Slotkin Statement on ICC Sanction Legislation Before the Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin released the following statement on International Criminal Court (ICC) sanction legislation before the Senate: “Today, I voted against a procedural vote to allow the ICC legislation to come to the floor,” said Slotkin. “I support legislation to push back on their bias against Israel, and voted on […]
Slotkin: Blocking Federal Funding is Unlawful and Harms Michigan
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin issued a statement strongly condemning the Trump Administration’s freeze of federal funding appropriated by Congress: “The Trump administration’s unilateral move to block thousands of federal programs is clearly unlawful. This isn’t a wonky, Washington conversation – there are real, actual effects that will harm Michigan and put […]
Senator Slotkin Statement on President Trump’s Executive Orders
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin, released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s Executive Orders: “Yesterday was a historic moment, and I was glad to represent Michigan at the Inauguration, and to share the day with my good friend from the other side of the aisle, Holly Township Supervisor George […]
VIDEO: Senator Slotkin Questions Veterans Affairs Secretary Nominee Doug Collins
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin, a member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee (SVAC), questioned U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs nominee Doug Collins at his nomination hearing. Slotkin is a former CIA officer who was deployed three times in Iraq alongside active-duty military and served presidents of both parties in national security […]
Senator Slotkin Statement After Floor and Committee Action on Trump Administration Nominees
Slotkin votes in a bipartisan manner on first personnel votes WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin, a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and the Senate Armed Services Committee, voted to confirm Senator Marco Rubio for Secretary of State on the Senate floor. In the Armed Services Committee, Slotkin […]
VIDEO: Senator Slotkin Questions Homeland Security Secretary Nominee Noem About Domestic Terror Threats and More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin, a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, questioned Governor Kristi Noem, President-elect Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security. Slotkin’s questions focused on Gov. Noem’s responsibility, if confirmed, to address the significant threat of domestic terrorism threats; the need for reform of the […]
Women in Service Resolution
Senator Slotkin quote: “I served three tours in Iraq alongside our military, and I have seen first hand the incredible things both men and women have done in combat,” said Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI). “Women have been working on the front lines long before official recognition, and our military is stronger because of their work. […]
VIDEO: Senator Slotkin Pushes Budget Director Nominee on Great Lakes and Upholding Constitution
In previous role, Vought zeroed out hundreds of millions in funding for Great Lakes projects WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin, a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, questioned Russell Vought, President-elect Trump’s nominee for Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Slotkin’s questions focused on Vought’s history […]
VIDEO: Senator Slotkin Questions Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth
Hegseth refuses to answer repeated questions about how he would stand up to illegal and unconstitutional orders WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, questioned U.S. Department of Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth at his nomination hearing. Slotkin is a former CIA officer who was deployed […]
Senator Slotkin Statement on Laken Riley Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin released the following statement ahead of the expected Senate vote this week on the Laken Riley Act. “I plan to vote for the Laken Riley Act, just as I did last year in the House. Like many bills, this one isn’t perfect, and I’m hopeful there will be […]