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CURTIS, PADILLA, SCHIFF, MULLIN INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT AMERICA’S OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES
Today, Senators Curtis, Padilla, Schiff, and Mullin introduced bipartisan legislation to support and commemorate the 2028 and 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Games set to take place in Los Angeles, California and Salt Lake City, Utah, respectively, through the minting of new commemorative coins. Representatives Moore, Sherman, Lucas, Calvert, and Kamlager-Dove introduced companion legislation in the House.
MEDICAID AND THE PROMISE OF COMPASSIONATE REFORM
On July 4th, President Trump signed into law a broad reconciliation package—The One Big Beautiful Bill. Among its many provisions were serious steps to stabilize our budget, reduce inflationary pressure, and yes, address the unsustainable growth of Medicaid. That last provision has become the focus of heated rhetoric and unfortunate misinformation.
CURTIS, ROSEN INTRODUCE BILL TO COUNTER CHINESE SABOTAGE OF TAIWAN’S UNDERSEA CABLES
Senators Curtis and Rosen, members of the Foreign Relations Committee, today introduced the Taiwan Undersea Cable Resilience Initiative Act, bipartisan legislation that would protect Taiwan’s critical communications infrastructure and deter malicious “gray zone” activities by the People’s Republic of China. The cables—critical for global communication and commerce—have been a primary target of the PRC for undercover sabotage to undermine Taiwan’s security and sovereignty.
Highs and Lows: Maiden Speech
Hey! Welcome to another ‘Highs and Lows’ from Washington, D.C. It’s been a great week. If you’ve followed what’s happening here, I did my maiden speech on the Senate floor, which is kind of a big cultural thing here in the Senate. Most of us wait several months before we
Highs and Lows: Increasing Access to Your Public Lands
Welcome to another edition of ‘Highs and Lows’! I hope you are all well. I have two highs to share with you this week. First, the Senate passed a type of legislation called a Congressional Review Act that I introduced, which pulls back regulations from the past to provide better access
Highs and Lows: First Bill Passed in the Senate
Hello from my new office here in Washington, D.C.! It’s a big deal, and we’re all very excited to finally have a little space to move around. The high for this week is we passed my first bill in the Senate! I’d like to give a big shout-out to my