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Dec. 20, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Kaine, Colleagues Urge DOD to Protect Military Families' Rights and End Use of Non-Disclosure Agreements by Private Military Housing Contractors
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
Sept. 16, 2022
Letter to Hon. Lloyd J. Austin, Secretary of Defense - Baldwin, Bipartisan Group of 39 Senators Push for Increased Action to Address PFAS Exposure at Military Installations
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
Aug. 23, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Quigley Leads Letter Urging Administration to End Discriminatory Military Policy
Rep. Jahana Hayes, ...
June 14, 2022
Appropriations Committee Releases Fiscal Year 2023 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Funding Bill
Rep. Rosa DeLauro
May 26, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Department of Defense Healthcare Coverage of Infertility Treatment
Rep. Jahana Hayes, ...
March 29, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Chairmen Scott and Smith Lead Letter to Offer Recommendations for Addressing Food Insecurity in the U.S. Military
Rep. Jahana Hayes, ...
March 10, 2022
Senators Reverend Warnock, Duckworth, Murkowski Introduce New Bipartisan Bill to Tackle Military Hunger
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
Feb. 17, 2022
Letter Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Urging TRICARE to cover COVID-19 Tests for Active-Duty Personnel and Military Families
Rep. John Larson, ...
Feb. 4, 2022
Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense, Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Hirono, Colleagues Raise Concerns About Lack of Oversight to Prevent Veteran Suicide
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
Jan. 21, 2022
Signed Into Law: President Biden Signs Rep. Courtney's Bipartisan Bill To Support Education Impact For Public Schools
Rep. Joe Courtney
Jan. 20, 2022
Letter to Lloyd J. Austin, Secretary of Defense and Dr. David J. Smith, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense - Gillibrand Leads Colleagues In Push To Expand TRICARE Coverage Of At-Home Covid-19 Tests For Service Members And Their Families
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
Jan. 20, 2022
Wicker, Colleague Introduce Bill to Arm Ukraine Against Russia
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
Jan. 13, 2022
Rep. Courtney Votes To Ensure National Guard And Reserve Members Receive Equal Access To G.I. Benefits
Rep. Joe Courtney
Nov. 30, 2021
Letter to Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Jack Reed, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Mike Rogers, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, and Jim Inhofe, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Warner joins Gillibrand and Colleagues in Letter Pushing Committee Leadership to Keep Senate-Passed Military Justice Bill in Final NDAA Language
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
Nov. 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Act on Promised Overhaul of Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program to Help Military Service Members
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
Oct. 26, 2021
Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense, US Department of Defense - Ernst, Grassley, Gillibrand Call Out Department Of Defense Timeline To Implement Sexual Assault Reforms
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
Oct. 26, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Pentagon Timetable for Implementing Sexual Assault Reforms "Vague, Lax'
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
Aug. 18, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President - Connolly, 47 Members Press White House for Answers on Afghanistan Evacuations
Rep. John Larson, ...
Aug. 4, 2021
Murphy Statement on Senate Foreign Relations Committee Vote to Repeal Outdated Authorizations for Use of Military Force
Sen. Chris Murphy
July 16, 2021
Rep. Kirkpatrick Secures Southern Arizona Victories in FY2022 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Funding Bill
Rep. Rosa DeLauro, ...
June 17, 2021
Himes on the House of Representatives' passage of legislation to repeal the 2002 AUMF
Rep. Jim Himes
June 17, 2021
Larson Votes to Repeal Iraq War Authorization
Rep. John Larson
June 17, 2021
Chairman Joe Courtney's Opening Statement: "Department Of The Navy Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Request For Seapower And Projection Forces"  
Rep. Joe Courtney
June 15, 2021
Chairman Joe Courtney's Opening Statement: "Air Force Projection Forces Aviation Programs And Capabilities Related To The 2022 President's Budget Request"
Rep. Joe Courtney
June 11, 2021
Courtney Statement On The Nomination Of Carlos Del Toro To Serve As Secretary Of The U.S. Navy
Rep. Joe Courtney
June 4, 2021
Courtney Welcomes U.S. Navy "Smart Start" Contract Award To General Dynamics Electric Boat For Initial Maintenance Work On USS Hartford
Rep. Joe Courtney
June 4, 2021
Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Meijer, Colleagues Press Biden Administration to Evacuate Afghan Partners
Rep. Joe Courtney, ...
June 3, 2021
With Support Of CT National Guard, Rep. Courtney Encourages House Appropriators To Fully Support President Biden's Budget Request For A New Putnam Readiness Center
Rep. Joe Courtney
May 25, 2021
Blumenthal & Shaheen Introduce Legislation to Reduce PFAS Exposure Among Servicemembers & Military Families
Sen. Dick Blumenthal
April 29, 2021
Senators Gillibrand, Grassley, Ernst, Blumenthal, Cruz, Shaheen, Kelly And Military Sexual Assault Advocates Introduce New, Bipartisan Military Justice Improvement And Increasing Prevention Act
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
April 14, 2021
Larson Statement on Troop Withdrawal from Afghanistan
Rep. John Larson
March 19, 2021
After Successful Year-Long Effort, Courtney Welcomes Home Award Of Contract To Construct Second Virginia-Class Submarine In 2021
Rep. Joe Courtney
March 18, 2021
Murphy, Bipartisan Group of Senators Re-Introduce Legislation to Provide Assistance, Support for Ukraine
Sen. Chris Murphy
March 5, 2021
Himes Ready to Work with Biden Admin on War Powers
Rep. Jim Himes
March 1, 2021
Himes Reintroduces Reclamation of War Powers Act
Rep. Jim Himes
Feb. 26, 2021
Murphy Statement On U.S. Airstrikes On Syria
Sen. Chris Murphy
Feb. 26, 2021
Bipartisan Group Of Senators Call On Houthis To Halt Their Marib Offensive
Sen. Chris Murphy
Feb. 25, 2021
Blumenthal, Baldwin, Lynch & Green Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Cover K2 Veterans' Toxic Exposure Care and Benefits
Sen. Dick Blumenthal
Feb. 10, 2021
Courtney To Serve As Co-Chair Of The Bipartisan Impact Aid Coalition For The 117th Congress
Rep. Joe Courtney
Feb. 3, 2021
Rep. Courtney Reappointed As Chairman Of The House Seapower And Projection Forces Subcommittee
Rep. Joe Courtney
Jan. 15, 2021
Letter to Honorable Sean O'Donnell, Acting Inspector General - Heinrich Calls For Investigation Into White Supremacy And Extremism In The Military
Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
Jan. 14, 2021
Letter to Hon. Sean O'Donnell, Acting Inspector General of the Department of Defense - Feinstein, Blumenthal, Colleagues Call for Investigation Into White Supremacy, Extremism in the Military
Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
Dec. 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sami D. Said, Lieutenant General, Office of the Air Force Inspector General - Duckworth, Durbin Join Blumenthal in Urging Investigation Into Possible Politically-Motivated C-130 J Basing Selection
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
Nov. 16, 2020
Brown, Blumenthal, Ernst Introduce Legislation to Support Mental Health Needs of Servicemembers and Veterans Transitioning to Civilian Life
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
Nov. 16, 2020
Letter to Honorable Jim Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Honorable Jack Reed, Chairman Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Honorable Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and Honorable Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Blumenthal & Murkowski Lead Bipartisan Push To Preserve Legal Rights & Protections Of Servicemembers & Veterans
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
Nov. 11, 2020
Letter to Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee; Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee; Hon. Mac Thornberry, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee; Hon. Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Feinstein, Smith, Bipartisan Colleagues Push to Protect Air National Guard Aircraft from Elimination
Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
Oct. 23, 2020
Letter to Scott Levins, Dir. of the National Personnel Records Center - Reps. Van Taylor, Jimmy Panetta Urge NPRC to Resume Processing Military Personnel Records
Rep. Joe Courtney, ...
Oct. 20, 2020
Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Gillibrand, Blumenthal Press Armed Service Committees To Pause Implementation Of New Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT); New Test Relies On Flawed Data And Could Undermine Military Readiness
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
Oct. 5, 2020
House Votes To Pass Courtney's Bipartisan Bill To Safeguard Educational Impact Aid For Military Schoolchildren
Rep. Joe Courtney
Oct. 1, 2020
Murphy, Blumenthal Statements Regarding Subase Pier Contract
Sen. Chris Murphy
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Dec. 20, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Kaine, Colleagues Urge DOD to Protect Military Families' Rights and End Use of Non-Disclosure Agreements by Private Military Housing Contractors
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
Sept. 16, 2022
Letter to Hon. Lloyd J. Austin, Secretary of Defense - Baldwin, Bipartisan Group of 39 Senators Push for Increased Action to Address PFAS Exposure at Military Installations
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
Aug. 23, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Quigley Leads Letter Urging Administration to End Discriminatory Military Policy
Rep.Jahana Hayes, ...
June 14, 2022
Appropriations Committee Releases Fiscal Year 2023 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Funding Bill
Rep.Rosa DeLauro
May 26, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Department of Defense Healthcare Coverage of Infertility Treatment
Rep.Jahana Hayes, ...
March 29, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Chairmen Scott and Smith Lead Letter to Offer Recommendations for Addressing Food Insecurity in the U.S. Military
Rep.Jahana Hayes, ...
March 10, 2022
Senators Reverend Warnock, Duckworth, Murkowski Introduce New Bipartisan Bill to Tackle Military Hunger
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
Feb. 17, 2022
Letter Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Urging TRICARE to cover COVID-19 Tests for Active-Duty Personnel and Military Families
Rep.John Larson, ...
Feb. 4, 2022
Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense, Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Hirono, Colleagues Raise Concerns About Lack of Oversight to Prevent Veteran Suicide
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
Jan. 21, 2022
Signed Into Law: President Biden Signs Rep. Courtney's Bipartisan Bill To Support Education Impact For Public Schools
Rep.Joe Courtney
Jan. 20, 2022
Letter to Lloyd J. Austin, Secretary of Defense and Dr. David J. Smith, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense - Gillibrand Leads Colleagues In Push To Expand TRICARE Coverage Of At-Home Covid-19 Tests For Service Members And Their Families
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
Jan. 20, 2022
Wicker, Colleague Introduce Bill to Arm Ukraine Against Russia
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
Jan. 13, 2022
Rep. Courtney Votes To Ensure National Guard And Reserve Members Receive Equal Access To G.I. Benefits
Rep.Joe Courtney
Nov. 30, 2021
Letter to Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Jack Reed, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Mike Rogers, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, and Jim Inhofe, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Warner joins Gillibrand and Colleagues in Letter Pushing Committee Leadership to Keep Senate-Passed Military Justice Bill in Final NDAA Language
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
Nov. 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Act on Promised Overhaul of Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program to Help Military Service Members
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
Oct. 26, 2021
Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense, US Department of Defense - Ernst, Grassley, Gillibrand Call Out Department Of Defense Timeline To Implement Sexual Assault Reforms
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
Oct. 26, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Pentagon Timetable for Implementing Sexual Assault Reforms "Vague, Lax'
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
Aug. 18, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President - Connolly, 47 Members Press White House for Answers on Afghanistan Evacuations
Rep.John Larson, ...
Aug. 4, 2021
Murphy Statement on Senate Foreign Relations Committee Vote to Repeal Outdated Authorizations for Use of Military Force
Sen.Chris Murphy
July 16, 2021
Rep. Kirkpatrick Secures Southern Arizona Victories in FY2022 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Funding Bill
Rep.Rosa DeLauro, ...
June 17, 2021
Himes on the House of Representatives' passage of legislation to repeal the 2002 AUMF
Rep.Jim Himes
June 17, 2021
Larson Votes to Repeal Iraq War Authorization
Rep.John Larson
June 17, 2021
Chairman Joe Courtney's Opening Statement: "Department Of The Navy Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Request For Seapower And Projection Forces"  
Rep.Joe Courtney
June 15, 2021
Chairman Joe Courtney's Opening Statement: "Air Force Projection Forces Aviation Programs And Capabilities Related To The 2022 President's Budget Request"
Rep.Joe Courtney
June 11, 2021
Courtney Statement On The Nomination Of Carlos Del Toro To Serve As Secretary Of The U.S. Navy
Rep.Joe Courtney
June 4, 2021
Courtney Welcomes U.S. Navy "Smart Start" Contract Award To General Dynamics Electric Boat For Initial Maintenance Work On USS Hartford
Rep.Joe Courtney
June 4, 2021
Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Meijer, Colleagues Press Biden Administration to Evacuate Afghan Partners
Rep.Joe Courtney, ...
June 3, 2021
With Support Of CT National Guard, Rep. Courtney Encourages House Appropriators To Fully Support President Biden's Budget Request For A New Putnam Readiness Center
Rep.Joe Courtney
May 25, 2021
Blumenthal & Shaheen Introduce Legislation to Reduce PFAS Exposure Among Servicemembers & Military Families
Sen.Dick Blumenthal
April 29, 2021
Senators Gillibrand, Grassley, Ernst, Blumenthal, Cruz, Shaheen, Kelly And Military Sexual Assault Advocates Introduce New, Bipartisan Military Justice Improvement And Increasing Prevention Act
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
April 14, 2021
Larson Statement on Troop Withdrawal from Afghanistan
Rep.John Larson
March 19, 2021
After Successful Year-Long Effort, Courtney Welcomes Home Award Of Contract To Construct Second Virginia-Class Submarine In 2021
Rep.Joe Courtney
March 18, 2021
Murphy, Bipartisan Group of Senators Re-Introduce Legislation to Provide Assistance, Support for Ukraine
Sen.Chris Murphy
March 5, 2021
Himes Ready to Work with Biden Admin on War Powers
Rep.Jim Himes
March 1, 2021
Himes Reintroduces Reclamation of War Powers Act
Rep.Jim Himes
Feb. 26, 2021
Murphy Statement On U.S. Airstrikes On Syria
Sen.Chris Murphy
Feb. 26, 2021
Bipartisan Group Of Senators Call On Houthis To Halt Their Marib Offensive
Sen.Chris Murphy
Feb. 25, 2021
Blumenthal, Baldwin, Lynch & Green Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Cover K2 Veterans' Toxic Exposure Care and Benefits
Sen.Dick Blumenthal
Feb. 10, 2021
Courtney To Serve As Co-Chair Of The Bipartisan Impact Aid Coalition For The 117th Congress
Rep.Joe Courtney
Feb. 3, 2021
Rep. Courtney Reappointed As Chairman Of The House Seapower And Projection Forces Subcommittee
Rep.Joe Courtney
Jan. 15, 2021
Letter to Honorable Sean O'Donnell, Acting Inspector General - Heinrich Calls For Investigation Into White Supremacy And Extremism In The Military
Sen.Chris Murphy, ...
Jan. 14, 2021
Letter to Hon. Sean O'Donnell, Acting Inspector General of the Department of Defense - Feinstein, Blumenthal, Colleagues Call for Investigation Into White Supremacy, Extremism in the Military
Sen.Chris Murphy, ...
Dec. 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sami D. Said, Lieutenant General, Office of the Air Force Inspector General - Duckworth, Durbin Join Blumenthal in Urging Investigation Into Possible Politically-Motivated C-130 J Basing Selection
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
Nov. 16, 2020
Brown, Blumenthal, Ernst Introduce Legislation to Support Mental Health Needs of Servicemembers and Veterans Transitioning to Civilian Life
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
Nov. 16, 2020
Letter to Honorable Jim Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Honorable Jack Reed, Chairman Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Honorable Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and Honorable Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Blumenthal & Murkowski Lead Bipartisan Push To Preserve Legal Rights & Protections Of Servicemembers & Veterans
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
Nov. 11, 2020
Letter to Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee; Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee; Hon. Mac Thornberry, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee; Hon. Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Feinstein, Smith, Bipartisan Colleagues Push to Protect Air National Guard Aircraft from Elimination
Sen.Chris Murphy, ...
Oct. 23, 2020
Letter to Scott Levins, Dir. of the National Personnel Records Center - Reps. Van Taylor, Jimmy Panetta Urge NPRC to Resume Processing Military Personnel Records
Rep.Joe Courtney, ...
Oct. 20, 2020
Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Gillibrand, Blumenthal Press Armed Service Committees To Pause Implementation Of New Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT); New Test Relies On Flawed Data And Could Undermine Military Readiness
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
Oct. 5, 2020
House Votes To Pass Courtney's Bipartisan Bill To Safeguard Educational Impact Aid For Military Schoolchildren
Rep.Joe Courtney
Oct. 1, 2020
Murphy, Blumenthal Statements Regarding Subase Pier Contract
Sen.Chris Murphy
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