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March 16, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Kay Granger, Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Defense and the Hon. Peter Visclosky, Ranking Member of the subcommittee on Defense - Castro Leads Bipartisan Push for National Trauma Research Action Plan
Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
March 15, 2018
Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Senator Patty Murray Demands Answers from Department of Defense on Appalling Failure to Address Sexual Assault Against Children on Military Installations
Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 21, 2018
Tweet - "Our military caregivers do more than provide vital care--they make it possible for the men & women who sacrificed for our country to live healthy, independent lives. We should be doing everything we can to support them."
Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 16, 2018
Tweet - "Supporting our military means supporting their families who make their service possible, and no servicemember should have to choose between their family's financial security & serving their country--glad to chat with local military spouses & hear lessons from their experiences."
Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 7, 2018
Senator Murray Champions New Legislation to Better Support Military Spouses Seeking Employment
Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 22, 2018
Smith: "Republicans Can Pass a Bill to Ensure Our Troops Are Paid Anytime They Choose"
Rep. Adam Smith
Nov. 17, 2017
National Defense Authorization Act Conference Report Passes with Key Provisions
Rep. Adam Smith
Nov. 9, 2017
Blumenthal, Senators Reintroduce Military and Veterans Education Protection Act with Groundbreaking Support from Veterans Service Organizations
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 20, 2017
Letter to the Hon. John McCain, the Hon. Jack Reed, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, and the Hon. Adam Smith - Preserve NDAA Funding for Nationwide Work for Warriors Program
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Oct. 13, 2017
U.S. Representatives Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Transgender Servicemembers
Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Aug. 29, 2017
Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Representatives Urge Trump to Reverse Transgender Military Ban
Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Aug. 25, 2017
Armed Services Ranking Member Smith Statement on Trump Transgender Ban
Rep. Adam Smith
Aug. 4, 2017
Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense and Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Trump's Ban on Transgender Military Servicemembers
Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Aug. 4, 2017
Sen. Murray Celebrates America's Diversity and Honors Military Service at Naturalization Ceremony Aboard the USS Anchorage, Docked in Seattle
Sen. Patty Murray
July 28, 2017
Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Senators Urge Secretary Mattis not to Implement Transgender Ban
Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
July 27, 2017
Newhouse Statement on House Passage of FY 2018 National Security Appropriations
Rep. Dan Newhouse
July 26, 2017
Smith Statement on Transgender Military Service
Rep. Adam Smith
July 26, 2017
Jayapal Statement on President Trump's Ban on Transgender People in U.S. Military
Rep. Pramila Jayapal
July 26, 2017
Sen. Murray Statement on Transgender Military Service
Sen. Patty Murray
July 26, 2017
Smith Statement on Transgender Military Service
Rep. Adam Smith
July 26, 2017
Cantwell Statement on Transgender Americans Serving in the Military
Sen. Maria Cantwell
July 23, 2017
Smith Statement on Trump Remarks and Politicization of the Military
Rep. Adam Smith
July 1, 2017
Smith Statement on the Defense Department Delaying Transgender Enlistment
Rep. Adam Smith
June 30, 2017
Letter to the Honorable General James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Delay Implementation of Policy on Transgender Service Members
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
June 15, 2017
Murray Joined By Advocates to Highlight Devastating Trumpcare Medicaid Cuts and Impacts on Military Families and Children with Disabilities
Sen. Patty Murray
May 30, 2017
Smith Statement Honoring Memorial Day
Rep. Adam Smith
May 30, 2017
Smith Decries Inflated Troop Numbers in Trump Budget
Rep. Adam Smith
April 25, 2017
Improving US Icebreaking Fleet is Aim of Larsen Bill
Rep. Rick Larsen
April 11, 2017
Sen. Murray Tours Naval Air Station Whidbey Island WIC Office That She Fought to Keep Open
Sen. Patty Murray
April 4, 2017
Hearing of the House Armed Services Committee - Opening Statement by Rep. Smith, Hearing on Assessing Programs and Identifying Future Opportunities in Defense Reform
Rep. Adam Smith
March 15, 2017
Servicemembers Can Be Charged Cancellation Fees When they Deploy; Cantwell, Fischer Offer Fix
Sen. Maria Cantwell
March 9, 2017
Congressman Jim Langevin Partners with Senators Murray and Collins to Expand Caregiver Services to Veterans of All Eras
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
March 7, 2017
Cantwell: Coast Guard in SW WA Needs Better Medical Care, and Fast
Sen. Maria Cantwell
March 5, 2017
Smith Statement on Marine Corps Nude Photographs Investigation
Rep. Adam Smith
March 1, 2017
Letter to Admiral Paul Zukunft - Pushes for Expanded Family Leave in Coast Guard
Sen. Maria Cantwell
Feb. 22, 2017
Trump Order Taking Child Care Away From Military Servicemembers
Rep. Adam Smith
Feb. 1, 2017
Schatz, Kilmer Lead Bicameral Legislation to Exempt Navy Shipyards from Federal Hiring Freeze
Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Jan. 26, 2017
Smith to Reintroduce Base Closure and Realignment Bill
Rep. Adam Smith
Jan. 12, 2017
FAIRCHILD AFB: Senator Murray Slams Air Force Decision to Pick New Jersey and California Bases as Next Sites for KC-46A Fleet
Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 23, 2016
President Signs DelBene's Fix for National Guard Healthcare Into Law
Rep. Suzan DelBene
Dec. 2, 2016
DelBene's Fix for National Guard Healthcare Clears House in Must-Pass Legislation
Rep. Suzan DelBene
Dec. 2, 2016
Conference Report on S. 2943, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
Rep. Adam Smith
Dec. 2, 2016
House-Passed Defense Policy Bill Includes Larsen Plans to Increase Access to Food Assistance, Fix TRICARE Loophole & Preserve Protections for LGBTQ Contractors
Rep. Rick Larsen
Dec. 1, 2016
Newhouse Statement on Tri-Citian Selected as Secretary of Defense
Rep. Dan Newhouse
Nov. 30, 2016
Newhouse Statement on Inclusion of Central Washington Priorities in National Defense Bill
Rep. Dan Newhouse
Nov. 17, 2016
Sen. Murray, Dem Colleagues Introduce Bill to Permanently Stop Pentagon from Retracting National Guard Bonuses
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 1, 2016
Senators Baldwin, Blumenthal, Murray, Durbin Announce Legislation to Strengthen Servicemember Employment and Reemployment Protections
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 28, 2016
Letter to The Hon. Ashton Carter, Secretary of the Department of Defense and the Hon. Joseph Lengyel, Chief of the National Guard Bureau - Regarding California National Guard Enlistment Bonuses
Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Oct. 28, 2016
Letter to the Hon. Ashton Carter, Secretary of Defense - Restore Guard Bonuses
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 26, 2016
Letter to the Hon Ashton Carter, Secretary, Department of Defense - Regarding Recoupment of Bonuses
Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Date
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Politician
March 16, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Kay Granger, Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Defense and the Hon. Peter Visclosky, Ranking Member of the subcommittee on Defense - Castro Leads Bipartisan Push for National Trauma Research Action Plan
Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
March 15, 2018
Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Senator Patty Murray Demands Answers from Department of Defense on Appalling Failure to Address Sexual Assault Against Children on Military Installations
Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 21, 2018
Tweet - "Our military caregivers do more than provide vital care--they make it possible for the men & women who sacrificed for our country to live healthy, independent lives. We should be doing everything we can to support them."
Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 16, 2018
Tweet - "Supporting our military means supporting their families who make their service possible, and no servicemember should have to choose between their family's financial security & serving their country--glad to chat with local military spouses & hear lessons from their experiences."
Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 7, 2018
Senator Murray Champions New Legislation to Better Support Military Spouses Seeking Employment
Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 22, 2018
Smith: "Republicans Can Pass a Bill to Ensure Our Troops Are Paid Anytime They Choose"
Rep.Adam Smith
Nov. 17, 2017
National Defense Authorization Act Conference Report Passes with Key Provisions
Rep.Adam Smith
Nov. 9, 2017
Blumenthal, Senators Reintroduce Military and Veterans Education Protection Act with Groundbreaking Support from Veterans Service Organizations
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 20, 2017
Letter to the Hon. John McCain, the Hon. Jack Reed, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, and the Hon. Adam Smith - Preserve NDAA Funding for Nationwide Work for Warriors Program
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Oct. 13, 2017
U.S. Representatives Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Transgender Servicemembers
Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Aug. 29, 2017
Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Representatives Urge Trump to Reverse Transgender Military Ban
Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Aug. 25, 2017
Armed Services Ranking Member Smith Statement on Trump Transgender Ban
Rep.Adam Smith
Aug. 4, 2017
Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense and Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Trump's Ban on Transgender Military Servicemembers
Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Aug. 4, 2017
Sen. Murray Celebrates America's Diversity and Honors Military Service at Naturalization Ceremony Aboard the USS Anchorage, Docked in Seattle
Sen.Patty Murray
July 28, 2017
Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Senators Urge Secretary Mattis not to Implement Transgender Ban
Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
July 27, 2017
Newhouse Statement on House Passage of FY 2018 National Security Appropriations
Rep.Dan Newhouse
July 26, 2017
Smith Statement on Transgender Military Service
Rep.Adam Smith
July 26, 2017
Jayapal Statement on President Trump's Ban on Transgender People in U.S. Military
Rep.Pramila Jayapal
July 26, 2017
Sen. Murray Statement on Transgender Military Service
Sen.Patty Murray
July 26, 2017
Smith Statement on Transgender Military Service
Rep.Adam Smith
July 26, 2017
Cantwell Statement on Transgender Americans Serving in the Military
Sen.Maria Cantwell
July 23, 2017
Smith Statement on Trump Remarks and Politicization of the Military
Rep.Adam Smith
July 1, 2017
Smith Statement on the Defense Department Delaying Transgender Enlistment
Rep.Adam Smith
June 30, 2017
Letter to the Honorable General James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Delay Implementation of Policy on Transgender Service Members
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
June 15, 2017
Murray Joined By Advocates to Highlight Devastating Trumpcare Medicaid Cuts and Impacts on Military Families and Children with Disabilities
Sen.Patty Murray
May 30, 2017
Smith Statement Honoring Memorial Day
Rep.Adam Smith
May 30, 2017
Smith Decries Inflated Troop Numbers in Trump Budget
Rep.Adam Smith
April 25, 2017
Improving US Icebreaking Fleet is Aim of Larsen Bill
Rep.Rick Larsen
April 11, 2017
Sen. Murray Tours Naval Air Station Whidbey Island WIC Office That She Fought to Keep Open
Sen.Patty Murray
April 4, 2017
Hearing of the House Armed Services Committee - Opening Statement by Rep. Smith, Hearing on Assessing Programs and Identifying Future Opportunities in Defense Reform
Rep.Adam Smith
March 15, 2017
Servicemembers Can Be Charged Cancellation Fees When they Deploy; Cantwell, Fischer Offer Fix
Sen.Maria Cantwell
March 9, 2017
Congressman Jim Langevin Partners with Senators Murray and Collins to Expand Caregiver Services to Veterans of All Eras
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
March 7, 2017
Cantwell: Coast Guard in SW WA Needs Better Medical Care, and Fast
Sen.Maria Cantwell
March 5, 2017
Smith Statement on Marine Corps Nude Photographs Investigation
Rep.Adam Smith
March 1, 2017
Letter to Admiral Paul Zukunft - Pushes for Expanded Family Leave in Coast Guard
Sen.Maria Cantwell
Feb. 22, 2017
Trump Order Taking Child Care Away From Military Servicemembers
Rep.Adam Smith
Feb. 1, 2017
Schatz, Kilmer Lead Bicameral Legislation to Exempt Navy Shipyards from Federal Hiring Freeze
Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Jan. 26, 2017
Smith to Reintroduce Base Closure and Realignment Bill
Rep.Adam Smith
Jan. 12, 2017
FAIRCHILD AFB: Senator Murray Slams Air Force Decision to Pick New Jersey and California Bases as Next Sites for KC-46A Fleet
Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 23, 2016
President Signs DelBene's Fix for National Guard Healthcare Into Law
Rep.Suzan DelBene
Dec. 2, 2016
DelBene's Fix for National Guard Healthcare Clears House in Must-Pass Legislation
Rep.Suzan DelBene
Dec. 2, 2016
Conference Report on S. 2943, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
Rep.Adam Smith
Dec. 2, 2016
House-Passed Defense Policy Bill Includes Larsen Plans to Increase Access to Food Assistance, Fix TRICARE Loophole & Preserve Protections for LGBTQ Contractors
Rep.Rick Larsen
Dec. 1, 2016
Newhouse Statement on Tri-Citian Selected as Secretary of Defense
Rep.Dan Newhouse
Nov. 30, 2016
Newhouse Statement on Inclusion of Central Washington Priorities in National Defense Bill
Rep.Dan Newhouse
Nov. 17, 2016
Sen. Murray, Dem Colleagues Introduce Bill to Permanently Stop Pentagon from Retracting National Guard Bonuses
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 1, 2016
Senators Baldwin, Blumenthal, Murray, Durbin Announce Legislation to Strengthen Servicemember Employment and Reemployment Protections
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 28, 2016
Letter to The Hon. Ashton Carter, Secretary of the Department of Defense and the Hon. Joseph Lengyel, Chief of the National Guard Bureau - Regarding California National Guard Enlistment Bonuses
Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Oct. 28, 2016
Letter to the Hon. Ashton Carter, Secretary of Defense - Restore Guard Bonuses
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 26, 2016
Letter to the Hon Ashton Carter, Secretary, Department of Defense - Regarding Recoupment of Bonuses
Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
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