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Sept. 11, 2024
Murray, Jayapal Call for Independent Investigation, Accountability in the Killing of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi
Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 30, 2024
Ranking Members Larsen, Payne, Jr. Applaud Norfolk Southern's Commitment to FRA Confidential Close Call Reporting System
Rep. Rick Larsen
Oct. 30, 2023
ROGERS, SMITH STATEMENT ON GENERAL SMITH
Rep. Adam Smith
Oct. 27, 2023
ROGERS AND SMITH STATEMENT ON U.S. STRIKES IN SYRIA
Rep. Adam Smith
Sept. 28, 2023
Ranking Member Smith Opening Statement for Full Committee Hearing: "Examining Irregularity in the Strategic Basing Process for U.S. Space Command"
Rep. Adam Smith
Sept. 19, 2023
Ranking Member Adam Smith Opening Statement for House Armed Services Committee Hearing: "Defense Cooperation With Taiwan"
Rep. Adam Smith
Sept. 19, 2023
Smith Statement on F-35 Crash
Rep. Adam Smith
Sept. 15, 2023
Smith and Moulton Statement on DoD Release of Space Policy Review and Strategy on Protection of Satellites
Rep. Adam Smith
Aug. 13, 2023
'Fox News Sunday' on August 13, 2023
Rep. Adam Smith
July 27, 2023
BILL SUMMARY: Defense Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Bill
Sen. Patty Murray
July 26, 2023
Senator Murray Speaks on Senate Floor About Her Bill to Help Hanford Workers Suffering from Toxic Beryllium Exposure, Legislation Included in Must-Pass Defense Bill
Sen. Patty Murray
July 19, 2023
Murray's Bill to Help Hanford Workers Suffering from Toxic Beryllium Exposure Included in Must-Pass National Defense Authorization Act
Sen. Patty Murray
July 14, 2023
Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees: Interview With Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-IL)
Rep. Pramila Jayapal
July 14, 2023
Smith Statement on House Passage of FY24 NDAA
Rep. Adam Smith
July 14, 2023
The Lead with Jake Tapper: Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA), Is Interviewed About Defense Bill
Rep. Adam Smith
July 13, 2023
House Armed Services Committee Democratic Leadership Statement Against House Passage of FY24 NDAA
Rep. Adam Smith
July 3, 2023
Smith and Rogers Lead Bipartisan CODEL to the Indo-Pacific
Rep. Adam Smith
June 30, 2023
Cantwell, Baldwin Want More Answers, Accountability From Coast Guard Following Disclosure of "Operation Fouled Anchor" and Decades-Long, Hidden Reports of Sexual Assault
Sen. Maria Cantwell
June 22, 2023
Senator Murray Leads Congressional Delegation to Europe Ahead of July NATO Summit in Lithuania
Sen. Patty Murray
June 22, 2023
Smith Statement on Full Committee Passage of FY24 NDAA
Rep. Adam Smith
May 31, 2023
Senator Murray Presses VA Deputy Secretary Nominee on EHR Implementation, Staffing Cuts, Care for Women Veterans
Sen. Patty Murray
May 16, 2023
Senator Murray Opening Remarks at Full Committee Hearing on Strengthening America's Security and Competitiveness and the Path Ahead for the US-China Relationship
Sen. Patty Murray
May 16, 2023
As Competition with China Intensifies, Senator Murray Makes Clear: America Cannot Stay Ahead Unless Our Investments Keep Pace
Sen. Patty Murray
May 11, 2023
At Hearing on Defense Budget, Senator Murray Underscores Importance of Passing Timely Funding Bills to Keep Pace with Competitors and Support Military Families
Sen. Patty Murray
May 10, 2023
Smith Statement on Postponement of FY24 NDAA Markup
Rep. Adam Smith
May 2, 2023
At Hearing on Army Budget, Senator Murray Stresses Importance of Supporting Military Families--and of Keeping Pace with Global Competitors' Investments
Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 14, 2023
The Lead with Jake Tapper: Rep. Adam Smith Is Interviewed About Spy Objects From China
Rep. Adam Smith
Feb. 8, 2023
Smith Opening Statement HASC Hearing: "State of the Defense Industrial Base"
Rep. Adam Smith
Jan. 31, 2023
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Warren Leads Bipartisan Call to DoD: Stop Sending Congress "Bloated Wish Lists" of Wasteful, Unnecessary Spending
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Oct. 27, 2022
Smith Praises the Defense Department's 2022 Strategic Reviews
Rep. Adam Smith
Sept. 19, 2022
Smith Welcomes Final Report from Commission on Removing Confederate Symbols and Names from Military Assets
Rep. Adam Smith
Sept. 16, 2022
Letter to Hon. Lloyd J. Austin, Secretary of Defense - Baldwin, Bipartisan Group of 39 Senators Push for Increased Action to Address PFAS Exposure at Military Installations
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 18, 2022
Strickland Expands Access to Housing for Servicemembers
Rep. Marilyn Strickland
July 14, 2022
Rep. Smith Statement on the House Passage of the FY23 NDAA
Rep. Adam Smith
June 22, 2022
Smith Statement on Proposal to Increase Discretionary Topline for Defense
Rep. Adam Smith
June 17, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, U.S. Secretary of Defense, and Alejandro Mayorkas, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security - Reps. Crow & Speier Press to Expand Abortion Access & Support for US Servicemembers
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
June 1, 2022
Members Of Congress Introduce Bipartisan War Powers Resolution To End Unauthorized U.S. Involvement In Saudi War In Yemen
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 18, 2022
Oversight, Armed Services, And Intelligence Committee Chairs On Report Finding Retaliation Against Lieutenant Colonel Yevgeny Vindman
Rep. Adam Smith, ...
April 22, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Jacobs, Keating, Mcgovern, And Colleagues Call On President To Ban Use Of Cluster Munitions By The U.S. Military
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
April 1, 2022
Newhouse Supports Humanitarian Efforts, Joins Unexploded Ordnance Caucus
Rep. Dan Newhouse
March 18, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense, Mark Milley, Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Smith, Rogers Urge Defense Department to Replenish U.S. and Allied Stocks of Stingers
Rep. Adam Smith, ...
March 14, 2022
Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin III, Secretary of Defense Department of Defense - Reps. Gallego, Crow, Jacobs, Larsen, Malinowski Lead Call for Progress on Civilian Harm at DOD
Rep. Adam Smith, ...
March 10, 2022
Newhouse Votes to Secure Major Priorities for Central Washington
Rep. Dan Newhouse
March 7, 2022
Larsen Supports Bipartisan Bill to Expand Care and Benefits for Veterans Exposed to Toxic Substances
Rep. Rick Larsen
Feb. 22, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Urging POTUS to Seek Congressional Approval for Military Involvement in Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Feb. 10, 2022
Letter to Hon. Christine Wormuth, Secretary of the Army - Cardin Joins Van Hollen and Trone in Call to Award Maryland Veteran with Medal of Honor
Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Feb. 9, 2022
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary Dept. Homeland Security; Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General Dept. of Justice; Hon. Lloyd Austin III, Secretary of Defense; Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary Dept. of Health and Human Services - SENATORS MARKEY & MERKLEY AND REPS. JAYAPAL & PRESSLEY URGE FEDERAL AGENCIES TO END USE OF CLEARVIEW AI FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Feb. 2, 2022
Senator Murray Introduces Bill to Prevent U.S. Weapons Going Towards Human Rights Abuses
Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 2, 2022
Tweet - "The American people don't want to see U.S. weapons used to commit war crimes against kids or innocent civilians. I've introduced legislation to strengthen the role of Congress in future arms deals & keep our weapons out of the wrong hands."
Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 28, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - SENATOR MARKEY AND REP. JONES LEAD COLLEAGUES IN CALLING TO ENSURE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT IS ACCOUNTABLE FOR CLIMATE POLLUTION EMISSIONS
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Sept. 11, 2024
Murray, Jayapal Call for Independent Investigation, Accountability in the Killing of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi
Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 30, 2024
Ranking Members Larsen, Payne, Jr. Applaud Norfolk Southern's Commitment to FRA Confidential Close Call Reporting System
Rep.Rick Larsen
Oct. 30, 2023
ROGERS, SMITH STATEMENT ON GENERAL SMITH
Rep.Adam Smith
Oct. 27, 2023
ROGERS AND SMITH STATEMENT ON U.S. STRIKES IN SYRIA
Rep.Adam Smith
Sept. 28, 2023
Ranking Member Smith Opening Statement for Full Committee Hearing: "Examining Irregularity in the Strategic Basing Process for U.S. Space Command"
Rep.Adam Smith
Sept. 19, 2023
Ranking Member Adam Smith Opening Statement for House Armed Services Committee Hearing: "Defense Cooperation With Taiwan"
Rep.Adam Smith
Sept. 19, 2023
Smith Statement on F-35 Crash
Rep.Adam Smith
Sept. 15, 2023
Smith and Moulton Statement on DoD Release of Space Policy Review and Strategy on Protection of Satellites
Rep.Adam Smith
Aug. 13, 2023
'Fox News Sunday' on August 13, 2023
Rep.Adam Smith
July 27, 2023
BILL SUMMARY: Defense Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Bill
Sen.Patty Murray
July 26, 2023
Senator Murray Speaks on Senate Floor About Her Bill to Help Hanford Workers Suffering from Toxic Beryllium Exposure, Legislation Included in Must-Pass Defense Bill
Sen.Patty Murray
July 19, 2023
Murray's Bill to Help Hanford Workers Suffering from Toxic Beryllium Exposure Included in Must-Pass National Defense Authorization Act
Sen.Patty Murray
July 14, 2023
Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees: Interview With Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-IL)
Rep.Pramila Jayapal
July 14, 2023
Smith Statement on House Passage of FY24 NDAA
Rep.Adam Smith
July 14, 2023
The Lead with Jake Tapper: Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA), Is Interviewed About Defense Bill
Rep.Adam Smith
July 13, 2023
House Armed Services Committee Democratic Leadership Statement Against House Passage of FY24 NDAA
Rep.Adam Smith
July 3, 2023
Smith and Rogers Lead Bipartisan CODEL to the Indo-Pacific
Rep.Adam Smith
June 30, 2023
Cantwell, Baldwin Want More Answers, Accountability From Coast Guard Following Disclosure of "Operation Fouled Anchor" and Decades-Long, Hidden Reports of Sexual Assault
Sen.Maria Cantwell
June 22, 2023
Senator Murray Leads Congressional Delegation to Europe Ahead of July NATO Summit in Lithuania
Sen.Patty Murray
June 22, 2023
Smith Statement on Full Committee Passage of FY24 NDAA
Rep.Adam Smith
May 31, 2023
Senator Murray Presses VA Deputy Secretary Nominee on EHR Implementation, Staffing Cuts, Care for Women Veterans
Sen.Patty Murray
May 16, 2023
Senator Murray Opening Remarks at Full Committee Hearing on Strengthening America's Security and Competitiveness and the Path Ahead for the US-China Relationship
Sen.Patty Murray
May 16, 2023
As Competition with China Intensifies, Senator Murray Makes Clear: America Cannot Stay Ahead Unless Our Investments Keep Pace
Sen.Patty Murray
May 11, 2023
At Hearing on Defense Budget, Senator Murray Underscores Importance of Passing Timely Funding Bills to Keep Pace with Competitors and Support Military Families
Sen.Patty Murray
May 10, 2023
Smith Statement on Postponement of FY24 NDAA Markup
Rep.Adam Smith
May 2, 2023
At Hearing on Army Budget, Senator Murray Stresses Importance of Supporting Military Families--and of Keeping Pace with Global Competitors' Investments
Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 14, 2023
The Lead with Jake Tapper: Rep. Adam Smith Is Interviewed About Spy Objects From China
Rep.Adam Smith
Feb. 8, 2023
Smith Opening Statement HASC Hearing: "State of the Defense Industrial Base"
Rep.Adam Smith
Jan. 31, 2023
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Warren Leads Bipartisan Call to DoD: Stop Sending Congress "Bloated Wish Lists" of Wasteful, Unnecessary Spending
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Oct. 27, 2022
Smith Praises the Defense Department's 2022 Strategic Reviews
Rep.Adam Smith
Sept. 19, 2022
Smith Welcomes Final Report from Commission on Removing Confederate Symbols and Names from Military Assets
Rep.Adam Smith
Sept. 16, 2022
Letter to Hon. Lloyd J. Austin, Secretary of Defense - Baldwin, Bipartisan Group of 39 Senators Push for Increased Action to Address PFAS Exposure at Military Installations
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 18, 2022
Strickland Expands Access to Housing for Servicemembers
Rep.Marilyn Strickland
July 14, 2022
Rep. Smith Statement on the House Passage of the FY23 NDAA
Rep.Adam Smith
June 22, 2022
Smith Statement on Proposal to Increase Discretionary Topline for Defense
Rep.Adam Smith
June 17, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, U.S. Secretary of Defense, and Alejandro Mayorkas, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security - Reps. Crow & Speier Press to Expand Abortion Access & Support for US Servicemembers
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
June 1, 2022
Members Of Congress Introduce Bipartisan War Powers Resolution To End Unauthorized U.S. Involvement In Saudi War In Yemen
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 18, 2022
Oversight, Armed Services, And Intelligence Committee Chairs On Report Finding Retaliation Against Lieutenant Colonel Yevgeny Vindman
Rep.Adam Smith, ...
April 22, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Jacobs, Keating, Mcgovern, And Colleagues Call On President To Ban Use Of Cluster Munitions By The U.S. Military
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
April 1, 2022
Newhouse Supports Humanitarian Efforts, Joins Unexploded Ordnance Caucus
Rep.Dan Newhouse
March 18, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense, Mark Milley, Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Smith, Rogers Urge Defense Department to Replenish U.S. and Allied Stocks of Stingers
Rep.Adam Smith, ...
March 14, 2022
Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin III, Secretary of Defense Department of Defense - Reps. Gallego, Crow, Jacobs, Larsen, Malinowski Lead Call for Progress on Civilian Harm at DOD
Rep.Adam Smith, ...
March 10, 2022
Newhouse Votes to Secure Major Priorities for Central Washington
Rep.Dan Newhouse
March 7, 2022
Larsen Supports Bipartisan Bill to Expand Care and Benefits for Veterans Exposed to Toxic Substances
Rep.Rick Larsen
Feb. 22, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Urging POTUS to Seek Congressional Approval for Military Involvement in Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Feb. 10, 2022
Letter to Hon. Christine Wormuth, Secretary of the Army - Cardin Joins Van Hollen and Trone in Call to Award Maryland Veteran with Medal of Honor
Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Feb. 9, 2022
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary Dept. Homeland Security; Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General Dept. of Justice; Hon. Lloyd Austin III, Secretary of Defense; Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary Dept. of Health and Human Services - SENATORS MARKEY & MERKLEY AND REPS. JAYAPAL & PRESSLEY URGE FEDERAL AGENCIES TO END USE OF CLEARVIEW AI FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Feb. 2, 2022
Senator Murray Introduces Bill to Prevent U.S. Weapons Going Towards Human Rights Abuses
Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 2, 2022
Tweet - "The American people don't want to see U.S. weapons used to commit war crimes against kids or innocent civilians. I've introduced legislation to strengthen the role of Congress in future arms deals & keep our weapons out of the wrong hands."
Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 28, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - SENATOR MARKEY AND REP. JONES LEAD COLLEAGUES IN CALLING TO ENSURE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT IS ACCOUNTABLE FOR CLIMATE POLLUTION EMISSIONS
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
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