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Sept. 27, 2019
Tweet - "It was an honor to speak at @USNavy Hospital Corpsman Graduation today at @CookCtyHealth and congratulate these young corpsmen on completing an intensive training program in trauma medicine. I am awed by their patriotism and grateful for their service."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2019
Tweet - "Congratulations to fellow Illinoisan Ryan McCarthy for his confirmation as @SecArmy. He has been a great leader as Under Secretary, & I look forward to continuing to work closely with him to support our soldiers and their families at Rock Island Arsenal & across the world."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2019
Retirement of Capt. Vincent L. Tiseo, United States Navy
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Sept. 26, 2019
Letter to Adam Smith, House Armed Services Committee Chairman, James Inhofe, Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman, Mac Thornberry, House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member, and Jack Reed, Senate Armed Services Committee Ranking Member - Congressmen Don Young and Jimmy Panetta Lead Letter Urging Retention of Critical NDAA Anti-Hunger Provision for Military Families
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Sept. 24, 2019
Tweet - "More American troops to the Saudi peninsula is a dangerous escalation. Not enough troops to make a difference & too many American lives at risk. Pres. Trump's Iran strategy goes from bad to worse."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2019
Letter to Glenn A. Fine, Principal Deputy Inspector General - Rep. Grijalva Leads Members of Congress in Letter Demanding Investigation into Trump's Use of Troops at the Southern Border
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 18, 2019
Tweet - "On the 72nd birthday of the @usairforce, we thank our Airmen and women, especially those working at @ScottAFB and @IL_Natl_Guard, for their leadership, sacrifice, and continued exemplary service to our country. #HBDUSAF"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019
Young-Duckworth Bill to Provide TSA Precheck to Disabled Veterans Passes the Senate
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 4, 2019
Duckworth Statement on Trump Administration Diverting Funding for Nationasl Defense Projects to Ineffective Border Wall
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 30, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Duckworth to Trump Administration: Stop disrespecting U.S. servicemembers and diplomats willing to sacrifice for our nation
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 28, 2019
Tweet - "How is punishing the children of American troops Making America Great? These are the sons and daughters of the brave men and women who are dedicating their lives to keeping our nation safe. They have every right to be born United States citizens."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 11, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Dr. Mark Esper, Acting Secretary of Department of Defense - Harris, Colleagues to Trump: Don't Deport Military Families
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 28, 2019
Letter to General Joseph L. Lengyel, Chief of the National Guard Bureau and Lieutenant General L. Scott Rice, Director of the Air National Guard - Durbin, Duckworth, Davis, Bustos, LaHood, Bost Urge Air National Guard To Assign Flying Mission To 183d Wing In Springfield
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 27, 2019
Ahead of 50th Anniversary of Stoewall Riots, Duckworth & Pappas Introduce Bill to Improve VA Services for LGBT Veterans
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 27, 2019
Gillibrand and Schatz Announce "Restore Honor to Service Members Act" To Clear Discriminatory Records of Service Members Discharged Due To Sexual Orientation
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 13, 2019
Menendez, Booker Co-Sponsor Bipartisan Bill to Address Crisis of Military Sexual Assault
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 13, 2019
After Recent Department of Defense Report Highlights Its Continued Failure to Address Crisis of Military Sexual Assault, Gillibrand Leads Bipartisan Group of Senators to Reintroduce Military Justice Improvement Act and Calls On Congress to Act
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 13, 2019
Udall, Heinrich Reintroduce Military Justice Improvement Act To Address Crisis Of Military Sexual Assault
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 25, 2019
Duckworth Statement on Trump Administration's Decision to Send More US Troops to Middle East, Circumvent Congress in Selling Arms to Saudi Arabia
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 22, 2019
New Cornyn, Tillis, Duckworth, King Bill Will Provide Additional Voting Protections for Military Overseas
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 2, 2019
PBS "News Hours" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Tammy Duckworth
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 11, 2019
Reps. Kildee, Speier and Sens. Duckworth, Peters Introduce Legislation to Protect Military Families from Lead Exposure
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 1, 2019
Ahead of National Service Recognition Day, Reed, Larson, Coons, Duckworth & Members of Congress Call for ACTION to Expand Opportunities for National Service
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 28, 2019
Quigley Statement on House Resolution Condemning Trump Ban on Transgender Servicemembers
Rep. Mike Quigley
March 20, 2019
Duckworth, Durbin Re-Introduce Bill to Help Americans Refinance Student Loans and Save Thousands of Dollars
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 13, 2019
Foster Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Extend Education Benefits for Military Families
Rep. Bill Foster
March 13, 2019
In Major Address Ahead of 16th Anniversary of Iraq, Duckworth Puts Forth New National Security Platform
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 13, 2019
Tweet - "This is a discriminatory policy that unfairly targets transgender Americans and drags our military backwards. If you meet the basic requirements to serve in our military, you should be able to do so. Period."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 8, 2019
Duckworth Helps Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Eliminate the Military "Widows Tax"
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 6, 2019
Duckworth: Military Must Improve Handling of Military Sexual Assault
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 6, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Director of the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau - Warner, Kaine Join Senate Dems In Calling On Trump Admin. To Shield Troops From Predatory Lenders
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 27, 2019
Duckworth: Military Must Reduce Barriers to Reporting Sexual Trauma
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 7, 2019
In Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing, Duckworth Discusses Instability In South America And Threats Of Extremists In Africa
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 5, 2019
Duckworth Discusses Transportation Logistics Security In The Middle East With CENTCOM General
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 4, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Patrick Shanahan, Acting Secretary of Defense - Scanlon, Kennedy and Speier Lead Call for Pentagon to Not Implement Ban on Transgender Military Service
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Jan. 22, 2019
Schakowsky Statement on SCOTUS Decision Allowing Transgender Military Ban
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 22, 2019
Casten Statement Concerning Supreme Court Temporarily Allowing Administration's Ban on Transgender Americans Serving in the Military
Rep. Sean Casten
Jan. 22, 2019
Duckworth Statement On Supreme Court Order On Military Transgender Ban
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 3, 2018
Schneider Announces "Holiday Cards for Heroes" Program
Rep. Brad Schneider
Nov. 30, 2018
Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Help Small Businesses with National Guard and Military Reservists
Rep. Brad Schneider
Nov. 29, 2018
U.S. House Passes Legislation to Honor Fallen Army Ranger Joshua Rodgers
Rep. Darin LaHood
Oct. 23, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget and Acting Director of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Preserve Military Lending Act Protections
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 13, 2018
Judiciary Committee Adopts Schneider Amendment on Veteran Entrepreneurship and U.S. Patent Protections
Rep. Brad Schneider
Aug. 22, 2018
Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense, and the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Abandon Rollback of Military Lending Oversight
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 15, 2018
Letter to Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Protect Servicemembers & Their Families From Predatory Lenders
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 26, 2018
Tweet - "#OTD a year ago, President Trump impulsively tweeted a ban on our transgender troops. If you're skilled enough to qualify, you should be allowed to serve, period. I'm proud to stand with @HRC & @LambdaLegal in a #TransBanTweetUp to always #ProtectTransTroops."
Sen. Dick Durbin
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, ...
June 19, 2018
Duckworth Statement on Senate Passage of National Defense Authorization Act
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 5, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Jim Mattis, Secretary of Defense - End Transgender Ban in the Military
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Sept. 27, 2019
Tweet - "It was an honor to speak at @USNavy Hospital Corpsman Graduation today at @CookCtyHealth and congratulate these young corpsmen on completing an intensive training program in trauma medicine. I am awed by their patriotism and grateful for their service."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2019
Tweet - "Congratulations to fellow Illinoisan Ryan McCarthy for his confirmation as @SecArmy. He has been a great leader as Under Secretary, & I look forward to continuing to work closely with him to support our soldiers and their families at Rock Island Arsenal & across the world."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2019
Retirement of Capt. Vincent L. Tiseo, United States Navy
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Sept. 26, 2019
Letter to Adam Smith, House Armed Services Committee Chairman, James Inhofe, Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman, Mac Thornberry, House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member, and Jack Reed, Senate Armed Services Committee Ranking Member - Congressmen Don Young and Jimmy Panetta Lead Letter Urging Retention of Critical NDAA Anti-Hunger Provision for Military Families
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Sept. 24, 2019
Tweet - "More American troops to the Saudi peninsula is a dangerous escalation. Not enough troops to make a difference & too many American lives at risk. Pres. Trump's Iran strategy goes from bad to worse."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2019
Letter to Glenn A. Fine, Principal Deputy Inspector General - Rep. Grijalva Leads Members of Congress in Letter Demanding Investigation into Trump's Use of Troops at the Southern Border
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 18, 2019
Tweet - "On the 72nd birthday of the @usairforce, we thank our Airmen and women, especially those working at @ScottAFB and @IL_Natl_Guard, for their leadership, sacrifice, and continued exemplary service to our country. #HBDUSAF"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019
Young-Duckworth Bill to Provide TSA Precheck to Disabled Veterans Passes the Senate
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 4, 2019
Duckworth Statement on Trump Administration Diverting Funding for Nationasl Defense Projects to Ineffective Border Wall
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 30, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Duckworth to Trump Administration: Stop disrespecting U.S. servicemembers and diplomats willing to sacrifice for our nation
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 28, 2019
Tweet - "How is punishing the children of American troops Making America Great? These are the sons and daughters of the brave men and women who are dedicating their lives to keeping our nation safe. They have every right to be born United States citizens."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 11, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Dr. Mark Esper, Acting Secretary of Department of Defense - Harris, Colleagues to Trump: Don't Deport Military Families
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 28, 2019
Letter to General Joseph L. Lengyel, Chief of the National Guard Bureau and Lieutenant General L. Scott Rice, Director of the Air National Guard - Durbin, Duckworth, Davis, Bustos, LaHood, Bost Urge Air National Guard To Assign Flying Mission To 183d Wing In Springfield
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 27, 2019
Ahead of 50th Anniversary of Stoewall Riots, Duckworth & Pappas Introduce Bill to Improve VA Services for LGBT Veterans
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 27, 2019
Gillibrand and Schatz Announce "Restore Honor to Service Members Act" To Clear Discriminatory Records of Service Members Discharged Due To Sexual Orientation
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 13, 2019
Menendez, Booker Co-Sponsor Bipartisan Bill to Address Crisis of Military Sexual Assault
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 13, 2019
After Recent Department of Defense Report Highlights Its Continued Failure to Address Crisis of Military Sexual Assault, Gillibrand Leads Bipartisan Group of Senators to Reintroduce Military Justice Improvement Act and Calls On Congress to Act
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 13, 2019
Udall, Heinrich Reintroduce Military Justice Improvement Act To Address Crisis Of Military Sexual Assault
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 25, 2019
Duckworth Statement on Trump Administration's Decision to Send More US Troops to Middle East, Circumvent Congress in Selling Arms to Saudi Arabia
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 22, 2019
New Cornyn, Tillis, Duckworth, King Bill Will Provide Additional Voting Protections for Military Overseas
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 2, 2019
PBS "News Hours" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Tammy Duckworth
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 11, 2019
Reps. Kildee, Speier and Sens. Duckworth, Peters Introduce Legislation to Protect Military Families from Lead Exposure
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 1, 2019
Ahead of National Service Recognition Day, Reed, Larson, Coons, Duckworth & Members of Congress Call for ACTION to Expand Opportunities for National Service
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 28, 2019
Quigley Statement on House Resolution Condemning Trump Ban on Transgender Servicemembers
Rep.Mike Quigley
March 20, 2019
Duckworth, Durbin Re-Introduce Bill to Help Americans Refinance Student Loans and Save Thousands of Dollars
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 13, 2019
Foster Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Extend Education Benefits for Military Families
Rep.Bill Foster
March 13, 2019
In Major Address Ahead of 16th Anniversary of Iraq, Duckworth Puts Forth New National Security Platform
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 13, 2019
Tweet - "This is a discriminatory policy that unfairly targets transgender Americans and drags our military backwards. If you meet the basic requirements to serve in our military, you should be able to do so. Period."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 8, 2019
Duckworth Helps Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Eliminate the Military "Widows Tax"
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 6, 2019
Duckworth: Military Must Improve Handling of Military Sexual Assault
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 6, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Director of the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau - Warner, Kaine Join Senate Dems In Calling On Trump Admin. To Shield Troops From Predatory Lenders
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 27, 2019
Duckworth: Military Must Reduce Barriers to Reporting Sexual Trauma
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 7, 2019
In Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing, Duckworth Discusses Instability In South America And Threats Of Extremists In Africa
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 5, 2019
Duckworth Discusses Transportation Logistics Security In The Middle East With CENTCOM General
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 4, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Patrick Shanahan, Acting Secretary of Defense - Scanlon, Kennedy and Speier Lead Call for Pentagon to Not Implement Ban on Transgender Military Service
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Jan. 22, 2019
Schakowsky Statement on SCOTUS Decision Allowing Transgender Military Ban
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 22, 2019
Casten Statement Concerning Supreme Court Temporarily Allowing Administration's Ban on Transgender Americans Serving in the Military
Rep.Sean Casten
Jan. 22, 2019
Duckworth Statement On Supreme Court Order On Military Transgender Ban
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 3, 2018
Schneider Announces "Holiday Cards for Heroes" Program
Rep.Brad Schneider
Nov. 30, 2018
Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Help Small Businesses with National Guard and Military Reservists
Rep.Brad Schneider
Nov. 29, 2018
U.S. House Passes Legislation to Honor Fallen Army Ranger Joshua Rodgers
Rep.Darin LaHood
Oct. 23, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget and Acting Director of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Preserve Military Lending Act Protections
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 13, 2018
Judiciary Committee Adopts Schneider Amendment on Veteran Entrepreneurship and U.S. Patent Protections
Rep.Brad Schneider
Aug. 22, 2018
Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense, and the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Abandon Rollback of Military Lending Oversight
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 15, 2018
Letter to Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Protect Servicemembers & Their Families From Predatory Lenders
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 26, 2018
Tweet - "#OTD a year ago, President Trump impulsively tweeted a ban on our transgender troops. If you're skilled enough to qualify, you should be allowed to serve, period. I'm proud to stand with @HRC & @LambdaLegal in a #TransBanTweetUp to always #ProtectTransTroops."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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, ...
June 19, 2018
Duckworth Statement on Senate Passage of National Defense Authorization Act
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 5, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Jim Mattis, Secretary of Defense - End Transgender Ban in the Military
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
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