Senator Elizabeth Warren, Democratic from Massachusetts

Elizabeth Warren

Senator · Massachusetts · Democrat

Elizabeth Warren

Consumer Protection · Break Up Big Banks · Tax the Billionaires · Reproductive Rights

Senate Floor

Recent comments in the Senate

Mr. President, I come to the Senate floor today to oppose my Republican colleagues' efforts to jam through the Clarity Act. I believe we can get crypto legislation that both Republicans and Democrats can agree on but not this bill. This bill poses a massive risk to families, to our economy, and to our national security. We need crypto legislation that stops political self-dealing, and I know that many in the crypto industry agree with that. But this bill would turbocharge Donald Trump's unprecedented corruption.
Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (Executive Calendar)··Share
Mr. President, tomorrow, the Senate will vote on a crypto bill that poses massive risks to our families, to our national security, and to our economy. And if that is not bad enough, while Americans across this country suffer from an affordability crisis, this bill will turbocharge President Donald Trump's ability to rake in billions and billions of dollars from crypto.
On S. 5389··Share
Madam President, I rise today in support of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. We are closer than ever to passing the biggest housing bill since 1990, when the average price of a home in America sold for $150,000. Today, 36 years later, the average home is selling for over $500,000. The American dream of home ownership is now out of reach for millions of families. The median age of a first-time home buyer is now at an alltime high, and it is no secret why this has happened. Our Nation has a shortage of millions of homes.
21ST CENTURY ROAD TO HOUSING ACT··Share
Biography
Elizabeth Warren began her career as a consumer advocate, gaining national attention for her work protecting families from predatory financial practices. Elected as U.S. Senator for Massachusetts in 2012, she has prioritized financial regulation, affordable healthcare, and student debt relief. Warren played a central role in creating the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and has led efforts to strengthen oversight of Wall Street through key Senate committees. Her leadership style is marked by rigorous oversight and a commitment to transparent policymaking, aiming to ensure economic security for her constituents and the nation.
Education
  • J.D., Rutgers Law School, Newark, NJ
    1976
  • B.A. in Speech Pathology / Audiology, University of Houston, Houston, TX
    1970
Professional History
  • U.S. Senator

    2013–Present

    Senator from Massachusetts. 3 terms.

  • Leo Gottlieb Professor of Law, Harvard Law School

    1995–2012

  • Assistant to the President and Special Advisor to the Secretary of the Treasury for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

    2010–11

  • Chair, Congressional Oversight Panel

    2008–10

  • Chief Advisor, National Bankruptcy Review Commission

    1995–97

Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National Security9%
Health9%
Finance and Financial Sector6%
Crime and Law Enforcement3%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Elizabeth Warren's record in Congress.

  • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

    Championed the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to protect consumers from unfair financial practices.

  • Student Loan Debt Relief

    Advocated for and secured expanded student loan forgiveness for defrauded borrowers through Department of Education reforms.

  • COVID-19 Relief Oversight

    Co-authored legislation establishing a Congressional Oversight Commission to monitor COVID-19 relief spending.

  • Accountable Capitalism Act

    Introduced the Accountable Capitalism Act to require large corporations to consider interests of all stakeholders, not just shareholders.

Committee Assignments
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  • Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban AffairsRanking Member
  • Senate Special Committee on Aging
  • Senate Committee on Armed Services
  • Senate Committee on Finance

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