Honoring Hoosier Alice Sanger on Flag Day

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Last week, on Flag Day, I spoke on the Senate floor today about the legacy of Hoosier Alice Sanger. This Indiana native was the first woman to serve on a president’s staff and helped establish the celebration of Flag Day.

Our flag represents the promise of freedom and self-government, that any man or woman can live their life in pursuit of happiness. But it is also a reminder that the work of honoring those ideals goes on. It is fitting then that, on Flag Day, we remember Indiana’s Alice Sanger. This Hoosier served her country so faithfully in an era where pathways for women to do so were few.

To watch my full floor speech, click here.

Hosting Deans from Leading Business Schools for Roundtable Conversation

Last week, Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA-17) and I hosted a first-of-its-kind roundtable conversation with the deans of leading business schools from around the country. The conversation revolved around some of the most pressing issues at the forefront of business and governance, including the future of artificial intelligence, global health innovation, and sustainability practices. 

Roundtable participants included the deans of leading U.S. business schoolsincluding Dr. Ash Soni from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business.

Since World War II, the United States has led the global economy and pushed the frontier of technological innovation. Business school deans and members of Congress gathered to discuss strategies to keep American businesses globally competitive and dynamic and to educate the next generation of diverse leaders to prioritize investing in America and our workforce. The group discussed how to best tackle these challenges in a way that aligns with the nation’s core values. Business schools will help build the future economy and mold the next generation of business leaders, so it's important for deans be a part of these conversations in Congress.

I am committed to ensuring America is a global leader in innovation and technology. A major part of that leadership is the ability to collaborate across the public and private sectors, which is why this event was important. 

Read more about the event here. Watch a short video of me with and Dr. Soni here.

Time to Fight China’s Economic Coercion

Some foreign adversaries like China and Russia think they can drive a wedge between our allies and partners by using economic intimidation or bullying. These threats and grabs for power cannot go unchecked.

I’ve introduced the Countering Economic Coercion Act with Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) to help our foreign partners on an expedited basis when they are targeted for standing up to authoritarian regimes. By supporting our partners under threat, we protect America’s own national security interests.

Last week, Senator Coons and I published this op-ed about our bill. Read more here.

Candy manufacturers across Indiana are producing sweet treats, and we’re continuing to spotlight these unique products made and distributed by Hoosiers. Click here or above to see more.

I enjoyed meeting with students from Indiana who were in Washington for the National History Day contest. Thanks to the Indiana Historical Society for supporting these talented young Hoosiers committed to civic engagement.

Last week, I had the opportunity to meet with members of the Indiana Farm Bureau to talk about their priorities as Congress works on the next Farm Bill. We discussed the importance of market access, technical assistance for conservation, and support for rural development efforts like child care.

Our maritime academies play an important but often overlooked role in our national security. My bipartisan CADETS Act will expand the Maritime Administration’s Student Incentive Payment Program’s age eligibility for maritime cadets to offset their tuition, living costs, and uniforms through the Student Incentive Payment Program as they serve our country.

My bill has passed the House and Senate, and it is now headed to the President to be signed into law. Learn more about the CADETS Act here.

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Thank you for the continued privilege to serve you in the U.S. Senate. My mission is to fight on behalf of Hoosiers and the interests that are unique to our state. I look forward to working with you, and sharing our progress, in the days ahead. 

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