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Aug. 21, 2018
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 14, 2018
Letter to the Hon. James N. Mattis, DOD, the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Daniel Coats, Director of National Intelligence - Calling for a Briefing on the Situation in Yemen
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 2, 2018
Letter to James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Duckworth: Why Did DOD Use Japanese Internment Camp Ruling to Justify Actions?
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 30, 2018
Schneider Amendments to Support Small Business Research and Hold Iran Accountable Included in Final Passage of National Defense Authorization Act
Rep. Brad Schneider
July 17, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Ranking Member, the Hon. John McCain, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Reject Attempt to Undermine Science-Based Decision-Making in Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
July 16, 2018
Letter to Chairmen McCain and Thorberry, and Ranking Members Reed and Smith - Dingell Urges Congressional Leaders to Expand Restraining Orders in Military
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
July 12, 2018
Duckworth Votes Against Paul Ney to be U.S. Department of Defense General Counsel
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 28, 2018
Summary Of The FY19 Defense Appropriations Bill
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 27, 2018
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019
Rep. Bill Foster
June 26, 2018
SUMMARY: FY2019 Defense Appropriations Bill Approved by Subcommittee
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 21, 2018
Bennet, Gardner, Duckworth Amendment to Prepare Veterans for Careers in Emerging Energy Industries Included in Appropriations Bill
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 19, 2018
Duckworth, Graham, Bennet Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Train Veterans for Successful Careers in Innovative Sectors of the American Energy Industry
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 19, 2018
Duckworth Statement on Senate Passage of National Defense Authorization Act
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 18, 2018
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 15, 2018
Letter to the Honorable James N. Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Prevent Turkey from Acquiring F-35 Fighter Jet
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
June 13, 2018
Murphy, Duckworth Introduce Amendment To Prevent Trump From Withdrawing U.s. Troops From South Korea
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 12, 2018
Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Avert Famine-Triggering Attack on Yemen's Major Port and Disclose Full U.S. Role in Saudi-Led War
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 11, 2018
Murphy, Duckworth Amendment Prohibits War With North Korea Without Congressional Authorization
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 25, 2018
Five Schneider Amendments on Small Business, Veterans, Election Security, and Iran included in National Defense Authorization Act
Rep. Brad Schneider
May 24, 2018
Bost Votes to Strengthen Military
Rep. Mike Bost
May 24, 2018
Foster Amendments in National Defense Authorization Act Pass House
Rep. Bill Foster
May 24, 2018
LaHood Assists 182nd Airlift Wing in Securing Fire House Funding
Rep. Darin LaHood
May 24, 2018
US House Approves Two Amendments Authored By Rep. Krishnamoorthi To Strengthen Veteran Job Training Programs and Skills Training In Advanced Manufacturing
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
May 24, 2018
U.S. House Makes Clear That There is No Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iran
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 15, 2018
Duckworth Statement on Effort to Pass Updated Authorization for Use of Military Force
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 15, 2018
Letter to Bob Corker, Chair of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and Bob Menendez, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations - Congresswoman Barbara Lee and Congressman Walter Jones Outline Bipartisan AUMF Principles
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 1, 2018
Letter to the Hon. John McCain and the Hon. Jack Reed - Senator Markey Votes Against Funding for New, So-Called "Low-Yield" Nuclear Weapon
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 26, 2018
Border Security
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 19, 2018
Tweet - "Continues to try and undermine our democracy and security. Supports a war criminal in Syria. Targets dissenters, including in the heart of our key Western ally. But I guess the President will just keep us posted on when he thinks Russia deserves tougher sanctions."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 17, 2018
Executive Session
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 14, 2018
Davis Statement on Use of Force in Syria
Rep. Danny Davis
April 14, 2018
Tweet - "I supported President Obama's decision to retaliate when Assad first used chemical weapons. The Foreign Relations Committee voted to authorize that action but only two Republican senators would publicly support it, and without congressional support, the President did not proceed."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 14, 2018
Duckworth Statement On Use Of Military Force In Syria
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 13, 2018
Statement on U.s. Airstrikes in Syria
Rep. Brad Schneider
April 13, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Congressional Authorization Before Military Force Ordered in Syria
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
April 3, 2018
Tweet - "I'm not sure which country he's getting his inspiration from, but here in the United States, the President does not have the legal authority to use the women and men of our Armed Forces for his own personal boondoggles."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 26, 2018
Letter to Donald J. Trump, President - "Nuclear Posture Review is Dangerous"
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
March 23, 2018
Duckworth Statement on Bipartisan Omnibus Compromise
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 21, 2018
Duckworth Statement on Bipartisan Effort to Ensure Public Debate on Military's Role in Yemen
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 20, 2018
S.J. Res. 54--Motion to Discharge
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 20, 2018
Tweet - "Congress has a constitutional responsibility to authorize war - which is why I support this resolution that halts U.S. military support for Saudi Arabia's war in Yemen. We were sent to Congress to hold difficult debates and votes. Today's is long overdue."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 19, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Kay Granger, Chairwoman of the Committee on Appropriations and the Hon. Peter Visclosky, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations - Roskam, Meng Secure Robust Funding for U.S.-Israel Missile Defense, Advocate for Continued Support in FY 2019
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
March 19, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Kay Granger, Chairwoman of the Committee on Appropriations and the Hon. Pete Visclosky, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations - Schneider Leads Bipartisan Group Urging Funding for U.S.- Israel Counter-tunnel Defense Efforts
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
March 12, 2018
Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Show Cause for Military Action in Syria
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 9, 2018
Duckworth Statement on Announcement of Trump's Agreement to Meet With Kim Jong Un
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Rex Tillerson, Secretary of State - Schneider, Mast Urge Tillerson to Visit Israel Following Iranian Drone Incursion
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 7, 2018
Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Peters, Colleagues Question Mattis on Cost to Taxpayers of President Trump's Military Parade
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 29, 2018
Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Fear that Trump Administration Nuclear Posture Review Policies "Raise the Real Possibility of Nuclear Conflict"
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 18, 2018
Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Prioritize Military-to-Military Communication with North Korea
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 18, 2017
Rubio Statement on President Trump's National Security Strategy
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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Politician
Aug. 21, 2018
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 14, 2018
Letter to the Hon. James N. Mattis, DOD, the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Daniel Coats, Director of National Intelligence - Calling for a Briefing on the Situation in Yemen
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 2, 2018
Letter to James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Duckworth: Why Did DOD Use Japanese Internment Camp Ruling to Justify Actions?
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 30, 2018
Schneider Amendments to Support Small Business Research and Hold Iran Accountable Included in Final Passage of National Defense Authorization Act
Rep.Brad Schneider
July 17, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Ranking Member, the Hon. John McCain, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Reject Attempt to Undermine Science-Based Decision-Making in Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
July 16, 2018
Letter to Chairmen McCain and Thorberry, and Ranking Members Reed and Smith - Dingell Urges Congressional Leaders to Expand Restraining Orders in Military
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
July 12, 2018
Duckworth Votes Against Paul Ney to be U.S. Department of Defense General Counsel
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 28, 2018
Summary Of The FY19 Defense Appropriations Bill
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 27, 2018
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019
Rep.Bill Foster
June 26, 2018
SUMMARY: FY2019 Defense Appropriations Bill Approved by Subcommittee
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 21, 2018
Bennet, Gardner, Duckworth Amendment to Prepare Veterans for Careers in Emerging Energy Industries Included in Appropriations Bill
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 19, 2018
Duckworth, Graham, Bennet Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Train Veterans for Successful Careers in Innovative Sectors of the American Energy Industry
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 19, 2018
Duckworth Statement on Senate Passage of National Defense Authorization Act
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 18, 2018
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 15, 2018
Letter to the Honorable James N. Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Prevent Turkey from Acquiring F-35 Fighter Jet
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
June 13, 2018
Murphy, Duckworth Introduce Amendment To Prevent Trump From Withdrawing U.s. Troops From South Korea
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 12, 2018
Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Avert Famine-Triggering Attack on Yemen's Major Port and Disclose Full U.S. Role in Saudi-Led War
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 11, 2018
Murphy, Duckworth Amendment Prohibits War With North Korea Without Congressional Authorization
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 25, 2018
Five Schneider Amendments on Small Business, Veterans, Election Security, and Iran included in National Defense Authorization Act
Rep.Brad Schneider
May 24, 2018
Bost Votes to Strengthen Military
Rep.Mike Bost
May 24, 2018
Foster Amendments in National Defense Authorization Act Pass House
Rep.Bill Foster
May 24, 2018
LaHood Assists 182nd Airlift Wing in Securing Fire House Funding
Rep.Darin LaHood
May 24, 2018
US House Approves Two Amendments Authored By Rep. Krishnamoorthi To Strengthen Veteran Job Training Programs and Skills Training In Advanced Manufacturing
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
May 24, 2018
U.S. House Makes Clear That There is No Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iran
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 15, 2018
Duckworth Statement on Effort to Pass Updated Authorization for Use of Military Force
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 15, 2018
Letter to Bob Corker, Chair of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and Bob Menendez, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations - Congresswoman Barbara Lee and Congressman Walter Jones Outline Bipartisan AUMF Principles
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 1, 2018
Letter to the Hon. John McCain and the Hon. Jack Reed - Senator Markey Votes Against Funding for New, So-Called "Low-Yield" Nuclear Weapon
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 26, 2018
Border Security
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 19, 2018
Tweet - "Continues to try and undermine our democracy and security. Supports a war criminal in Syria. Targets dissenters, including in the heart of our key Western ally. But I guess the President will just keep us posted on when he thinks Russia deserves tougher sanctions."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 17, 2018
Executive Session
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 14, 2018
Davis Statement on Use of Force in Syria
Rep.Danny Davis
April 14, 2018
Tweet - "I supported President Obama's decision to retaliate when Assad first used chemical weapons. The Foreign Relations Committee voted to authorize that action but only two Republican senators would publicly support it, and without congressional support, the President did not proceed."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 14, 2018
Duckworth Statement On Use Of Military Force In Syria
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 13, 2018
Statement on U.s. Airstrikes in Syria
Rep.Brad Schneider
April 13, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Congressional Authorization Before Military Force Ordered in Syria
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
April 3, 2018
Tweet - "I'm not sure which country he's getting his inspiration from, but here in the United States, the President does not have the legal authority to use the women and men of our Armed Forces for his own personal boondoggles."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 26, 2018
Letter to Donald J. Trump, President - "Nuclear Posture Review is Dangerous"
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
March 23, 2018
Duckworth Statement on Bipartisan Omnibus Compromise
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 21, 2018
Duckworth Statement on Bipartisan Effort to Ensure Public Debate on Military's Role in Yemen
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 20, 2018
S.J. Res. 54--Motion to Discharge
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 20, 2018
Tweet - "Congress has a constitutional responsibility to authorize war - which is why I support this resolution that halts U.S. military support for Saudi Arabia's war in Yemen. We were sent to Congress to hold difficult debates and votes. Today's is long overdue."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 19, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Kay Granger, Chairwoman of the Committee on Appropriations and the Hon. Peter Visclosky, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations - Roskam, Meng Secure Robust Funding for U.S.-Israel Missile Defense, Advocate for Continued Support in FY 2019
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
March 19, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Kay Granger, Chairwoman of the Committee on Appropriations and the Hon. Pete Visclosky, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations - Schneider Leads Bipartisan Group Urging Funding for U.S.- Israel Counter-tunnel Defense Efforts
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
March 12, 2018
Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Show Cause for Military Action in Syria
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 9, 2018
Duckworth Statement on Announcement of Trump's Agreement to Meet With Kim Jong Un
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Rex Tillerson, Secretary of State - Schneider, Mast Urge Tillerson to Visit Israel Following Iranian Drone Incursion
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 7, 2018
Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Peters, Colleagues Question Mattis on Cost to Taxpayers of President Trump's Military Parade
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 29, 2018
Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Fear that Trump Administration Nuclear Posture Review Policies "Raise the Real Possibility of Nuclear Conflict"
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 18, 2018
Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Prioritize Military-to-Military Communication with North Korea
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 18, 2017
Rubio Statement on President Trump's National Security Strategy
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
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