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June 30, 2020
Letter to Mark T. Esper, Secretary of Defense - Congresswoman Elaine Luria Demands Review of Department of Defense Policy Regarding Extremist and White Supremacist Behavior
Rep. Jared Golden, ...
June 25, 2020
Following LGBTQ SCOTUS Ruling, Gillibrand, Collins Introduce Amendment To Defense Bill To Give Transgender Service Members Anti-Discrimination Protections
Sen. Susan Collins, ...
June 25, 2020
Collins, Gillibrand Introduce Amendment to Defense Bill to Ensure Anti-Discrimination Protections for Transgender Service Members
Sen. Susan Collins
May 22, 2020
Letter to President Donald Trump, Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, and Peter Gaynor, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Leahy Is Part Of A Group Of Bipartisan Lawmakers Calling On Administration To Ensure Benefits To Guard Members Earned On COVID-19 Front Lines
Rep. Jared Golden, ...
May 20, 2020
Executive Calendar
Sen. Susan Collins
April 20, 2020
Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, and James McPherson , Acting Secretary of the Navy - Congresswoman Elaine Luria Calls on Department of Defense to Provide Safety Leave Guidance for Civilian Personnel
Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
April 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. James McPherson, Acting Secretary of the Navy - Kilmer Goes to Bat for Pay and Protection for Shipyard Workers
Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
Dec. 13, 2019
Golden Nominates 12 Mainers for Service Academies
Rep. Jared Golden
Dec. 10, 2019
Senators Collins and King Announce Maine Nominees to the United States Military Service Academies
Sen. Angus King, ...
Dec. 3, 2019
King Criticizes Military Housing Contractors Not Providing Safe Units for Servicemembers and Families
Sen. Angus King
Dec. 3, 2019
Senator Collins Honors Lewiston Native on 27 Years of Service in the Army, Presents Him with Legion of Merit
Sen. Susan Collins
Nov. 26, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the Untied States - Speier Letter Objecting to Pardon of War Criminals
Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
Sept. 26, 2019
Letter to Adam Smith, House Armed Services Committee Chairman, James Inhofe, Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman, Mac Thornberry, House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member, and Jack Reed, Senate Armed Services Committee Ranking Member - Congressmen Don Young and Jimmy Panetta Lead Letter Urging Retention of Critical NDAA Anti-Hunger Provision for Military Families
Rep. Jared Golden, ...
June 24, 2019
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020--Motion to
Sen. Susan Collins
June 20, 2019
Hearing of the Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee - Testimony of Rep. Chellie Pingree, Hearing on the Servicemember and Veterans' Empowerment and Support Act
Rep. Chellie Pingree
May 22, 2019
King Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Provide Additional Voting Protections for Military Overseas
Sen. Angus King
May 22, 2019
Consumers First Act
Rep. Jared Golden
May 22, 2019
New Cornyn, Tillis, Duckworth, King Bill Will Provide Additional Voting Protections for Military Overseas
Sen. Angus King, ...
May 22, 2019
Senate Passes King-Backed Bill to Reverse Tax Increase for Bereaved Military Families
Sen. Angus King
May 9, 2019
In Appropriations Package, Pingree Secures 9% Funding Increase for Veterans, Protects Portsmouth Naval Shipyard from Trump Wall Theft
Rep. Chellie Pingree
May 8, 2019
King Fights New Tax Increase for Bereaved Military Families
Sen. Angus King
April 11, 2019
Senator Collins Praises Maine National Guard for Its Role in Training NATO Allies, Preparing Montenegro for Admission to NATO
Sen. Susan Collins
March 7, 2019
King Seeks Accountability for Safe Housing for Servicemembers and Families
Sen. Angus King
March 5, 2019
Senators Crapo, Jones, Collins, Tester Introduce Legislation to Eliminate Military "Widow's Tax"
Sen. Susan Collins, ...
Feb. 7, 2019
Tester, Murkowski, Pingree Reintroduce Bill to Support Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma
Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
Feb. 7, 2019
Tester, Murkowski, Pingree Reintroduce Bill to Support Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma
Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
Feb. 4, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Patrick Shanahan, Acting Secretary of Defense - Scanlon, Kennedy and Speier Lead Call for Pentagon to Not Implement Ban on Transgender Military Service
Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
Jan. 16, 2019
Pingree to Join Subcommittee Overseeing Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans Affairs
Rep. Chellie Pingree
Sept. 21, 2018
King Statement Honoring POW/MIA Day
Sen. Angus King
Aug. 15, 2018
Letter to Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Protect Servicemembers & Their Families From Predatory Lenders
Sen. Angus King, ...
June 19, 2018
Senate Passes Legislation to Strengthen National Defense with Provisions Championed by Senator Collins
Sen. Susan Collins
June 5, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Jim Mattis, Secretary of Defense - End Transgender Ban in the Military
Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
May 25, 2018
Cornyn, King Bill to Help Juvenile Victims of Assault on Military Bases Included in Defense Bill
Sen. Angus King, ...
April 27, 2018
Letter to Chairman McCain and Ranking Member Reed - Continue Funding Stryker Vehicle Upgrade
Sen. Angus King, ...
April 26, 2018
Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - After All Four Military Service Chiefs Speak Out Against Trump's Military Transgender Ban, Senators Murray, Cantwell Reiterate Strong Opposition to Harmful Policy
Sen. Angus King, ...
Jan. 19, 2018
King Cosponsors Bill to Pay Military During Potential Government Shutdown
Sen. Angus King
Nov. 9, 2017
King Backs Bills to Protect Veterans' Credit Ratings, Educational Opportunities
Sen. Angus King
Sept. 15, 2017
Senators McCain, Gillibrand, Collins, Reed Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Protect Transgender Service Members
Sen. Susan Collins, ...
Sept. 11, 2017
Senators Gillibrand, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Amendment To Protect Transgender Service Members
Sen. Susan Collins, ...
Aug. 29, 2017
Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Representatives Urge Trump to Reverse Transgender Military Ban
Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
Aug. 23, 2017
Statement Regarding Repair Contract Award for USS Fitzgerald
Rep. Chellie Pingree
July 28, 2017
Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Senators Urge Secretary Mattis not to Implement Transgender Ban
Sen. Susan Collins, ...
July 26, 2017
Statement on President Trump's Plan to Ban Transgender People from Serving Their Country in Uniform
Rep. Chellie Pingree
July 25, 2017
King Cosponsors Bill to Ease Burden for Military Members Seeking Commercial Driver's Licenses
Sen. Angus King
June 15, 2017
Warren and Collins Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Military Health Care Treatment to Victims of Terrorism
Sen. Susan Collins, ...
June 14, 2017
Hearing of the Senate Special Committee on Aging - Opening Statement of Sen. Collins, Hearing on Military Caregivers: Families Serving for the Long Run
Sen. Susan Collins
May 17, 2017
Senators Collins, Manchin and Representatives Walz, Mast Lead Resolution Supporting Purple Heart Day
Sen. Susan Collins
May 17, 2017
Mast Leads Resolution Supporting Purple Heart Day
Sen. Susan Collins, ...
May 6, 2017
Statement on the Loss of Falmouth Navy SEAL
Rep. Chellie Pingree
April 18, 2017
Joined by Maine Veterans, King Calls on Congress to Pass Bill Improving Appeals Process for Benefits
Sen. Angus King
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June 30, 2020
Letter to Mark T. Esper, Secretary of Defense - Congresswoman Elaine Luria Demands Review of Department of Defense Policy Regarding Extremist and White Supremacist Behavior
Rep.Jared Golden, ...
June 25, 2020
Following LGBTQ SCOTUS Ruling, Gillibrand, Collins Introduce Amendment To Defense Bill To Give Transgender Service Members Anti-Discrimination Protections
Sen.Susan Collins, ...
June 25, 2020
Collins, Gillibrand Introduce Amendment to Defense Bill to Ensure Anti-Discrimination Protections for Transgender Service Members
Sen.Susan Collins
May 22, 2020
Letter to President Donald Trump, Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, and Peter Gaynor, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Leahy Is Part Of A Group Of Bipartisan Lawmakers Calling On Administration To Ensure Benefits To Guard Members Earned On COVID-19 Front Lines
Rep.Jared Golden, ...
May 20, 2020
Executive Calendar
Sen.Susan Collins
April 20, 2020
Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, and James McPherson , Acting Secretary of the Navy - Congresswoman Elaine Luria Calls on Department of Defense to Provide Safety Leave Guidance for Civilian Personnel
Rep.Chellie Pingree, ...
April 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. James McPherson, Acting Secretary of the Navy - Kilmer Goes to Bat for Pay and Protection for Shipyard Workers
Rep.Chellie Pingree, ...
Dec. 13, 2019
Golden Nominates 12 Mainers for Service Academies
Rep.Jared Golden
Dec. 10, 2019
Senators Collins and King Announce Maine Nominees to the United States Military Service Academies
Sen.Angus King, ...
Dec. 3, 2019
King Criticizes Military Housing Contractors Not Providing Safe Units for Servicemembers and Families
Sen.Angus King
Dec. 3, 2019
Senator Collins Honors Lewiston Native on 27 Years of Service in the Army, Presents Him with Legion of Merit
Sen.Susan Collins
Nov. 26, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the Untied States - Speier Letter Objecting to Pardon of War Criminals
Rep.Chellie Pingree, ...
Sept. 26, 2019
Letter to Adam Smith, House Armed Services Committee Chairman, James Inhofe, Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman, Mac Thornberry, House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member, and Jack Reed, Senate Armed Services Committee Ranking Member - Congressmen Don Young and Jimmy Panetta Lead Letter Urging Retention of Critical NDAA Anti-Hunger Provision for Military Families
Rep.Jared Golden, ...
June 24, 2019
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020--Motion to
Sen.Susan Collins
June 20, 2019
Hearing of the Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee - Testimony of Rep. Chellie Pingree, Hearing on the Servicemember and Veterans' Empowerment and Support Act
Rep.Chellie Pingree
May 22, 2019
King Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Provide Additional Voting Protections for Military Overseas
Sen.Angus King
May 22, 2019
Consumers First Act
Rep.Jared Golden
May 22, 2019
New Cornyn, Tillis, Duckworth, King Bill Will Provide Additional Voting Protections for Military Overseas
Sen.Angus King, ...
May 22, 2019
Senate Passes King-Backed Bill to Reverse Tax Increase for Bereaved Military Families
Sen.Angus King
May 9, 2019
In Appropriations Package, Pingree Secures 9% Funding Increase for Veterans, Protects Portsmouth Naval Shipyard from Trump Wall Theft
Rep.Chellie Pingree
May 8, 2019
King Fights New Tax Increase for Bereaved Military Families
Sen.Angus King
April 11, 2019
Senator Collins Praises Maine National Guard for Its Role in Training NATO Allies, Preparing Montenegro for Admission to NATO
Sen.Susan Collins
March 7, 2019
King Seeks Accountability for Safe Housing for Servicemembers and Families
Sen.Angus King
March 5, 2019
Senators Crapo, Jones, Collins, Tester Introduce Legislation to Eliminate Military "Widow's Tax"
Sen.Susan Collins, ...
Feb. 7, 2019
Tester, Murkowski, Pingree Reintroduce Bill to Support Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma
Rep.Chellie Pingree, ...
Feb. 7, 2019
Tester, Murkowski, Pingree Reintroduce Bill to Support Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma
Rep.Chellie Pingree, ...
Feb. 4, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Patrick Shanahan, Acting Secretary of Defense - Scanlon, Kennedy and Speier Lead Call for Pentagon to Not Implement Ban on Transgender Military Service
Rep.Chellie Pingree, ...
Jan. 16, 2019
Pingree to Join Subcommittee Overseeing Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans Affairs
Rep.Chellie Pingree
Sept. 21, 2018
King Statement Honoring POW/MIA Day
Sen.Angus King
Aug. 15, 2018
Letter to Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Protect Servicemembers & Their Families From Predatory Lenders
Sen.Angus King, ...
June 19, 2018
Senate Passes Legislation to Strengthen National Defense with Provisions Championed by Senator Collins
Sen.Susan Collins
June 5, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Jim Mattis, Secretary of Defense - End Transgender Ban in the Military
Rep.Chellie Pingree, ...
May 25, 2018
Cornyn, King Bill to Help Juvenile Victims of Assault on Military Bases Included in Defense Bill
Sen.Angus King, ...
April 27, 2018
Letter to Chairman McCain and Ranking Member Reed - Continue Funding Stryker Vehicle Upgrade
Sen.Angus King, ...
April 26, 2018
Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - After All Four Military Service Chiefs Speak Out Against Trump's Military Transgender Ban, Senators Murray, Cantwell Reiterate Strong Opposition to Harmful Policy
Sen.Angus King, ...
Jan. 19, 2018
King Cosponsors Bill to Pay Military During Potential Government Shutdown
Sen.Angus King
Nov. 9, 2017
King Backs Bills to Protect Veterans' Credit Ratings, Educational Opportunities
Sen.Angus King
Sept. 15, 2017
Senators McCain, Gillibrand, Collins, Reed Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Protect Transgender Service Members
Sen.Susan Collins, ...
Sept. 11, 2017
Senators Gillibrand, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Amendment To Protect Transgender Service Members
Sen.Susan Collins, ...
Aug. 29, 2017
Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Representatives Urge Trump to Reverse Transgender Military Ban
Rep.Chellie Pingree, ...
Aug. 23, 2017
Statement Regarding Repair Contract Award for USS Fitzgerald
Rep.Chellie Pingree
July 28, 2017
Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Senators Urge Secretary Mattis not to Implement Transgender Ban
Sen.Susan Collins, ...
July 26, 2017
Statement on President Trump's Plan to Ban Transgender People from Serving Their Country in Uniform
Rep.Chellie Pingree
July 25, 2017
King Cosponsors Bill to Ease Burden for Military Members Seeking Commercial Driver's Licenses
Sen.Angus King
June 15, 2017
Warren and Collins Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Military Health Care Treatment to Victims of Terrorism
Sen.Susan Collins, ...
June 14, 2017
Hearing of the Senate Special Committee on Aging - Opening Statement of Sen. Collins, Hearing on Military Caregivers: Families Serving for the Long Run
Sen.Susan Collins
May 17, 2017
Senators Collins, Manchin and Representatives Walz, Mast Lead Resolution Supporting Purple Heart Day
Sen.Susan Collins
May 17, 2017
Mast Leads Resolution Supporting Purple Heart Day
Sen.Susan Collins, ...
May 6, 2017
Statement on the Loss of Falmouth Navy SEAL
Rep.Chellie Pingree
April 18, 2017
Joined by Maine Veterans, King Calls on Congress to Pass Bill Improving Appeals Process for Benefits
Sen.Angus King
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