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June 25, 2021
Duckworth Discusses Support for Servicemembers with Air Force Sergeants Association
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 15, 2021
Underwood Announces NDAA-Related Community Funding Project for the 14th District of Illinois
Rep. Lauren Underwood
June 10, 2021
During SASC Hearing, Duckworth Secures Commitments from General Milley and Secretary Austin to Review National Guard and Reserve Pay, Benefits
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 4, 2021
Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Meijer, Colleagues Press Biden Administration to Evacuate Afghan Partners
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
May 26, 2021
Duckworth Introduces Legislation to Address National Guard and Reserve Incentive Pay Disparities
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 25, 2021
Tweet - "Completing its investigation into the mishandling of sexual assault allegations at the 416th Theater Engineering Command, @USArmyReserve shows it's working to improve the handling of assault allegations--but more must be done. My statement w/ @SenDuckworth:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 25, 2021
Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Completion Of Investigation At Illinois Army Reserve Unit
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 25, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Lloyd J. Austin III, Secretary of Defense - Rep. Rosendale Calls to Fight Back Against Left-Wing Extremism and the Politicization of our Military
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
May 13, 2021
Duckworth Secures Commitment from Wormuth to Prioritze Addressing the Rise of Extremism in the Ranks, Army's Sharp Program
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 12, 2021
Tweet - "Thanks to @USArmyReserve Lt. Gen. Daniels for giving me an update on the investigation into the mishandling of assault allegations at the 416th Theater Engineering Command. While I'm encouraged by assault prevention reforms, we must do more to protect victims & ensure justice."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 11, 2021
Duckworth, Speier Introduce Legislation to Support Military Families by Enhancing Military Childcare Service and Expanding Parental Leave for Servicemembers
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 11, 2021
Bice, Speier, Duckworth, and Jacobs Introduce Legislation to Improve Child Care for Military Families
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 11, 2021
Durbin Discusses Sexual Assault Prevention In The Military With Army Reserve Chief Lieutenant General Daniels
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 11, 2021
Bice, Speier, Duckworth, Maloney, and Joyce Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Parental Leave for Military Servicemembers
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 6, 2021
Miller-Meeks Joins Push to Get Answers on VA Delays
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
April 29, 2021
Duckworth, Blackburn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Military Families Struggling with Hunger
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 12, 2021
Letter to Honorable Lloyd J. Austin, Secretary of Defense - Castro, Gallego, and Hispanic Caucus Urge Defense Department to Rename Ft. Hood After Mexican-American Medal of Honor Recipient, Update Base Naming Criteria
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
March 31, 2021
Duckworth Applauds Pentagon's New Rules to Reverse Trump-Era Discriminatory Policies Against Transgender Troops
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 23, 2021
Letter to Honorable Lloyd J. Austin, Secretary of Defense - Duckworth & Warner Urge Biden Administration to Address Pervasive Food Insecurity Among Military Families
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 18, 2021
Duckworth, Cornyn Re-Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Allow Servicemembers Time to Grieve Deceased Children
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 17, 2021
Duckworth Reacts to Intelligence Community Report Revealing Russian Efforts to Undermine President Biden and Confidence in American Elections
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 11, 2021
Duckworth Discusses Service Opportunities for Military Families During SASC Hearing
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 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. 19, 2021
Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Chief Executive Officer of Facebook - Rice Leads Letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Requesting Data to Address Disinformation Campaigns Targeting Veterans and Military Servicemembers
Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Feb. 12, 2021
Congressman Nehls Appointed as Ranking Member of House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance & Memorial Affairs
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Feb. 8, 2021
Tweet - "I am glad to see @SecDef is moving quickly to address extremism in our military. The United States Armed Forces must never allow dangerous ideologies to take root within its ranks."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 8, 2021
Duckworth Votes to Confirm Denis McDonough as Veterans Affairs Secretary
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Duckworth Urges Biden Administration to Take Swift Action on Military Hunger
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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. 25, 2021
Duckworth Applauds President Biden's Move to End Trump's Discriminatory Transgender Military Ban
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 21, 2021
Underwood Statement on Vote to Support Waiver for General Lloyd J. Austin, Iii to Serve as United States Secretary of Defense
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 20, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-elect of the United States - Duckworth Asks President Biden to Prohibit Deportation of Veterans and Strengthen Naturalization Process for Servicemembers
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 13, 2021
Duckworth Statement on Trump Administration Decision to Weaken Health Assessment on Water-Contaminating Toxic Chemical
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 1, 2021
Duckworth Responds to Senate Vote to Override President Trump's Veto of NDAA
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
Dec. 29, 2020
Tweet - "I voted to support the bipartisan 2021 NDAA and I'll support it again to override the President's unforgivable and reckless veto. My vote supports pay raises for troops and the removal of Confederate generals' names on American bases."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 28, 2020
Schneider Statement on House Passing $2000 Direct Assistance, Veto Override on Ndaa
Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 22, 2020
Duckworth Touts Provisions and Initiatives Included in Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief Deal and Omnibus Agreement
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 22, 2020
Bustos, Duckworth, Durbin Secure Millions for Improvements at Rock Island Arsenal
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-elect of the United States - Duckworth Urges Incoming Biden Administration to Cover Costs of National Guard Troops Activated to Respond to COVID-19
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 22, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin, Bustos Secure Millions for Improvements at Rock Island Arsenal
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 17, 2020
Letter to the Hon. General Daniel Hokanson, Chief of the National Guard Bureau - Duckworth Calls on National Guard to Preserve Records Regarding Dangerous, Low-Flying Military Helicopter Flights Threatening Peaceful Protesters
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 16, 2020
House Approves Bost Veterans Provisions
Rep. Mike Bost
Date
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June 25, 2021
Duckworth Discusses Support for Servicemembers with Air Force Sergeants Association
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 15, 2021
Underwood Announces NDAA-Related Community Funding Project for the 14th District of Illinois
Rep.Lauren Underwood
June 10, 2021
During SASC Hearing, Duckworth Secures Commitments from General Milley and Secretary Austin to Review National Guard and Reserve Pay, Benefits
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 4, 2021
Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Meijer, Colleagues Press Biden Administration to Evacuate Afghan Partners
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
May 26, 2021
Duckworth Introduces Legislation to Address National Guard and Reserve Incentive Pay Disparities
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 25, 2021
Tweet - "Completing its investigation into the mishandling of sexual assault allegations at the 416th Theater Engineering Command, @USArmyReserve shows it's working to improve the handling of assault allegations--but more must be done. My statement w/ @SenDuckworth:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 25, 2021
Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Completion Of Investigation At Illinois Army Reserve Unit
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 25, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Lloyd J. Austin III, Secretary of Defense - Rep. Rosendale Calls to Fight Back Against Left-Wing Extremism and the Politicization of our Military
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
May 13, 2021
Duckworth Secures Commitment from Wormuth to Prioritze Addressing the Rise of Extremism in the Ranks, Army's Sharp Program
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 12, 2021
Tweet - "Thanks to @USArmyReserve Lt. Gen. Daniels for giving me an update on the investigation into the mishandling of assault allegations at the 416th Theater Engineering Command. While I'm encouraged by assault prevention reforms, we must do more to protect victims & ensure justice."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 11, 2021
Duckworth, Speier Introduce Legislation to Support Military Families by Enhancing Military Childcare Service and Expanding Parental Leave for Servicemembers
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 11, 2021
Bice, Speier, Duckworth, and Jacobs Introduce Legislation to Improve Child Care for Military Families
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 11, 2021
Durbin Discusses Sexual Assault Prevention In The Military With Army Reserve Chief Lieutenant General Daniels
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 11, 2021
Bice, Speier, Duckworth, Maloney, and Joyce Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Parental Leave for Military Servicemembers
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 6, 2021
Miller-Meeks Joins Push to Get Answers on VA Delays
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
April 29, 2021
Duckworth, Blackburn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Military Families Struggling with Hunger
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
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.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 12, 2021
Letter to Honorable Lloyd J. Austin, Secretary of Defense - Castro, Gallego, and Hispanic Caucus Urge Defense Department to Rename Ft. Hood After Mexican-American Medal of Honor Recipient, Update Base Naming Criteria
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
March 31, 2021
Duckworth Applauds Pentagon's New Rules to Reverse Trump-Era Discriminatory Policies Against Transgender Troops
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 23, 2021
Letter to Honorable Lloyd J. Austin, Secretary of Defense - Duckworth & Warner Urge Biden Administration to Address Pervasive Food Insecurity Among Military Families
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 18, 2021
Duckworth, Cornyn Re-Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Allow Servicemembers Time to Grieve Deceased Children
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 17, 2021
Duckworth Reacts to Intelligence Community Report Revealing Russian Efforts to Undermine President Biden and Confidence in American Elections
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 11, 2021
Duckworth Discusses Service Opportunities for Military Families During SASC Hearing
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 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. 19, 2021
Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Chief Executive Officer of Facebook - Rice Leads Letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Requesting Data to Address Disinformation Campaigns Targeting Veterans and Military Servicemembers
Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Feb. 12, 2021
Congressman Nehls Appointed as Ranking Member of House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance & Memorial Affairs
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Feb. 8, 2021
Tweet - "I am glad to see @SecDef is moving quickly to address extremism in our military. The United States Armed Forces must never allow dangerous ideologies to take root within its ranks."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 8, 2021
Duckworth Votes to Confirm Denis McDonough as Veterans Affairs Secretary
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Duckworth Urges Biden Administration to Take Swift Action on Military Hunger
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
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. 25, 2021
Duckworth Applauds President Biden's Move to End Trump's Discriminatory Transgender Military Ban
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 21, 2021
Underwood Statement on Vote to Support Waiver for General Lloyd J. Austin, Iii to Serve as United States Secretary of Defense
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 20, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-elect of the United States - Duckworth Asks President Biden to Prohibit Deportation of Veterans and Strengthen Naturalization Process for Servicemembers
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
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.Ladda Duckworth, ...
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.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 13, 2021
Duckworth Statement on Trump Administration Decision to Weaken Health Assessment on Water-Contaminating Toxic Chemical
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 1, 2021
Duckworth Responds to Senate Vote to Override President Trump's Veto of NDAA
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
Dec. 29, 2020
Tweet - "I voted to support the bipartisan 2021 NDAA and I'll support it again to override the President's unforgivable and reckless veto. My vote supports pay raises for troops and the removal of Confederate generals' names on American bases."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 28, 2020
Schneider Statement on House Passing $2000 Direct Assistance, Veto Override on Ndaa
Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 22, 2020
Duckworth Touts Provisions and Initiatives Included in Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief Deal and Omnibus Agreement
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 22, 2020
Bustos, Duckworth, Durbin Secure Millions for Improvements at Rock Island Arsenal
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-elect of the United States - Duckworth Urges Incoming Biden Administration to Cover Costs of National Guard Troops Activated to Respond to COVID-19
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 22, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin, Bustos Secure Millions for Improvements at Rock Island Arsenal
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 17, 2020
Letter to the Hon. General Daniel Hokanson, Chief of the National Guard Bureau - Duckworth Calls on National Guard to Preserve Records Regarding Dangerous, Low-Flying Military Helicopter Flights Threatening Peaceful Protesters
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 16, 2020
House Approves Bost Veterans Provisions
Rep.Mike Bost
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