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U.S. SENATE

Amy Klobuchar

DemocratMinnesotaCurrently serving

Sworn into the Senate on Source

What they said 13

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

All statements (13)In office (13)
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Transportation & infrastructure

Vehicle safety standards and defect oversight

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Klobuchar cosponsored the Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010. The legislation would strengthen vehicle safety standards, make safety information easier for consumers to access, and give the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration more resources and authority to address vehicle defects.

Context: The source describes the legislation as a bill Klobuchar cosponsored; it does not say the bill became law.

While serving · Original date not established
Public safety & firearmsTransportation & infrastructure

National graduated driver licensing standards

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Klobuchar introduced the Safe Teen and Novice Driver Uniform Protection (STAND UP) Act with Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Christopher Dodd. The bill would set national standards for states to use in graduated driver licensing programs, which are intended to help teen drivers gain experience and become safer, more responsible drivers.

Context: The source describes an introduced bill; it does not say the bill became law.

While serving · Original date not established
VeteransHealthcare

Faster Care for Veterans Act

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Amy Klobuchar supports the Faster Care for Veterans Act, which she introduced with Senator Joni Ernst. The bill would establish a pilot program allowing veterans to use mobile devices or the internet to schedule, change, and confirm outpatient and specialty-care appointments at VA medical facilities. Veterans could schedule appointments 24 hours a day and immediately take appointments canceled by others, with the aim of using available appointment slots and reducing wait times.

Context: The source describes a proposed bill and pilot program, not an enacted policy.