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Slotkin Statement on Israel’s Operation Against Iran
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement regarding Israel’s operation against Iran: “The strikes in the Middle East create a moment of uncertainty, and there’s no doubt that American troops and civilians in the region — particularly friends and family of Michiganders — are at risk of being caught in the crossfire. “But while it’s too early to tell how this will all play out, Israel has struck a blow against the hardline Iranian government, a state sponsor of terror that has long held out the threat of a
Slotkin’s Bipartisan Legislation to Crack Down on Foreign Adversaries Directing Violent Crimes in the U.S. Passes the Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a strong show of bipartisan unity, the U.S. Senate has passed the DETERRENCE Act, legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) alongside colleagues Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Joni Ernst (R-IA), and Jim Banks (R-IN). The bill strengthens penalties for individuals who carry out or attempt violent crimes within the United States on behalf of foreign adversaries. This bill both punishes offenders and deters others, including transnational criminal networks, from accepting funds or direction from hostile foreign actors to commit crimes on U.S. soil. The DETERRENCE Act sends a clear message: those who act against American interests at the behest of
Slotkin & Peters Advocate for Continued Investment at Selfridge to Support Basing of F-15EX and KC-46A Missions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI) are advocating for continued investment at Selfridge Air National Guard Base to support basing of the recently announced 21 F-15EX fighters, as well as the 12 KC-46A tankers the senators helped secure in January 2024. In a letter sent to the bipartisan leaders of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, the senators underscored the strategic and economic importance of Selfridge and requested the full funding necessary to prepare for these new missions. “Selfridge Air National Guard Base is an essential and strategic location for northern border security
DETROIT NEWS: Michigan Dems raise alarm over Musk team’s access to personal data of millions
“American citizens don’t want unelected billionaires with their private data, all their tax information, their Medicare healthcare records. … What do they want it for? The goals of a billionaire are not the same as the goals of the average American citizen. He has other conflicting interests,” Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Holly, said Thursday on the Senate floor. Slotkin argued that Musk, whose companies hold billions worth of government contracts and who has business interests in China, should have to follow the law and file a publicly available financial disclosure after CBS News reported Friday that Musk won’t have to. “This is how we ensure
POAM VICE PRESIDENT MEETS WITH U.S. SENATOR ELISSA SLOTKIN
POAM VICE PRESIDENT MEETS WITH NEWLY ELECTED U.S. SENATOR ELISSA SLOTKIN On January 30, 2025, Jonathan Pignataro, President of the Calhoun County Deputy Sheriffs Association and POAM Vice President, met with Michigan’s newly elected U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin on a recent trip to Washington, D.C. Jon was representing POAM members on various issues. Senator Slotkin is very supportive of issues concerning law enforcement, and she has committed to supporting issues POAM brings forward. Senator Slotkin supported the Social Security Fairness Act, which affects many of our members. POAM thanks her for that support.