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March 27, 2020 Sens. Cramer, Sullivan Introduce Legislation to Remove U.S. Armed Forces from Saudi Arabia Sen. Dan Sullivan, ...
March 26, 2020 Statement: Sanders and Khanna Welcome Yemen Ceasefire, Call for U.S. Humanitarian, Not Military, Support Rep. Ro Khanna
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Sherrill, Menendez Lead Entire New Jersey Delegation in Calling on Secretary Azar to Utilize Defense Production Act Rep. Donald Norcross, ...
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "The President needs to do everything he can to bring these Americans home. Last week, @SenDuckworth and I urged him to do so using his authorities under the Defense Production Act -- hopefully he will listen to our advice sooner rather than later." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "Military leadership will be critical in the coming weeks to respond to the coronavirus outbreak. Spoke with Chairman of @thejointstaff Gen. Milley, @SecArmy McCarthy, & @ArmyChiefStaff McConville yesterday about allocating vital military assistance to IL." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020 Rep. Pressley, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Mobilize Production of Medical Supplies Under Defense Production Act Rep. Ayanna Pressley, ...
March 25, 2020 Durbin Discusses Coronavirus Response With Military Leaders Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Department of Defense - Bustos Leads Illinois Congressional Delegation in Call for National Guard Coronavirus Response Efforts Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Last week, Pres. Trump invoked Defense Production Act -- allowing him to mobilize private industry to manufacture supplies & equipment during coronavirus crisis. But so far it has been another hollow pronouncement -- it's time for the President to actually use his DPA authority." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 15 members introduce bipartisan resolution calling for aggressive use of the Defense Production Act for COVID-19 response Rep. Ted Lieu, ...
March 22, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth and I are calling on the Trump Administration to use its Defense Protection Act authorities to help bring home Illinoisans & other Americans who are still stranded overseas. We can & must do more to bring these Americans home." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 21, 2020 Durbin Discusses Coronavirus Response With Army Secretary McCarthy Sen. Dick Durbin
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "A critical partner in fighting coronavirus, @SecArmy promised during our call today that he would continue to work with the Trump Admin. to assist states in need of medical resources, personal protective equipment, & ventilators." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Bacon, Cuellar, Fortenberry, and Scott introduce Air Force Budget Transparency Act Rep. James Scott, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Larson Demands Trump and DOD Rapidly Increase Production of Medical Equipment Rep. John Larson
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump told me today he'll IMMEDIATELY use Defense Production Act to get critical medical equipment made & into the hands of those who need it We need this now--Hospitals in NY & nationwide need tests, ventilators, personal protective equipment, more" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Today, I talked to President Trump on the phone about fighting for public health: I urged him to IMMEDIATELY use the Defense Production Act to get ventilators and other critical medical equipment to those who need it. He told me he would do it. We need this now!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump, @SecPompeo , and Secretary @EsperDoD should be using every tool in the toolbox to help U.S. citizens stranded abroad." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 20, 2020 Daines Secures Meritorious Unit Commendation for Montana Army National Guard Unit Sen. Steve Daines
March 20, 2020 Neal Statement Calling on President Trump to Use Defense Production Act Powers Rep. Richard Neal
March 19, 2020 Pingree, Golden Urge Department of Defense to Extend Deadlines for BIW Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
March 19, 2020 Congressman Kim Calls for Immediate Use of Defense Production Act Sen. Andy Kim
March 19, 2020 Reed Wants Federal Government to Start Footing the Bill for National Guard Troops While They Remain Under State Command Sen. Jack Reed
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "What is going on here, President Trump? We called on you to invoke the Defense Production Act. But in addition, we expect you to use it immediately. Why aren't you using this authority now to make testing kits, masks, beds, ventilators?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2020 DeGette statement on decision to invoke Defense Production Act Rep. Diana DeGette
March 18, 2020 Durbin Discusses DOD Coronavirus Response With Defense Secretary Esper Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to hear President Trump will be invoking his DPA authority, as @SenateDems called on him to do yesterday. Hopefully he will use this authority to get much-needed health care supplies to states with shortages, like Illinois, who are struggling to contain this pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "We need to make sure doctors & nurses have everything they need Testing kits, masks, beds, ventilators President Trump took a 1st step by heeding our call to use the Defense Protection Act to fight the shortages But his admin still has so much more to do to fight coronavirus" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "Making sure doctors and nurses have everything they need is our top priority We need masks, hospital beds, ventilators We still need testing kits President Trump just took an important step by heeding our call to invoke Defense Protection Act But so much more is needed NOW" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "We need a whole-of-government, all hands on deck approach to addressing the coronavirus pandemic. I spoke w/ @EsperDoD today about the DoD's efforts - including deploying two hospital ships on the East & West coasts - to assist states in need of medical resources & ventilators." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Boyle Requests Full Utilization of DoD Resources to Combat COVID-19 Rep. Brendan Boyle
March 17, 2020 Hudson Helps Secure Presidential Unit Citation for 30th Infantry Division Rep. Richard Hudson, ...
March 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Raskin, 65 colleagues push president to mobilize DOD resources against COVID-19 Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
March 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Hudson Leads Push to Increase VA, Defense Funding to Address Coronavirus Sen. Ted Budd, ...
March 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Peter Visclosky, Chairman of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, and the Hon. Ken Calvert, Ranking Member of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee - Joint Strike Fighter Caucus Announces Record Support for F-35 Rep. John Williams, ...
March 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Senators Urge President To Use Existing DPA Authority To Address Shortages Of Medical Equipment Needed To Treat And Prevent Spread Of COVID-19 Sen. Ed Markey, ...
March 17, 2020 Letter to Gavin Newsom, Governor of California - Congressman Panetta Urges Governor Newsom to Activate California National Guard to Help Respond to COVID-19 and Ensure Continuity of Food Assistance Rep. Jimmy Panetta
March 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rose Leads Call for Navy to Deploy Hospital Ship to NYC to Increase Treatment Capacity Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Sherrill Joins Colleagues in Urgent Letter to the President to Invoke Defense Production Act Authority and Increase Availability of Vital Medical Supplies Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, ...
March 13, 2020 Smith Statement on the PFAS Task Force March Progress Report Rep. Adam Smith
March 13, 2020 Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Duckworth: Defense Department Should Begin Preparing National Guard and reserve Units to Assist in the Covid-19 Outbreak Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 13, 2020 Inhofe, Lankford, Hern Statement on Staff Sgt. Marshal Roberts Rep. Kevin Hern, ...
March 13, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Rubio, Cotton, Cruz Urge POTUS to Ensures Service Members and Allied Armed Forces are Protected from ICC Prosecution Sen. Tom Cotton, ...
March 13, 2020 Kinzinger Leads Effort to Protect American Space Assets Rep. Mike Rogers, ...
March 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Illinois Congressional Democrats: Border Wall Reprogramming Will Result In Shortfalls Of Illinois National Guard Equipment Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "Of the $10 billion diverted from the @DeptofDefense for the President's border wall, only 6.7% of that money has actually been expended. The DoD's rationale for shifting this money for an ineffective project that does not need more money is simply not credible." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020 Slotkin's Bipartisan War Powers Resolution Heads to the President's Desk for Signature Sen. Elissa Slotkin
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "Today I asked @SecAFOfficial for an update on the @usairforce 's efforts to learn more about detectable PFAS levels at @ScottAFB . In order to protect public health, it's crucial for the community around the base to remain informed about the potential contamination of their water." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement on Final Passage of a War Powers Resolution Limiting the President's Military Action Against Iran Rep. Chuy Garcia
March 11, 2020 Larson Votes on War Powers Resolution Rep. John Larson
Date Title Politician
March 27, 2020 Sens. Cramer, Sullivan Introduce Legislation to Remove U.S. Armed Forces from Saudi Arabia Sen.Dan Sullivan, ...
March 26, 2020 Statement: Sanders and Khanna Welcome Yemen Ceasefire, Call for U.S. Humanitarian, Not Military, Support Rep.Ro Khanna
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Sherrill, Menendez Lead Entire New Jersey Delegation in Calling on Secretary Azar to Utilize Defense Production Act Rep.Donald Norcross, ...
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "The President needs to do everything he can to bring these Americans home. Last week, @SenDuckworth and I urged him to do so using his authorities under the Defense Production Act -- hopefully he will listen to our advice sooner rather than later." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "Military leadership will be critical in the coming weeks to respond to the coronavirus outbreak. Spoke with Chairman of @thejointstaff Gen. Milley, @SecArmy McCarthy, & @ArmyChiefStaff McConville yesterday about allocating vital military assistance to IL." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020 Rep. Pressley, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Mobilize Production of Medical Supplies Under Defense Production Act Rep.Ayanna Pressley, ...
March 25, 2020 Durbin Discusses Coronavirus Response With Military Leaders Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Department of Defense - Bustos Leads Illinois Congressional Delegation in Call for National Guard Coronavirus Response Efforts Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Last week, Pres. Trump invoked Defense Production Act -- allowing him to mobilize private industry to manufacture supplies & equipment during coronavirus crisis. But so far it has been another hollow pronouncement -- it's time for the President to actually use his DPA authority." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 15 members introduce bipartisan resolution calling for aggressive use of the Defense Production Act for COVID-19 response Rep.Ted Lieu, ...
March 22, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth and I are calling on the Trump Administration to use its Defense Protection Act authorities to help bring home Illinoisans & other Americans who are still stranded overseas. We can & must do more to bring these Americans home." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 21, 2020 Durbin Discusses Coronavirus Response With Army Secretary McCarthy Sen.Dick Durbin
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "A critical partner in fighting coronavirus, @SecArmy promised during our call today that he would continue to work with the Trump Admin. to assist states in need of medical resources, personal protective equipment, & ventilators." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Bacon, Cuellar, Fortenberry, and Scott introduce Air Force Budget Transparency Act Rep.James Scott, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Larson Demands Trump and DOD Rapidly Increase Production of Medical Equipment Rep.John Larson
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump told me today he'll IMMEDIATELY use Defense Production Act to get critical medical equipment made & into the hands of those who need it We need this now--Hospitals in NY & nationwide need tests, ventilators, personal protective equipment, more" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Today, I talked to President Trump on the phone about fighting for public health: I urged him to IMMEDIATELY use the Defense Production Act to get ventilators and other critical medical equipment to those who need it. He told me he would do it. We need this now!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump, @SecPompeo , and Secretary @EsperDoD should be using every tool in the toolbox to help U.S. citizens stranded abroad." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 20, 2020 Daines Secures Meritorious Unit Commendation for Montana Army National Guard Unit Sen.Steve Daines
March 20, 2020 Neal Statement Calling on President Trump to Use Defense Production Act Powers Rep.Richard Neal
March 19, 2020 Pingree, Golden Urge Department of Defense to Extend Deadlines for BIW Rep.Chellie Pingree, ...
March 19, 2020 Congressman Kim Calls for Immediate Use of Defense Production Act Sen.Andy Kim
March 19, 2020 Reed Wants Federal Government to Start Footing the Bill for National Guard Troops While They Remain Under State Command Sen.Jack Reed
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "What is going on here, President Trump? We called on you to invoke the Defense Production Act. But in addition, we expect you to use it immediately. Why aren't you using this authority now to make testing kits, masks, beds, ventilators?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2020 DeGette statement on decision to invoke Defense Production Act Rep.Diana DeGette
March 18, 2020 Durbin Discusses DOD Coronavirus Response With Defense Secretary Esper Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to hear President Trump will be invoking his DPA authority, as @SenateDems called on him to do yesterday. Hopefully he will use this authority to get much-needed health care supplies to states with shortages, like Illinois, who are struggling to contain this pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "We need to make sure doctors & nurses have everything they need Testing kits, masks, beds, ventilators President Trump took a 1st step by heeding our call to use the Defense Protection Act to fight the shortages But his admin still has so much more to do to fight coronavirus" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "Making sure doctors and nurses have everything they need is our top priority We need masks, hospital beds, ventilators We still need testing kits President Trump just took an important step by heeding our call to invoke Defense Protection Act But so much more is needed NOW" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "We need a whole-of-government, all hands on deck approach to addressing the coronavirus pandemic. I spoke w/ @EsperDoD today about the DoD's efforts - including deploying two hospital ships on the East & West coasts - to assist states in need of medical resources & ventilators." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Boyle Requests Full Utilization of DoD Resources to Combat COVID-19 Rep.Brendan Boyle
March 17, 2020 Hudson Helps Secure Presidential Unit Citation for 30th Infantry Division Rep.Richard Hudson, ...
March 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Raskin, 65 colleagues push president to mobilize DOD resources against COVID-19 Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
March 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Hudson Leads Push to Increase VA, Defense Funding to Address Coronavirus Sen.Ted Budd, ...
March 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Peter Visclosky, Chairman of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, and the Hon. Ken Calvert, Ranking Member of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee - Joint Strike Fighter Caucus Announces Record Support for F-35 Rep.John Williams, ...
March 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Senators Urge President To Use Existing DPA Authority To Address Shortages Of Medical Equipment Needed To Treat And Prevent Spread Of COVID-19 Sen.Ed Markey, ...
March 17, 2020 Letter to Gavin Newsom, Governor of California - Congressman Panetta Urges Governor Newsom to Activate California National Guard to Help Respond to COVID-19 and Ensure Continuity of Food Assistance Rep.Jimmy Panetta
March 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rose Leads Call for Navy to Deploy Hospital Ship to NYC to Increase Treatment Capacity Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Sherrill Joins Colleagues in Urgent Letter to the President to Invoke Defense Production Act Authority and Increase Availability of Vital Medical Supplies Sen.Lisa Blunt Rochester, ...
March 13, 2020 Smith Statement on the PFAS Task Force March Progress Report Rep.Adam Smith
March 13, 2020 Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Duckworth: Defense Department Should Begin Preparing National Guard and reserve Units to Assist in the Covid-19 Outbreak Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 13, 2020 Inhofe, Lankford, Hern Statement on Staff Sgt. Marshal Roberts Rep.Kevin Hern, ...
March 13, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Rubio, Cotton, Cruz Urge POTUS to Ensures Service Members and Allied Armed Forces are Protected from ICC Prosecution Sen.Tom Cotton, ...
March 13, 2020 Kinzinger Leads Effort to Protect American Space Assets Rep.Mike Rogers, ...
March 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Illinois Congressional Democrats: Border Wall Reprogramming Will Result In Shortfalls Of Illinois National Guard Equipment Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "Of the $10 billion diverted from the @DeptofDefense for the President's border wall, only 6.7% of that money has actually been expended. The DoD's rationale for shifting this money for an ineffective project that does not need more money is simply not credible." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020 Slotkin's Bipartisan War Powers Resolution Heads to the President's Desk for Signature Sen.Elissa Slotkin
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "Today I asked @SecAFOfficial for an update on the @usairforce 's efforts to learn more about detectable PFAS levels at @ScottAFB . In order to protect public health, it's crucial for the community around the base to remain informed about the potential contamination of their water." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement on Final Passage of a War Powers Resolution Limiting the President's Military Action Against Iran Rep.Chuy Garcia
March 11, 2020 Larson Votes on War Powers Resolution Rep.John Larson
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