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Oct. 24, 2023
McCaul, Meeks, Bera, Kim Condemn the Chinese Coast Guard's Unlawful Actions in South China Sea
Rep. Michael McCaul
Sept. 21, 2023
Sen. Cruz: The Coast Guard Must Be Paid--Without Question and Without Delay
Sen. Ted Cruz
Sept. 14, 2023
Commerce Committee Leadership Introduce Bill to Ensure Coast Guard Personnel Paid In Event of Gov't Shutdown
Sen. Ted Cruz
Aug. 15, 2023
McCaul Requests Interview with Sniper's Commanding Officer at Abbey Gate on Anniversary of Fall of Afghanistan (LETTER)
Rep. Michael McCaul
July 23, 2023
'This Week' Transcript 7-23-23: Gov. Jay Inslee, Mayor Grace Elena Garner & Rep. Michael McCaul
Rep. Michael McCaul
June 29, 2023
Sen. Cruz Wants Answers from Merchant Marine Academy on Official's Bigoted Tweets
Sen. Ted Cruz
March 7, 2023
Warren, Castro Urge Department of Defense to Waive Civilians' Medical Debt Incurred at Military Treatment Facilities
Rep. Joaquin Castro, ...
Dec. 6, 2022
Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader, John Thune, Senate Minority Whip, John Barrasso, Chair of the Republican Conference, Roy Blunt, Chair of the Republican Policy Committee - Kennedy urges Senate leadership not to move on NDAA without vote to end Covid vaccine mandate for military
Sen. Ted Cruz, ...
Nov. 16, 2022
At Bipartisan Subcommittee Hearing, Members Demand Greater Oversight and Accountability to Prevent Sexual Abuse of JROTC Cadets
Rep. Pat Fallon, ...
Oct. 18, 2022
Letter to Linda Fagan, Commandant of the Coast Guard -Oversight Republicans Raise Concerns Over Coast Guard Denying Members' Religious Exemptions to the COVID Vaccine
Rep. Michael Cloud, ...
Oct. 11, 2022
Congresswoman Escobar Introduces Legislation to Ensure Justice in Harassment and Prohibited Discrimination Complaints in the Military
Rep. Veronica Escobar, ...
Sept. 30, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Johnson Joins HASC Republicans in Seeking Answers from DoD on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
Rep. Ronny Jackson, ...
Sept. 28, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Senator Markey Raises Alarm on Fatal Overdoses Among Active Duty Service Members
Sen. John Cornyn, ...
Sept. 15, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Student Loan Forgiveness Effect on Military Recruitment
Rep. Ronny Jackson, ...
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. Lance Gooden, ...
Sept. 15, 2022
Letter to Christine Wormuth, Secretary of the Army - Rep. Roy demands Army reverse "shockingly aggressive' travel policy punishing unvaccinated soldiers
Rep. Randy Weber, ...
Aug. 15, 2022
Scalise and Ellzey: Remembering Biden's Afghanistan Failure One Year Later
Rep. Jake Ellzey, ...
Aug. 15, 2022
Babin Leads Bipartisan Effort to Bring STARCOM Base to Texas
Rep. Brian Babin
July 26, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Ranking Member Waltz Asks Secretary Austin to Reconsider DoD COVID Vaccine Mandate on National Guard
Rep. Troy Nehls, ...
July 15, 2022
Rep. Van Duyne's Amendments Pass in the National Defense Authorization Act
Rep. Beth Van Duyne
July 15, 2022
Pfluger ACES Act Passes House
Rep. August Pfluger
July 14, 2022
Congressman Tony Gonzales Applauds House Passage of Amendments in FY23 NDAA
Rep. Tony Gonzales
July 14, 2022
Congressman Al Green Thanks Colleagues for Supporting his Six Amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act of 2023
Rep. Al Green
July 13, 2022
House Passes Castro-Authored NDAA Amendment to End Surprise Medical Billing at Brooke Army Medical Center
Rep. Joaquin Castro
July 6, 2022
Congresswoman Escobar Statement on the Department of Justice's Investigation into Operation Lone Star
Rep. Veronica Escobar
June 30, 2022
Congressman Pat Fallon Applauds Passage of FY23 NDAA
Rep. Pat Fallon, ...
June 28, 2022
Rep. Jackson Secures Major Victories for TX-13 During the National Defense Authorization Act Markup for Fiscal Year 2023
Rep. Ronny Jackson, ...
June 16, 2022
SEN. CRUZ INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION RENAMING TEXAS POST OFFICE AFTER FALLEN SPC VANESSA GUILLÉN
Sen. Ted Cruz
June 16, 2022
Letter to Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and Mike Rogers, Ranking Member - Don't Draft Our Daughters
Rep. Chip Roy
June 16, 2022
Congressman Gonzalez Reacts to Immigration and Customs Enforcement Using Military Service When Determining Deportation 
Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
June 10, 2022
Cornyn, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Bill to Strengthen Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Prevention Policies in the Military
Sen. John Cornyn
June 3, 2022
Democratic Women's Caucus and Pro-Choice Caucus Introduce Bill to Provide Servicemembers Abortion Access
Rep. Veronica Escobar, ...
June 3, 2022
Congresswoman Escobar Introduces Legislation to Support Military Spouse Entrepreneurs
Rep. Veronica Escobar
May 19, 2022
Congressman Gonzales Questions Navy Leadership on String of Suicides on USS George Washington
Rep. Tony Gonzales
May 19, 2022
REPS. VEASEY (TX-33), HORSFORD (NV-04) LEAD LETTER URGING DEFENSE SECRETARY AUSTIN TO CURB RISING PRICES FOR MILITARY FAMILIES ON BASE
Rep. Marc Veasey
May 11, 2022
CONGRESSWOMAN SYLVIA GARCIA'S (TX-29) BILL TO RENAME HOUSTON POST OFFICE IN HONOR OF VANESSA GUILLÉN PASSES HOUSE
Rep. Sylvia Garcia
May 11, 2022
CONGRESSWOMAN SYLVIA GARCIA APPOINTED TO THE POWERFUL HOUSE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE
Rep. Sylvia Garcia
May 10, 2022
Rep. Cuellar Presents Veteran Headstone for Rio Grande City's U.S. Army Private First Class Santana Gonzalez
Rep. Henry Cuellar
May 10, 2022
Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Defend Service Members From Vaccine Punishment With Americans Act
Sen. Ted Cruz
April 28, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Sen. Marshall Questions Pentagon About COVID Vaccine Military Discharges
Sen. Ted Cruz, ...
April 22, 2022
Mullin Co-Leads Bill to Remove Sexual Harassment from the Military Chain of Command on Anniversary of SPC Vanessa Guillén's Murder
Rep. Sylvia Garcia, ...
March 31, 2022
Congressman Tony Gonzales Participates in Oversight Hearing on Privatized Military Housing
Rep. Tony Gonzales
Feb. 16, 2022
Wicker, Risch, Colleagues Announce Russia Sanctions Legislation
Sen. John Cornyn, ...
Feb. 16, 2022
Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin III, Secretary of Defense Department of Defense - Rep. Barry Moore: Department of Defense must halt involuntary discharges for vaccine refusal immediately
Rep. Dan Crenshaw, ...
Jan. 20, 2022
Wicker, Colleague Introduce Bill to Arm Ukraine Against Russia
Sen. John Cornyn, ...
Jan. 13, 2022
Letter to Hon. Colonel Daniel Heape, Inspector General of Texas Military Department: Texas Democratic Congressional Delegation Calling for an Investigation Into Operation Lone Star
Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, ...
Jan. 12, 2022
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes for Bipartisan Bill to Provide G.I. Bill Benefit Parity for National Guard and Reserve Servicemembers
Rep. Lizzie Fletcher
Dec. 22, 2021
Wicker Joins Colleagues in Defending Religious Exemptions from Biden Military Vaccine Mandate
Sen. Ted Cruz, ...
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. Marc Veasey, ...
Nov. 4, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the US and the Hon. Lloyd J. Austin, Secretary of US Department of Defense - Arrington Blasts Biden Vaccine Mandates for DoD Employees and CBP Agents
Rep. Jodey Arrington
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Oct. 24, 2023
McCaul, Meeks, Bera, Kim Condemn the Chinese Coast Guard's Unlawful Actions in South China Sea
Rep.Michael McCaul
Sept. 21, 2023
Sen. Cruz: The Coast Guard Must Be Paid--Without Question and Without Delay
Sen.Ted Cruz
Sept. 14, 2023
Commerce Committee Leadership Introduce Bill to Ensure Coast Guard Personnel Paid In Event of Gov't Shutdown
Sen.Ted Cruz
Aug. 15, 2023
McCaul Requests Interview with Sniper's Commanding Officer at Abbey Gate on Anniversary of Fall of Afghanistan (LETTER)
Rep.Michael McCaul
July 23, 2023
'This Week' Transcript 7-23-23: Gov. Jay Inslee, Mayor Grace Elena Garner & Rep. Michael McCaul
Rep.Michael McCaul
June 29, 2023
Sen. Cruz Wants Answers from Merchant Marine Academy on Official's Bigoted Tweets
Sen.Ted Cruz
March 7, 2023
Warren, Castro Urge Department of Defense to Waive Civilians' Medical Debt Incurred at Military Treatment Facilities
Rep.Joaquin Castro, ...
Dec. 6, 2022
Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader, John Thune, Senate Minority Whip, John Barrasso, Chair of the Republican Conference, Roy Blunt, Chair of the Republican Policy Committee - Kennedy urges Senate leadership not to move on NDAA without vote to end Covid vaccine mandate for military
Sen.Ted Cruz, ...
Nov. 16, 2022
At Bipartisan Subcommittee Hearing, Members Demand Greater Oversight and Accountability to Prevent Sexual Abuse of JROTC Cadets
Rep.Pat Fallon, ...
Oct. 18, 2022
Letter to Linda Fagan, Commandant of the Coast Guard -Oversight Republicans Raise Concerns Over Coast Guard Denying Members' Religious Exemptions to the COVID Vaccine
Rep.Michael Cloud, ...
Oct. 11, 2022
Congresswoman Escobar Introduces Legislation to Ensure Justice in Harassment and Prohibited Discrimination Complaints in the Military
Rep.Veronica Escobar, ...
Sept. 30, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Johnson Joins HASC Republicans in Seeking Answers from DoD on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
Rep.Ronny Jackson, ...
Sept. 28, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Senator Markey Raises Alarm on Fatal Overdoses Among Active Duty Service Members
Sen.John Cornyn, ...
Sept. 15, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Student Loan Forgiveness Effect on Military Recruitment
Rep.Ronny Jackson, ...
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.Lance Gooden, ...
Sept. 15, 2022
Letter to Christine Wormuth, Secretary of the Army - Rep. Roy demands Army reverse "shockingly aggressive' travel policy punishing unvaccinated soldiers
Rep.Randy Weber, ...
Aug. 15, 2022
Scalise and Ellzey: Remembering Biden's Afghanistan Failure One Year Later
Rep.Jake Ellzey, ...
Aug. 15, 2022
Babin Leads Bipartisan Effort to Bring STARCOM Base to Texas
Rep.Brian Babin
July 26, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Ranking Member Waltz Asks Secretary Austin to Reconsider DoD COVID Vaccine Mandate on National Guard
Rep.Troy Nehls, ...
July 15, 2022
Rep. Van Duyne's Amendments Pass in the National Defense Authorization Act
Rep.Beth Van Duyne
July 15, 2022
Pfluger ACES Act Passes House
Rep.August Pfluger
July 14, 2022
Congressman Tony Gonzales Applauds House Passage of Amendments in FY23 NDAA
Rep.Tony Gonzales
July 14, 2022
Congressman Al Green Thanks Colleagues for Supporting his Six Amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act of 2023
Rep.Al Green
July 13, 2022
House Passes Castro-Authored NDAA Amendment to End Surprise Medical Billing at Brooke Army Medical Center
Rep.Joaquin Castro
July 6, 2022
Congresswoman Escobar Statement on the Department of Justice's Investigation into Operation Lone Star
Rep.Veronica Escobar
June 30, 2022
Congressman Pat Fallon Applauds Passage of FY23 NDAA
Rep.Pat Fallon, ...
June 28, 2022
Rep. Jackson Secures Major Victories for TX-13 During the National Defense Authorization Act Markup for Fiscal Year 2023
Rep.Ronny Jackson, ...
June 16, 2022
SEN. CRUZ INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION RENAMING TEXAS POST OFFICE AFTER FALLEN SPC VANESSA GUILLÉN
Sen.Ted Cruz
June 16, 2022
Letter to Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and Mike Rogers, Ranking Member - Don't Draft Our Daughters
Rep.Chip Roy
June 16, 2022
Congressman Gonzalez Reacts to Immigration and Customs Enforcement Using Military Service When Determining Deportation 
Rep.Vicente Gonzalez
June 10, 2022
Cornyn, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Bill to Strengthen Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Prevention Policies in the Military
Sen.John Cornyn
June 3, 2022
Democratic Women's Caucus and Pro-Choice Caucus Introduce Bill to Provide Servicemembers Abortion Access
Rep.Veronica Escobar, ...
June 3, 2022
Congresswoman Escobar Introduces Legislation to Support Military Spouse Entrepreneurs
Rep.Veronica Escobar
May 19, 2022
Congressman Gonzales Questions Navy Leadership on String of Suicides on USS George Washington
Rep.Tony Gonzales
May 19, 2022
REPS. VEASEY (TX-33), HORSFORD (NV-04) LEAD LETTER URGING DEFENSE SECRETARY AUSTIN TO CURB RISING PRICES FOR MILITARY FAMILIES ON BASE
Rep.Marc Veasey
May 11, 2022
CONGRESSWOMAN SYLVIA GARCIA'S (TX-29) BILL TO RENAME HOUSTON POST OFFICE IN HONOR OF VANESSA GUILLÉN PASSES HOUSE
Rep.Sylvia Garcia
May 11, 2022
CONGRESSWOMAN SYLVIA GARCIA APPOINTED TO THE POWERFUL HOUSE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE
Rep.Sylvia Garcia
May 10, 2022
Rep. Cuellar Presents Veteran Headstone for Rio Grande City's U.S. Army Private First Class Santana Gonzalez
Rep.Henry Cuellar
May 10, 2022
Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Defend Service Members From Vaccine Punishment With Americans Act
Sen.Ted Cruz
April 28, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Sen. Marshall Questions Pentagon About COVID Vaccine Military Discharges
Sen.Ted Cruz, ...
April 22, 2022
Mullin Co-Leads Bill to Remove Sexual Harassment from the Military Chain of Command on Anniversary of SPC Vanessa Guillén's Murder
Rep.Sylvia Garcia, ...
March 31, 2022
Congressman Tony Gonzales Participates in Oversight Hearing on Privatized Military Housing
Rep.Tony Gonzales
Feb. 16, 2022
Wicker, Risch, Colleagues Announce Russia Sanctions Legislation
Sen.John Cornyn, ...
Feb. 16, 2022
Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin III, Secretary of Defense Department of Defense - Rep. Barry Moore: Department of Defense must halt involuntary discharges for vaccine refusal immediately
Rep.Dan Crenshaw, ...
Jan. 20, 2022
Wicker, Colleague Introduce Bill to Arm Ukraine Against Russia
Sen.John Cornyn, ...
Jan. 13, 2022
Letter to Hon. Colonel Daniel Heape, Inspector General of Texas Military Department: Texas Democratic Congressional Delegation Calling for an Investigation Into Operation Lone Star
Rep.Vicente Gonzalez, ...
Jan. 12, 2022
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes for Bipartisan Bill to Provide G.I. Bill Benefit Parity for National Guard and Reserve Servicemembers
Rep.Lizzie Fletcher
Dec. 22, 2021
Wicker Joins Colleagues in Defending Religious Exemptions from Biden Military Vaccine Mandate
Sen.Ted Cruz, ...
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.Marc Veasey, ...
Nov. 4, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the US and the Hon. Lloyd J. Austin, Secretary of US Department of Defense - Arrington Blasts Biden Vaccine Mandates for DoD Employees and CBP Agents
Rep.Jodey Arrington
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