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April 26, 2018
Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - After All Four Military Service Chiefs Speak Out Against Trump's Military Transgender Ban, Senators Murray, Cantwell Reiterate Strong Opposition to Harmful Policy
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 25, 2018
Durbin Statement On New Air Force Report That National Guard Border Deployment Hurts Readiness, Costs Military Families
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 24, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Jim Mattis, Secretary of Defense, and the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen - Ensure National Guard Forces Receive Pay, Benefits for Deployments to U.S. Border
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 25, 2018
Facebook - "Once again, President Donald J. Trump and the Republicans have inserted their agenda of hate into our national security with the "sanctioning of discrimination" by banning transgender Americans from serving in the military. Today, I stand proudly with our brave transgender service members. Always. #LGBT"
Rep. Robin Kelly
March 24, 2018
Tweet - "The President is choosing to ignore overwhelming opposition from his own military leaders, the American people, and lawmakers in Congress who disagree with this ban. If you meet the requirements to serve, you should be able to do so. Period."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 16, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Kay Granger, Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Defense and the Hon. Peter Visclosky, Ranking Member of the subcommittee on Defense - Castro Leads Bipartisan Push for National Trauma Research Action Plan
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
March 2, 2018
Duckworth, Murkowski & Udall Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Ensure Servicemembers Don't Go Hungry
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 13, 2017
Duckworth Statement on Military Transgender Ban Court Ruling
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 13, 2017
Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Release Contracts Between For-Profit Colleges & Military Installations
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 12, 2017
Durbin-Harris Legislation To Prevent Discharge Of Non-Citizen Military Personnel Signed Into Law
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 14, 2017
Davis-Schakowsky Amendment Creating the Patriot Employer Credit
Rep. Danny Davis
Nov. 9, 2017
Foster Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Extend Benefits for Military Families
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Nov. 9, 2017
Blumenthal, Senators Reintroduce Military and Veterans Education Protection Act with Groundbreaking Support from Veterans Service Organizations
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 19, 2017
Menendez, Colleagues Legislation to Prevent Discharge of Non-Citizen Military Personnel Passes with Defense Authorization
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 12, 2017
Durbin-Harris Amendment Would Keep Non-Citizen Military Personnel From Discharge Due To Immigration Status
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 29, 2017
Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Representatives Urge Trump to Reverse Transgender Military Ban
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 24, 2017
Duckworth Statement on Reports Trump Administration Directing DOD to Discriminate Against Transgender Servicemembers
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 4, 2017
Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense and Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Trump's Ban on Transgender Military Servicemembers
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Aug. 4, 2017
Duckworth Offers Comprehensive Package of Bills to Protect Veterans and Servicemembers from Unfair Treatment
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 2, 2017
Duckworth: Bush Torture Memo Author Should Be Disqualified from Any Government Service, Not Given Spot in Trump Administration
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 28, 2017
Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Senators Urge Secretary Mattis not to Implement Transgender Ban
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 28, 2017
Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Clarify Administration Policy for Transgender Individuals in the Military
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 27, 2017
Bost Votes for Bipartisan National Security Funding Bill
Rep. Mike Bost
July 26, 2017
Foster Statement on Trump's Ban of Transgender Individuals in the Military
Rep. Bill Foster
July 26, 2017
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi: The Trump Administration's Ban Is A Direct Insult To Transgender Service Members And Veterans
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 26, 2017
Quigley Statement on Trump's Ban on Transgender Service Members
Rep. Mike Quigley
July 26, 2017
Davis Statement on President Trump's Ban on Transgender Persons Serving in the Military
Rep. Danny Davis
July 26, 2017
Schakowsky Statement on President Trump's Reckless, Transphobic Tweets
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
July 26, 2017
Statement on President Trump's Ban on Transgender Americans Serving in Military
Rep. Brad Schneider
July 26, 2017
Congresswoman Kelly Speaks Out Against Trump Attack on Trans* Servicemembers
Rep. Robin Kelly
July 20, 2017
Duckworth Helps Introduce Expansion of G.I. Bill Benefits
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 19, 2017
Rep. Schneider Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Voting Rights of Service Members and U.S. Citizens Abroad
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
July 14, 2017
Bost Votes to Strengthen Military Readiness
Rep. Mike Bost
July 14, 2017
Press Release: Foster Votes in Favor of Defense Bill
Rep. Bill Foster
June 30, 2017
Letter to the Honorable General James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Delay Implementation of Policy on Transgender Service Members
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 29, 2017
Foster Reintroduces a Resolution to Allow DREAMers to Serve in the Military
Rep. Bill Foster
May 28, 2017
Schakowsky statement in honor of Memorial Day
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
May 12, 2017
Duckworth Helps Introduce Legislation to Boost Trauma Care in Civilian Hospitals by Hiring Active Duty Military
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 5, 2017
Durbin, Bustos Announce Illinois Defense Priorities Included In Omnibus Appropriations Bill
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 4, 2017
Durbin, Bustos Announce Illinois Defense Priorities Included In Omnibus Appropriations Bill
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 28, 2017
Davis, LaHood React to Loss of U.S. Army Sergeant Joshua Rodgers
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
March 16, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan - Reject Cuts to American Diplomacy & Leadership
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
March 8, 2017
Combat Veteran Tammy Duckworth Discusses Military's Handling of Sexual Predators with Air Force Generals
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 2, 2017
Department Of Defense Fiscal Year 2017 Appropriations Bill
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2017
Duckworth Previews President Trump's First Address to Congress
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 3, 2017
Letter to the Hon. James Mattis - Senators To Mattis: President Trump's Muslim Ban Degrades Our Ability To Defeat Isis, Undermines Our National Security
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 12, 2017
Duckworth: Eroding Civilian Leadership of Our Armed Forces Is a Dangerous Precedent
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 10, 2016
Ernst-Led Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize Leasing Authority at Arsenals Passes Senate
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 2, 2016
Bustos, Duckworth and Loebsack Applaud Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 2, 2016
Rep. Darin LaHood Votes to Rebuild Military, Provide Largest Pay Raise to Troops in Six Years
Rep. Darin LaHood
Date
Title
Politician
April 26, 2018
Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - After All Four Military Service Chiefs Speak Out Against Trump's Military Transgender Ban, Senators Murray, Cantwell Reiterate Strong Opposition to Harmful Policy
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 25, 2018
Durbin Statement On New Air Force Report That National Guard Border Deployment Hurts Readiness, Costs Military Families
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 24, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Jim Mattis, Secretary of Defense, and the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen - Ensure National Guard Forces Receive Pay, Benefits for Deployments to U.S. Border
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 25, 2018
Facebook - "Once again, President Donald J. Trump and the Republicans have inserted their agenda of hate into our national security with the "sanctioning of discrimination" by banning transgender Americans from serving in the military. Today, I stand proudly with our brave transgender service members. Always. #LGBT"
Rep.Robin Kelly
March 24, 2018
Tweet - "The President is choosing to ignore overwhelming opposition from his own military leaders, the American people, and lawmakers in Congress who disagree with this ban. If you meet the requirements to serve, you should be able to do so. Period."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 16, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Kay Granger, Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Defense and the Hon. Peter Visclosky, Ranking Member of the subcommittee on Defense - Castro Leads Bipartisan Push for National Trauma Research Action Plan
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
March 2, 2018
Duckworth, Murkowski & Udall Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Ensure Servicemembers Don't Go Hungry
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 13, 2017
Duckworth Statement on Military Transgender Ban Court Ruling
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 13, 2017
Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Release Contracts Between For-Profit Colleges & Military Installations
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 12, 2017
Durbin-Harris Legislation To Prevent Discharge Of Non-Citizen Military Personnel Signed Into Law
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 14, 2017
Davis-Schakowsky Amendment Creating the Patriot Employer Credit
Rep.Danny Davis
Nov. 9, 2017
Foster Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Extend Benefits for Military Families
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Nov. 9, 2017
Blumenthal, Senators Reintroduce Military and Veterans Education Protection Act with Groundbreaking Support from Veterans Service Organizations
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 19, 2017
Menendez, Colleagues Legislation to Prevent Discharge of Non-Citizen Military Personnel Passes with Defense Authorization
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 12, 2017
Durbin-Harris Amendment Would Keep Non-Citizen Military Personnel From Discharge Due To Immigration Status
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 29, 2017
Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Representatives Urge Trump to Reverse Transgender Military Ban
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 24, 2017
Duckworth Statement on Reports Trump Administration Directing DOD to Discriminate Against Transgender Servicemembers
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 4, 2017
Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense and Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Trump's Ban on Transgender Military Servicemembers
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Aug. 4, 2017
Duckworth Offers Comprehensive Package of Bills to Protect Veterans and Servicemembers from Unfair Treatment
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 2, 2017
Duckworth: Bush Torture Memo Author Should Be Disqualified from Any Government Service, Not Given Spot in Trump Administration
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 28, 2017
Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Senators Urge Secretary Mattis not to Implement Transgender Ban
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 28, 2017
Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Clarify Administration Policy for Transgender Individuals in the Military
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 27, 2017
Bost Votes for Bipartisan National Security Funding Bill
Rep.Mike Bost
July 26, 2017
Foster Statement on Trump's Ban of Transgender Individuals in the Military
Rep.Bill Foster
July 26, 2017
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi: The Trump Administration's Ban Is A Direct Insult To Transgender Service Members And Veterans
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 26, 2017
Quigley Statement on Trump's Ban on Transgender Service Members
Rep.Mike Quigley
July 26, 2017
Davis Statement on President Trump's Ban on Transgender Persons Serving in the Military
Rep.Danny Davis
July 26, 2017
Schakowsky Statement on President Trump's Reckless, Transphobic Tweets
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
July 26, 2017
Statement on President Trump's Ban on Transgender Americans Serving in Military
Rep.Brad Schneider
July 26, 2017
Congresswoman Kelly Speaks Out Against Trump Attack on Trans* Servicemembers
Rep.Robin Kelly
July 20, 2017
Duckworth Helps Introduce Expansion of G.I. Bill Benefits
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 19, 2017
Rep. Schneider Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Voting Rights of Service Members and U.S. Citizens Abroad
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
July 14, 2017
Bost Votes to Strengthen Military Readiness
Rep.Mike Bost
July 14, 2017
Press Release: Foster Votes in Favor of Defense Bill
Rep.Bill Foster
June 30, 2017
Letter to the Honorable General James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Delay Implementation of Policy on Transgender Service Members
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 29, 2017
Foster Reintroduces a Resolution to Allow DREAMers to Serve in the Military
Rep.Bill Foster
May 28, 2017
Schakowsky statement in honor of Memorial Day
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
May 12, 2017
Duckworth Helps Introduce Legislation to Boost Trauma Care in Civilian Hospitals by Hiring Active Duty Military
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 5, 2017
Durbin, Bustos Announce Illinois Defense Priorities Included In Omnibus Appropriations Bill
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 4, 2017
Durbin, Bustos Announce Illinois Defense Priorities Included In Omnibus Appropriations Bill
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 28, 2017
Davis, LaHood React to Loss of U.S. Army Sergeant Joshua Rodgers
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
March 16, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan - Reject Cuts to American Diplomacy & Leadership
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
March 8, 2017
Combat Veteran Tammy Duckworth Discusses Military's Handling of Sexual Predators with Air Force Generals
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 2, 2017
Department Of Defense Fiscal Year 2017 Appropriations Bill
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2017
Duckworth Previews President Trump's First Address to Congress
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 3, 2017
Letter to the Hon. James Mattis - Senators To Mattis: President Trump's Muslim Ban Degrades Our Ability To Defeat Isis, Undermines Our National Security
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 12, 2017
Duckworth: Eroding Civilian Leadership of Our Armed Forces Is a Dangerous Precedent
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 10, 2016
Ernst-Led Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize Leasing Authority at Arsenals Passes Senate
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 2, 2016
Bustos, Duckworth and Loebsack Applaud Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 2, 2016
Rep. Darin LaHood Votes to Rebuild Military, Provide Largest Pay Raise to Troops in Six Years
Rep.Darin LaHood
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