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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, ...
Nov. 18, 2019
Moulton Statement on Trump Administration's Policy Change Regarding Israeli Settlements in the West Bank
Rep. Seth Moulton
Nov. 15, 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 - Meng Expresses Concern with Trump Administration Negotiations Over Military Cost-Sharing Agreement with South Korea
Rep. Grace Meng
Nov. 15, 2019
Tweet - "To the detriment of the American people, Dems have spent most of the past year focused on their political agenda instead of legislating. They've slow-walked confirmations, blocked vital military funding, & continued to drag their feet on important priorities like #USMCA."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 15, 2019
Gallagher, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan American Security Drone Act
Rep. Donald Norcross, ...
Nov. 15, 2019
Letter to James Inhofe, Chairman of Senate Committee on Armed Services, Jack Reed, Ranking Member on Senate Committee on Armed Services, Adam Smith, Chairman on House Armed Services Committee, and Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member on House Armed Services Committee - Van Hollen, Rubio Continue to Push for DETER Act in NDAA Negotiations
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 14, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. Marsha Blackburn
Nov. 14, 2019
National Defense Authorization Act
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 14, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Hon. Michael Wooten, Administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy - Sens. Cramer, Kennedy, Ernst Working to Ensure Border Wall Gets Built Quickly and Responsibly
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "Washington Democrats in the House and the Senate cannot simply stop legislating because of one hearing in the House. The American people deserve progress: Funding for the national defense. Key legislation to support our armed forces. The USMCA and the new jobs it would create."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 13, 2019
Hyde-Smith: U.S. Navy will name guided-missile destroyer for U.S. senator Thad Cochran
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
Nov. 13, 2019
National Defense Authorization Act
Sen. Kevin Cramer
Nov. 13, 2019
Defense Appropriations
Sen. Dan Sullivan
Nov. 13, 2019
National Defense Authorization Act
Sen. Tom Cotton
Nov. 13, 2019
National Defense Authorization Act
Sen. Deb Fischer
Nov. 13, 2019
Defense Appropriations
Sen. Chris Murphy
Nov. 13, 2019
Gillibrand Introduces Landmark Legislation To Restore Congress's Role Over The Nation's War Powers And Finally Put An End To Forever Wars
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 13, 2019
Fund the Military
Rep. Bryan Steil
Nov. 13, 2019
National Defense Authorization Act
Sen. Thom Tillis
Nov. 13, 2019
Wicker Praises Decision to Name Destroyer for U.S. Senator Thad Cochran
Sen. Roger Wicker
Nov. 13, 2019
Recognizing the 100th Anniversary of Fleet Readiness Center Southwest
Rep. Scott Peters
Nov. 13, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James M. Inhoffe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Southern California Congressmembers Urge NDAA Conferees to Drop Language Targeting BYD
Rep. Judy Chu, ...
Nov. 13, 2019
Remarks by President Trump and President Erdogan of Turkey in Legislative Engagement with Select Members of the Senate
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Nov. 13, 2019
Tweet - "I'm disappointed by the DoD OIG's decision not to investigate the delayed release of Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative funding that was appropriated by Congress. Read my statement w/ @SenatorLeahy @SenJackReed @PattyMurray @SenatorTomUdall @SenFeinstein @SenatorBaldwin here:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2019
Gottheimer, Gonzalez Introduce Bipartisan U.S.-Israel Anti-Killer Drone Act to Combat Growing Drone Threats in Middle East, on the Heels of Terrorist Attacks on Israel this Week
Rep. Josh Gottheimer, ...
Nov. 13, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense of the U.S. Department of Defense - Van Hollen, Colleagues Request Update on VA and DOD Efforts to Protect Veterans and Servicemembers from Foreign Online Disinformation
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
Nov. 13, 2019
Tweet - "Critical legislation is currently frozen in place. Casualties of Democrats' apparent inability to make headway on anything besides fighting with the White House. We need action: National Defense Funding the Gov't. USMCA"
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 13, 2019
Durbin, Colleagues Statement On DOD OIG Decision To Not Investigate Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative Funding Delay
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 13, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Dan Brouillette, Deputy Secretary of Energy of the United States Department of Energy - Senators Markey, Merkley, Kaine, and Van Hollen Seek Answers on Saudi Nuclear Cooperation from Secretary of Energy Nominee Brouillette
Sen. Ed Markey, ...
Nov. 12, 2019
Funding Our Military
Sen. Deb Fischer
Nov. 12, 2019
Norton Asks for Action to Strengthen Public Safety During Turkish Presidential Visit
Rep. Eleanor Norton
Nov. 12, 2019
Murphy Introduces First Bill, Honors the Late Walter B. Jones, Jr.
Rep. Alma Adams, ...
Nov. 12, 2019
Rep. Bera statement on Administration moving oversight of commercial firearm exports
Rep. Ami Bera
Nov. 11, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) Is Interviewed About Trump's Impeachment Inquiry
Sen. Jack Reed
Nov. 9, 2019
The Hill - Pay America's Coast Guard
Sen. Roger Wicker
Nov. 8, 2019
Schumer announces, following his efforts, Rome Lab will be DOD's #1 rep on the quantum economic development consortium; senator says Rome Lab's quantum capabilities will spur innovation in emerging field
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 7, 2019
Tweet - "With #VeteransDay around the corner & a successful mission against #ISIS fresh in our minds, it's particularly difficult to fathom how & why Democrats have chosen to block vital funding for our military. Funding our troops should be the first priority of every member of Congress."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 7, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Stephen Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - Defazio Raises New and Serious Concerns to FAA About 737 Max
Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Nov. 7, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. Tim Kaine
Nov. 7, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 7, 2019
Wicker Urges Passage of Defense Appropriations Package
Sen. Roger Wicker
Nov. 6, 2019
Tweet - "Senate Republicans want to consider legislation to fund the national defense. But as long as our Democratic colleagues keep blocking it, the Senate will spend our time confirming more of President Trump's highly-qualified nominees for federal office and the judiciary."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 6, 2019
Tweet - "Senate Democrats are still blocking the annual funding for our armed forces. House Democrats are still blocking the USMCA and 176,000 new American jobs. Democrats' three-year-old impeachment journey is now crowding out even the most basic bipartisan legislation."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 6, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen. Roger Wicker
Nov. 6, 2019
Legislative Agenda
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 6, 2019
Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Blackburn Joins Van Hollen, Graham in BipartisanInquiry Into Turkey's Violations of Ceasefire Agreement
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
Nov. 5, 2019
Rosen Helps Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand, Bolster Federal Cybersecurity Programs
Sen. Jacky Rosen
Nov. 5, 2019
Tweet - "A month has now passed since @SenatorLeahy, @SenJackReed, @SenatorTomUdall, @SenatorBaldwin, @PattyMurray, @SenFeinstein, and I called on the @DOD_IG to review the DoD's role in delaying military aid to Ukraine. We need to know DoD's role in slow-rolling these funds."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019
Tweet - "It's insulting that Republicans are claiming that any failure to pass the Defense Appropriations bill will jeopardize pay raises for our troops. It's also simply untrue--a distraction from their own attempts to divert money away from our military to build the President's wall."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Glenn Fine, Acting Inspector General for the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Durbin, Colleagues To DOD IG: Investigate Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative Funding That Was Held By Trump Administration
Sen. Jack Reed, ...
Date
Title
Politician
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, ...
Nov. 18, 2019
Moulton Statement on Trump Administration's Policy Change Regarding Israeli Settlements in the West Bank
Rep.Seth Moulton
Nov. 15, 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 - Meng Expresses Concern with Trump Administration Negotiations Over Military Cost-Sharing Agreement with South Korea
Rep.Grace Meng
Nov. 15, 2019
Tweet - "To the detriment of the American people, Dems have spent most of the past year focused on their political agenda instead of legislating. They've slow-walked confirmations, blocked vital military funding, & continued to drag their feet on important priorities like #USMCA."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 15, 2019
Gallagher, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan American Security Drone Act
Rep.Donald Norcross, ...
Nov. 15, 2019
Letter to James Inhofe, Chairman of Senate Committee on Armed Services, Jack Reed, Ranking Member on Senate Committee on Armed Services, Adam Smith, Chairman on House Armed Services Committee, and Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member on House Armed Services Committee - Van Hollen, Rubio Continue to Push for DETER Act in NDAA Negotiations
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 14, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.Marsha Blackburn
Nov. 14, 2019
National Defense Authorization Act
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 14, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Hon. Michael Wooten, Administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy - Sens. Cramer, Kennedy, Ernst Working to Ensure Border Wall Gets Built Quickly and Responsibly
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "Washington Democrats in the House and the Senate cannot simply stop legislating because of one hearing in the House. The American people deserve progress: Funding for the national defense. Key legislation to support our armed forces. The USMCA and the new jobs it would create."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 13, 2019
Hyde-Smith: U.S. Navy will name guided-missile destroyer for U.S. senator Thad Cochran
Sen.Cindy Hyde-Smith
Nov. 13, 2019
National Defense Authorization Act
Sen.Kevin Cramer
Nov. 13, 2019
Defense Appropriations
Sen.Dan Sullivan
Nov. 13, 2019
National Defense Authorization Act
Sen.Tom Cotton
Nov. 13, 2019
National Defense Authorization Act
Sen.Deb Fischer
Nov. 13, 2019
Defense Appropriations
Sen.Chris Murphy
Nov. 13, 2019
Gillibrand Introduces Landmark Legislation To Restore Congress's Role Over The Nation's War Powers And Finally Put An End To Forever Wars
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 13, 2019
Fund the Military
Rep.Bryan Steil
Nov. 13, 2019
National Defense Authorization Act
Sen.Thom Tillis
Nov. 13, 2019
Wicker Praises Decision to Name Destroyer for U.S. Senator Thad Cochran
Sen.Roger Wicker
Nov. 13, 2019
Recognizing the 100th Anniversary of Fleet Readiness Center Southwest
Rep.Scott Peters
Nov. 13, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James M. Inhoffe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Southern California Congressmembers Urge NDAA Conferees to Drop Language Targeting BYD
Rep.Judy Chu, ...
Nov. 13, 2019
Remarks by President Trump and President Erdogan of Turkey in Legislative Engagement with Select Members of the Senate
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Nov. 13, 2019
Tweet - "I'm disappointed by the DoD OIG's decision not to investigate the delayed release of Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative funding that was appropriated by Congress. Read my statement w/ @SenatorLeahy @SenJackReed @PattyMurray @SenatorTomUdall @SenFeinstein @SenatorBaldwin here:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2019
Gottheimer, Gonzalez Introduce Bipartisan U.S.-Israel Anti-Killer Drone Act to Combat Growing Drone Threats in Middle East, on the Heels of Terrorist Attacks on Israel this Week
Rep.Josh Gottheimer, ...
Nov. 13, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense of the U.S. Department of Defense - Van Hollen, Colleagues Request Update on VA and DOD Efforts to Protect Veterans and Servicemembers from Foreign Online Disinformation
Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
Nov. 13, 2019
Tweet - "Critical legislation is currently frozen in place. Casualties of Democrats' apparent inability to make headway on anything besides fighting with the White House. We need action: National Defense Funding the Gov't. USMCA"
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 13, 2019
Durbin, Colleagues Statement On DOD OIG Decision To Not Investigate Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative Funding Delay
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 13, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Dan Brouillette, Deputy Secretary of Energy of the United States Department of Energy - Senators Markey, Merkley, Kaine, and Van Hollen Seek Answers on Saudi Nuclear Cooperation from Secretary of Energy Nominee Brouillette
Sen.Ed Markey, ...
Nov. 12, 2019
Funding Our Military
Sen.Deb Fischer
Nov. 12, 2019
Norton Asks for Action to Strengthen Public Safety During Turkish Presidential Visit
Rep.Eleanor Norton
Nov. 12, 2019
Murphy Introduces First Bill, Honors the Late Walter B. Jones, Jr.
Rep.Alma Adams, ...
Nov. 12, 2019
Rep. Bera statement on Administration moving oversight of commercial firearm exports
Rep.Ami Bera
Nov. 11, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) Is Interviewed About Trump's Impeachment Inquiry
Sen.Jack Reed
Nov. 9, 2019
The Hill - Pay America's Coast Guard
Sen.Roger Wicker
Nov. 8, 2019
Schumer announces, following his efforts, Rome Lab will be DOD's #1 rep on the quantum economic development consortium; senator says Rome Lab's quantum capabilities will spur innovation in emerging field
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 7, 2019
Tweet - "With #VeteransDay around the corner & a successful mission against #ISIS fresh in our minds, it's particularly difficult to fathom how & why Democrats have chosen to block vital funding for our military. Funding our troops should be the first priority of every member of Congress."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 7, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Stephen Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - Defazio Raises New and Serious Concerns to FAA About 737 Max
Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Nov. 7, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.Tim Kaine
Nov. 7, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 7, 2019
Wicker Urges Passage of Defense Appropriations Package
Sen.Roger Wicker
Nov. 6, 2019
Tweet - "Senate Republicans want to consider legislation to fund the national defense. But as long as our Democratic colleagues keep blocking it, the Senate will spend our time confirming more of President Trump's highly-qualified nominees for federal office and the judiciary."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 6, 2019
Tweet - "Senate Democrats are still blocking the annual funding for our armed forces. House Democrats are still blocking the USMCA and 176,000 new American jobs. Democrats' three-year-old impeachment journey is now crowding out even the most basic bipartisan legislation."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 6, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen.Roger Wicker
Nov. 6, 2019
Legislative Agenda
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 6, 2019
Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Blackburn Joins Van Hollen, Graham in BipartisanInquiry Into Turkey's Violations of Ceasefire Agreement
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
Nov. 5, 2019
Rosen Helps Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand, Bolster Federal Cybersecurity Programs
Sen.Jacky Rosen
Nov. 5, 2019
Tweet - "A month has now passed since @SenatorLeahy, @SenJackReed, @SenatorTomUdall, @SenatorBaldwin, @PattyMurray, @SenFeinstein, and I called on the @DOD_IG to review the DoD's role in delaying military aid to Ukraine. We need to know DoD's role in slow-rolling these funds."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019
Tweet - "It's insulting that Republicans are claiming that any failure to pass the Defense Appropriations bill will jeopardize pay raises for our troops. It's also simply untrue--a distraction from their own attempts to divert money away from our military to build the President's wall."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Glenn Fine, Acting Inspector General for the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Durbin, Colleagues To DOD IG: Investigate Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative Funding That Was Held By Trump Administration
Sen.Jack Reed, ...
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