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May 11, 2023
Chairman Webster Statement from Hearing on Recruitment, Retention Challenges for Coast Guard and Maritime Workforce
Rep. Daniel Webster
Dec. 16, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Crapo, Republican Senate Colleagues Urge Pentagon to Freeze COVID-19 Vaccine-Related Discharges, Reinstate Discharged Soldiers with Back Pay
Sen. Rick Scott, ...
Dec. 6, 2022
Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader, John Thune, Senate Minority Whip, John Barrasso, Chair of the Republican Conference, Roy Blunt, Chair of the Republican Policy Committee - Kennedy urges Senate leadership not to move on NDAA without vote to end Covid vaccine mandate for military
Sen. Rick Scott, ...
Nov. 16, 2022
At Bipartisan Subcommittee Hearing, Members Demand Greater Oversight and Accountability to Prevent Sexual Abuse of JROTC Cadets
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, ...
Nov. 10, 2022
Tweet - "Happy Birthday, @USMC ! Thank you to the brave Marine Corps for all that you do to keep our country safe. My family and I pray for you each day. #SemperFi #USMC247"
Sen. Rick Scott
Oct. 18, 2022
Letter to Linda Fagan, Commandant of the Coast Guard -Oversight Republicans Raise Concerns Over Coast Guard Denying Members' Religious Exemptions to the COVID Vaccine
Rep. Byron Donalds, ...
Oct. 15, 2022
Tweet - "When Hurricane Ian hit, the U.S. Coast Guard stepped up."
Sen. Rick Scott
Oct. 13, 2022
Tweet - "Happy 247th birthday to the @USNavy ! As a Navy veteran myself, I know firsthand the sacrifices our men and women in uniform make. Thank you to all who serve, and have served, to protect our great nation. Fair Winds and Following Seas!"
Sen. Rick Scott
Oct. 4, 2022
PHOTO RELEASE Sen. Rick Scott Thanks USCG at Air Station Miami, Receives Briefing on Hurricane Ian Response & Recovery Missions
Sen. Rick Scott
Oct. 4, 2022
Tweet - "I was proud to have the opportunity to be at the @USCG Air Station Miami this morning to personally thank them for their service and receive a briefing on their continued work to protect Floridians. They're playing a critical role in helping Florida rebuild and recover."
Sen. Rick Scott
Oct. 4, 2022
Tweet - "The brave @USCG service members are heroes. They're a critical partner in helping Florida rebuild and recover, and they've been here from the start doing incredibly dangerous work to save lives. Thank you to these brave men and women!"
Sen. Rick Scott
Sept. 30, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Johnson Joins HASC Republicans in Seeking Answers from DoD on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
Rep. Clifford Franklin, ...
Sept. 15, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Reps. Roy, Johnson, Massie demand Pentagon release data on vaccine mandate harming military readiness
Rep. Brian Mast, ...
Sept. 15, 2022
Letter to Christine Wormuth, Secretary of the Army - Rep. Roy demands Army reverse "shockingly aggressive' travel policy punishing unvaccinated soldiers
Sen. Rick Scott, ...
Sept. 15, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Student Loan Forgiveness Effect on Military Recruitment
Rep. John Rutherford, ...
Aug. 23, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Quigley Leads Letter Urging Administration to End Discriminatory Military Policy
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, ...
July 26, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Ranking Member Waltz Asks Secretary Austin to Reconsider DoD COVID Vaccine Mandate on National Guard
Rep. Greg Steube, ...
July 18, 2022
Three Buchanan Proposals Pass U.S. House!
Rep. Vern Buchanan
July 15, 2022
Rep. Castor Supports Defense Package to Boost Military Pay, Increase Access to Affordable Housing for Tampa Service Members
Rep. Kathy Castor
July 14, 2022
Frankel Priorities Advancing Gender Equality Included in National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
Rep. Lois Frankel
July 13, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Concerns Regarding Claim that SCOTUS Abortion Ruling Will Impact Military Readiness
Sen. Rick Scott, ...
July 12, 2022
Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio Urge Army and Air Force to Address Lack of Childcare for 7th Special Forces Group
Sen. Rick Scott, ...
June 29, 2022
Meng, Waltz, Frankel and Houlahan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Affirming the Role of the U.S. In Eliminating Sexual Violence in Conflict
Rep. Lois Frankel, ...
June 28, 2022
Rep. Steube Demands Biden Stop Obstructing Afghanistan Oversight
Rep. Greg Steube
June 14, 2022
Tweet - "For 247 years, the @USArmy has bravely defended our great nation and the American way of life. We owe endless gratitude to our soldiers, veterans and their families for their dedicated sacrifice and service. #AlwaysReady"
Sen. Rick Scott
June 10, 2022
Letter to Brendan McPherson, Commander of the US Coast Guard Seventh District - Protecting Boater Access as Brightline Expands
Rep. Brian Mast
June 3, 2022
Democratic Women's Caucus and Pro-Choice Caucus Introduce Bill to Provide Servicemembers Abortion Access
Rep. Lois Frankel, ...
May 28, 2022
Tweet - "It was great to be in Opa Locka yesterday to honor our military ahead of Memorial Day. As a Navy vet & the son of a WWII vet, I know the personal sacrifice our vets, military & their families make to serve. We will never forget those who gave their lives to defend our freedom."
Sen. Rick Scott
May 21, 2022
Tweet - "I'm proud to honor our service members today on #ArmedForcesDay. As a Navy veteran & the son of a WWII veteran, I understand the sacrifices of those who serve. We owe endless gratitude to the brave men & women in uniform who risk their lives every day to defend our freedoms."
Sen. Rick Scott
April 23, 2022
Tweet - "Happy birthday to the @USArmyReserve ! Thank you for 114 years of dedicated service and sacrifice to protect our freedoms and defend our great nation."
Sen. Rick Scott
April 14, 2022
Tweet - "Today, we celebrate and honor 74 years of @usafreserve being #ReserveReady to protect our freedoms and defend our great nation. Happy Birthday #AFReserve!
Sen. Rick Scott
April 9, 2022
Tweet - "Today on National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, we honor America's brave POWs for their sacrifice. These men & women endured the unimaginable in their service to & defense of our great nation & freedoms"
Sen. Rick Scott
March 28, 2022
Letter to Maj Gen James Glynn, Commander of the Marine Forces Special Operations Command - Mast Calls on USMC Commander to Drop Charges Against Special Ops Forced to Defend Themselves From Assault
Rep. Brian Mast
March 10, 2022
Rutherford Applauds Delivery of A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft to U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command
Rep. John Rutherford
March 3, 2022
Rep. Castor Statement on House Passage of Bill to Address Burn Pits and Connect 3.5M Toxic-Exposed Veterans with VA Health Care
Rep. Kathy Castor
March 3, 2022
Wasserman Schultz Praises Burn Pit Health Help for Veterans by Biden, Congress
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
March 3, 2022
Rep. Frankel Votes to Honor America's Promise to Toxic-exposed Veterans
Rep. Lois Frankel
March 3, 2022
Mast's Burn Pit Transparency Act Passes House
Rep. Brian Mast
Feb. 17, 2022
Letter Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Urging TRICARE to cover COVID-19 Tests for Active-Duty Personnel and Military Families
Rep. Darren Soto, ...
Feb. 16, 2022
Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin III, Secretary of Defense Department of Defense - Rep. Barry Moore: Department of Defense must halt involuntary discharges for vaccine refusal immediately
Rep. Gus Bilirakis, ...
Feb. 8, 2022
Tweet - "Today, I was honored to meet with members of the U.S. Marines and receive the @USMC seal. I will always support our brave men and women in uniform and fight to ensure they have every resource needed to keep our great nation safe."
Sen. Rick Scott
Jan. 27, 2022
REP. FRANKEL STATEMENT ON BIDEN EXECUTIVE ORDER CRIMINALIZING SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE MILITARY
Rep. Lois Frankel
Jan. 20, 2022
Rep. Castor Supports House Bills to Lower Costs and Increase Tampa Veterans' Access to Education, Health Care
Rep. Kathy Castor
Dec. 22, 2021
Wicker Joins Colleagues in Defending Religious Exemptions from Biden Military Vaccine Mandate
Sen. Rick Scott, ...
Dec. 6, 2021
Sen. Rick Scott Donates Fourth Quarter Senate Salary to the Navy SEAL Foundation
Sen. Rick Scott
Oct. 21, 2021
Letter to General Mark A. Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-Military Has Spent 6 Million Man-Hours on "Woke" Training Under Biden, Senators Find
Sen. Rick Scott, ...
Oct. 13, 2021
Sens. Cruz, Warren, Blackburn Announce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring World War II Navy Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service
Sen. Rick Scott, ...
Oct. 4, 2021
Sen. Rick Scott Leads Colleagues to Introduce Resolution Establishing a Bipartisan Joint Afghanistan Investigation Committee
Sen. Rick Scott
Sept. 23, 2021
Co-Chairs Frankel, Waltz Joined by Reps. Keating, Speier in Advancing Women, Peace, and Security Agenda in National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
Rep. Lois Frankel, ...
Sept. 23, 2021
Frankel Provisions Advancing Women Included in National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022.
Rep. Lois Frankel
Date
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Politician
May 11, 2023
Chairman Webster Statement from Hearing on Recruitment, Retention Challenges for Coast Guard and Maritime Workforce
Rep.Daniel Webster
Dec. 16, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Crapo, Republican Senate Colleagues Urge Pentagon to Freeze COVID-19 Vaccine-Related Discharges, Reinstate Discharged Soldiers with Back Pay
Sen.Rick Scott, ...
Dec. 6, 2022
Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader, John Thune, Senate Minority Whip, John Barrasso, Chair of the Republican Conference, Roy Blunt, Chair of the Republican Policy Committee - Kennedy urges Senate leadership not to move on NDAA without vote to end Covid vaccine mandate for military
Sen.Rick Scott, ...
Nov. 16, 2022
At Bipartisan Subcommittee Hearing, Members Demand Greater Oversight and Accountability to Prevent Sexual Abuse of JROTC Cadets
Rep.Debbie Wasserman Schultz, ...
Nov. 10, 2022
Tweet - "Happy Birthday, @USMC ! Thank you to the brave Marine Corps for all that you do to keep our country safe. My family and I pray for you each day. #SemperFi #USMC247"
Sen.Rick Scott
Oct. 18, 2022
Letter to Linda Fagan, Commandant of the Coast Guard -Oversight Republicans Raise Concerns Over Coast Guard Denying Members' Religious Exemptions to the COVID Vaccine
Rep.Byron Donalds, ...
Oct. 15, 2022
Tweet - "When Hurricane Ian hit, the U.S. Coast Guard stepped up."
Sen.Rick Scott
Oct. 13, 2022
Tweet - "Happy 247th birthday to the @USNavy ! As a Navy veteran myself, I know firsthand the sacrifices our men and women in uniform make. Thank you to all who serve, and have served, to protect our great nation. Fair Winds and Following Seas!"
Sen.Rick Scott
Oct. 4, 2022
PHOTO RELEASE Sen. Rick Scott Thanks USCG at Air Station Miami, Receives Briefing on Hurricane Ian Response & Recovery Missions
Sen.Rick Scott
Oct. 4, 2022
Tweet - "I was proud to have the opportunity to be at the @USCG Air Station Miami this morning to personally thank them for their service and receive a briefing on their continued work to protect Floridians. They're playing a critical role in helping Florida rebuild and recover."
Sen.Rick Scott
Oct. 4, 2022
Tweet - "The brave @USCG service members are heroes. They're a critical partner in helping Florida rebuild and recover, and they've been here from the start doing incredibly dangerous work to save lives. Thank you to these brave men and women!"
Sen.Rick Scott
Sept. 30, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Johnson Joins HASC Republicans in Seeking Answers from DoD on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
Rep.Clifford Franklin, ...
Sept. 15, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Reps. Roy, Johnson, Massie demand Pentagon release data on vaccine mandate harming military readiness
Rep.Brian Mast, ...
Sept. 15, 2022
Letter to Christine Wormuth, Secretary of the Army - Rep. Roy demands Army reverse "shockingly aggressive' travel policy punishing unvaccinated soldiers
Sen.Rick Scott, ...
Sept. 15, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Student Loan Forgiveness Effect on Military Recruitment
Rep.John Rutherford, ...
Aug. 23, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Quigley Leads Letter Urging Administration to End Discriminatory Military Policy
Rep.Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, ...
July 26, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Ranking Member Waltz Asks Secretary Austin to Reconsider DoD COVID Vaccine Mandate on National Guard
Rep.Greg Steube, ...
July 18, 2022
Three Buchanan Proposals Pass U.S. House!
Rep.Vern Buchanan
July 15, 2022
Rep. Castor Supports Defense Package to Boost Military Pay, Increase Access to Affordable Housing for Tampa Service Members
Rep.Kathy Castor
July 14, 2022
Frankel Priorities Advancing Gender Equality Included in National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
Rep.Lois Frankel
July 13, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Concerns Regarding Claim that SCOTUS Abortion Ruling Will Impact Military Readiness
Sen.Rick Scott, ...
July 12, 2022
Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio Urge Army and Air Force to Address Lack of Childcare for 7th Special Forces Group
Sen.Rick Scott, ...
June 29, 2022
Meng, Waltz, Frankel and Houlahan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Affirming the Role of the U.S. In Eliminating Sexual Violence in Conflict
Rep.Lois Frankel, ...
June 28, 2022
Rep. Steube Demands Biden Stop Obstructing Afghanistan Oversight
Rep.Greg Steube
June 14, 2022
Tweet - "For 247 years, the @USArmy has bravely defended our great nation and the American way of life. We owe endless gratitude to our soldiers, veterans and their families for their dedicated sacrifice and service. #AlwaysReady"
Sen.Rick Scott
June 10, 2022
Letter to Brendan McPherson, Commander of the US Coast Guard Seventh District - Protecting Boater Access as Brightline Expands
Rep.Brian Mast
June 3, 2022
Democratic Women's Caucus and Pro-Choice Caucus Introduce Bill to Provide Servicemembers Abortion Access
Rep.Lois Frankel, ...
May 28, 2022
Tweet - "It was great to be in Opa Locka yesterday to honor our military ahead of Memorial Day. As a Navy vet & the son of a WWII vet, I know the personal sacrifice our vets, military & their families make to serve. We will never forget those who gave their lives to defend our freedom."
Sen.Rick Scott
May 21, 2022
Tweet - "I'm proud to honor our service members today on #ArmedForcesDay. As a Navy veteran & the son of a WWII veteran, I understand the sacrifices of those who serve. We owe endless gratitude to the brave men & women in uniform who risk their lives every day to defend our freedoms."
Sen.Rick Scott
April 23, 2022
Tweet - "Happy birthday to the @USArmyReserve ! Thank you for 114 years of dedicated service and sacrifice to protect our freedoms and defend our great nation."
Sen.Rick Scott
April 14, 2022
Tweet - "Today, we celebrate and honor 74 years of @usafreserve being #ReserveReady to protect our freedoms and defend our great nation. Happy Birthday #AFReserve!
Sen.Rick Scott
April 9, 2022
Tweet - "Today on National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, we honor America's brave POWs for their sacrifice. These men & women endured the unimaginable in their service to & defense of our great nation & freedoms"
Sen.Rick Scott
March 28, 2022
Letter to Maj Gen James Glynn, Commander of the Marine Forces Special Operations Command - Mast Calls on USMC Commander to Drop Charges Against Special Ops Forced to Defend Themselves From Assault
Rep.Brian Mast
March 10, 2022
Rutherford Applauds Delivery of A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft to U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command
Rep.John Rutherford
March 3, 2022
Rep. Castor Statement on House Passage of Bill to Address Burn Pits and Connect 3.5M Toxic-Exposed Veterans with VA Health Care
Rep.Kathy Castor
March 3, 2022
Wasserman Schultz Praises Burn Pit Health Help for Veterans by Biden, Congress
Rep.Debbie Wasserman Schultz
March 3, 2022
Rep. Frankel Votes to Honor America's Promise to Toxic-exposed Veterans
Rep.Lois Frankel
March 3, 2022
Mast's Burn Pit Transparency Act Passes House
Rep.Brian Mast
Feb. 17, 2022
Letter Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Urging TRICARE to cover COVID-19 Tests for Active-Duty Personnel and Military Families
Rep.Darren Soto, ...
Feb. 16, 2022
Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin III, Secretary of Defense Department of Defense - Rep. Barry Moore: Department of Defense must halt involuntary discharges for vaccine refusal immediately
Rep.Gus Bilirakis, ...
Feb. 8, 2022
Tweet - "Today, I was honored to meet with members of the U.S. Marines and receive the @USMC seal. I will always support our brave men and women in uniform and fight to ensure they have every resource needed to keep our great nation safe."
Sen.Rick Scott
Jan. 27, 2022
REP. FRANKEL STATEMENT ON BIDEN EXECUTIVE ORDER CRIMINALIZING SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE MILITARY
Rep.Lois Frankel
Jan. 20, 2022
Rep. Castor Supports House Bills to Lower Costs and Increase Tampa Veterans' Access to Education, Health Care
Rep.Kathy Castor
Dec. 22, 2021
Wicker Joins Colleagues in Defending Religious Exemptions from Biden Military Vaccine Mandate
Sen.Rick Scott, ...
Dec. 6, 2021
Sen. Rick Scott Donates Fourth Quarter Senate Salary to the Navy SEAL Foundation
Sen.Rick Scott
Oct. 21, 2021
Letter to General Mark A. Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-Military Has Spent 6 Million Man-Hours on "Woke" Training Under Biden, Senators Find
Sen.Rick Scott, ...
Oct. 13, 2021
Sens. Cruz, Warren, Blackburn Announce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring World War II Navy Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service
Sen.Rick Scott, ...
Oct. 4, 2021
Sen. Rick Scott Leads Colleagues to Introduce Resolution Establishing a Bipartisan Joint Afghanistan Investigation Committee
Sen.Rick Scott
Sept. 23, 2021
Co-Chairs Frankel, Waltz Joined by Reps. Keating, Speier in Advancing Women, Peace, and Security Agenda in National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
Rep.Lois Frankel, ...
Sept. 23, 2021
Frankel Provisions Advancing Women Included in National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022.
Rep.Lois Frankel
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