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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 Title 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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