGE
Elon Musk's organization DOGE is seeking to grant an employee illegal access to the IRS's Integrated Data Retrieval System (IDRS), which contains sensitive personal and financial data of taxpayers. Allowing unauthorized DOGE access to this system would flagrantly violate privacy laws and enable pote
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