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Dec. 4, 2019
Female Combat Veteran, Senator Ernst, Pushes for Proper-Fitting Body Armor, Protective Equipment for Female Servicemembers
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 3, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the U.S. Air Force - Nevada Governor, Congressional Delegation Advocate for 152nd Airlift Wing to Transition to C-130J Aircraft
Rep. Mark Amodei, ...
Dec. 3, 2019
Tweet - "For months now, the Democrat playbook has been "obsess over impeachment and obstruct everything else." These tactics aren't cutting it for the American people. We need to: Pass the USMCA Support our armed forces Fund the federal government"
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Dec. 3, 2019
Daily Caller - Grassley: The Pentagon's Autopilot Budget Is Wasting Too Many Tax Dollars
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 3, 2019
Tweet - "Legislation to protect our elections needs to be included in the defense authorization bill. Defending our democracy is at the core of our nation's defense. But at the moment it is being blocked by @SenateMajLdr McConnell and Senate Republicans."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 3, 2019
Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Reed, Hearing on GAO Findings of Inadequate Privatized Military Housing
Sen. Jack Reed
Dec. 3, 2019
Reed: New $22.2 Billion Submarine Contract is Good News for National Security & RI Economy
Sen. Jack Reed
Dec. 2, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. John Cornyn
Dec. 2, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 2, 2019
Warner & Kaine Praise Virginia-Class Submarine Block Buy Announcement
Sen. Mark Warner, ...
Dec. 2, 2019
Sullivan Chairs Armed Services Subcommittee Hearing on DOD's Agency-Wide Audit
Sen. Dan Sullivan
Dec. 2, 2019
Tweet - "It is incomprehensible to me that, at the moment, @SenateMajLdr McConnell and Senate Republicans are opposing the inclusion of election security measures in the annual defense bill."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 2, 2019
Tweet - "While Democrats continue to prioritize impeachment over everything else, they're leaving behind critical legislation: > Gov't. funding > National defense > USMCA Our Democratic colleagues cannot simply refuse to legislate b/c they would rather fight with the White House."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Dec. 2, 2019
Slotkin Statement on the Firing of Navy Secretary Spencer
Sen. Elissa Slotkin
Dec. 1, 2019
Tweet - "We are fighting hard to push for family leave for all federal workers in the annual defense authorization bill. That would help more than 2 million Americans and their families."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 27, 2019
Ahead of Thanksgiving, Ernst Visits Troops--Including Iowans--in Kuwait and Afghanistan
Sen. Joni Ernst
Nov. 27, 2019
CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) Discusses About Richard Spencer's Claim That President Trump Has No Understanding What It Means To Be In The Military
Rep. Mike Johnson
Nov. 26, 2019
Rep. Joe Courtney Leads Bipartisan Effort To Ensure Pay For Coast Guard During Government Shutdowns
Rep. Joe Courtney
Nov. 26, 2019
Gillibrand Visits Troops In Afghanistan And Kuwait For Thanksgiving, Calls On Congress To Take On Leadership And Support Our Service Members
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 26, 2019
Schumer statement on Army ceasing effort to alter energy contract with ReEnergy; senator says contract supports good-paying jobs, ensures Fort Drum will remain an energy-independent military installation
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 26, 2019
Stefanik Announces Fort Drum Continues to Lead in Energy Resiliency
Rep. Elise Stefanik
Nov. 26, 2019
Gillibrand Statement On Army's Renewable Energy Project Staying In Fort Drum
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 26, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the Untied States - Speier Letter Objecting to Pardon of War Criminals
Rep. Steve Cohen, ...
Nov. 25, 2019
Letter to Barbara M. Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force - Michigan Congressional Delegation Members Continue Advocating for F-35 Mission at Selfridge
Rep. Haley Stevens, ...
Nov. 25, 2019
With Threats of Biological Warfare on the Rise, Chairman Ernst Holds Hearing Examining America's Defenses
Sen. Joni Ernst
Nov. 25, 2019
Rep. Estes Resolution to Honor Special Forces and Conan Now Has 40 Cosponsors
Rep. Ron Estes
Nov. 25, 2019
Kaine Statement On Navy Secretary Spencer
Sen. Tim Kaine
Nov. 22, 2019
Rep. Jason Crow Holds Roundtable Discussion on Impact of Climate Change on National Security; Highlights Need for Improvement to Operational Energy
Rep. Jason Crow
Nov. 22, 2019
Senators Menendez, Young Introduce Bipartisan Legislation for Afghanistan Peace Process Oversight
Sen. Todd Young, ...
Nov. 22, 2019
Letter to Robert O'Brien, National Security Advisor - Engel & Smith Demand Answers on White House Scheme on Open Skies Treaty
Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Nov. 22, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State, and the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Chairmen Engel and Smith Demand Answers On Administration's Negotiations With Asian Allies
Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Nov. 22, 2019
As critical defense authorization bill nears completion, Schumer launches major new effort to include full slate of provisions to protect NY'ers from scourge of toxic PFAS contamination; senator says New yYorkers in Newburgh, Hoosick Falls, Long Island, & beyond need stronger laws to clean-up toxic PFAS pollution
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 22, 2019
Senator Collins Attends Dual Groundbreaking Ceremony at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Sen. Susan Collins
Nov. 21, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Van Hollen Leads Letter Opposing Potential Cuts to Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Sen. Jack Reed, ...
Nov. 21, 2019
National Defense Authorization Act
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 21, 2019
Senator Lankford Statement on the Accident at Vance Air Force Base
Sen. James Lankford
Nov. 20, 2019
Tweet - "We know that Putin interfered in our 2016 elections. We know that he is going to do it again. We need the NDAA to send an unmistakable message to President Putin and other foreign actors that we will not tolerate any interference in our elections."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 20, 2019
Tweet - "We know that Putin interfered in our elections in 2016. And we know Putin is doing it again. So why, @SenateMajLdr Mitch McConnell? Why are you blocking tough sanctions on foreign nations like Russia who interfere in our elections from being including in the NDAA?"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Congressional Republicans continue to repeat that "Ukraine got the aide" so why bother? But new DoD doc shows that isn't true. More than $35M in Ukraine military aide is still in the US Treasury and DoD won't tell me why. I'm demanding answers."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Playing politics with our national defense is unacceptable."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 20, 2019
Inhofe and Reed: Air Force, Balfour Beatty Must Address Allegations of Fraud in Military Housing Program
Sen. Jack Reed, ...
Nov. 19, 2019
Carter: Our Troops Deserve the Security of a Full Funding Bill
Rep. Buddy Carter
Nov. 19, 2019
Tweet - "Welcomed @CMC_MarineCorps David Berger to my office today for a discussion about supporting military readiness and defense priorities."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019
Tweet - "Chairman @SenShelby and his team have worked around the clock to get key appropriations bills completed. But Democrats, several times now, have blocked defense appropriations. Funding our men and women in uniform shouldn't be subjected to Democrats' partisan whims."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 19, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 19, 2019
Tweet - "This new assessment from @DefenseIntel confirms many of our worst fears: Pres. Trump's precipitous withdrawal of troops from northern Syria gave ISIS a lifeline. And we still don't have a plan from him for how he will ensure the enduring defeat of ISIS."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2019
Introduction of A Bill to Prohibit the Department of Defense From Deploying Strategic Assets of the United States in the Republic of Turkey
Rep. Grace Meng
Nov. 18, 2019
Fischer Statement on STRATCOM New Building Dedication and Change of Command
Sen. Deb Fischer
Nov. 18, 2019
Tweet - "Last Friday, DoD informed Congress that $35 million in critical Ukraine military funding is still unspent. Why the continued delay? @SenatorLeahy, @SenJackReed, @SenatorMenendez & I are asking DoD Sec. Esper to accelerate the release of this promised aid & answer for its delay."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Top Senate Democrats Demand Answers From Pentagon On Continued Delay Of Ukraine Military Aid
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Date
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Politician
Dec. 4, 2019
Female Combat Veteran, Senator Ernst, Pushes for Proper-Fitting Body Armor, Protective Equipment for Female Servicemembers
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 3, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the U.S. Air Force - Nevada Governor, Congressional Delegation Advocate for 152nd Airlift Wing to Transition to C-130J Aircraft
Rep.Mark Amodei, ...
Dec. 3, 2019
Tweet - "For months now, the Democrat playbook has been "obsess over impeachment and obstruct everything else." These tactics aren't cutting it for the American people. We need to: Pass the USMCA Support our armed forces Fund the federal government"
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Dec. 3, 2019
Daily Caller - Grassley: The Pentagon's Autopilot Budget Is Wasting Too Many Tax Dollars
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 3, 2019
Tweet - "Legislation to protect our elections needs to be included in the defense authorization bill. Defending our democracy is at the core of our nation's defense. But at the moment it is being blocked by @SenateMajLdr McConnell and Senate Republicans."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 3, 2019
Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Reed, Hearing on GAO Findings of Inadequate Privatized Military Housing
Sen.Jack Reed
Dec. 3, 2019
Reed: New $22.2 Billion Submarine Contract is Good News for National Security & RI Economy
Sen.Jack Reed
Dec. 2, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.John Cornyn
Dec. 2, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 2, 2019
Warner & Kaine Praise Virginia-Class Submarine Block Buy Announcement
Sen.Mark Warner, ...
Dec. 2, 2019
Sullivan Chairs Armed Services Subcommittee Hearing on DOD's Agency-Wide Audit
Sen.Dan Sullivan
Dec. 2, 2019
Tweet - "It is incomprehensible to me that, at the moment, @SenateMajLdr McConnell and Senate Republicans are opposing the inclusion of election security measures in the annual defense bill."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 2, 2019
Tweet - "While Democrats continue to prioritize impeachment over everything else, they're leaving behind critical legislation: > Gov't. funding > National defense > USMCA Our Democratic colleagues cannot simply refuse to legislate b/c they would rather fight with the White House."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Dec. 2, 2019
Slotkin Statement on the Firing of Navy Secretary Spencer
Sen.Elissa Slotkin
Dec. 1, 2019
Tweet - "We are fighting hard to push for family leave for all federal workers in the annual defense authorization bill. That would help more than 2 million Americans and their families."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 27, 2019
Ahead of Thanksgiving, Ernst Visits Troops--Including Iowans--in Kuwait and Afghanistan
Sen.Joni Ernst
Nov. 27, 2019
CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) Discusses About Richard Spencer's Claim That President Trump Has No Understanding What It Means To Be In The Military
Rep.Mike Johnson
Nov. 26, 2019
Rep. Joe Courtney Leads Bipartisan Effort To Ensure Pay For Coast Guard During Government Shutdowns
Rep.Joe Courtney
Nov. 26, 2019
Gillibrand Visits Troops In Afghanistan And Kuwait For Thanksgiving, Calls On Congress To Take On Leadership And Support Our Service Members
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 26, 2019
Schumer statement on Army ceasing effort to alter energy contract with ReEnergy; senator says contract supports good-paying jobs, ensures Fort Drum will remain an energy-independent military installation
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 26, 2019
Stefanik Announces Fort Drum Continues to Lead in Energy Resiliency
Rep.Elise Stefanik
Nov. 26, 2019
Gillibrand Statement On Army's Renewable Energy Project Staying In Fort Drum
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 26, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the Untied States - Speier Letter Objecting to Pardon of War Criminals
Rep.Steve Cohen, ...
Nov. 25, 2019
Letter to Barbara M. Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force - Michigan Congressional Delegation Members Continue Advocating for F-35 Mission at Selfridge
Rep.Haley Stevens, ...
Nov. 25, 2019
With Threats of Biological Warfare on the Rise, Chairman Ernst Holds Hearing Examining America's Defenses
Sen.Joni Ernst
Nov. 25, 2019
Rep. Estes Resolution to Honor Special Forces and Conan Now Has 40 Cosponsors
Rep.Ron Estes
Nov. 25, 2019
Kaine Statement On Navy Secretary Spencer
Sen.Tim Kaine
Nov. 22, 2019
Rep. Jason Crow Holds Roundtable Discussion on Impact of Climate Change on National Security; Highlights Need for Improvement to Operational Energy
Rep.Jason Crow
Nov. 22, 2019
Senators Menendez, Young Introduce Bipartisan Legislation for Afghanistan Peace Process Oversight
Sen.Todd Young, ...
Nov. 22, 2019
Letter to Robert O'Brien, National Security Advisor - Engel & Smith Demand Answers on White House Scheme on Open Skies Treaty
Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Nov. 22, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State, and the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Chairmen Engel and Smith Demand Answers On Administration's Negotiations With Asian Allies
Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Nov. 22, 2019
As critical defense authorization bill nears completion, Schumer launches major new effort to include full slate of provisions to protect NY'ers from scourge of toxic PFAS contamination; senator says New yYorkers in Newburgh, Hoosick Falls, Long Island, & beyond need stronger laws to clean-up toxic PFAS pollution
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 22, 2019
Senator Collins Attends Dual Groundbreaking Ceremony at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Sen.Susan Collins
Nov. 21, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Van Hollen Leads Letter Opposing Potential Cuts to Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Sen.Jack Reed, ...
Nov. 21, 2019
National Defense Authorization Act
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 21, 2019
Senator Lankford Statement on the Accident at Vance Air Force Base
Sen.James Lankford
Nov. 20, 2019
Tweet - "We know that Putin interfered in our 2016 elections. We know that he is going to do it again. We need the NDAA to send an unmistakable message to President Putin and other foreign actors that we will not tolerate any interference in our elections."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 20, 2019
Tweet - "We know that Putin interfered in our elections in 2016. And we know Putin is doing it again. So why, @SenateMajLdr Mitch McConnell? Why are you blocking tough sanctions on foreign nations like Russia who interfere in our elections from being including in the NDAA?"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Congressional Republicans continue to repeat that "Ukraine got the aide" so why bother? But new DoD doc shows that isn't true. More than $35M in Ukraine military aide is still in the US Treasury and DoD won't tell me why. I'm demanding answers."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Playing politics with our national defense is unacceptable."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 20, 2019
Inhofe and Reed: Air Force, Balfour Beatty Must Address Allegations of Fraud in Military Housing Program
Sen.Jack Reed, ...
Nov. 19, 2019
Carter: Our Troops Deserve the Security of a Full Funding Bill
Rep.Buddy Carter
Nov. 19, 2019
Tweet - "Welcomed @CMC_MarineCorps David Berger to my office today for a discussion about supporting military readiness and defense priorities."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019
Tweet - "Chairman @SenShelby and his team have worked around the clock to get key appropriations bills completed. But Democrats, several times now, have blocked defense appropriations. Funding our men and women in uniform shouldn't be subjected to Democrats' partisan whims."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 19, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 19, 2019
Tweet - "This new assessment from @DefenseIntel confirms many of our worst fears: Pres. Trump's precipitous withdrawal of troops from northern Syria gave ISIS a lifeline. And we still don't have a plan from him for how he will ensure the enduring defeat of ISIS."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2019
Introduction of A Bill to Prohibit the Department of Defense From Deploying Strategic Assets of the United States in the Republic of Turkey
Rep.Grace Meng
Nov. 18, 2019
Fischer Statement on STRATCOM New Building Dedication and Change of Command
Sen.Deb Fischer
Nov. 18, 2019
Tweet - "Last Friday, DoD informed Congress that $35 million in critical Ukraine military funding is still unspent. Why the continued delay? @SenatorLeahy, @SenJackReed, @SenatorMenendez & I are asking DoD Sec. Esper to accelerate the release of this promised aid & answer for its delay."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Top Senate Democrats Demand Answers From Pentagon On Continued Delay Of Ukraine Military Aid
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
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