Slotkin, Klobuchar, Press USDA to Not Take Food Away from Food Banks, Hurting Families and Farmers
WASHINGTON D.C. — Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) joined 23 of their colleagues in pressing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for more information about the cancellation of previously-approved funding through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) for food banks and other emergency food providers. This would take food away from hungry […]
Slotkin, Kaine, and Colleagues Demand Accountability Over Cabinet Officials’ Use of Unsecured Group Chat for Military Planning
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and 12 of their Senate Colleagues sent a letter to President Donald Trump demanding answers after several Cabinet officials accidentally added a reporter to an unsecured group chat where secret, high-level military planning was occurring. This was in violation of security protocols and potentially in […]
Slotkin Joins Effort Denouncing Illegal Attempt to Dismantle the Department of Education
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) joined 17 Senate colleagues in introducing a resolution condemning President Donald Trump’s recent executive order to dismantle the Department of Education. In addition to condemning this move to gut the agency, the resolution also condemns actions to reduce federal public education funding and […]
Slotkin, Peters Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution Commemorating 108th Anniversary of Selfridge Air National Guard Base
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) introduced a bipartisan resolution honoring the 108th anniversary of Selfridge Air National Guard Base and commending the thousands of men and women who have worked and trained at Selfridge since its inception. The resolution recognizes the base’s significant contributions to U.S. national security, […]
Slotkin, Klobuchar, Colleagues Raise Concerns About How Great Lakes Will Be Impacted by NOAA Firings
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) led their colleagues in pressing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for more information about the termination of probationary staff and the potential impact these firings will have on the Great Lakes. “We write to express our deep concern over the firing […]
Slotkin joins Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Bill to Cut Off U.S. Investment to China in Certain Industries
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), John Cornyn (R-TX), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Jim Banks (R-IN), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Andy Kim (D-NJ), Dave McCormick (R-PA), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Dan Sullivan (R-AK), along with Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-SC) and Ranking […]
Slotkin, Ernst Protect American Farms and Agricultural Production from Foreign Adversaries
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) joined members of the Senate Agriculture and Armed Services Committees, in leading the bipartisan overhaul of the current flawed oversight system that has allowed China’s malign influence to threaten American food security and national security by buying up agricultural land in the United […]
Slotkin Statement on Opposition to Republican Government Funding Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin released the following statement regarding her opposition to the Republican proposed legislation to fund the government. “I will be voting no on the Continuing Resolution tomorrow. First, because this bill is bad for Michigan. It makes significant cuts to Michigan’s key infrastructure projects, cuts the VA and harms our […]
Slotkin, Ricketts Lead Bipartisan Bill to Secure American Agriculture, Assess Threats From Adversaries Like China
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Pete Ricketts (R-NE) led 8 colleagues in introducing the Securing American Agriculture Act. The bipartisan, bicameral bill would secure critical supply chains and reduce America’s reliance on adversaries like China. U.S. Representatives Ashely Hinson (R-IA-02) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-08) introduced companion legislation in the House. “Food […]
Slotkin, Peters Lead Bipartisan Legislation to Support Recapitalization of Air National Guard Fighter Missions, Including at Selfridge Air National Guard Base
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin and Gary Peters joined a group of their colleagues in leading bipartisan legislation to preserve the U.S. Air Force’s fighter force structure and support the recapitalization of Air National Guard fighter missions, including at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Macomb County. “With emerging threats on the rise, our […]