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S 1467 - Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act
Introduced byAngela Alsobrooks , Angela Alsobrooks , Tammy Baldwin , Tammy Baldwin , Jim Banks
Last updated 4 months ago
79 Co-Sponsors
Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act
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S 1474 - Vehicle Safety Research Act of 2025
Introduced byGary Peters , Todd Young
Last updated 4 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Vehicle Safety Research 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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SRES 201 - A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 4, 2025, through May 10, 2025, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.
Tammy Baldwin , Tammy Baldwin , Jim Banks , Jim Banks , John Barrasso
Last updated 3 months ago
155 Co-Sponsors
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 4, 2025, through May 10, 2025, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.
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SRES 80 - A resolution expressing gratitude to the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, the Architect of the Capitol, the Sergeant at Arms, the Secretary of the Senate, law enforcement officers, emergency personnel, and volunteers for their support in making the Presidential Inauguration a success.
Introduced byJohn Barrasso , Michael Bennet , Marsha Blackburn , Richard Blumenthal , Lisa Blunt Rochester
Last updated 6 months ago
42 Co-Sponsors
A resolution expressing gratitude to the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, the Architect of the Capitol, the Sergeant at Arms, the Secretary of the Senate, law enforcement officers, emergency personnel, and volunteers for their support in making the Presidential Inauguration a success.
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S 402 - Words Matter for the District of Columbia Courts Act
Jerry Moran , Jerry Moran , Gary Peters , Gary Peters , Raphael Warnock
Last updated 6 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Words Matter for the District of Columbia Courts Act
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S 2160 - Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians Restoration Act of 2025
Gary Peters , Elissa Slotkin
Last updated about 1 month ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians Restoration Act of 2025
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S 2150 - Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025
Angela Alsobrooks , Tammy Baldwin , Michael Bennet , Richard Blumenthal , Lisa Blunt Rochester
Last updated about 1 month ago
43 Co-Sponsors
Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025
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S 582 - Astronaut Ground Travel Support Act
Ted Cruz , Gary Peters
Last updated 5 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Astronaut Ground Travel Support Act
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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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S 93 - Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2025
Tammy Baldwin , Bill Cassidy , Susan Collins , Chris Coons , John Cornyn
Last updated about 1 month ago
16 Co-Sponsors
Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2025
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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 119-34.
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BIOGRAPHY
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Biography
Gary Charles Peters, born on December 1, 1958, in Pontiac, Michigan, is a Democratic politician serving as the senior United States Senator from Michigan since 2015. A fifth-generation Michigander, Peters has dedicated his career to public service, emphasizing economic growth, environmental protection, and national security. Before his tenure in the Senate, he represented Michigan's 9th and 14th congressional districts in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2009 to 2015. Peters has announced that he will not seek re-election in 2026.
Education and Political Experience
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Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Alma College
- Master of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Detroit Mercy
- Juris Doctor from Wayne State University Law School
- Master of Arts in Political Science from Wayne State University
- Master of Arts in Philosophy from Michigan State University
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Political Experience:
- Rochester Hills City Councilman
- Michigan State Senator for the 14th District
- U.S. Representative for Michigan's 9th and 14th Congressional Districts
- U.S. Senator from Michigan
- Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
Notable Achievements
Legislative Effectiveness: Recognized as one of the most effective and bipartisan senators, Peters authored and passed 15 standalone bills into law during the 118th Congress .
Great Lakes Protection: As a staunch advocate for the Great Lakes, Peters secured increased funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and was named Legislator of the Year by the Great Lakes Maritime Task Force in 2021.
Infrastructure and Technology: Peters has been instrumental in promoting legislation for self-driving cars, drone regulations, and restrictions on Chinese vehicles, reflecting his commitment to advancing technology and infrastructure.
Military Service: Serving over a decade in the U.S. Navy Reserve, Peters achieved the rank of Lieutenant Commander and earned the Seabee Combat Warfare Specialist designation.
Throughout his career, Senator Peters has focused on uniting communities by advocating for a stronger economy, good-paying jobs, affordable health care, and environmental sustainability.
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