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S 1447 - Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act
Introduced byRichard Blumenthal , Kirsten Gillibrand , Mazie Hirono , Ed Markey , Bernie Sanders
Last updated 4 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act
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S 1486 - COAST Anti-Drilling Act of 2025
Introduced byRichard Blumenthal , Richard Blumenthal , Cory Booker , Cory Booker , Chris Coons
Last updated 4 months ago
28 Co-Sponsors
COAST Anti-Drilling Act of 2025
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S 1445 - Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2025
Introduced byRichard Blumenthal , Ed Markey , Jeff Merkley , Bernie Sanders , Elizabeth Warren
Last updated 4 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2025
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S 1449 - Trade Adjustment Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2025
Introduced byTammy Baldwin , Kirsten Gillibrand , Amy Klobuchar , Ed Markey , Gary Peters
Last updated 4 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Trade Adjustment Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2025
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S 1432 - West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2025
Introduced byCory Booker , Maria Cantwell , Ed Markey , Jeff Merkley , Patty Murray
Last updated 4 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2025
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S 416 - Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act Amendments Act of 2025
Introduced byBernie Sanders , Peter Welch
Last updated 6 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act Amendments Act of 2025
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SJRES 22 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Introduced byBernie Sanders
Last updated 5 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.
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SRES 202 - A resolution recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" in April 2025 as a celebration of the more than 1,000 community colleges throughout the United States that support access to higher education, workforce training, and more, and broadly sustain and advance the economic prosperity of the United States.
Introduced byRichard Blumenthal , Lisa Blunt Rochester , Susan Collins , Mike Crapo , Dick Durbin
Last updated 3 months ago
17 Co-Sponsors
A resolution recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" in April 2025 as a celebration of the more than 1,000 community colleges throughout the United States that support access to higher education, workforce training, and more, and broadly sustain and advance the economic prosperity of the United States.
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SJRES 26 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Introduced byBernie Sanders
Last updated 4 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.
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Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 15 - 83. Record Vote Number: 166. (consideration: CR S2152-2158)
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SJRES 21 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Introduced byBernie Sanders
Last updated 5 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.
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BIOGRAPHY
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United States Senator
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Biography
Bernie Sanders, born on September 8, 1941, in Brooklyn, New York, is an American politician and activist serving as the junior United States Senator from Vermont. A self-described democratic socialist, Sanders has been a prominent advocate for progressive policies, including income equality, universal healthcare, and labor rights. He began his political career as the mayor of Burlington, Vermont, in 1981, a position he held until 1989. In 1990, he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, serving until 2007, when he transitioned to the U.S. Senate. Sanders has been reelected to the Senate multiple times, most recently in 2024.
Education and Political Experience
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Education:
- Attended Brooklyn College.
- Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Chicago in 1964.
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Political Experience:
- Mayor of Burlington, Vermont : Elected in 1981, Sanders served four terms, during which he focused on affordable housing, progressive taxation, and environmental protection.
- U.S. House of Representatives : Represented Vermont's at-large congressional district, where he founded the Congressional Progressive Caucus and was known for his opposition to income inequality and corporate greed.
- U.S. Senate : As a senator, Sanders has chaired several committees, including the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs and the Senate Budget Committee. He has been a leading voice on issues such as healthcare reform, climate change, and workers' rights.
- Presidential Campaigns: Sanders ran for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2016 and 2020, significantly influencing the party's platform with his progressive agenda.
Throughout his career, Bernie Sanders has remained committed to advocating for policies aimed at reducing economic inequality and promoting social justice.
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