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Senators Braun, Coons introduce new members to the Senate ALS Caucus

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Mike Braun (R-IN) and Chris Coons (D-DE) reintroduced the bipartisan Senate ALS Caucus with new members: U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Ed Markey (D-MA), Tina Smith (D-MN), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD).

Current members: U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO),  Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), John Boozman (R-AR),...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Consider Teachers Act, a bill introduced in the Senate by Senator Mike Braun, Senator Kyrsten Sinema, and in the House by Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton aimed at fixing a broken system burdening teachers with unfair loans, has passed the U.S. Senate.

The TEACH Grant program provides grant assistance to students who serve four years as a full time teacher in high-need, often underserved communities. However, often due to basic clerical mistakes, thousands of teachers...

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Mike Braun has reintroduced his Drug Price Transparency Act and Health Care PRICE Transparency Act. 

“As one of the leading voices on Capitol Hill for healthcare reform, I am proud to put forth much needed solutions to address rising prices and access challenges in several sectors of the health care industry,” said U.S. Senator Mike Braun. “These solutions will bring transparency to the healthcare system and in turn create more competition and drive down health...

WASHINGTON -  Congressman Kevin Brady (TX-08) and Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) have reintroduced the Maximizing America’s Prosperity (MAP) Act, a bill that provides a roadmap to fiscal sanity. 

“As our national debt continues to climb, I’m reintroducing the MAP Act with Congressman Brady which aims to cap and gradually decline federal spending to lead to a more balanced budget,” said Senator Mike Braun. “With a national debt of $30 trillion, it is time to curb runaway spending and put America...

Organizations and companies supporting the Growing Climate Solutions Act

WASHINGTON - This week, U.S. Senator Mike Braun (R-IN), Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) reintroduced the bipartisan Growing Climate Solutions Act, which will break down barriers for farmers and foresters interested in participating in carbon markets so they can be rewarded for climate-smart practices. The bill has broad, bipartisan support from 42...

Growing Climate Solutions Act reintroduced

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Mike Braun (R-IN), Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) reintroduced the bipartisan Growing Climate Solutions Act, which will break down barriers for farmers and foresters interested in participating in carbon markets so they can be rewarded for climate-smart practices. The bill has broad, bipartisan support from over 60 leading agricultural and...

WASHINGTON - Indiana's U.S. Senators have introduced a Senate resolution honoring the life and legacy of Bobby "Slick" Leonard: an Indiana basketball legend, a Hoosier icon, and a national treasure.

"Bobby 'Slick' Leonard is the definition of a Hoosier legend: a two-time All-American who led Indiana University to their 1953 NCAA title, and one of the greatest coaches of all time. Every Hoosier will always remember his trademark 'Boom, Baby!' when a Pacer hits a three pointer, and Indiana will...

WASHINGTON - Senator Braun released the following statement on Democrats’ proposals in the House and Senate to pack the Supreme Court with more seats to appoint liberal justices. 

“Democrats’ proposal to pack the Supreme Court with more seats to gain a liberal majority is a blatantly political move that will destroy the independence of the judiciary as we know it and should be called what it is: changing the rules because they didn’t get their way.” – Senator Mike Braun