Elissa Slotkin

Senators Peters, Slotkin Announce More Than $880,000 in Federal Support for Mid-Michigan Fire Departments WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Elissa Slotkin (MI) announced that local fire departments across Mid-Michigan will receive $884,836 in federal funding. The funding comes…

Slotkin, Coons, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Sanction Israeli Settlements in the West Bank WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined legislation to sanction companies, individuals, and other entities that help develop Israeli settlements in the E1 area of the West Bank. The…

Slotkin, Husted’s Human Trafficking Act Passes Senate Unanimously, Heads to President’s Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. — The bipartisan, bicameral Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act, introduced by U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Jon Husted (R-OH), along with Reps. Tim Walberg (R-MI) and…

Slotkin’s Statement on U.S. Coast Guard’s Decision to Restore Full Operations at Station Saginaw River ESSEXVILLE, MI — U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) released the following statement regarding the United States Coast Guard’s (USGC) announcement that Station Saginaw River will return to full…

Senate Passes Peters and Slotkin Legislation to Extend Federal Funding and Protections for the Great Lakes WASHINGTON D.C. — The Senate unanimously passed legislation championed by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) to protect the Great Lakes and vital waterways across…

Department of Defense Responds to Slotkin: Assures No Plans to Send Troops to Polls, Hegseth Silence Continues WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, received a response to her letter demanding confirmation confirming that…

ICYMI: Slotkin Delivers Speech at Carnegie Institution on Defending Democracy WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Wednesday, September 30, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) delivered remarks at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace on her takeaways from a recent trip to Hungary and Poland, and how we…

Slotkin, Peters, Padilla Demand Homeland Security Secretary to Stand up to Trump on Election Interference, Not Send ICE to Polls WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), in an effort led by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Alex Padilla (D-CA), called on Department of Homeland Security…

Slotkin, Warren Demand Full Accounting of Trump’s Huge Tax Breaks for AI and Tech Companies WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) in sending letters to the CEOs of Amazon, Meta, Alphabet, and Microsoft demanding answers and full transparency on…

Slotkin, Britt, DeLauro, Bacon Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Modernize Ovarian Cancer Prevention and Care WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Katie Britt (R-AL), along with Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Don Bacon (R-NE) introduced the Ovarian Cancer…

DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5(c) OF THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION, TO REMOVE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM HOSTILITIES WITH IRAN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)]…

As Trump Meets with Chinese President, Slotkin and Moreno Speak on Senate Floor about Bill to Ban Chinese Vehicles WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Bernie Moreno (R-OH) took to the floor of the U.S. Senate to discuss their bipartisan legislation, the Connected…

Slotkin, Tillis Push Trump to Move Forward with Taiwan Arms Sale Ahead of Xi Visit WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington this week, U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Thom Tillis (R-NC), co-chairs of the Senate Bipartisan Taiwan Caucus, sent a letter to…

ICYMI: Slotkin, Colleagues Demand Trump Hold the Line Ahead of China State Visit WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and U.S. Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) held a press conference ahead of the meeting…

ICYMI: Slotkin Presses Trump on China’s Role in Iran War Ahead of Thursday State Visit As Trump Prepares to Host Xi, China Aides Iran in Conducting Lethal Attacks on Americans WASHINGTON D.C. — Last week, CBS News reported that U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), member of the Senate Armed Services…

Slotkin Leads Senate Democrats in Demanding Answers from Hegseth on Cost of Iran War Pentagon Greatly Underestimates Cost of Iran War to Taxpayers and Families WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee led 45 of her colleagues, nearly the…

Slotkin Statement on Voting No on Clarity Act WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) released the following statement regarding her no vote on proceeding on the Clarity Act, a large package regulating the crypto industry. “Today, I voted no on the Clarity Act, legislation meant to…

Slotkin Signs Joint Statement with Colleagues on the High Cost of Trump’s Trade War with Canada WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) released the following joint statement with Senators Chris Coons (D-DE), Patty Murray (D-WA), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), in response to…

Slotkin, Peters Demand Postal Service Halt Implementation of Unconstitutional Vote-by-Mail Restrictions WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI) joined Committee Democrats in demanding that the United States Postal Service (USPS) immediately halt implementation…

Slotkin Joins Colleagues to Urge Supreme Court to Block Postal Service Rule Limiting Mail-In Voting WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined a bicameral amicus brief challenging the legality of President Trump’s Executive Order and U.S. Postal Service rule seeking to exert…

ICYMI: Detroit News “Automakers urge Congress to quickly pass law banning Chinese cars” WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, the Detroit News and Reuters published a report that a group representing major automakers such as General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co., Stellantis NV, Toyota Motor Corp., and…

Slotkin Supports Bill to End Trump’s Tariffs that Cost Michiganders More Than Any Other State WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined her Senate Democratic colleagues in cosponsoring the End Trump’s Tariff Tax Act, legislation that would revoke and refund Trump’s latest…

After Top General Says No Troops at Our Polls, Slotkin Seeks Same Assurances from DOJ, DHS/ICE, FBI and National Guard WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, MS NOW’s Morning Joe reported that Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, sent letters to Attorney General Todd…

ICYMI: General Caine Responds to Slotkin, Assures No Plans to Send Troops to Polls in November, Hegseth Silent WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Associated Press reported that General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has confirmed in writing that the U.S. military has no plans to…

Slotkin Joins Gallego, Colleagues, In Pressing the Israeli Government to Halt Construction Progress for E1 Settlement Project WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined U.S. Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Coons (D-DE),…

Slotkin, Schiff, 45 Senators Press Netanyahu to Protect U.S. Citizens, Stop Settler Violence in West Bank WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), in an effort led by Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) and alongside a coalition of 45 senators, almost the entire Democratic caucus, called…

Slotkin Statement on Watchdog Filing Complaint Against Jeanine Pirro After Failed Indictment Complaints filed accuse Pirro of abusing her prosecutorial powers to seek “meritless” indictments against President Donald Trump’s “perceived political enemies” WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Elissa…

Peters, Slotkin Press Armed Services Republicans for Oversight on Troops Serving Extended Deployments in Iran SASC Democrats hold Administration accountable for the conditions it has allowed to develop that have left troops stranded indefinitely WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI)…

Slotkin, Peters, Bergman Press Department of Defense on PFAS Cleanup at Wurtsmith Air Force Base, Camp Grayling WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Gary Peters (D-MI), and U.S. Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI) sent bipartisan letters to the Department of the Air Force and the…

As President Trump Refuses to Rule it Out, Slotkin Presses Hegseth to Guarantee Military Won’t Interfere in Midterm Elections Slotkin has sought the same assurances from Pentagon leaders under both parties in 2020 and 2024 WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) sent letters to…

Peters, Slotkin Demand Answers from Hegseth on the Reportedly Poor Conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln USS Lincoln’s deployment has now stretched over 250 days, with over 200 days without a port call WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) demanded…

Slotkin, Joins Colleagues in Demanding RFK Jr. Reverse Cancelations of Lifesaving Research Grants for Michiganders U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and 26 of their Democratic colleagues in the Senate in demanding that Department of Health…

Slotkin Joins Bipartisan Bill to Support Coast Guard Installations, Allow Cost-Saving Community Partnerships WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Chris Murphy (D-CT), and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) joined 15 of their Senate colleagues in introducing the Strengthening Coast Guard…

Slotkin Statement on Voting No on Confirmation of Todd Blanche as Attorney General WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) released the follow statement after voting against the confirmation of Todd Blanche to be U.S. Attorney General. Today I voted no on the confirmation of Todd…

Slotkin, Cruz Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Protect Houses of Worship WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and U.S. Representatives Brad Knott (R-NC) and Tom Suozzi (D-NY) introduced the Right to Worship Act.The bill restricts activity that knowingly…

After Bipartisan Effort Led by Slotkin, Army Selects Grayling as Part of Initiative to Push Drone Testing and Research Michigan Selected for New Army Industry Testing Initiative – One of Only Four Sites Nationwide WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined the U.S. Army in…

Slotkin Statement on Voting No in Committee on Draft Partisan Farm Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, released the following statement after voting no in committee, against the Senate Republican drafted Farm Bill this week. “No…

Slotkin, Ricketts Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Keep Biotech Industry in America, Not China WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced the Biotech Investment National Security Act (BINSA). This bill would ensure American investment in…

After Further Violence from ICE, Slotkin, Peters Demand Hearing on ICE’s Deadly Use of Force WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Gary Peters (D-MI), and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), all members of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, joined the…

Slotkin, Peters, Bergman Lead Bipartisan Effort to Bring Coast Guard Drone Testing to Michigan WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI), and U.S. Representative Jack Bergman (MI-1) are leading a bipartisan effort with 4 of their congressional colleagues…

Slotkin, Klobuchar, Welch, Colleagues Raise Concerns About USDA Rural Development Reorganization WASHINGTON D.C. — Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Peter Welch (D-VT), members of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, are joining 19 of their…

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Slotkin, Moreno Bill to Ban Chinese Vehicles Passes Key Senate Committee With Bipartisan Support WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, legislation from U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Bernie Moreno (R-OH), the Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026, passed the Senate Commerce…

Slotkin Calls on Agriculture Committee Leadership to Support Michigan Specialty Crop Farmers in Farm Bill WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), and Raphael Warnock (D-GA), fellow members of the Senate Committee on Agriculture,…

Slotkin, Moreno Bill to Protect National & Economic Security from Chinese Vehicles Advances Unanimously Bill Receives Unanimous Bipartisan Support to Pass Out of Committee, Moves Forward to Consideration by Full Senate WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Bernie Moreno’s…

ICYMI: Slotkin Responds to President Trump’s Truth Social Posts of her, Attempts to Curb Mail-in Voting WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), released the following video in response to President Trump’s Truth Social video post of her in a hearing, defending the mail-in…

Slotkin and Peters Bipartisan Bill to Extend Federal Funding and Protections for the Great Lakes Advances in the Senate WASHINGTON D.C. — The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee unanimously voted to advance the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2026. The comprehensive…

ICYMI: Slotkin Gives Remarks on Senate Floor about the Risk of Weaponization of Intelligence Community WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) gave a speech on her newly introduced bill, the Minimum Experience Requirements for Intelligence Transition (MERIT) Act, that would…

Slotkin Introduces MERIT Act to Require National Security Experience for Intelligence Leadership The MERIT Act comes as an unqualified loyalist of President Trump serves as acting DNI and while the broader weaponization of the intelligence community is at risk WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator…

Slotkin, Gillibrand, Colleagues Press Pentagon to Release Findings on Deadly Iran School Strike WASHINGTON D.C. — This week, U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), joined by 23 other colleagues, are placing additional pressure on the Department of Defense to release its…

Slotkin, Ossoff Demand Answers After Hegseth Denied Military Officers’ Promotions for Political Reasons WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA), and colleagues are demanding answers after reports that Secretary Hegseth denied military officers’…