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May 19, 2020
Pocan, Lee Lead 29 Dems Demanding Defense Spending Decrease
Rep. Mark Pocan, ...
May 19, 2020
Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Duckworth Calls on DoD to Update the Defense Support of Civil Authorities Doctrine to Better Respond to the Deadly COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 18, 2020
Tweet - "The President needs to stop blaming others for his failed response to #COVID19. If he was really interested in helping our hospitals & health providers, he would fully invoke the Defense Production Act to get them the PPE & testing supplies they need."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 18, 2020
Rep. Lynch Introduces Bill To Restore Public Access To Afghanistan War And Reconstruction Data
Rep. Stephen Lynch
May 18, 2020
Rogers Statement on Pensacola Naval Air Station Terrorist's Link to Al Qaeda
Rep. Mike Rogers
May 18, 2020
Buchanan Doubles Down on Pandemic Planning
Rep. Vern Buchanan
May 18, 2020
Letter to Admiral Karl Schultz, Commandant of the United States Coast Guard - Senator Hawley Calls on Coast Guard to Adopt NTSB Recommendations from Report on Table Rock Lake Tragedy
Sen. Josh Hawley
May 15, 2020
Stars and Stripes - Health Care Shouldn't be a Battle for Female Vets
Rep. Julia Brownley
May 14, 2020
Letter to Katharine T Sullivan, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General of Office of Justice Programs and Christopher Krebs, Director of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency - Steube Urges U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Department of Justice to Investigate Use of Chinese Drones in the U.S.
Rep. Greg Steube
May 14, 2020
Lankford Votes to Protect Americans' Privacy, Prevent Terrorism
Sen. James Lankford
May 12, 2020
Sen. Cruz Introduces Legislation to Reduce Dangerous U.S. Dependence on China for Critical Minerals
Sen. Ted Cruz
May 12, 2020
Congressman Biggs Introduces the Fourth Amendment Restoration Act
Rep. Andy Biggs
May 12, 2020
Womack Statement on Arrest of University of Arkansas Professor
Rep. Steve Womack
May 11, 2020
Buchanan: Americans Should be Allowed to Sue China Over COVID-19
Rep. Vern Buchanan
May 11, 2020
Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Duckworth Pushes DoD to Improve Guidance on Allowing COVID-19 Survivors to Serve in Military
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 11, 2020
Van Hollen, Blumenthal Statement on DOD Inspector General Probe Into Navy's Coronavirus Protocols
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
May 11, 2020
Congressman Biggs' Letter to Department of Defense on Draft Guidance for Applicants with History of Confirmed COVID-19
Rep. Andy Biggs
May 8, 2020
Tweet - "South Dakota is proud Ellsworth AFB is the preferred choice for hosting the future B-21, ensuring the base's contribution to our national security for decades come.; Reminder: B-21 basing scoping comment period closes tomorrow."
Sen. John Thune
May 8, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State, and the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats Condemn Trump's Plans to Cut Russian Deterrence Initiative to Fund Border Wall
Rep. Brad Sherman, ...
May 7, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate will sustain @POTUS 's veto of a resolution that would've limited authorities as commander in chief. It's important presidents are able to intervene, if necessary, when there are imminent threats. Of course, that applies to Iran -- the world's largest sponsor of terror."
Sen. John Thune
May 7, 2020
King Questions Navy Secretary Nominee on Flexibility for Shipyards During Pandemic, Future Investments in Shipbuilding
Sen. Angus King
May 7, 2020
Tweet - "In February--a bipartisan majority of Senators sent a clear message saying Pres. Trump cannot wage war with Iran without Congress's approval The House passed the same resolution But Pres. Trump vetoed it The Senate should vote to overturn the veto today No more endless wars!"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2020
Senator Collins Votes to Overturn Veto of War Powers Resolution
Sen. Susan Collins
May 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, the Hon. Michael O'Rielly, FCC Commissioner, the Hon. Jessica Rosenworcel, FCC Commissioner, the Hon. Geoffrey Starks, FCC Commissioner, and the Hon. Brendan Carr, FCC Commissioner - Smith, Thornberry, and 20 Bipartisan Members Demand Answers From FCC
Rep. Mike Rogers, ...
May 7, 2020
Tweet - "The Constitution is clear - the power to declare war lies with Congress. Disappointed in my Republican colleagues for voting to uphold the President's veto of the War Powers Act I intro'd w/ @timkaine , handing this all-important Congressional power over to the executive branch."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020
Wicker Urges Congress to Boost Defense Budget, Stay on the Path to 355 Ships
Sen. Roger Wicker
May 6, 2020
Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Reed, Hearing on DOD Spectrum Policy & FCC's Ligado Decision
Sen. Jack Reed
May 6, 2020
Steube Cosponsors Legislation Demanding for Official Report on WHO
Rep. Greg Steube
May 6, 2020
Kaine Statement On Trump Veto Of His Bipartisan War Powers Resolution
Sen. Tim Kaine
May 6, 2020
Letter to General Stephen J. Townsend - Rep. Omar Leads Letter Calling for Increased Transparency and Accountability for Civilian Casualties from AFRICOM
Rep. Ilhan Omar
May 6, 2020
Slotkin Statement on Iran War Powers Resolution Veto
Sen. Elissa Slotkin
May 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. John Henderson, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment and Energy - Peters: Air Force Must Immediately Prioritize PFAS Cleanup Efforts at Former Wurtsmith Base in Oscoda
Sen. Gary Peters
May 5, 2020
Buchanan Introduces Bill to Boost U.S. Drug Manufacturing
Rep. Vern Buchanan
May 5, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the Army - Wyden, Merkley, Walden Urge Army to Finish Cleanup at Umatilla Chemical Depot
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
May 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, United States Secretary of State - Fitzpatrick Joins Overwhelming Bipartisan Majority of House Members Calls On Administration To Extend Iran Arms Embargo
Rep. Joe Neguse, ...
April 30, 2020
Tweet - "We must use the full force of the Defense Production Act to mobilize the medical supply chain & get our health care workers the PPE, medical equipment, & testing supplies they need to keep people safe. @SenateDems are intro'ing a bill today to force the President to do just that."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 30, 2020
Tweet - ". @SenShelby and I spoke with @EsperDOD this afternoon about military readiness during this #COVID19 pandemic, and how the military can continue to help states as they deal with an influx of coronavirus patients."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 30, 2020
Schatz Statement On RIMPAC
Sen. Brian Schatz
April 30, 2020
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds U.S. Navy's Selection of Wisconsin to Build New Ships
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
April 30, 2020
Tweet - "Wisconsin has been selected by the U.S. Navy to build new ships. This is a big win for our #MadeinWI economy right now and it will support thousands of skilled workers at the Marinette Marine shipyard and bring an additional 1,000 jobs."
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
April 29, 2020
Garamendi Criticizes Trump Administration's Continued Raid of DoD Funding
Rep. John Garamendi
April 29, 2020
Tweet - "We've heard from frontline workers what they need is testing, PPE, medical supplies Unacceptable that the Trump admin's failed leadership has left our heroes without basic supplies The bill we announced today pressures Pres. Trump to FINALLY fully invoke the DPA for this effort"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 29, 2020
Tweet - "The only way we get our economy back up and running is by addressing the health crisis But President Trump's had scattershot focus. He's failed to effectively marshal the full power of our government. He needs to FINALLY fully invoke the DPA for testing, PPE, & medical supplies"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - King, Collins Lead Bipartisan Push to Provide Flexibility in Defense Industrial Base Support, Including Bath Iron Works
Sen. Susan Collins, ...
April 29, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump is taking away funds meant to deter Putin!? For an unnecessary, expensive wall that he said Mexico would pay for? He must FOCUS on using the full authority of the Defense Production Act to get testing and needed medical supplies to frontline workers NOW!"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 29, 2020
Tweet - "The most amazing and confounding thing: President Trump announced he's using DPA for meatpacking plants, but he still hasn't fully invoked the DPA for COVID-19 testing. Why? We're not going to be able to open our food facilities and so many other things safely without testing!"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 29, 2020
Wittman Statement on USS Theodore Roosevelt Announcement
Rep. Rob Wittman
April 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Rep. Speier Calls for CDC to Establish Military-Specific Guidance to Combat COVID-19
Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
April 29, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump's failed leadership has left our frontline healthcare workers without needed PPE, testing, & medical equipment BIG--We're announcing the Medical Supply Transparency & Delivery Act to force him to use the full authority of the Defense Production Act for this effort"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 28, 2020
Lowey, Wasserman Schultz Statement on Trump Administration's Jeopardizing National Security with Wall Backfilling
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, ...
Date
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Politician
May 19, 2020
Pocan, Lee Lead 29 Dems Demanding Defense Spending Decrease
Rep.Mark Pocan, ...
May 19, 2020
Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Duckworth Calls on DoD to Update the Defense Support of Civil Authorities Doctrine to Better Respond to the Deadly COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 18, 2020
Tweet - "The President needs to stop blaming others for his failed response to #COVID19. If he was really interested in helping our hospitals & health providers, he would fully invoke the Defense Production Act to get them the PPE & testing supplies they need."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 18, 2020
Rep. Lynch Introduces Bill To Restore Public Access To Afghanistan War And Reconstruction Data
Rep.Stephen Lynch
May 18, 2020
Rogers Statement on Pensacola Naval Air Station Terrorist's Link to Al Qaeda
Rep.Mike Rogers
May 18, 2020
Buchanan Doubles Down on Pandemic Planning
Rep.Vern Buchanan
May 18, 2020
Letter to Admiral Karl Schultz, Commandant of the United States Coast Guard - Senator Hawley Calls on Coast Guard to Adopt NTSB Recommendations from Report on Table Rock Lake Tragedy
Sen.Josh Hawley
May 15, 2020
Stars and Stripes - Health Care Shouldn't be a Battle for Female Vets
Rep.Julia Brownley
May 14, 2020
Letter to Katharine T Sullivan, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General of Office of Justice Programs and Christopher Krebs, Director of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency - Steube Urges U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Department of Justice to Investigate Use of Chinese Drones in the U.S.
Rep.Greg Steube
May 14, 2020
Lankford Votes to Protect Americans' Privacy, Prevent Terrorism
Sen.James Lankford
May 12, 2020
Sen. Cruz Introduces Legislation to Reduce Dangerous U.S. Dependence on China for Critical Minerals
Sen.Ted Cruz
May 12, 2020
Congressman Biggs Introduces the Fourth Amendment Restoration Act
Rep.Andy Biggs
May 12, 2020
Womack Statement on Arrest of University of Arkansas Professor
Rep.Steve Womack
May 11, 2020
Buchanan: Americans Should be Allowed to Sue China Over COVID-19
Rep.Vern Buchanan
May 11, 2020
Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Duckworth Pushes DoD to Improve Guidance on Allowing COVID-19 Survivors to Serve in Military
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 11, 2020
Van Hollen, Blumenthal Statement on DOD Inspector General Probe Into Navy's Coronavirus Protocols
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
May 11, 2020
Congressman Biggs' Letter to Department of Defense on Draft Guidance for Applicants with History of Confirmed COVID-19
Rep.Andy Biggs
May 8, 2020
Tweet - "South Dakota is proud Ellsworth AFB is the preferred choice for hosting the future B-21, ensuring the base's contribution to our national security for decades come.; Reminder: B-21 basing scoping comment period closes tomorrow."
Sen.John Thune
May 8, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State, and the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats Condemn Trump's Plans to Cut Russian Deterrence Initiative to Fund Border Wall
Rep.Brad Sherman, ...
May 7, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate will sustain @POTUS 's veto of a resolution that would've limited authorities as commander in chief. It's important presidents are able to intervene, if necessary, when there are imminent threats. Of course, that applies to Iran -- the world's largest sponsor of terror."
Sen.John Thune
May 7, 2020
King Questions Navy Secretary Nominee on Flexibility for Shipyards During Pandemic, Future Investments in Shipbuilding
Sen.Angus King
May 7, 2020
Tweet - "In February--a bipartisan majority of Senators sent a clear message saying Pres. Trump cannot wage war with Iran without Congress's approval The House passed the same resolution But Pres. Trump vetoed it The Senate should vote to overturn the veto today No more endless wars!"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2020
Senator Collins Votes to Overturn Veto of War Powers Resolution
Sen.Susan Collins
May 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, the Hon. Michael O'Rielly, FCC Commissioner, the Hon. Jessica Rosenworcel, FCC Commissioner, the Hon. Geoffrey Starks, FCC Commissioner, and the Hon. Brendan Carr, FCC Commissioner - Smith, Thornberry, and 20 Bipartisan Members Demand Answers From FCC
Rep.Mike Rogers, ...
May 7, 2020
Tweet - "The Constitution is clear - the power to declare war lies with Congress. Disappointed in my Republican colleagues for voting to uphold the President's veto of the War Powers Act I intro'd w/ @timkaine , handing this all-important Congressional power over to the executive branch."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020
Wicker Urges Congress to Boost Defense Budget, Stay on the Path to 355 Ships
Sen.Roger Wicker
May 6, 2020
Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Reed, Hearing on DOD Spectrum Policy & FCC's Ligado Decision
Sen.Jack Reed
May 6, 2020
Steube Cosponsors Legislation Demanding for Official Report on WHO
Rep.Greg Steube
May 6, 2020
Kaine Statement On Trump Veto Of His Bipartisan War Powers Resolution
Sen.Tim Kaine
May 6, 2020
Letter to General Stephen J. Townsend - Rep. Omar Leads Letter Calling for Increased Transparency and Accountability for Civilian Casualties from AFRICOM
Rep.Ilhan Omar
May 6, 2020
Slotkin Statement on Iran War Powers Resolution Veto
Sen.Elissa Slotkin
May 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. John Henderson, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment and Energy - Peters: Air Force Must Immediately Prioritize PFAS Cleanup Efforts at Former Wurtsmith Base in Oscoda
Sen.Gary Peters
May 5, 2020
Buchanan Introduces Bill to Boost U.S. Drug Manufacturing
Rep.Vern Buchanan
May 5, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the Army - Wyden, Merkley, Walden Urge Army to Finish Cleanup at Umatilla Chemical Depot
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
May 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, United States Secretary of State - Fitzpatrick Joins Overwhelming Bipartisan Majority of House Members Calls On Administration To Extend Iran Arms Embargo
Rep.Joe Neguse, ...
April 30, 2020
Tweet - "We must use the full force of the Defense Production Act to mobilize the medical supply chain & get our health care workers the PPE, medical equipment, & testing supplies they need to keep people safe. @SenateDems are intro'ing a bill today to force the President to do just that."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 30, 2020
Tweet - ". @SenShelby and I spoke with @EsperDOD this afternoon about military readiness during this #COVID19 pandemic, and how the military can continue to help states as they deal with an influx of coronavirus patients."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 30, 2020
Schatz Statement On RIMPAC
Sen.Brian Schatz
April 30, 2020
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds U.S. Navy's Selection of Wisconsin to Build New Ships
Sen.Tammy Baldwin
April 30, 2020
Tweet - "Wisconsin has been selected by the U.S. Navy to build new ships. This is a big win for our #MadeinWI economy right now and it will support thousands of skilled workers at the Marinette Marine shipyard and bring an additional 1,000 jobs."
Sen.Tammy Baldwin
April 29, 2020
Garamendi Criticizes Trump Administration's Continued Raid of DoD Funding
Rep.John Garamendi
April 29, 2020
Tweet - "We've heard from frontline workers what they need is testing, PPE, medical supplies Unacceptable that the Trump admin's failed leadership has left our heroes without basic supplies The bill we announced today pressures Pres. Trump to FINALLY fully invoke the DPA for this effort"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 29, 2020
Tweet - "The only way we get our economy back up and running is by addressing the health crisis But President Trump's had scattershot focus. He's failed to effectively marshal the full power of our government. He needs to FINALLY fully invoke the DPA for testing, PPE, & medical supplies"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - King, Collins Lead Bipartisan Push to Provide Flexibility in Defense Industrial Base Support, Including Bath Iron Works
Sen.Susan Collins, ...
April 29, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump is taking away funds meant to deter Putin!? For an unnecessary, expensive wall that he said Mexico would pay for? He must FOCUS on using the full authority of the Defense Production Act to get testing and needed medical supplies to frontline workers NOW!"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 29, 2020
Tweet - "The most amazing and confounding thing: President Trump announced he's using DPA for meatpacking plants, but he still hasn't fully invoked the DPA for COVID-19 testing. Why? We're not going to be able to open our food facilities and so many other things safely without testing!"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 29, 2020
Wittman Statement on USS Theodore Roosevelt Announcement
Rep.Rob Wittman
April 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Rep. Speier Calls for CDC to Establish Military-Specific Guidance to Combat COVID-19
Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
April 29, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump's failed leadership has left our frontline healthcare workers without needed PPE, testing, & medical equipment BIG--We're announcing the Medical Supply Transparency & Delivery Act to force him to use the full authority of the Defense Production Act for this effort"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 28, 2020
Lowey, Wasserman Schultz Statement on Trump Administration's Jeopardizing National Security with Wall Backfilling
Rep.Debbie Wasserman Schultz, ...
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