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74

Total Statements

74

Floor Speeches

0

Press Releases

15

Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Veterans: 16Environment: 14Taxes: 12Foreign Policy: 12Trade: 10Labor: 10Defense: 10Immigration: 8Healthcare: 8Crime & Justice: 8Ethics: 6Voting Rights: 4Economy: 4Ukraine: 4Social Security: 4

Speech Tone

: 36Neutral: 26Urgent: 8Bipartisan: 4

Statements (74)

Floor Speech2026-03-26ImmigrationHealthcareEnvironmentHR7147S1648

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026--Motion to Proceed--Resumed

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026--Motion to Proceed--Resumed Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1648-S1659] From the Congressional Record Online through…

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Floor Speech2026-03-26

Sponsored: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the…

Sheldon Whitehouse sponsored this legislation: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Fair Credit Reporting Act; Preemption of State Laws".. Read…

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Floor Speech2026-03-26

Sponsored: Enhancing Long-Term, Efficient, and Viable Alternatives to Empower Flood-Prone Communities Act of 2026

Sheldon Whitehouse sponsored this legislation: Enhancing Long-Term, Efficient, and Viable Alternatives to Empower Flood-Prone Communities Act of 2026. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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Floor Speech2026-03-26

Sponsored: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the…

Sheldon Whitehouse sponsored this legislation: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Fair Credit Reporting Act; Preemption of State Laws".. Read…

Read full statement →Original source

Floor Speech2026-03-26

Sponsored: Enhancing Long-Term, Efficient, and Viable Alternatives to Empower Flood-Prone Communities Act of 2026

Sheldon Whitehouse sponsored this legislation: Enhancing Long-Term, Efficient, and Viable Alternatives to Empower Flood-Prone Communities Act of 2026. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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Floor Speech2026-03-26

Sponsored: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the…

Sheldon Whitehouse sponsored this legislation: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Fair Credit Reporting Act; Preemption of State Laws".. Read…

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Floor Speech2026-03-26

Sponsored: Enhancing Long-Term, Efficient, and Viable Alternatives to Empower Flood-Prone Communities Act of 2026

Sheldon Whitehouse sponsored this legislation: Enhancing Long-Term, Efficient, and Viable Alternatives to Empower Flood-Prone Communities Act of 2026. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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Floor Speech2026-03-26

Sponsored: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the…

Sheldon Whitehouse sponsored this legislation: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Fair Credit Reporting Act; Preemption of State Laws".. Read…

Read full statement →Original source

Floor Speech2026-03-26

Sponsored: Enhancing Long-Term, Efficient, and Viable Alternatives to Empower Flood-Prone Communities Act of 2026

Sheldon Whitehouse sponsored this legislation: Enhancing Long-Term, Efficient, and Viable Alternatives to Empower Flood-Prone Communities Act of 2026. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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Floor Speech2026-03-26ImmigrationHealthcareEnvironmentHR7147S1648

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026--Motion to Proceed--Resumed

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026--Motion to Proceed--Resumed Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1648-S1659] From the Congressional Record Online through…

Read full statement →Original source

Floor Speech2026-03-26

Sponsored: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the…

Sheldon Whitehouse sponsored this legislation: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Fair Credit Reporting Act; Preemption of State Laws".. Read…

Read full statement →Original source

Floor Speech2026-03-26

Sponsored: Enhancing Long-Term, Efficient, and Viable Alternatives to Empower Flood-Prone Communities Act of 2026

Sheldon Whitehouse sponsored this legislation: Enhancing Long-Term, Efficient, and Viable Alternatives to Empower Flood-Prone Communities Act of 2026. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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Floor Speech2026-03-26

Sponsored: Enhancing Long-Term, Efficient, and Viable Alternatives to Empower Flood-Prone Communities Act of 2026

Sheldon Whitehouse sponsored this legislation: Enhancing Long-Term, Efficient, and Viable Alternatives to Empower Flood-Prone Communities Act of 2026. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Read full statement →Original source

Floor Speech2026-03-26

Sponsored: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the…

Sheldon Whitehouse sponsored this legislation: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Fair Credit Reporting Act; Preemption of State Laws".. Read…

Read full statement →Original source

Floor Speech2026-03-25

Sponsored: Stop Subsidizing Giant Mergers Act

Sheldon Whitehouse sponsored this legislation: Stop Subsidizing Giant Mergers Act. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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Floor Speech2026-03-25

Sponsored: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the…

Sheldon Whitehouse sponsored this legislation: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial…

Read full statement →Original source

Floor Speech2026-03-25

Sponsored: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the…

Sheldon Whitehouse sponsored this legislation: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Fair Credit Reporting Act; Preemption of State Laws".. Read…

Read full statement →Original source

Floor Speech2026-03-25

Sponsored: Stop Subsidizing Giant Mergers Act

Sheldon Whitehouse sponsored this legislation: Stop Subsidizing Giant Mergers Act. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Read full statement →Original source

Floor Speech2026-03-25

Sponsored: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the…

Sheldon Whitehouse sponsored this legislation: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial…

Read full statement →Original source

Floor Speech2026-03-25

Sponsored: Stop Subsidizing Giant Mergers Act

Sheldon Whitehouse sponsored this legislation: Stop Subsidizing Giant Mergers Act. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Read full statement →Original source

Floor Speech2026-03-25

Sponsored: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the…

Sheldon Whitehouse sponsored this legislation: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial…

Read full statement →Original source

Floor Speech2026-03-25

Sponsored: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the…

Sheldon Whitehouse sponsored this legislation: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Fair Credit Reporting Act; Preemption of State Laws".. Read…

Read full statement →Original source

Floor Speech2026-03-25

Sponsored: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the…

Sheldon Whitehouse sponsored this legislation: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial…

Read full statement →Original source

Floor Speech2026-03-25

Sponsored: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the…

Sheldon Whitehouse sponsored this legislation: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Fair Credit Reporting Act; Preemption of State Laws".. Read…

Read full statement →Original source

Floor Speech2026-03-25

Sponsored: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the…

Sheldon Whitehouse sponsored this legislation: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Fair Credit Reporting Act; Preemption of State Laws".. Read…

Read full statement →Original source

Floor Speech2026-03-25

Sponsored: Stop Subsidizing Giant Mergers Act

Sheldon Whitehouse sponsored this legislation: Stop Subsidizing Giant Mergers Act. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Read full statement →Original source

Floor Speech2026-03-25

Sponsored: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the…

Sheldon Whitehouse sponsored this legislation: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial…

Read full statement →Original source

Floor Speech2026-03-25

Sponsored: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the…

Sheldon Whitehouse sponsored this legislation: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Fair Credit Reporting Act; Preemption of State Laws".. Read…

Read full statement →Original source

Floor Speech2026-03-25

Sponsored: Stop Subsidizing Giant Mergers Act

Sheldon Whitehouse sponsored this legislation: Stop Subsidizing Giant Mergers Act. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Read full statement →Original source

Floor Speech2026-03-25

Sponsored: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the…

Sheldon Whitehouse sponsored this legislation: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Fair Credit Reporting Act; Preemption of State Laws".. Read…

Read full statement →Original source

Floor Speech2026-03-25

Sponsored: Stop Subsidizing Giant Mergers Act

Sheldon Whitehouse sponsored this legislation: Stop Subsidizing Giant Mergers Act. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Read full statement →Original source

Floor Speech2026-03-25

Sponsored: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the…

Sheldon Whitehouse sponsored this legislation: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial…

Read full statement →Original source

Floor Speech2026-03-23

Sponsored: A resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association.

Sheldon Whitehouse sponsored this legislation: A resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association.. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1546)

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Floor Speech2026-03-23

Sponsored: A resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association.

Sheldon Whitehouse sponsored this legislation: A resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association.. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1546)

Read full statement →Original source

Floor Speech2026-03-23

Sponsored: A resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association.

Sheldon Whitehouse sponsored this legislation: A resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association.. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1546)

Read full statement →Original source

Floor Speech2026-03-23

Sponsored: A resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association.

Sheldon Whitehouse sponsored this legislation: A resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association.. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1546)

Read full statement →Original source

Floor Speech2026-03-23

Sponsored: A resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association.

Sheldon Whitehouse sponsored this legislation: A resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association.. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1546)

Read full statement →Original source

Floor Speech2026-03-23

Sponsored: A resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association.

Sheldon Whitehouse sponsored this legislation: A resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association.. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1546)

Read full statement →Original source

Floor Speech2026-03-22ImmigrationEnvironmentTradeS1496S1503

FIGHTING FOREIGN ILLEGAL SEAFOOD HARVESTS ACT OF 2025

FIGHTING FOREIGN ILLEGAL SEAFOOD HARVESTS ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 53 (Sunday, March 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 53 (Sunday, March 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1496-S1503] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-03-22ImmigrationEnvironmentTradeS1496S1503

FIGHTING FOREIGN ILLEGAL SEAFOOD HARVESTS ACT OF 2025

FIGHTING FOREIGN ILLEGAL SEAFOOD HARVESTS ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 53 (Sunday, March 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 53 (Sunday, March 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1496-S1503] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-03-17HealthcareEconomyTaxesS1111S1112

Text of Senate Amendment 4411

Text of Senate Amendment 4411 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1111-S1112] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…

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Floor Speech2026-03-17DefenseLaborTransparencyS1103S1108

Text of Senate Amendment 4409

Text of Senate Amendment 4409 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1103-S1108] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…

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Floor Speech2026-03-17TaxesEnvironmentVeteransS1112S1116

Text of Senate Amendment 4412

Text of Senate Amendment 4412 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1112-S1116] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…

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Floor Speech2026-03-17LaborVeteransEthicsS1101S1103

Text of Senate Amendment 4408

Text of Senate Amendment 4408 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1101-S1103] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…

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Floor Speech2026-03-17TaxesLaborVeteransS1100S1101

Text of Senate Amendment 4407

Text of Senate Amendment 4407 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1100-S1101] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…

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Floor Speech2026-03-17HealthcareEconomyTaxesS1111S1112

Text of Senate Amendment 4411

Text of Senate Amendment 4411 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1111-S1112] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…

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Floor Speech2026-03-17DefenseLaborTransparencyS1103S1108

Text of Senate Amendment 4409

Text of Senate Amendment 4409 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1103-S1108] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…

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Floor Speech2026-03-17TaxesLaborVeteransS1100S1101

Text of Senate Amendment 4407

Text of Senate Amendment 4407 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1100-S1101] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…

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Floor Speech2026-03-17TaxesEnvironmentVeteransS1112S1116

Text of Senate Amendment 4412

Text of Senate Amendment 4412 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1112-S1116] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…

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Floor Speech2026-03-17EconomyDefenseTradeS1108S1111

Text of Senate Amendment 4410

Text of Senate Amendment 4410 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1108-S1111] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…

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