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Senator Kevin Cramer shared updates on legislative developments and policy positions in a series of tweets posted on August 1 and 2, 2025.

On August 1, Senator Cramer announced progress on a bipartisan bill honoring the U.S. men's hockey team’s historic Olympic victory. He wrote, " After a great week of momentum, my and @SenSchumer's Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act has exceeded the threshold of cosponsors needed to pass the Senate. This year marks the 45th anniversary of the legendary victory. It’s time to pass this bill!" The proposed legislation seeks to award Congressional Gold Medals to members of the "Miracle on Ice" team, commemorating their win at the 1980 Winter Olympics.

Later that evening, Senator Cramer reported legislative activity in the Senate regarding appropriations for fiscal year 2026. In his post dated August 2, he stated, "Tonight, the Senate passed three bipartisan FY26 appropriations bills to improve national security and support veterans, farmers, and ranchers." Appropriations bills are critical for funding government operations and programs each fiscal year.

In another tweet posted shortly after midnight on August 2, Senator Cramer commented on recent changes within federal policy related to abortion services at Veterans Affairs facilities. He wrote: "I thank @POTUS for restoring a culture of life. The Biden administration’s scheme to illegally promote and utilize taxpayer dollars for abortion services is over. I applaud @SecVetAffairs for correcting course at the VA, restoring integrity for life, and affirming Federal" This statement refers to actions by federal officials affecting access to abortion-related services through Veterans Affairs.

The "Miracle on Ice" refers to Team USA's unexpected gold medal win against the Soviet Union during the Lake Placid Winter Olympics in 1980—a moment often cited as one of sports history's greatest upsets.

Congressional appropriations are annual legislative measures that allocate funding across various government agencies and priorities including defense, agriculture, veterans' affairs, among others.

Recent debates have surrounded policies governing reproductive health care access at Department of Veterans Affairs facilities under different presidential administrations.