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June 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice, the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Smith, Nadler, Grijalva, and Thompson Call for Answers on Trump Administrations Use of Force Against Peaceful DC Protestors Rep. Bennie Thompson, ...
June 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, and the Hon. Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Smith Calls on Secretary of Defense and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs to Explain Military Activity in Washington, D.C. Rep. Adam Smith
June 2, 2020 Letter to Sean O'Donnell, Inspector General of the Department of Defense - Warren Calls for an Independent Watchdog Investigation of Role of Military in "Sickening and Appalling" Attack on Peaceful Protestors at the White House Sen. Elizabeth Warren
June 2, 2020 Schneider Statement on President Trump's Threat to Send Military Into States Rep. Brad Schneider
June 2, 2020 Norton Calls on House to Immediately Pass Her Bills Giving D.C. Control over National Guard and Preventing Federalization of D.C Police Rep. Eleanor Norton
June 2, 2020 Smith Demands Answers on the Apparent Militarization of America Rep. Adam Smith
June 2, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump must immediately cease this behavior. Secretary Esper and General Milley should not allow the U.S. Armed Forces to come anywhere near these ugly stunts. This administration is using the military as a tool to intimidate American citizens." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 2, 2020 Tweet - "The admin is using the military as a tool to intimidate citizens Sec. Esper & General Milley should not allow the US Armed Forces to come anywhere near these ugly stunts The Department of Defense Inspector General must launch an investigation into how the military is being used" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 2, 2020 Tweet - "The heart of our democracy is at stake. Is our system of justice in America so infected by racism that it cannot function in a manner consistent w/our democratic values? Is our President mobilizing our military to suppress dissent in a manner inconsistent with the Constitution?" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 1, 2020 Slotkin Statement on President Trump's Threat to Deploy Active-Duty Troops to Quell Protests Sen. Elissa Slotkin
June 1, 2020 Smith Statement on Trump's Intent to Invoke the Insurrection Act Rep. Adam Smith
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - House Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats Demand Answers on Trump's Illegal Withdrawal from Open Skies Rep. Ilhan Omar, ...
May 28, 2020 War on the Rocks - The Pacific Deterrence Initiative - Peace Through Strength in the Indo-Pacific Sen. Jack Reed, ...
May 28, 2020 Reps. Susan Davis and Mike Turner Introduce Bill to Prevent Sexual Assault in the Military Rep. Mike Turner, ...
May 28, 2020 FOLLOWING PUBLIC SHAMING FROM DUCKWORTH AND OTHERS, TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FINALLY EXTENDS TITLE 32 AUTHORITY & GUARANTEES ADDITIONAL BENEFITS FOR NATIONAL GUARD TROOPS RESPONDING TO COVID-19 Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Durbin, Colleagues Press Pentagon For Answers On Lack Of CARES Act Funding Being Spent Sen. Jack Reed, ...
May 27, 2020 Harris, Cardin, Van Hollen Announce Coast Guard Station-Oxford Will Remain Open Rep. Andy Harris
May 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark T. Esper - After Tragic Death of Bradenton Soldier, Buchanan Calls for Military Training Reforms Rep. Vern Buchanan
May 27, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President - Nuclear Arms Sen. Ted Cruz, ...
May 26, 2020 Oversight Chairs Respond to Sudden Resignation of Pentagon IG Official Rep. Stephen Lynch, ...
May 26, 2020 Inhofe, Reed Announce FY 2021 NDAA Markup Schedule Sen. Jack Reed, ...
May 25, 2020 Schakowsky Statement on Memorial Day Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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 Sen. Thom Tillis, ...
May 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, and the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - Smith & Engel Denounce Trump Administration's Illegal Withdrawal from Open Skies Treaty Rep. Adam Smith, ...
May 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Smith and 20 Armed Services Democrats Slam Trump Administration's Open Skies Treaty Withdrawal Rep. Jason Crow, ...
May 22, 2020 Letter to Admiral Karl Schultz, Commandant of the United States Coast Guard - Peters & Slotkin Seek Information on Coast Guard Readiness Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Gary Peters, ...
May 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - As Economy Begins to Reopen Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Senator Hassan Urges Defense Department to Release More Information on Its Plan to Safely Resume Normal Operations at Home and Abroad Sen. Maggie Hassan
May 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Cortez Masto Urges Dod to Enhance Covid-19 Safety Guidelines for Federal Contractors Working on Military Bases Sen. Jacky Rosen, ...
May 21, 2020 Congressman Panetta, Senator Markey Introduce Legislation to Prevent President from Withdrawing from International Treaties without Congressional Approval Rep. Jimmy Panetta, ...
May 21, 2020 Rep Lieu Statement on Trump Administration Abandonment of Open Skies Treaty Rep. Ted Lieu
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "To ensure military readiness, we must prioritize the health & safety of our airmen. In my phone call w/ Gen. Brown, @AirForce Chief of Staff nominee, I urged him, if confirmed, to take serious steps to halt the spread of #COVID19 & eliminate PFAS contamination on military bases." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 McCaul on Withdrawal from the Open Skies Treaty Rep. Michael McCaul
May 21, 2020 Smith, Cooper Statement on Trump Administration's Withdrawal From the Open Skies Treaty Rep. Adam Smith, ...
May 21, 2020 Peters Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Bolster U.S. & Israeli Partnership on Developing Defense Technology Sen. Gary Peters
May 21, 2020 Pocan, Blunt Rochester & Crist Introduce COVID-19 Emergency Production Act Rep. Mark Pocan, ...
May 21, 2020 Peters Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Bolster U.S. & Israeli Partnership on Developing Defense Technology Sen. Gary Peters
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Senator Baldwin and Representatives Kind, Moore, and Pocan Call on President Trump to Extend Federal Funding for Wisconsin National Guard in Fight Against COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Mark Pocan, ...
May 21, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 21, 2020 Chairman Risch Statement on Administration's Decision to Withdraw from Open Skies Treaty Sen. Jim Risch
May 21, 2020 Baldwin Helps Introduce Legislation to Ensure National Guard Troops Activated in Response to COVID-19 Receive Full Benefits During the Public Health Emergency Sen. Tammy Baldwin
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Senators Shaheen, Hassan and Lankford Call for Oversight Over KC-46 Aircraft Delays Sen. James Lankford, ...
May 21, 2020 Shaheen Statement on Trump Admin's Withdrawal from "Open Skies" Arms Control Agreement Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
May 21, 2020 Chairman Schiff Statement on Trump Withdrawing United States from the Open Skies Treaty Sen. Adam Schiff
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "Our next @USNavy Secretary must prioritize the well-being of our sailors, including those at @navstaglakes , & take steps toward mitigating health risks brought on by #COVID19. Spoke with Amb. Kenneth Braithwaite, @USNavy Secretary nominee, about his thoughts on these issues." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Sherman Introduces Legislation to Protect Investors from Foreign Company Accounting Failures Rep. Brad Sherman
May 20, 2020 Durbin Speaks With Air Force Chief Of Staff Nominee General Charles Brown Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 GAO Study Reveals Lack of Pentagon Review over Lucrative Weapons Contracts Sen. Bernie Sanders
May 20, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Peters Presses President Not to Prematurely End National Guard Deployments in Effort to Deny Guardsmen Benefits Sen. Gary Peters
May 20, 2020 Steube Stands Up To China and Puts America First Rep. Greg Steube
May 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. James McPherson, Under Secretary of the Army, and Lieutenant General Darrell Williams, Dir. of the Defense Logistics Agency - Following revelation of 58,000 gallons PFAS foam heading from Navy base to Norlite this week to be burned, Schumer, in letter and personal call to Navy Sec., pushes for immediate halt in toxic shipment and suspension of contract; despite local moratorium banning PFAS burning, Navy/DOD still plan to send highly toxic chemicals to Cohoes to burned Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
June 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice, the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Smith, Nadler, Grijalva, and Thompson Call for Answers on Trump Administrations Use of Force Against Peaceful DC Protestors Rep.Bennie Thompson, ...
June 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, and the Hon. Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Smith Calls on Secretary of Defense and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs to Explain Military Activity in Washington, D.C. Rep.Adam Smith
June 2, 2020 Letter to Sean O'Donnell, Inspector General of the Department of Defense - Warren Calls for an Independent Watchdog Investigation of Role of Military in "Sickening and Appalling" Attack on Peaceful Protestors at the White House Sen.Elizabeth Warren
June 2, 2020 Schneider Statement on President Trump's Threat to Send Military Into States Rep.Brad Schneider
June 2, 2020 Norton Calls on House to Immediately Pass Her Bills Giving D.C. Control over National Guard and Preventing Federalization of D.C Police Rep.Eleanor Norton
June 2, 2020 Smith Demands Answers on the Apparent Militarization of America Rep.Adam Smith
June 2, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump must immediately cease this behavior. Secretary Esper and General Milley should not allow the U.S. Armed Forces to come anywhere near these ugly stunts. This administration is using the military as a tool to intimidate American citizens." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 2, 2020 Tweet - "The admin is using the military as a tool to intimidate citizens Sec. Esper & General Milley should not allow the US Armed Forces to come anywhere near these ugly stunts The Department of Defense Inspector General must launch an investigation into how the military is being used" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 2, 2020 Tweet - "The heart of our democracy is at stake. Is our system of justice in America so infected by racism that it cannot function in a manner consistent w/our democratic values? Is our President mobilizing our military to suppress dissent in a manner inconsistent with the Constitution?" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 1, 2020 Slotkin Statement on President Trump's Threat to Deploy Active-Duty Troops to Quell Protests Sen.Elissa Slotkin
June 1, 2020 Smith Statement on Trump's Intent to Invoke the Insurrection Act Rep.Adam Smith
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - House Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats Demand Answers on Trump's Illegal Withdrawal from Open Skies Rep.Ilhan Omar, ...
May 28, 2020 War on the Rocks - The Pacific Deterrence Initiative - Peace Through Strength in the Indo-Pacific Sen.Jack Reed, ...
May 28, 2020 Reps. Susan Davis and Mike Turner Introduce Bill to Prevent Sexual Assault in the Military Rep.Mike Turner, ...
May 28, 2020 FOLLOWING PUBLIC SHAMING FROM DUCKWORTH AND OTHERS, TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FINALLY EXTENDS TITLE 32 AUTHORITY & GUARANTEES ADDITIONAL BENEFITS FOR NATIONAL GUARD TROOPS RESPONDING TO COVID-19 Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Durbin, Colleagues Press Pentagon For Answers On Lack Of CARES Act Funding Being Spent Sen.Jack Reed, ...
May 27, 2020 Harris, Cardin, Van Hollen Announce Coast Guard Station-Oxford Will Remain Open Rep.Andy Harris
May 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark T. Esper - After Tragic Death of Bradenton Soldier, Buchanan Calls for Military Training Reforms Rep.Vern Buchanan
May 27, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President - Nuclear Arms Sen.Ted Cruz, ...
May 26, 2020 Oversight Chairs Respond to Sudden Resignation of Pentagon IG Official Rep.Stephen Lynch, ...
May 26, 2020 Inhofe, Reed Announce FY 2021 NDAA Markup Schedule Sen.Jack Reed, ...
May 25, 2020 Schakowsky Statement on Memorial Day Rep.Jan Schakowsky
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 Sen.Thom Tillis, ...
May 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, and the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - Smith & Engel Denounce Trump Administration's Illegal Withdrawal from Open Skies Treaty Rep.Adam Smith, ...
May 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Smith and 20 Armed Services Democrats Slam Trump Administration's Open Skies Treaty Withdrawal Rep.Jason Crow, ...
May 22, 2020 Letter to Admiral Karl Schultz, Commandant of the United States Coast Guard - Peters & Slotkin Seek Information on Coast Guard Readiness Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Gary Peters, ...
May 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - As Economy Begins to Reopen Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Senator Hassan Urges Defense Department to Release More Information on Its Plan to Safely Resume Normal Operations at Home and Abroad Sen.Maggie Hassan
May 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Cortez Masto Urges Dod to Enhance Covid-19 Safety Guidelines for Federal Contractors Working on Military Bases Sen.Jacky Rosen, ...
May 21, 2020 Congressman Panetta, Senator Markey Introduce Legislation to Prevent President from Withdrawing from International Treaties without Congressional Approval Rep.Jimmy Panetta, ...
May 21, 2020 Rep Lieu Statement on Trump Administration Abandonment of Open Skies Treaty Rep.Ted Lieu
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "To ensure military readiness, we must prioritize the health & safety of our airmen. In my phone call w/ Gen. Brown, @AirForce Chief of Staff nominee, I urged him, if confirmed, to take serious steps to halt the spread of #COVID19 & eliminate PFAS contamination on military bases." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 McCaul on Withdrawal from the Open Skies Treaty Rep.Michael McCaul
May 21, 2020 Smith, Cooper Statement on Trump Administration's Withdrawal From the Open Skies Treaty Rep.Adam Smith, ...
May 21, 2020 Peters Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Bolster U.S. & Israeli Partnership on Developing Defense Technology Sen.Gary Peters
May 21, 2020 Pocan, Blunt Rochester & Crist Introduce COVID-19 Emergency Production Act Rep.Mark Pocan, ...
May 21, 2020 Peters Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Bolster U.S. & Israeli Partnership on Developing Defense Technology Sen.Gary Peters
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Senator Baldwin and Representatives Kind, Moore, and Pocan Call on President Trump to Extend Federal Funding for Wisconsin National Guard in Fight Against COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Mark Pocan, ...
May 21, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 21, 2020 Chairman Risch Statement on Administration's Decision to Withdraw from Open Skies Treaty Sen.Jim Risch
May 21, 2020 Baldwin Helps Introduce Legislation to Ensure National Guard Troops Activated in Response to COVID-19 Receive Full Benefits During the Public Health Emergency Sen.Tammy Baldwin
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Senators Shaheen, Hassan and Lankford Call for Oversight Over KC-46 Aircraft Delays Sen.James Lankford, ...
May 21, 2020 Shaheen Statement on Trump Admin's Withdrawal from "Open Skies" Arms Control Agreement Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
May 21, 2020 Chairman Schiff Statement on Trump Withdrawing United States from the Open Skies Treaty Sen.Adam Schiff
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "Our next @USNavy Secretary must prioritize the well-being of our sailors, including those at @navstaglakes , & take steps toward mitigating health risks brought on by #COVID19. Spoke with Amb. Kenneth Braithwaite, @USNavy Secretary nominee, about his thoughts on these issues." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Sherman Introduces Legislation to Protect Investors from Foreign Company Accounting Failures Rep.Brad Sherman
May 20, 2020 Durbin Speaks With Air Force Chief Of Staff Nominee General Charles Brown Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 GAO Study Reveals Lack of Pentagon Review over Lucrative Weapons Contracts Sen.Bernie Sanders
May 20, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Peters Presses President Not to Prematurely End National Guard Deployments in Effort to Deny Guardsmen Benefits Sen.Gary Peters
May 20, 2020 Steube Stands Up To China and Puts America First Rep.Greg Steube
May 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. James McPherson, Under Secretary of the Army, and Lieutenant General Darrell Williams, Dir. of the Defense Logistics Agency - Following revelation of 58,000 gallons PFAS foam heading from Navy base to Norlite this week to be burned, Schumer, in letter and personal call to Navy Sec., pushes for immediate halt in toxic shipment and suspension of contract; despite local moratorium banning PFAS burning, Navy/DOD still plan to send highly toxic chemicals to Cohoes to burned Sen.Chuck Schumer
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