Mr. President, this letter restricts the President's tariff authority under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act. This is a small but meaningful victory for all Americans who continue to suffer under this President's reckless tariffs. Let's be clear: Putin is a war criminal, and his war machine must be stopped. But we should not have to choose between putting a check on Putin's aggression and putting a check on this President's tariff regime. That is a false choice, and it is one that I am not willing to accept.
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Raphael Warnock
Senator · Georgia · Democrat
Raphael Warnock
Senate Floor
Recent comments in the Senate
Madam President, it is my honor to rise today and give somebody gratitude for my first and, so far, only chief of staff, Mark Libell. Mark was with me from my first days in the Senate. I have spent my entire adult life in ministry. This was my first public office. So as I made my way to the Senate, I knew that I needed someone who knew his way around here--you can relate--someone who knew where the bathrooms were and who knew how to get things done around here. Mark was a Senate veteran and well respected by everyone who knew him, and it didn't take me long to understand why.
Mr. President, today, I rise to pay tribute to the University of Georgia's School of Public and International Affairs on its landmark 25th anniversary. I also want to recognize its leadership, including founding dean Thomas P. Lauth, who served from 2001 to 2013; dean Stefanie Lindquist, from 2013 to 2016; interim dean Robert Grafstein, from 2016 to 2017; and current dean Matthew Auer, who has led the school since 2017.
RECOGNIZING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA'S SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS··Share
Biography
Raphael Warnock, who served for years as senior pastor at Atlanta’s historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, was elected U.S. Senator for Georgia in 2021. He has prioritized expanding access to affordable healthcare, protecting voting rights, and strengthening economic opportunities for families. Warnock co-sponsored the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and has secured federal funding for rural broadband expansion across Georgia. He brings an empathetic, community-focused approach to representing his state, emphasizing practical solutions and responsive leadership.
Education
- B.A. in Psychology, Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA1991
- M.Div., Union Theological Seminary, New York, NY
- M.Phil., Union Theological Seminary, New York, NY
- Ph.D., Union Theological Seminary, New York, NY
Professional History
U.S. Senator
2021–PresentSenator from Georgia. 2 terms.
Baptist Pastor
Policy Focus
Health10%
Armed Forces and National Security9%
Transportation and Public Works6%
Government Operations and Politics4%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Raphael Warnock's record in Congress.
Medicaid Expansion Advocacy
Championed efforts to expand Medicaid coverage in Georgia, increasing access to healthcare for low-income residents.
Affordable Insulin Act
Co-sponsored legislation to cap insulin costs at $35 per month for insured Americans.
Port of Savannah Funding
Secured federal funding for the expansion and modernization of the Port of Savannah to boost Georgia’s economy.
Rural Broadband Investment
Helped secure investments to expand high-speed internet access in rural Georgia communities.
Committee Assignments
View details →- Senate Special Committee on Aging
- Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
- Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
- Senate Committee on Finance
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