Senator Amy Klobuchar

Working for the People of Minnesota

Events, Speeches &
Floor Statements

12/05/12
Klobuchar calls for passage of Farm Bill WatchTranscript
11/27/12
Klobuchar Calls for Senate to Pass the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Watch Transcript
11/27/12
Klobuchar Calls for Senate to Pass the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities WatchTranscript
08/01/12
On 5th Anniversary of I-35W Bridge Collapse, Klobuchar Honors Victims and Heroes on Floor of U.S. Senate WatchTranscript
07/26/12
Klobuchar Calls on House to Pass Bipartisan Violence Against Women Act WatchTranscript
07/26/12
Klobuchar Calls on House to Swiftly Pass Farm Bill WatchTranscript
07/16/12
Klobuchar Calls for Senate to Swiftly Pass Legislation Increasing Transparency in Political Spending by Special Interests WatchTranscript
06/12/12
Klobuchar Calls on House of Representatives to Pass Highway Bill with Critical Investments for Minnesota’s Transportation System WatchTranscript
06/06/12
Klobuchar Calls for Swift Passage of Farm Bill WatchTranscript
05/21/12
Klobuchar Calls on Senate Colleagues to Swiftly Pass Legislation to Prevent Critical Drug Shortages WatchTranscript
05/17/12
Klobuchar Urges Colleagues to Support Her Legislation Ensuring Minnesota Soldiers Receive Full Benefits WatchTranscript
05/08/12
Klobuchar Calls on Senate Colleagues to Pass Critical Bill to Prevent Student Loan Interest Rates from Doubling WatchTranscript
04/26/12
Klobuchar highlights Paul and Sheila Wellstone's tireless efforts to stop domestic violence and sexual assault, vows to continue work WatchTranscript
04/26/12
Klobuchar leads Senate women in effort to swiftly pass critical legislation to stop domestic violence WatchTranscript
04/23/12
Klobuchar Pushes to Ensure Reliable, Timely Mail Service to Minnesota Communities WatchTranscript
03/27/12
Senator Klobuchar Klobuchar Calls on House of Representatives to Pass Highway Bill with Critical Investments in Minnesota’s Transportation System WatchTranscript
03/15/12
Senator Klobuchar Urges Senate to Take Up and Pass Bipartisan Legislation to Fight Domestic Violence Watch Transcript
03/01/12
Senator Klobuchar Speaks on Her Bipartisan St. Croix Bridge Legislation Clearing House of Representatives WatchTranscript
02/28/12
Klobuchar Calls on Senate Colleagues to Fill Judicial Vacancies that are Hindering Court System WatchTranscript
02/15/12
Klobuchar Urges Passage of Bipartisan Synthetic Drug Bills WatchTranscript
01/31/12
Klobuchar Calls on Colleagues to Support Bipartisan Legislation Prohibiting Insider Trading by Members of Congress WatchTranscript
01/26/12
Klobuchar Calls for Swift Action to Prevent Critical Drug Shortages WatchTranscript
12/15/11
Klobuchar Testifies in Support of Bipartisan Drug Shortages Legislation Watch Transcript
12/14/11
Klobuchar: Don’t Leave Minnesota out in the Cold WatchTranscript
11/30/11
Klobuchar Pushes Provision Supporting Survivors of Sexual Assault in the Military WatchTranscript
11/09/11
Klobuchar speaks in support of the VOW to Hire Heroes Act, which would help fight veterans unemployment WatchTranscript
11/02/11
Senator Klobuchar pushes to strengthen America's infrastructure WatchTranscript
10/31/11
Senator Klobuchar speaks on behalf of bipartisan drug shortage legislation Watch Transcript
10/20/11
Senator Klobuchar speaks in support of legislation, which would help hire teachers and first responders Watch Transcript
09/07/11
Klobuchar Calls for Passage of Bipartisan American Invents Act WatchTranscript
08/01/11
Klobuchar to Vote for Bipartisan Budget Compromise WatchTranscript
07/29/11
Klobuchar Calls for Compromise on Budget WatchTranscript
07/25/11
Klobuchar Floor Speech Condemning Attacks in Norway WatchTranscript
07/12/11
Klobuchar Calls on Oil Industry to Give Up Subsidies, Follow Ethanol Industry’s Lead WatchTranscript
07/06/11
Klobuchar statement on deficit reduction WatchTranscript
06/13/11
Klobuchar Speaks about Bipartisan Bill with Senator Thune to Reform Support for Renewable Energy WatchTranscript
05/26/11
Klobuchar Honors the Life and Service of Hubert Humphrey WatchTranscript
05/25/11
Klobuchar Speaks on Importance of Protecting Medicare WatchTranscript
04/12/11
Klobuchar Calls for Bipartisan Action to Address the Nation’s Debt WatchTranscript
03/01/11
Klobuchar Discusses the Importance of the America Invents Act WatchTranscript
01/05/11
Klobuchar Pushes to Reform Senate Rules Watch Transcript
12/14/10
Klobuchar Remains Committed to Long-Term Deficit Reduction WatchTranscript
11/29/10
Klobuchar Fights for Extension of Biofuels Tax Credit Watch Transcript
11/18/10
Klobuchar Pushes for the Passage of the Food Safety Bill Watch Transcript
08/24/10
Klobuchar hosts broadband summit with FCC Chairman Genachowski WatchTranscript
07/22/10
Klobuchar Discusses the Importance of Small Business Lending and Export Promotion Watch Transcript
07/14/10
Klobuchar Urges Protections for Migratory Birds in Face of Oil Spill Watch Transcript
06/12/10
Klobuchar Speaks in Favor of Elena Kagan's Nomination to the Supreme Court Watch Transcript
05/11/10
Klobuchar Fights for Amendment to Support Community Banks Watch Transcript
04/22/10
Klobuchar Calls for an End to Secret Holds Watch Transcript
03/18/10
Klobuchar Pushes for FAA Reauthorization WatchTranscript
03/15/10
Klobuchar Renews Call to Increase U.S. Exports Abroad WatchTranscript
03/02/10
Klobuchar pushes for passage of bill to provide assistance to Minnesotans in flood prone areas Watch Transcript
01/22/10
Klobuchar Urges Colleagues to Support Fiscal Task Force WatchTranscript
01/21/10
Senator Klobuchar Presses for Safe and Fast Adoptions for Haiti Children Watch Transcript
12/09/09
Klobuchar Pushes for Amendment to Lower Prescription Drug Costs Watch Transcript
12/08/09
Senator Klobuchar and Senator Kaufman Speak about Health Care Fraud Enforcement Watch Transcript
12/07/09
Klobuchar Supports Health Care Satisfaction Surveys Watch Transcript
11/30/09
Senator Klobuchar Urges the Release of American Hikers Detained in Iraq Watch Transcript
11/21/09
Senator Klobuchar Engages in a Colloquy to Discuss Health Care Reform WatchTranscript
11/20/09
Senator Klobuchar Talks about Rising Health Care Costs Watch Transcript
11/16/09
Senator Klobuchar Discusses Veteran Affairs Watch Transcript
11/03/09
Senator Klobuchar Discusses Health Care Reform with Other Senators WatchTranscript
10/22/09
Klobuchar Pushes for Food Safety Legislation Watch Transcript
10/21/09
Klobuchar Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Against Domestic Violence Watch Transcript
10/20/09
Passage Of Unemployment Benefits Extension Watch Transcript
09/15/09
Klobuchar Calls on Health Care to Reward Quality, not Quantity WatchTranscript
09/08/09
Klobuchar Speaks on the Benefits of the Travel Promotion Act WatchTranscript
06/23/09
Fast Response Critical to Curbing Food Illness Outbreaks WatchTranscript
06/11/09
Klobuchar Urges Passage of Travel Promotion Act Watch Transcript
06/11/09
Klobuchar Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Reform Medicare to Reward Quality, Efficient Care Watch Transcript
05/18/09
Klobuchar Calls for an End to Abusive Credit Card Practices that are Hurting Families WatchTranscript
04/20/09
Greater Commitment Needed to Crackdown on Mortgage and Financial Fraud Watch Transcript
02/09/09
Klobuchar Speaks About Economic Recovery Watch Transcript
02/02/09
Klobuchar speaks in support of Eric Holder for Attorney General Watch Transcript
01/14/09
Klobuchar Pushes For Equal Pay WatchTranscript
01/07/09
Klobuchar Calls for Broadband Investments as Part of Economic Recovery Plan WatchTranscript
09/26/08
Klobuchar Says I35W Bridge Collapse Is 'Wake-Up Call' to Fix Highway Bridge Program Watch Transcript
09/23/08
Klobuchar Spearheads Effort to Pass the Paul Wellstone-Peter Domenici Mental Health Parity Act Watch Transcript
09/23/08
Klobuchar Champions Alternative Energy Tax Credits Watch Transcript
09/22/08
Klobuchar Addresses Economic Crisis Watch Transcript
09/18/08
Klobuchar says Reforms Needed, Middle Class Families Need Help in Troubled Economy WatchTranscript
09/10/08
Klobuchar Says Highway Trust Fund A National Priority Watch Transcript
07/31/08
Klobuchar Delivers Speech Remembering Tragic I-35W Bridge Collapse Watch Transcript
07/25/08
Klobuchar Calls for Action to Stop Price-Gouging in Specialized Prescription Drugs WatchTranscript
07/23/08
Klobuchar Calls for Immediate Action on Energy Speculation and Fuel Prices WatchTranscript
07/17/08
Klobuchar Addresses Skyrocketing Gas Prices WatchTranscript
07/15/08
Klobuchar Denounces Administration's Deliberate Effort to Suppress Information on Climate Change WatchTranscript
06/18/08
Klobuchar unveils Checklist for Change to Address Challenges Facing American Families WatchTranscript
06/17/08
Klobuchar Urges Burma's Government to Allow Aid WatchTranscript
06/16/08
Klobuchar Pledges to Work with Midwestern Communities As They Recover from Floods Watch Transcript
06/11/08
Klobuchar Continues Push to Crackdown on Energy Market Speculation and High Energy Costs Watch Transcript
06/05/08
Klobuchar Says Time for Action on Climate Change Legislation is Now WatchTranscript
06/02/08
Klobuchar Says Climate Change Bill Offers America an Opportunity to Lead Watch Transcript
05/20/08
Klobuchar Says Climate Change Bill Could Trigger Investment in Green Jobs, Technologies Watch Transcript
05/15/08
Klobuchar Payment Reform, Renewable Energy Efforts Leave Mark on Final Farm Bill WatchTranscript
05/08/08
Sen. Klobuchar: Clean energy economy offers a world of opportunities Watch Transcript
05/08/08
Klobuchar Honors Israel on its 60th Anniversary Watch Transcript
05/01/08
Battle Against Global Climate Change Demands U.S. Leadership Watch Transcript
04/28/08
Sen. Klobuchar: It's Time for a Bold Energy Policy WatchTranscript
04/22/08
Klobuchar Speaks Out For Equal Pay Watch Transcript
04/22/08
Klobuchar Says Time Has Come for Action on Global Climate Change Transcript
04/15/08
Senator Klobuchar Speaks on Strengthening Nation's Infrastructure WatchTranscript
04/02/08
Klobuchar Addresses the Foreclosure Crisis Watch Transcript
03/06/08
Klobuchar thanks Senators on passage of historic consumer reform legislation WatchTranscript
03/06/08
Klobuchar Urges Colleagues to Pass Toy Safety Legislation Watch Transcript
03/05/08
Klobuchar Speaks on Wellstone Mental Health Parity Bill Watch Transcript
03/04/08
Senator Klobuchar Pushes to Pass Toy Safety Legislation Watch Transcript
02/26/08
Klobuchar pushes to bring troops home and stimulate the economy Watch Transcript
02/14/08
Klobuchar pushes for legislation to support state medical services WatchTranscript
02/04/08
Klobuchar says President's budget has misplaced priorities Watch Transcript
01/22/08
Sen. Klobuchar supports reauthorization of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act Watch Transcript
12/14/07
Sen. Klobuchar speaks on passage of Farm and Pool Safety Bills WatchTranscript
12/12/07
Senator Klobuchar Pushes for Progress on Farm Bill WatchTranscript
12/11/07
Klobuchar says current system is broken when it comes to keeping toxic toys out of the hands of children Watch Transcript
12/07/07
Klobuchar Hails Progress on Farm Bill WatchTranscript
12/06/07
Klobuchar reminds colleagues of urgency to pass pool safety legislation WatchTranscript
11/14/07
Klobuchar Urges Senate Colleagues Move Forward on Farm Bill WatchTranscript
10/30/07
Klobuchar praises the Commerce Committee's passage of her "Toxic Toy" legislation, aimed at protecting consumers. Watch Transcript
10/25/07
Senator Klobuchar Calls on Administration to Speak the Truth on Climate Change Transcript
10/25/07
Senator Klobuchar Honors Senator Paul Wellstone WatchTranscript
10/17/07
Klobuchar testifies on her proposed "Cell Phone Consumer Empowerment Act," addressing fees and coverage problems plaguing consumers WatchTranscript
09/26/07
Senator Klobuchar Speaks in support of Health Insurance Program for Children WatchTranscript
09/26/07
Senator Klobuchar Speaks in Support of Hate Crime Legislation WatchTranscript
09/26/07
Sen. Klobuchar speaks on the Senate floor about the need for a bipartisan panel to investigate wartime contracts, a bill she co-sponsored WatchTranscript
09/20/07
Sen. Klobuchar testifies at a Congressional hearing examining the nation's bridges and infrastructure. WatchTranscript
09/19/07
Sen. Klobuchar testifies about her efforts reform the Presidential primary process. Watch Transcript
09/12/07
Sen. Klobuchar testifies on her efforts to ban 'toxic toys' and make the sale of recalled products illegal WatchTranscript
09/11/07
Sen. Klobuchar thanks Senators after Senate passes Klobuchar Amendment Funding I-35W Emergency Assistance WatchTranscript
09/11/07
Senator Klobuchar seeks to amend the Transportation Bill to provide funding for Minneapolis bridge reconstruction Watch Transcript
09/10/07
Sen. Klobuchar asks her Senate colleagues to provide Minnesota with the necessary money to help the rebuild the I-35 bridge WatchTranscript
08/03/07
Klobuchar thanks Senators for their support in the wake of the I-35 bridge tragedy WatchTranscript
08/02/07
Sen. Klobuchar urges Senate Colleagues to support legislation helping Minnesota move forward with emergency disaster relief WatchTranscript
07/31/07
Klobuchar Speaks on Floor about Children's Health Care Watch Transcript
07/17/07
Senator Klobuchar Delivers Speech on Iraq WatchTranscript
07/17/07
Klobuchar Urges Fellow Senators to Support Better Safety Standards for Swimming Pools WatchTranscript
07/11/07
Senator Klobuchar speaks on the Defense Authorization bill and Iraq policy WatchTranscript
06/18/07
Senator Klobuchar on Energy Bill WatchTranscript
06/06/07
Senator Klobuchar Introduces Renewable Energy Initiative Watch Transcript
05/17/07
Senator Klobuchar speaking about former U.S. Attorney Tom Heffelfinger Watch Transcript
05/01/07
Klobuchar Speaks Out Against Bush's Expected Veto on Troop Funding Bill Watch Transcript
04/21/07
Senator Klobuchar delivers the National Democratic Radio Response Listen Transcript
04/19/07
Klobuchar Speaks on Court Security Watch Transcript
04/18/07
Sen. Klobuchar Pushes for Lower Prescription Drug Prices for Seniors Watch Transcript
04/02/07
Humphrey Center speech on Global Warming Listen Transcript
03/28/07
Senator Klobuchar delivers speech on Security Funding for 2008 Republican National Convention in Minnesota. WatchTranscript
03/21/07
Senator Klobuchar speaking about Veterans Funding Watch Transcript
03/20/07
Klobuchar speaks about AG Gonzales and the Firings of U.S. Attorneys WatchTranscript
03/07/07
Senator Amy Klobuchar Pushes for Veterans Benefits Watch Transcript
01/24/07
Senator Amy Klobuchar Delivers Senate Floor Speech on the Need for an Increased Minimum Wage Watch Transcript
01/12/07
Senator Klobuchar Gives First Speech on U.S. Senate Floor about Ethics Reform WatchTranscript

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