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April 29, 2020 Duckworth Condemns Trump's Plan to Unnecessarily Gather 1,000 Cadets for His West Point Graduation Speech, Raises Concerns with Army Secretary Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 24, 2020 Tweet - "The @IL_Natl_Guard 's State Partnership Program with the Polish military has long been an asset to our country & a symbol of our trusted relationship with Poland. Thanks to the Polish medical professionals who are lending Chicago a hand when we need it most." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 22, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss COVID-19 Response In Illinois With Acting Navy Secretary And Chief Of Naval Personnel Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 21, 2020 Letter to Alex Beehler, Assistant Sec. of the Army (Installations, Environment & Energy) - Duckworth, Bustos, Ernst, Durbin, Grassley, Loebsack Propose "Zillow.mil" Service for Military Real Estate Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congresswoman Elaine Luria Leads Bipartisan Effort to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs for Military Families and Retirees During COVID-19 Rep. Bill Foster, ...
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "Heartbreaking story of Mamadou Balde, the West African immigrant who served two tours as a Marine in Afghanistan. He survived the violence of war and succumbed to the violence of our streets. Our hearts go out to his family." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 7, 2020 Schneider Calls for Resignation of Acting Navy Secretary Modly Rep. Brad Schneider
April 6, 2020 Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Congressman Cohen Leads Letter Condemning Acting Navy Secretary's Dismissal of Captain Crozier of the U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt Rep. Danny Davis, ...
April 6, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Chief Of National Guard Sen. Dick Durbin
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "The men & women of @USNationalGuard are being called into action to help states like Illinois respond to #COVID19 pandemic, providing critical aid by moving medical supplies & setting up testing sites. Spoke w/ @ChiefNGB about operations with @IL_Natl_Guard & ways I can assist." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 2, 2020 Letter to Dr. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Haaland to DoD: Military Families Stuck With Financial Burdens Caused by Coronavirus, They Need Relief Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
March 11, 2020 Citizenship for Children of Military Members and Civil Servants Act Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "In my meeting with Chief of the @navy_reserve Vice Admiral Luke McCollum today, we discussed streamlining vital personnel systems and making child care more accessible for the men and women serving in our nation's Navy Reserve." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2020 Duckworth, Manchin, Cramer Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Give Guard and Reserve Members Equal Hazard-duty Incentive Pay Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 18, 2020 Manchin, Cramer, Duckworth Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Give Guard and Reserve Members Equal Hazard-Duty Incentive Pay Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 17, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Statement on Detection of Pfas Near Scott Air Force Base Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's decision to raid National Guard & Reserve funding in order to build his border wall will harm our national security. It is a direct attack on Congressional efforts to ensure our citizen-soldiers are well-prepared and fully modernized." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "While the President dismisses traumatic brain injuries as "headaches," more than 100 U.S. troops have been diagnosed with TBIs--serious injuries that should not be dismissed so lightly. When will this President live up to his oath as Commander-in-chief?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2020 Republicans Introduce Bill To Ensure All Active Duty Overseas Military Ballots Are Counted In Elections Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Feb. 2, 2020 Tweet - "I am deeply troubled by the latest DOD report finding female Cadets & Midshipmen have a 1 in 4 chance of being sexually assaulted. DOD must act quickly to change the academies' culture & inform Congress of its prevention funding needs." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Traumatic brain injury is not just headaches. Troops shouldn't battle depression and suicide after the fighting is over. Since 2013, I've added $1 BILLION to increase military medical research into TBI." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 24, 2020 Support Grows for Ernst's Female Body Armor Bill Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Congresswoman Kelly Nominates Local High School Students to Military Academies Rep. Robin Kelly
Jan. 23, 2020 Tweet - "As companies w/the @IL_Natl_Guard 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment from Marion, West Frankfort, Mount Vernon, Effingham, & Litchfield begin a 10-month deployment, we thank them for their service & pray for their safety. They make us proud every day." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Bost announces service academy nominees Rep. Mike Bost
Jan. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the U.S. Army - Durbin, Duckworth Call On Army To Review Illinois Army Reserve's Handling Of Sexual Assault Claims Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The 416th Theater Engineer Command has a responsibility to serve & protect the soldiers under its leadership. That includes taking allegations of sexual assault seriously. Reports that 416th leaders mishandled these allegations are extremely troubling." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 13, 2020 Tweet - "My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Army soldier Miguel Villalon of Aurora, who made the ultimate sacrifice this weekend while serving in Afghanistan." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2020 Ernst and Duckworth Team Up to Tackle Sexual Misconduct in the U.S. Coast Guard Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Rep. LaHood Announces 2020 U.S. Service Academy Nominations Rep. Darin LaHood
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "If Pres. Trump wants to send more American troops to the Middle East, it is important that he briefs Congress on his plans to do so. Yesterday @SenSchumer, @SenJackReed, and I wrote to Defense Sec. Esper & Army General Milley to demand that happens as required by law." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense, and General Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Durbin, Senate Dems Demand Answers From Defense Department On Number Of Troop Deployment To Middle East Following Recent Strike Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "My prayers are with the U.S. service members and personnel in harms way in Iraq right now, as well as their families." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2020 Tweet - "My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Army Specialist Henry Mayfield Jr., of Hazel Crest, IL, who made the ultimate sacrifice this weekend while serving in Kenya." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 23, 2019 Schneider Donates Frequent Flyer Miles to Help Wounded Service Members and Military Families Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "I called on the @USNavy to make good on its promise to Russell Dotson--serve long enough & you can use your GI Bill benefits for your kids' education. Glad that the Navy decided to correct their error & restore benefits for Dotson's children." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2019 Underwood Helps Secure Investments in National Defense in the Bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act Conference Report Rep. Lauren Underwood
Dec. 11, 2019 Bost Votes to Strengthen Military Rep. Mike Bost
Dec. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Thanks to the members of my Service Academy selection committee who meet in Springfield each year to sort through the applications and put forth strong nominees for each branch of our nation's military." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 5, 2019 Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Joins Colleagues to Introduce Bill to Protect Undocumented Family of Servicemembers and Veterans Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Russell Dotson's GI Bill benefit transferability must be restored. His daughter Paige is now more than $20,000 in debt because Mr. Dotson was mistakenly told--by the Navy--that he'd served long enough for his children to receive these benefits." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019 Rep. Jason Crow Co-Leads Legislation to Protect Undocumented Family of Servicemembers and Veterans Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Great discussion with Chairman of @thejointstaff, Gen. Milley, yesterday about the need to fully fund our troops and the rest of the federal government, as well as the host of challenges facing our nation around the world, especially in the Middle East and Asia." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2019 Foster's Bipartisan Legislation to Extend Education Benefits for Military Families Passes House Rep. Bill Foster
Nov. 6, 2019 Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect Military Families from Deportation Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 5, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos, Loebsack Announce Addition Of 50 Jobs At Rock Island Arsenal Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Proud to announce today with @SenDuckworth, @RepCheri, & @daveloebsack the addition of 50 new jobs at the Rock Island Arsenal, which has long been a critical asset for both our national security & the economy of the Quad Cities region." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2019 Murray, Durbin: New Report Shows Need to Improve Financial Training for Servicemembers Amid Implementation of New Retirement System Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 11, 2019 Tweet - "This morning I visited @ScottAFB to meet with leadership and @IL_Natl_Guard about current base operations. Scott AFB is not only critical for our national defense, it's a driving force for the Metro East economy." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2019 Tweet - "My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and colleagues of Logistics Specialist Seaman Juan Jose Garcia-Herrera." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
April 29, 2020 Duckworth Condemns Trump's Plan to Unnecessarily Gather 1,000 Cadets for His West Point Graduation Speech, Raises Concerns with Army Secretary Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 24, 2020 Tweet - "The @IL_Natl_Guard 's State Partnership Program with the Polish military has long been an asset to our country & a symbol of our trusted relationship with Poland. Thanks to the Polish medical professionals who are lending Chicago a hand when we need it most." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 22, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss COVID-19 Response In Illinois With Acting Navy Secretary And Chief Of Naval Personnel Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 21, 2020 Letter to Alex Beehler, Assistant Sec. of the Army (Installations, Environment & Energy) - Duckworth, Bustos, Ernst, Durbin, Grassley, Loebsack Propose "Zillow.mil" Service for Military Real Estate Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congresswoman Elaine Luria Leads Bipartisan Effort to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs for Military Families and Retirees During COVID-19 Rep.Bill Foster, ...
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "Heartbreaking story of Mamadou Balde, the West African immigrant who served two tours as a Marine in Afghanistan. He survived the violence of war and succumbed to the violence of our streets. Our hearts go out to his family." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 7, 2020 Schneider Calls for Resignation of Acting Navy Secretary Modly Rep.Brad Schneider
April 6, 2020 Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Congressman Cohen Leads Letter Condemning Acting Navy Secretary's Dismissal of Captain Crozier of the U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt Rep.Danny Davis, ...
April 6, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Chief Of National Guard Sen.Dick Durbin
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "The men & women of @USNationalGuard are being called into action to help states like Illinois respond to #COVID19 pandemic, providing critical aid by moving medical supplies & setting up testing sites. Spoke w/ @ChiefNGB about operations with @IL_Natl_Guard & ways I can assist." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 2, 2020 Letter to Dr. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Haaland to DoD: Military Families Stuck With Financial Burdens Caused by Coronavirus, They Need Relief Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
March 11, 2020 Citizenship for Children of Military Members and Civil Servants Act Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "In my meeting with Chief of the @navy_reserve Vice Admiral Luke McCollum today, we discussed streamlining vital personnel systems and making child care more accessible for the men and women serving in our nation's Navy Reserve." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2020 Duckworth, Manchin, Cramer Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Give Guard and Reserve Members Equal Hazard-duty Incentive Pay Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 18, 2020 Manchin, Cramer, Duckworth Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Give Guard and Reserve Members Equal Hazard-Duty Incentive Pay Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 17, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Statement on Detection of Pfas Near Scott Air Force Base Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's decision to raid National Guard & Reserve funding in order to build his border wall will harm our national security. It is a direct attack on Congressional efforts to ensure our citizen-soldiers are well-prepared and fully modernized." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "While the President dismisses traumatic brain injuries as "headaches," more than 100 U.S. troops have been diagnosed with TBIs--serious injuries that should not be dismissed so lightly. When will this President live up to his oath as Commander-in-chief?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2020 Republicans Introduce Bill To Ensure All Active Duty Overseas Military Ballots Are Counted In Elections Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Feb. 2, 2020 Tweet - "I am deeply troubled by the latest DOD report finding female Cadets & Midshipmen have a 1 in 4 chance of being sexually assaulted. DOD must act quickly to change the academies' culture & inform Congress of its prevention funding needs." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Traumatic brain injury is not just headaches. Troops shouldn't battle depression and suicide after the fighting is over. Since 2013, I've added $1 BILLION to increase military medical research into TBI." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 24, 2020 Support Grows for Ernst's Female Body Armor Bill Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Congresswoman Kelly Nominates Local High School Students to Military Academies Rep.Robin Kelly
Jan. 23, 2020 Tweet - "As companies w/the @IL_Natl_Guard 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment from Marion, West Frankfort, Mount Vernon, Effingham, & Litchfield begin a 10-month deployment, we thank them for their service & pray for their safety. They make us proud every day." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Bost announces service academy nominees Rep.Mike Bost
Jan. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the U.S. Army - Durbin, Duckworth Call On Army To Review Illinois Army Reserve's Handling Of Sexual Assault Claims Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The 416th Theater Engineer Command has a responsibility to serve & protect the soldiers under its leadership. That includes taking allegations of sexual assault seriously. Reports that 416th leaders mishandled these allegations are extremely troubling." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 13, 2020 Tweet - "My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Army soldier Miguel Villalon of Aurora, who made the ultimate sacrifice this weekend while serving in Afghanistan." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2020 Ernst and Duckworth Team Up to Tackle Sexual Misconduct in the U.S. Coast Guard Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Rep. LaHood Announces 2020 U.S. Service Academy Nominations Rep.Darin LaHood
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "If Pres. Trump wants to send more American troops to the Middle East, it is important that he briefs Congress on his plans to do so. Yesterday @SenSchumer, @SenJackReed, and I wrote to Defense Sec. Esper & Army General Milley to demand that happens as required by law." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense, and General Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Durbin, Senate Dems Demand Answers From Defense Department On Number Of Troop Deployment To Middle East Following Recent Strike Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "My prayers are with the U.S. service members and personnel in harms way in Iraq right now, as well as their families." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2020 Tweet - "My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Army Specialist Henry Mayfield Jr., of Hazel Crest, IL, who made the ultimate sacrifice this weekend while serving in Kenya." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 23, 2019 Schneider Donates Frequent Flyer Miles to Help Wounded Service Members and Military Families Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "I called on the @USNavy to make good on its promise to Russell Dotson--serve long enough & you can use your GI Bill benefits for your kids' education. Glad that the Navy decided to correct their error & restore benefits for Dotson's children." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2019 Underwood Helps Secure Investments in National Defense in the Bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act Conference Report Rep.Lauren Underwood
Dec. 11, 2019 Bost Votes to Strengthen Military Rep.Mike Bost
Dec. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Thanks to the members of my Service Academy selection committee who meet in Springfield each year to sort through the applications and put forth strong nominees for each branch of our nation's military." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 5, 2019 Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Joins Colleagues to Introduce Bill to Protect Undocumented Family of Servicemembers and Veterans Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Russell Dotson's GI Bill benefit transferability must be restored. His daughter Paige is now more than $20,000 in debt because Mr. Dotson was mistakenly told--by the Navy--that he'd served long enough for his children to receive these benefits." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019 Rep. Jason Crow Co-Leads Legislation to Protect Undocumented Family of Servicemembers and Veterans Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Great discussion with Chairman of @thejointstaff, Gen. Milley, yesterday about the need to fully fund our troops and the rest of the federal government, as well as the host of challenges facing our nation around the world, especially in the Middle East and Asia." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2019 Foster's Bipartisan Legislation to Extend Education Benefits for Military Families Passes House Rep.Bill Foster
Nov. 6, 2019 Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect Military Families from Deportation Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 5, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos, Loebsack Announce Addition Of 50 Jobs At Rock Island Arsenal Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Proud to announce today with @SenDuckworth, @RepCheri, & @daveloebsack the addition of 50 new jobs at the Rock Island Arsenal, which has long been a critical asset for both our national security & the economy of the Quad Cities region." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2019 Murray, Durbin: New Report Shows Need to Improve Financial Training for Servicemembers Amid Implementation of New Retirement System Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 11, 2019 Tweet - "This morning I visited @ScottAFB to meet with leadership and @IL_Natl_Guard about current base operations. Scott AFB is not only critical for our national defense, it's a driving force for the Metro East economy." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2019 Tweet - "My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and colleagues of Logistics Specialist Seaman Juan Jose Garcia-Herrera." Sen.Dick Durbin
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