Slotkin, Peters Reintroduce Legislation to Grant Federal Recognition to the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI) reintroduced legislation to grant federal recognition to the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians (GRB). In addition to granting federal recognition to the GRB, the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians Restoration Act would make its members eligible for benefits and services provided […]
Slotkin Statement on U.S. Strikes in Iran
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) released the following statement in response to U.S. military strikes in Iran: “I expect a full, classified brief on the strikes in Iran, and the strategy and force protection plans, as soon as possible. In the meantime, tonight I’m focused on the safety of the over 40,000 […]
Slotkin Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Ban Smartphone Use During School Hours at DoDEA Schools
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined Senator Jim Banks (R-IN) in introducing the REFOCUS DODEA Act, legislation aimed at restoring focus in Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) classrooms by prohibiting the use of smartphones during the school day. The Restoring Our Educational Focus on Children of U.S. Servicemembers at DODEA (REFOCUS […]
Slotkin Statement on Voting in Favor of Bipartisan Bill Establishing Regulatory Framework on Stablecoins
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) released the following statement after final passage of the GENIUS Act, a bipartisan bill that creates a regulatory framework for stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency that is pegged to currencies like the U.S. dollar or a commodity. “Today, I voted in favor of the GENIUS Act, a […]
VIDEO: Slotkin Presses Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth About Use of Active-Duty Military on Unarmed Protestors
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, questioned U.S. Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Slotkin’s remarks and questions of Hegseth focused on whether he has authorized the U.S. military to arrest, detain, or use lethal force on unarmed protesters on United States soil. Slotkin is […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Slotkin Statement on General Motors Announcing $4 billion Investment, Including at Lake Orion Plant
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) released the following statement after news that General Motors announced a $4 billion investment, which included a commitment to investing in the Lake Orion plant, supporting thousands of Michigan jobs. “I represented Orion Assembly in Congress, I’ve walked the picket lines with the UAW workers there, […]
Peters, Slotkin, Bergman Call on Small Business Administration to Approve Disaster Declaration to Assist Communities Impacted by Northern Michigan Ice Storms
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Elissa Slotkin (MI), as well as U.S. Representative Jack Bergman (MI-01), are calling on President Trump to approve the State of Michigan’s Small Business Administration (SBA) Rapid Administrative Disaster Declaration request following the severe winter storms that impacted Northern Michigan and the Eastern Upper Peninsula in late […]