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July 15, 2024
Durbin Meets With New Adjutant General Of The Illinois National Guard
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 10, 2024
Durbin Meets With Adjutant General Of The Illinois National Guard
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2023
Durbin, Graham React To President Biden Signing Their National Guard And Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act Into Law
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 1, 2023
Durbin Urges Military Leaders To Extend Recruitment Efforts To DACA Recipients
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2022
Letter to Gilbert Cisneros, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness - Bipartisan, Bicameral Group of Members Urge Department of Defense to Follow Congressional Intent and Provide Equal Access to Parental Leave
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 15, 2022
Letter to Gilbert Cisneros, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness - Duckworth, Houlahan, Speier Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging Dod to Follow Congressional Intent and Provide Equal Access to Parental Leave
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 25, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Duckworth, Ryan Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Ensure National Guard and Reserve Incentive Pay Parity
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 6, 2022
Tweet - "We must ensure that Humvees in the fleet -- used across combat and training & in other operational capacities -- are updated with safety kits. We must also address stability issues to ensure no more lives are lost in preventable tactical vehicle accidents."
Sen. Dick Durbin
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 Durbin, ...
Sept. 15, 2022
Letter to Christine Wormuth, Secretary of the Army - Rep. Roy demands Army reverse "shockingly aggressive' travel policy punishing unvaccinated soldiers
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Sept. 15, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Reps. Roy, Johnson, Massie demand Pentagon release data on vaccine mandate harming military readiness
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Aug. 23, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Quigley Leads Letter Urging Administration to End Discriminatory Military Policy
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Aug. 23, 2022
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Cortez Masto Calls on Admin to Speed Loan Forgiveness Program Changes for Military Service Members
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 17, 2022
https://www.duckworth.senate.gov/news/press-releases/duckworth-provisions-to-support-troops-improve-military-readiness-reduce-reliance-on-foreign-oil-included-in-committee-passed-2023-defense-bill
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 16, 2022
DUCKWORTH APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF BILL TO EXPAND HEALTHCARE FOR VETERANS, PROVIDE CARE FOR TOXIC EXPOSURE
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 10, 2022
DUCKWORTH, THUNE INTRODUCE BILL TO PROVIDE MILITARY FAMILIES WITH A COST-EFFECTIVE FUEL OPTION
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 10, 2022
Duckworth, Thune Introduce Bill to Provide Military Families With a Cost-effective Fuel Option
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 27, 2022
Blackburn, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Improve the Promotion Process for National Guard Servicemembers, Ensure Officers Don't Fall Behind in Careers or Compensation
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 19, 2022
Duckworth, Blackburn, Brown, Kelly Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Improve the Promotion Process for National Guard Servicemembers, Ensure Officers Don't Fall Behind in Careers or Compensation
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 19, 2022
Brown, Kelly, Duckworth, Blackburn Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation To Improve The Promotion Process For National Guard Servicemembers, Ensure Officers Don't Fall Behind In Careers Or Compensation
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 12, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Peters Joins Senate Colleagues in Urging Defense Secretary to Protect Abortion Rights, Access to Critical Health Care for Servicemembers
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 27, 2022
Duckworth Secures Support From Coast Guard Commandant Nominee for Her Efforts to Prevent Military Hunger
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 16, 2022
Tweet - "Spoke with @US_TRANSCOM Commander General Van Ovost today about military readiness priorities and the role that @ScottAFB and the 182nd Wing in Peoria are equipped to play. Time and again, they have demonstrated their capabilities--I hope to see them further utilized."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 16, 2022
Duckworth Discusses Army Reserve Priorities With LTG Jody Daniels
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 16, 2022
Durbin Speaks With U.S. Transportation Command, Discusses Military Readiness
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2022
Senators Reverend Warnock, Duckworth, Murkowski Introduce New Bipartisan Bill to Tackle Military Hunger
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 9, 2022
Duckworth, Murkowski Introduce New Bipartisan Bill to Tackle Military Hunger
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 23, 2022
Tweet - "For more than twenty years, the Illinois National Guard has partnered with the Polish military to build the strength of both forces. In this time of Putin's threats, the Polish President was quick to tell me how much his people appreciated the Illinois Guard."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 17, 2022
Letter Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Urging TRICARE to cover COVID-19 Tests for Active-Duty Personnel and Military Families
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Feb. 2, 2022
Duckworth, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Preserve Small Business Education Training for Servicemembers, Veterans and Military Spouses
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 26, 2022
Letter to Hon. Lloyd J. Austin III, Secretary of Defense - Warner, Colleagues Press Defense Department to Protect Service Members and Military Families From Inadequate Private Base Housing
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin III, Secretary of Defense Department of Defense, Bennet, Hickenlooper, Warnock, Colleagues Urge Defense Department to Protect Colorado Servicemembers, Military Families from Inadequate Private Base Housing
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 13, 2021
Tweet - "Congratulations to Erik Raven for being nominated Under Secretary for the Navy. Could not be prouder of Erik and everything he has accomplished. I have full confidence that he will do an excellent job."
Sen. Dick Durbin
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
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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 Durbin, ...
Nov. 16, 2021
Bost Recognizes Heroic Efforts of Ustranscom & Air Mobility Command
Rep. Mike Bost
Nov. 10, 2021
Walberg, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce POW Priority Care Act
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 13, 2021
Sens. Cruz, Warren, Blackburn Announce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring World War II Navy Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 7, 2021
Letter to David Berger, Marine Corps Commandant - Congressman Biggs Requests Release of Lt. Col. Scheller
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Sept. 30, 2021
Casten Statement on Preventing a Government Shutdown
Rep. Sean Casten
Sept. 24, 2021
LaHood, Davis Announce 183d Wing Base Project Included in House-Passed NDAA
Rep. Darin LaHood
Sept. 23, 2021
Miller Votes NO on "Draft Our Daughters" Defense Bill
Rep. Mary Miller
Sept. 23, 2021
Rep. Kelly's Bipartisan Amendments Included in the FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act
Rep. Robin Kelly
Sept. 10, 2021
Underwood Secures $10.2 Million for Illinois National Guard in FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Aug. 31, 2021
Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Warner & Kaine Join Bipartisan Letter Calling On VA To Address Impact Of Afghanistan Withdrawal On Veterans' Mental Health
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 18, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President - Connolly, 47 Members Press White House for Answers on Afghanistan Evacuations
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Aug. 14, 2021
Duckworth Meets With Veteran Advocates To Discuss Military Hunger In Chicagoland
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 5, 2021
Senate Appropriations Committee Advances Spending Bills With Illinois Priorities Secured By Durbin, Duckworth
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 13, 2021
Duckworth, Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Voting Access for Military Voters
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 30, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Rep. Luria Leads Letter Of All Women Veterans In Congress To Preserve DACOWITS
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Date
Title
Politician
July 15, 2024
Durbin Meets With New Adjutant General Of The Illinois National Guard
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 10, 2024
Durbin Meets With Adjutant General Of The Illinois National Guard
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2023
Durbin, Graham React To President Biden Signing Their National Guard And Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act Into Law
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 1, 2023
Durbin Urges Military Leaders To Extend Recruitment Efforts To DACA Recipients
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2022
Letter to Gilbert Cisneros, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness - Bipartisan, Bicameral Group of Members Urge Department of Defense to Follow Congressional Intent and Provide Equal Access to Parental Leave
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 15, 2022
Letter to Gilbert Cisneros, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness - Duckworth, Houlahan, Speier Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging Dod to Follow Congressional Intent and Provide Equal Access to Parental Leave
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 25, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Duckworth, Ryan Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Ensure National Guard and Reserve Incentive Pay Parity
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 6, 2022
Tweet - "We must ensure that Humvees in the fleet -- used across combat and training & in other operational capacities -- are updated with safety kits. We must also address stability issues to ensure no more lives are lost in preventable tactical vehicle accidents."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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 Durbin, ...
Sept. 15, 2022
Letter to Christine Wormuth, Secretary of the Army - Rep. Roy demands Army reverse "shockingly aggressive' travel policy punishing unvaccinated soldiers
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
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.Mary Miller, ...
Aug. 23, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Quigley Leads Letter Urging Administration to End Discriminatory Military Policy
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Aug. 23, 2022
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Cortez Masto Calls on Admin to Speed Loan Forgiveness Program Changes for Military Service Members
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 17, 2022
https://www.duckworth.senate.gov/news/press-releases/duckworth-provisions-to-support-troops-improve-military-readiness-reduce-reliance-on-foreign-oil-included-in-committee-passed-2023-defense-bill
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 16, 2022
DUCKWORTH APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF BILL TO EXPAND HEALTHCARE FOR VETERANS, PROVIDE CARE FOR TOXIC EXPOSURE
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 10, 2022
DUCKWORTH, THUNE INTRODUCE BILL TO PROVIDE MILITARY FAMILIES WITH A COST-EFFECTIVE FUEL OPTION
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 10, 2022
Duckworth, Thune Introduce Bill to Provide Military Families With a Cost-effective Fuel Option
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 27, 2022
Blackburn, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Improve the Promotion Process for National Guard Servicemembers, Ensure Officers Don't Fall Behind in Careers or Compensation
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 19, 2022
Duckworth, Blackburn, Brown, Kelly Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Improve the Promotion Process for National Guard Servicemembers, Ensure Officers Don't Fall Behind in Careers or Compensation
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 19, 2022
Brown, Kelly, Duckworth, Blackburn Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation To Improve The Promotion Process For National Guard Servicemembers, Ensure Officers Don't Fall Behind In Careers Or Compensation
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 12, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Peters Joins Senate Colleagues in Urging Defense Secretary to Protect Abortion Rights, Access to Critical Health Care for Servicemembers
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 27, 2022
Duckworth Secures Support From Coast Guard Commandant Nominee for Her Efforts to Prevent Military Hunger
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 16, 2022
Tweet - "Spoke with @US_TRANSCOM Commander General Van Ovost today about military readiness priorities and the role that @ScottAFB and the 182nd Wing in Peoria are equipped to play. Time and again, they have demonstrated their capabilities--I hope to see them further utilized."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 16, 2022
Duckworth Discusses Army Reserve Priorities With LTG Jody Daniels
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 16, 2022
Durbin Speaks With U.S. Transportation Command, Discusses Military Readiness
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2022
Senators Reverend Warnock, Duckworth, Murkowski Introduce New Bipartisan Bill to Tackle Military Hunger
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 9, 2022
Duckworth, Murkowski Introduce New Bipartisan Bill to Tackle Military Hunger
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 23, 2022
Tweet - "For more than twenty years, the Illinois National Guard has partnered with the Polish military to build the strength of both forces. In this time of Putin's threats, the Polish President was quick to tell me how much his people appreciated the Illinois Guard."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 17, 2022
Letter Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Urging TRICARE to cover COVID-19 Tests for Active-Duty Personnel and Military Families
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Feb. 2, 2022
Duckworth, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Preserve Small Business Education Training for Servicemembers, Veterans and Military Spouses
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 26, 2022
Letter to Hon. Lloyd J. Austin III, Secretary of Defense - Warner, Colleagues Press Defense Department to Protect Service Members and Military Families From Inadequate Private Base Housing
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin III, Secretary of Defense Department of Defense, Bennet, Hickenlooper, Warnock, Colleagues Urge Defense Department to Protect Colorado Servicemembers, Military Families from Inadequate Private Base Housing
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 13, 2021
Tweet - "Congratulations to Erik Raven for being nominated Under Secretary for the Navy. Could not be prouder of Erik and everything he has accomplished. I have full confidence that he will do an excellent job."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
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 Durbin, ...
Nov. 16, 2021
Bost Recognizes Heroic Efforts of Ustranscom & Air Mobility Command
Rep.Mike Bost
Nov. 10, 2021
Walberg, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce POW Priority Care Act
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 13, 2021
Sens. Cruz, Warren, Blackburn Announce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring World War II Navy Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 7, 2021
Letter to David Berger, Marine Corps Commandant - Congressman Biggs Requests Release of Lt. Col. Scheller
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Sept. 30, 2021
Casten Statement on Preventing a Government Shutdown
Rep.Sean Casten
Sept. 24, 2021
LaHood, Davis Announce 183d Wing Base Project Included in House-Passed NDAA
Rep.Darin LaHood
Sept. 23, 2021
Miller Votes NO on "Draft Our Daughters" Defense Bill
Rep.Mary Miller
Sept. 23, 2021
Rep. Kelly's Bipartisan Amendments Included in the FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act
Rep.Robin Kelly
Sept. 10, 2021
Underwood Secures $10.2 Million for Illinois National Guard in FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Aug. 31, 2021
Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Warner & Kaine Join Bipartisan Letter Calling On VA To Address Impact Of Afghanistan Withdrawal On Veterans' Mental Health
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 18, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President - Connolly, 47 Members Press White House for Answers on Afghanistan Evacuations
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Aug. 14, 2021
Duckworth Meets With Veteran Advocates To Discuss Military Hunger In Chicagoland
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 5, 2021
Senate Appropriations Committee Advances Spending Bills With Illinois Priorities Secured By Durbin, Duckworth
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 13, 2021
Duckworth, Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Voting Access for Military Voters
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 30, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Rep. Luria Leads Letter Of All Women Veterans In Congress To Preserve DACOWITS
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
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