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Aug. 6, 2020
Defense News - With billions of dollars at stake, let's responsibly and deliberately spend America's funds
Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Murray, Reed Warn Against Sidelining Experienced Public Health Experts in Vaccine Distribution Efforts
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 2, 2020
Smith Statement on Anthony Tata's Senate Confirmation Failure
Rep. Adam Smith
July 22, 2020
Congressman Brown: "The FY21 NDAA is One of the Most Significant Steps Towards Diversity and Inclusion that Congress has Taken Since the Desegregation of the Armed Forces"
Rep. Adam Smith, ...
July 22, 2020
Rep. Schrier's Priorities to Help Firefighters, Military Spouses Pass House in National Defense Authorization Act
Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
July 21, 2020
Larsen Statement on House Passage of National Defense Authorization Act
Rep. Rick Larsen
July 21, 2020
Congressman Smith Statement on House Passage of FY21 National Defense Authorization Act
Rep. Adam Smith
July 21, 2020
William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
Rep. Adam Smith
July 21, 2020
Jayapal Votes Against Excessive $740 Billion Defense Budget
Rep. Pramila Jayapal
July 21, 2020
House Passes Defense Authorization Bill with DelBene, Cantwell's Aluminum Priorities
Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
July 21, 2020
Democratic-Led House Passes Annual Defense Bill for the 60th Consecutive Year
Rep. Adam Smith
July 21, 2020
Haaland's Wins For New Mexico Advance in the NDAA
Rep. Adam Smith, ...
July 20, 2020
William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
Rep. Pramila Jayapal
July 20, 2020
William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
Rep. Adam Smith
July 20, 2020
AMENDMENT NO. 406 Offered by Mr. Zeldin of New York
Rep. Kim Schrier
July 20, 2020
COLUMN: Standing Together for Our National Defense
Rep. Dan Newhouse
July 14, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Smith, Waters, Engel, Thompson and Pallone Seek Information on Trump Administration Failures to Boost Production of PPE and Testing As COVID-19 Cases Spike
Rep. Adam Smith, ...
July 9, 2020
Letter to Sean O'Donnell, Acting Inspector General of the Department of Defense - Rep. Maloney Joins 87 Colleagues in Urging the DoD to Investigate Vanessa Guillen's Tragic Death
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 9, 2020
Larsen, Franklin Welcome "Big Bad John," Crew to Everett
Rep. Rick Larsen
July 2, 2020
Senator Murray Cosponsors Bipartisan Amendment to Stop Transfer of Tear Gas, Other Military Equipment to Police Departments
Sen. Patty Murray
July 2, 2020
Manchin-Cantwell NDAA Amendment to Protect Department of Energy Budget Authority Adopted Unanimously
Sen. Maria Cantwell
July 2, 2020
Larsen Shapes National Defense Authorization Act to Support National Security, Servicemembers, Military Communities
Rep. Rick Larsen
June 24, 2020
Senator Murray, Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation to Rename Confederacy-Inspired Military Bases & Assets
Sen. Patty Murray
June 19, 2020
Smith Statement on Navy's Completion of U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt COVID-19 Investigation
Rep. Adam Smith
June 18, 2020
Larsen and Gallagher Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen 5G Defense Infrastructure
Rep. Rick Larsen
June 8, 2020
Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the U.S. - Foster, Wyden Lead Bicameral Warning Against Trump Administration Resuming Explosive Nuclear Testing
Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
June 8, 2020
Letter to Dan Brouilette, Department of Energy Secretary, and Mark T. Esper, Department of Defense Secretary - Smith, Lowey, Cooper, Kaptur and Visclosky Call for Answers on Trump Administration's Proposal to Resume Nuclear Testing
Rep. Adam Smith, ...
June 6, 2020
Sherrill and 30 HASC Democrats Call for Accountability from Military Leadership on Behalf of the American People
Rep. Adam Smith, ...
June 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William P. Barr, Attorney General - Rep. Davis Joins Letter to Attorney General Barr on Assault on Rule of Law
Rep. Adam Smith, ...
June 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, and the Hon. Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Smith Calls on Secretary of Defense and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs to Explain Military Activity in Washington, D.C.
Rep. Adam Smith
June 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice, the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Smith, Nadler, Grijalva, and Thompson Call for Answers on Trump Administrations Use of Force Against Peaceful DC Protestors
Rep. Adam Smith, ...
June 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark T. Esper - Haaland, 14 Members of Congress to Esper: "United States Citizens Are Not the Enemy and our Military Should Not Plan or Execute Attacks Against Them"
Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
June 2, 2020
Smith Demands Answers on the Apparent Militarization of America
Rep. Adam Smith
June 1, 2020
Smith Statement on Trump's Intent to Invoke the Insurrection Act
Rep. Adam Smith
May 28, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Durbin, Colleagues Press Pentagon For Answers On Lack Of CARES Act Funding Being Spent
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
May 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Smith and 20 Armed Services Democrats Slam Trump Administration's Open Skies Treaty Withdrawal
Rep. Adam Smith, ...
May 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, and the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - Smith & Engel Denounce Trump Administration's Illegal Withdrawal from Open Skies Treaty
Rep. Adam Smith, ...
May 21, 2020
Smith, Cooper Statement on Trump Administration's Withdrawal From the Open Skies Treaty
Rep. Adam Smith, ...
May 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, the Hon. Michael O'Rielly, FCC Commissioner, the Hon. Jessica Rosenworcel, FCC Commissioner, the Hon. Geoffrey Starks, FCC Commissioner, and the Hon. Brendan Carr, FCC Commissioner - Smith, Thornberry, and 20 Bipartisan Members Demand Answers From FCC
Rep. Adam Smith, ...
May 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, United States Secretary of State - Fitzpatrick Joins Overwhelming Bipartisan Majority of House Members Calls On Administration To Extend Iran Arms Embargo
Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
April 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Rep. Speier Calls for CDC to Establish Military-Specific Guidance to Combat COVID-19
Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
April 28, 2020
Smith Slams Trump Administration's Continued Theft of DoD Funding
Rep. Adam Smith
April 28, 2020
Smith, Thornberry Statement on FY21 NDAA Process
Rep. Adam Smith, ...
April 27, 2020
Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Harris, Warren, Hirono, Colleagues Blast Defense Secretary Esper Over DoD's Failure to Adequately Respond to COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 22, 2020
Defense News - FCC and Ligado are undermining GPS -- and with it, our economy and national security
Rep. Adam Smith, ...
April 20, 2020
Letter to President Donald Trump - Harris, Murray, Schumer Demand Trump Extend Authorization for National Guard to Fight COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 17, 2020
Smith Statement on DOD Inspector General's JEDI Findings
Rep. Adam Smith
April 17, 2020
Letter to The Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, and the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Kilmer Leads Bipartisan Call to Ramp Up Defense Manufacturing Capabilities in Response to Coronavirus
Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
April 16, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, and the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Smith Slams High-Risk Ligado Request
Rep. Adam Smith
April 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State, and the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Leading National Security Democrats Raise Alarm over Trump Admin's Dispute with South Korea Over Cost-Sharing Deal
Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Aug. 6, 2020
Defense News - With billions of dollars at stake, let's responsibly and deliberately spend America's funds
Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Murray, Reed Warn Against Sidelining Experienced Public Health Experts in Vaccine Distribution Efforts
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 2, 2020
Smith Statement on Anthony Tata's Senate Confirmation Failure
Rep.Adam Smith
July 22, 2020
Congressman Brown: "The FY21 NDAA is One of the Most Significant Steps Towards Diversity and Inclusion that Congress has Taken Since the Desegregation of the Armed Forces"
Rep.Adam Smith, ...
July 22, 2020
Rep. Schrier's Priorities to Help Firefighters, Military Spouses Pass House in National Defense Authorization Act
Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
July 21, 2020
Larsen Statement on House Passage of National Defense Authorization Act
Rep.Rick Larsen
July 21, 2020
Congressman Smith Statement on House Passage of FY21 National Defense Authorization Act
Rep.Adam Smith
July 21, 2020
William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
Rep.Adam Smith
July 21, 2020
Jayapal Votes Against Excessive $740 Billion Defense Budget
Rep.Pramila Jayapal
July 21, 2020
House Passes Defense Authorization Bill with DelBene, Cantwell's Aluminum Priorities
Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
July 21, 2020
Democratic-Led House Passes Annual Defense Bill for the 60th Consecutive Year
Rep.Adam Smith
July 21, 2020
Haaland's Wins For New Mexico Advance in the NDAA
Rep.Adam Smith, ...
July 20, 2020
William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
Rep.Pramila Jayapal
July 20, 2020
William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
Rep.Adam Smith
July 20, 2020
AMENDMENT NO. 406 Offered by Mr. Zeldin of New York
Rep.Kim Schrier
July 20, 2020
COLUMN: Standing Together for Our National Defense
Rep.Dan Newhouse
July 14, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Smith, Waters, Engel, Thompson and Pallone Seek Information on Trump Administration Failures to Boost Production of PPE and Testing As COVID-19 Cases Spike
Rep.Adam Smith, ...
July 9, 2020
Letter to Sean O'Donnell, Acting Inspector General of the Department of Defense - Rep. Maloney Joins 87 Colleagues in Urging the DoD to Investigate Vanessa Guillen's Tragic Death
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 9, 2020
Larsen, Franklin Welcome "Big Bad John," Crew to Everett
Rep.Rick Larsen
July 2, 2020
Senator Murray Cosponsors Bipartisan Amendment to Stop Transfer of Tear Gas, Other Military Equipment to Police Departments
Sen.Patty Murray
July 2, 2020
Manchin-Cantwell NDAA Amendment to Protect Department of Energy Budget Authority Adopted Unanimously
Sen.Maria Cantwell
July 2, 2020
Larsen Shapes National Defense Authorization Act to Support National Security, Servicemembers, Military Communities
Rep.Rick Larsen
June 24, 2020
Senator Murray, Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation to Rename Confederacy-Inspired Military Bases & Assets
Sen.Patty Murray
June 19, 2020
Smith Statement on Navy's Completion of U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt COVID-19 Investigation
Rep.Adam Smith
June 18, 2020
Larsen and Gallagher Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen 5G Defense Infrastructure
Rep.Rick Larsen
June 8, 2020
Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the U.S. - Foster, Wyden Lead Bicameral Warning Against Trump Administration Resuming Explosive Nuclear Testing
Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
June 8, 2020
Letter to Dan Brouilette, Department of Energy Secretary, and Mark T. Esper, Department of Defense Secretary - Smith, Lowey, Cooper, Kaptur and Visclosky Call for Answers on Trump Administration's Proposal to Resume Nuclear Testing
Rep.Adam Smith, ...
June 6, 2020
Sherrill and 30 HASC Democrats Call for Accountability from Military Leadership on Behalf of the American People
Rep.Adam Smith, ...
June 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William P. Barr, Attorney General - Rep. Davis Joins Letter to Attorney General Barr on Assault on Rule of Law
Rep.Adam Smith, ...
June 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, and the Hon. Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Smith Calls on Secretary of Defense and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs to Explain Military Activity in Washington, D.C.
Rep.Adam Smith
June 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice, the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Smith, Nadler, Grijalva, and Thompson Call for Answers on Trump Administrations Use of Force Against Peaceful DC Protestors
Rep.Adam Smith, ...
June 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark T. Esper - Haaland, 14 Members of Congress to Esper: "United States Citizens Are Not the Enemy and our Military Should Not Plan or Execute Attacks Against Them"
Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
June 2, 2020
Smith Demands Answers on the Apparent Militarization of America
Rep.Adam Smith
June 1, 2020
Smith Statement on Trump's Intent to Invoke the Insurrection Act
Rep.Adam Smith
May 28, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Durbin, Colleagues Press Pentagon For Answers On Lack Of CARES Act Funding Being Spent
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
May 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Smith and 20 Armed Services Democrats Slam Trump Administration's Open Skies Treaty Withdrawal
Rep.Adam Smith, ...
May 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, and the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - Smith & Engel Denounce Trump Administration's Illegal Withdrawal from Open Skies Treaty
Rep.Adam Smith, ...
May 21, 2020
Smith, Cooper Statement on Trump Administration's Withdrawal From the Open Skies Treaty
Rep.Adam Smith, ...
May 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, the Hon. Michael O'Rielly, FCC Commissioner, the Hon. Jessica Rosenworcel, FCC Commissioner, the Hon. Geoffrey Starks, FCC Commissioner, and the Hon. Brendan Carr, FCC Commissioner - Smith, Thornberry, and 20 Bipartisan Members Demand Answers From FCC
Rep.Adam Smith, ...
May 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, United States Secretary of State - Fitzpatrick Joins Overwhelming Bipartisan Majority of House Members Calls On Administration To Extend Iran Arms Embargo
Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
April 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Rep. Speier Calls for CDC to Establish Military-Specific Guidance to Combat COVID-19
Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
April 28, 2020
Smith Slams Trump Administration's Continued Theft of DoD Funding
Rep.Adam Smith
April 28, 2020
Smith, Thornberry Statement on FY21 NDAA Process
Rep.Adam Smith, ...
April 27, 2020
Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Harris, Warren, Hirono, Colleagues Blast Defense Secretary Esper Over DoD's Failure to Adequately Respond to COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 22, 2020
Defense News - FCC and Ligado are undermining GPS -- and with it, our economy and national security
Rep.Adam Smith, ...
April 20, 2020
Letter to President Donald Trump - Harris, Murray, Schumer Demand Trump Extend Authorization for National Guard to Fight COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 17, 2020
Smith Statement on DOD Inspector General's JEDI Findings
Rep.Adam Smith
April 17, 2020
Letter to The Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, and the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Kilmer Leads Bipartisan Call to Ramp Up Defense Manufacturing Capabilities in Response to Coronavirus
Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
April 16, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, and the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Smith Slams High-Risk Ligado Request
Rep.Adam Smith
April 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State, and the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Leading National Security Democrats Raise Alarm over Trump Admin's Dispute with South Korea Over Cost-Sharing Deal
Rep.Adam Smith, ...
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