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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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