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June 4, 2021 Letter to Sen. Jon Tester, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, and Sen. Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations - Durbin, Duckworth Lead Senators In Bipartisan Request For Additional C-130J Aircraft Sen. Dick Durbin
June 3, 2021 Letter to Sen. Jon Tester, Chairman, Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Defense, and Sen. Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman, Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Defense - Durbin, Wicker Request Strong FY22 DOD Medical Research Funding Sen. Dick Durbin
May 31, 2021 Letter to Hon. Jon Tester, Chairman of the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, Hon. Richard Shelby, Ranking Member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee - Rosen Urges Full Funding For U.S-Israel Missile Defense Cooperation Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 27, 2021 Duckworth Secures Commitment From Secretary of the Air Force Nominee to Examine C-130 Divestiture Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 25, 2021 Afghanistan Sen. Dick Durbin
May 19, 2021 Tweet - "For as long as we have been in Afghanistan, the United States has relied on the support of Afghan civilians. The only way we can ensure their safety--and the safety of their families--is by strengthening the Afghan SIV program." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 19, 2021 Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Durbin Joins Colleagues In Bipartisan Letter To President Biden In Support Of Afghan SIV Program Sen. Dick Durbin
May 3, 2021 Tweet - "Thanks to President Biden, the longest war in U.S. history is finally coming to an end. My thoughts about the lessons we learned on the plains of Afghanistan:" Sen. Dick Durbin
April 29, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Betty McCollum, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, and Ken Calvert, Ranking Member - DelBene Urges Congress to Close Loopholes Allowing Defense Department to Outsource Key Naval Ship Parts Rep. Mike Bost, ...
April 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Higgins, Freedom Caucus Colleagues Defend Law Enforcement Against Anti-Police Attacks Rep. Mary Miller, ...
April 14, 2021 Tweet - "The longest war in U.S. history will finally end at the cost of more than 2,300 American lives and many trillions of dollars. What began as a hunt for Osama Bin Laden and his gang of terrorists became an effort to bring order to a corrupt nation deep in a tribal civil war." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2021 Tweet - "We spend more than all other nations in the world on defense & security. My job as a Senator is to ask whether we're getting our money's worth. Investments in defense research and development can get us there. My questions in today's hearing on DOD Research and Innovation:" Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2021 Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Feinstein, Kaine, Murphy, Colleagues Urge Biden to Return to Iran Nuclear Agreement Under a Compliance for Compliance Approach Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 13, 2021 Tweet - "We spend more than all other nations in the world on defense & security. My job as a Senator is to ask whether we're getting our money's worth. Investments in defense research and development can get us there. My questions in today's hearing on DOD Research and Innovation:" Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veteran Affairs - Higgins Urges Va to Expedite Implementation of Expanded Benefits for Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange Rep. Bill Foster, ...
April 6, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rep. Johnson Urges President Biden to Issue EO on Police Militarization Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
April 6, 2021 Schakowsky, Fellow Members of Congress, Applaud JCPOA Diplomatic Discussions Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 23, 2021 Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Bergman, Hasc Republicans Urge President Biden on Nuclear Modernization Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
March 22, 2021 Bost Leads Effort to Improve Va's Supply Chain Management Rep. Mike Bost
March 18, 2021 Duckworth, Cornyn Re-Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Allow Servicemembers Time to Grieve Deceased Children Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 9, 2021 Duckworth Discusses Importance of Strengthening Logistics Infrastructure in The Indo-Pacific Region with Admiral Davidson Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 4, 2021 Duckworth Secures Commitment from Kahl to Prioritize the Strengthening of Alliances in Southeast Asia Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 4, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to support @timkaine's effort to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for the Use of Military Force against Iraq. As one of only 23 Senators to vote against the 2002 Iraq War authorization, it is long overdue that we turn the page on this war." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin Join Kaine and Young in Reintroducing Bill to Repeal 1991 & 2002 Aumfs Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 3, 2021 Duckworth Meets with Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Nominee Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 2, 2021 Duckworth Presses Former National Security Adviser H.R. Mcmaster on Combatting Extremism, Misinformation in Military Ranks Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 26, 2021 Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Representatives Joe Neguse, Lucy Mcbath Call for Biden Administration to Appoint National Director and Interagency Task Force on Gun Violence Prevention Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - House China Task Force Offers Assistance to President Biden to Tackle China Challenge Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Letter to The Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, and The Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Mike Garcia, Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Call on Biden Admin to Strengthen U.S. -- Armenian Ties Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr, President of the United States - Lamborn Urges Biden Not to Reenter Iran Nuclear Deal Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Feb. 4, 2021 Durbin Statement On President Biden's Decision To Halt U.S. Military Involvement In Yemen Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2021 Tweet - "I applaud President Biden's decision to keep US troops in Germany and to reverse the Trump Administration's support for the Saudi-led war in Yemen. We have a lot of damage to undo from the last four years of failed foreign policy and this is a great start." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Condemns Military Coup In Myanmar, Calls For Release Of Civilian Leaders Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Spoke with @SecDef Lloyd Austin yesterday for the first time since his confirmation. I look forward to working with him to support our men and women in uniform and to address the serious issues of sexual assault, extremism, and discrimination within our military's ranks." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to support @ChrisVanHollen, @SenatorCarper, and @EleanorNorton in their effort to grant D.C. full control over its National Guard and Police force. We all saw what happened in our nation's Capitol on Jan. 6--it's clear why D.C. needs this authority." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 28, 2021 Duckworth Highlights Her Work for People of Illinois During the 116th Congress and the COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 26, 2021 Duckworth Commends President Biden for Defending Our Troops, Calling out Russia's Reported Bounty Program Targeting U.S. Troops During First Call with Putin Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 26, 2021 Duckworth Meets with Veterans Affairs Secretary Nominee Denis McDonough Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 25, 2021 Duckworth Applauds President Biden's Move to End Trump's Discriminatory Transgender Military Ban Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 25, 2021 Tweet - "This review is welcome and long overdue. We must do everything we can to address sexual assault and harassment in our military." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 25, 2021 Tweet - "This discriminatory policy had no place in our military and I am glad to see President Biden agrees. Any American who meets the basic requirements to serve should be able to do so." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2021 Tweet - "General Austin is a true patriot and statesman who has served our country with honor and dignity. He will make an outstanding Secretary of Defense and I am glad that he was quickly confirmed on a bipartisan basis." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2021 After Duckworth's Request, President Biden Signs Executive Order to Fully Reimburse Illinois for Costs of National Guard Activations in COVID-19 Response Efforts Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 22, 2021 Duckworth Votes to Confirm Austin as Defense Secretary Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 21, 2021 Durbin Votes To Grant Waiver For General Lloyd Austin, President Biden's Nominee For Defense Secretary Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2021 Duckworth Discusses Extremism, Logistics Infrastructure and Clean Energy with Austin During His Confirmation Hearing Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 19, 2021 Tweet - "Enjoyed having the chance to meet with Illinois members of the National Guard today. Thank you for your service and for doing your part to protect our nation's Capitol." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 13, 2021 Duckworth Meets with Secretary-Designate Lloyd Austin Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 11, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Miller, Acting Secretary of Defense, United States Department of Defense - Duckworth Calls for Investigation and Accountability Over Allegations that Certain Servicemembers and Military Retirees Betrayed the Constitution During Coup Attempt Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 1, 2021 Casten's Bill to Combat Authoritarian Regimes Exploitation of U.S. Financial System by Becomes Law with National Defense Act Reauthorization Veto Override Rep. Sean Casten
Date Title Politician
June 4, 2021 Letter to Sen. Jon Tester, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, and Sen. Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations - Durbin, Duckworth Lead Senators In Bipartisan Request For Additional C-130J Aircraft Sen.Dick Durbin
June 3, 2021 Letter to Sen. Jon Tester, Chairman, Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Defense, and Sen. Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman, Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Defense - Durbin, Wicker Request Strong FY22 DOD Medical Research Funding Sen.Dick Durbin
May 31, 2021 Letter to Hon. Jon Tester, Chairman of the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, Hon. Richard Shelby, Ranking Member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee - Rosen Urges Full Funding For U.S-Israel Missile Defense Cooperation Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 27, 2021 Duckworth Secures Commitment From Secretary of the Air Force Nominee to Examine C-130 Divestiture Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 25, 2021 Afghanistan Sen.Dick Durbin
May 19, 2021 Tweet - "For as long as we have been in Afghanistan, the United States has relied on the support of Afghan civilians. The only way we can ensure their safety--and the safety of their families--is by strengthening the Afghan SIV program." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 19, 2021 Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Durbin Joins Colleagues In Bipartisan Letter To President Biden In Support Of Afghan SIV Program Sen.Dick Durbin
May 3, 2021 Tweet - "Thanks to President Biden, the longest war in U.S. history is finally coming to an end. My thoughts about the lessons we learned on the plains of Afghanistan:" Sen.Dick Durbin
April 29, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Betty McCollum, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, and Ken Calvert, Ranking Member - DelBene Urges Congress to Close Loopholes Allowing Defense Department to Outsource Key Naval Ship Parts Rep.Mike Bost, ...
April 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Higgins, Freedom Caucus Colleagues Defend Law Enforcement Against Anti-Police Attacks Rep.Mary Miller, ...
April 14, 2021 Tweet - "The longest war in U.S. history will finally end at the cost of more than 2,300 American lives and many trillions of dollars. What began as a hunt for Osama Bin Laden and his gang of terrorists became an effort to bring order to a corrupt nation deep in a tribal civil war." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2021 Tweet - "We spend more than all other nations in the world on defense & security. My job as a Senator is to ask whether we're getting our money's worth. Investments in defense research and development can get us there. My questions in today's hearing on DOD Research and Innovation:" Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2021 Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Feinstein, Kaine, Murphy, Colleagues Urge Biden to Return to Iran Nuclear Agreement Under a Compliance for Compliance Approach Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 13, 2021 Tweet - "We spend more than all other nations in the world on defense & security. My job as a Senator is to ask whether we're getting our money's worth. Investments in defense research and development can get us there. My questions in today's hearing on DOD Research and Innovation:" Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veteran Affairs - Higgins Urges Va to Expedite Implementation of Expanded Benefits for Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange Rep.Bill Foster, ...
April 6, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rep. Johnson Urges President Biden to Issue EO on Police Militarization Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
April 6, 2021 Schakowsky, Fellow Members of Congress, Applaud JCPOA Diplomatic Discussions Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 23, 2021 Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Bergman, Hasc Republicans Urge President Biden on Nuclear Modernization Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
March 22, 2021 Bost Leads Effort to Improve Va's Supply Chain Management Rep.Mike Bost
March 18, 2021 Duckworth, Cornyn Re-Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Allow Servicemembers Time to Grieve Deceased Children Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 9, 2021 Duckworth Discusses Importance of Strengthening Logistics Infrastructure in The Indo-Pacific Region with Admiral Davidson Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 4, 2021 Duckworth Secures Commitment from Kahl to Prioritize the Strengthening of Alliances in Southeast Asia Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 4, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to support @timkaine's effort to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for the Use of Military Force against Iraq. As one of only 23 Senators to vote against the 2002 Iraq War authorization, it is long overdue that we turn the page on this war." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin Join Kaine and Young in Reintroducing Bill to Repeal 1991 & 2002 Aumfs Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 3, 2021 Duckworth Meets with Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Nominee Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 2, 2021 Duckworth Presses Former National Security Adviser H.R. Mcmaster on Combatting Extremism, Misinformation in Military Ranks Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 26, 2021 Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Representatives Joe Neguse, Lucy Mcbath Call for Biden Administration to Appoint National Director and Interagency Task Force on Gun Violence Prevention Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - House China Task Force Offers Assistance to President Biden to Tackle China Challenge Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Letter to The Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, and The Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Mike Garcia, Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Call on Biden Admin to Strengthen U.S. -- Armenian Ties Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr, President of the United States - Lamborn Urges Biden Not to Reenter Iran Nuclear Deal Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Feb. 4, 2021 Durbin Statement On President Biden's Decision To Halt U.S. Military Involvement In Yemen Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2021 Tweet - "I applaud President Biden's decision to keep US troops in Germany and to reverse the Trump Administration's support for the Saudi-led war in Yemen. We have a lot of damage to undo from the last four years of failed foreign policy and this is a great start." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Condemns Military Coup In Myanmar, Calls For Release Of Civilian Leaders Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Spoke with @SecDef Lloyd Austin yesterday for the first time since his confirmation. I look forward to working with him to support our men and women in uniform and to address the serious issues of sexual assault, extremism, and discrimination within our military's ranks." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to support @ChrisVanHollen, @SenatorCarper, and @EleanorNorton in their effort to grant D.C. full control over its National Guard and Police force. We all saw what happened in our nation's Capitol on Jan. 6--it's clear why D.C. needs this authority." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 28, 2021 Duckworth Highlights Her Work for People of Illinois During the 116th Congress and the COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 26, 2021 Duckworth Commends President Biden for Defending Our Troops, Calling out Russia's Reported Bounty Program Targeting U.S. Troops During First Call with Putin Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 26, 2021 Duckworth Meets with Veterans Affairs Secretary Nominee Denis McDonough Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 25, 2021 Duckworth Applauds President Biden's Move to End Trump's Discriminatory Transgender Military Ban Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 25, 2021 Tweet - "This review is welcome and long overdue. We must do everything we can to address sexual assault and harassment in our military." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 25, 2021 Tweet - "This discriminatory policy had no place in our military and I am glad to see President Biden agrees. Any American who meets the basic requirements to serve should be able to do so." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2021 Tweet - "General Austin is a true patriot and statesman who has served our country with honor and dignity. He will make an outstanding Secretary of Defense and I am glad that he was quickly confirmed on a bipartisan basis." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2021 After Duckworth's Request, President Biden Signs Executive Order to Fully Reimburse Illinois for Costs of National Guard Activations in COVID-19 Response Efforts Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 22, 2021 Duckworth Votes to Confirm Austin as Defense Secretary Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 21, 2021 Durbin Votes To Grant Waiver For General Lloyd Austin, President Biden's Nominee For Defense Secretary Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2021 Duckworth Discusses Extremism, Logistics Infrastructure and Clean Energy with Austin During His Confirmation Hearing Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 19, 2021 Tweet - "Enjoyed having the chance to meet with Illinois members of the National Guard today. Thank you for your service and for doing your part to protect our nation's Capitol." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 13, 2021 Duckworth Meets with Secretary-Designate Lloyd Austin Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 11, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Miller, Acting Secretary of Defense, United States Department of Defense - Duckworth Calls for Investigation and Accountability Over Allegations that Certain Servicemembers and Military Retirees Betrayed the Constitution During Coup Attempt Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 1, 2021 Casten's Bill to Combat Authoritarian Regimes Exploitation of U.S. Financial System by Becomes Law with National Defense Act Reauthorization Veto Override Rep.Sean Casten
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