Tina Smith

United States Senator for Minnesota

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Sen. Tina Smith Leads 23 Senators in Calling to Protect Minor Children Left Alone When Parents are Arrested or Detained By U.S. Immigration Officials

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Senator Says “HELP Separated Children Act” Necessary As Administration Steps Up Enforcement Action without Plans to Keep Vulnerable Children Safe

WASHINGTON, D.C. [05/23/18]—Today, U.S. Senator Tina Smith introduced legislation—also supported by Minnesota colleague Sen. Amy Klobuchar—that would protect the safety and well-being of minor children who have been left alone and vulnerable after their parents have been arrested or detained by U.S. immigration authorities.

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Sen. Tina Smith, Former MN Planned Parenthood Exec, Says Proposed Trump Reproductive Health Rule An “Affront to Women”

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Sen. Tina Smith released the following statement on President Trump’s proposal to place restrictions on federal family planning money, which would bar health care providers participating in the Title X program from exploring all of a woman’s health care options with patients in Minnesota and across the nation.

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Sens. Smith, Jones, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Rural Health Care

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Bill Would Create Rural Health Liaison to Better Serve Rural Communities in Minnesota, Across Country

WASHINGTON, D.C. [05/22/18]—Today, U.S. Senator Tina Smith joined Senators Doug Jones (D-Ala.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) to introduce bipartisan legislation—the Rural Health Liaison Act—to better coordinate rural health resources across the federal government and improve health care delivery for Minnesotans and people across the country living in rural areas.

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Sen. Tina Smith Introduces Legislation to Support Farm Conservation Efforts

Monday, May 21, 2018

Smith Wants to Ensure 2018 Farm Bill Helps Farmers to Protect Environment, Enhance Farming Operations

WASHINGTON, D.C. [05/21/18]—U.S. Senator Tina Smith recently introduced legislation that would help farmers create and maintain plans to improve soil and water quality on farms in Minnesota and across the country. Sen. Smith’s bill would also streamline coordination between two leading conservation programs in the Farm Bill.

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Sen. Tina Smith Says Minnesotans Deserve to Know How Drug Companies Are Using Billions in Tax Breaks

Thursday, May 17, 2018

Senator Introduces Legislation to Hold Pharmaceutical Companies Accountable

WASHINGTON, D.C. [05/17/18]—Today, U.S. Senator Tina Smith is introducing legislation that would require pharmaceutical companies to share with Minnesotans and people across the country how they’re using the billions of dollars in tax breaks they received as a result of the Republican tax bill.

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Sen. Tina Smith Pressing for Senate Hearing on Novartis Payments to Trump Lawyer Michael Cohen

Thursday, May 17, 2018

Senator Says Troubling Questions about Payments Remain Unanswered

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Bipartisan, bicameral bill from Sens. Coons, Risch, Smith, Gardner & Reps Luján, Fleischmann, Hultgren, Lipinski supports small business innovation

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Bill allows small businesses to access high-tech facilities at national labs to help with development and commercialization of innovative new products.

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Sen. Tina Smith’s Statement on Senate Net Neutrality Vote

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

WASHINGTON, D.C. [05/16/18]—Today, U.S. Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) voted to restore net neutrality protections that were recently overturned by President Trump’s Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

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Sen. Tina Smith Presses Top Transportation Safety Agency Over Troubling Deaths Caused by Keyless VehiclesSen. Tina Smith Presses Top Transportation Safety Agency Over Troubling Deaths Caused by Keyless Vehicles

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Senator Calls for Safety Standards to Protect Families, Prevent Potential Carbon Monoxide Poisoning by Keyless Ignition Vehicles

WASHINGTON, D.C. [05/15/18]—Today, U.S. Senator Tina Smith pressed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for action to protect families across the country following reports of numerous deaths caused by keyless ignition vehicles.

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Sen. Tina Smith Helps Introduce Bill to Make Sure Veteran, Minority, and Immigrant Farmers Have Access to USDA Services

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Senator Continues Work to Support All Farmers, Including Those From Diverse Backgrounds

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Senator Tina Smith helped introduce legislation to make sure producers from diverse backgrounds—including veteran and immigrant farmers—are able to access services through a vital Department of Agriculture (USDA) program.

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Washington, D.C. Office

309 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: (202) 224-5641
 

State Offices

Moorhead Office
819 Center Avenue
Suite 2A
Moorhead, MN 56560
Phone (218) 284-8721
 

Duluth Office
515 W 1st Street
Suite 104
Duluth, MN 55802
Phone (218) 722-2390
 

State Offices

Saint Paul
60 Plato Blvd. East
Suite 220
Saint Paul, MN 55107
Phone (651) 221-1016
 

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Rochester, MN  55901
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