How the conversation moved
Developing stories 6 threads · 24 of 137 actions
10 members · $5M announced
Sep 10 Malliotakis (R) urged 9/11 responders and survivors to seek assistance with benefits claims.Sep 10 Peters demanded Trump administration preserve counterterrorism records and release domestic terrorism threat assessment.Sep 11 Thompson marked the 25th anniversary of September 11 attacks and criticized weakening of homeland security.Sep 11 Wittman (R) Sent letter to OPM requesting equal retirement benefits for federal law enforcement officers.Sep 11 Gillibrand announced bipartisan Senate resolution honoring victims and first responders of September 11.
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Sep 24 Murray introduced bill to establish memorial at Arlington National Cemetery for six fallen Zeus 95 servicemembers.Sep 24 Schrier introduced bill to establish monument honoring Zeus 95 crew killed in March 2026 military operation.Sep 28 Cantwell introduced bill to establish memorial at Arlington National Cemetery for six servicemembers killed in Operation Epic Fury crash.
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Aug 7 Durbin praised Senate passage of legislation imposing sanctions on Russia and purchasers of Russian oil.Aug 7 Fischer (R) voted for the Sanctioning Russia Act to pressure countries purchasing Russian energy to reduce dependence on Moscow.Aug 7 Cramer (R) cosponsored and praised Senate passage of Russia and Iran sanctions legislation.
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Sep 30 Budd (R) Senate unanimously passed bill transferring federal land near Fort Bragg for North Carolina veterans home.Sep 30 Hudson (R) announced Senate passage of bill to enable construction of new veterans home near Fort Bragg.
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Sep 25 McCormick (R) introduced bipartisan bill to prevent Chinese optical transceivers in U.S. national security systems.Sep 28 Gallego introduced bipartisan bill to restrict Chinese optical transceivers from federal national security networks.
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Sep 24 Fischer (R) Senate unanimously passed Fischer's bill to prevent foreign adversaries from accessing satellite systems.Sep 25 Luján Senate unanimously passed legislation to secure America's satellite systems from foreign threats.
Where they stand
Support · 35 R Steube FL Praised Trump's Greenland security deal and Arctic strategy R Harrigan NC Supports removing federal policy barriers for disabled veterans' home safety improvements D Menendez NJ Introduced bill on undersea cable permitting R Newhouse WA Thanked FBI and DOE for arrest of employee aiding terrorism D McCollum MN Supports U.S. withdrawal from Iraq R Crane AZ Legislation passed to transfer land for veterans retreat operation R Hudson NC Secured Senate passage of veterans home construction bill R Budd NC Passed bill transferring land for state veterans home R Wicker MS Affirmed U.S. commitment to Taiwan's defense under Taiwan Relations Act D Kaine VA Introduced Critical Mineral Executive Coordination Act to reduce China reliance D Gallego AZ Introduced legislation to prevent Chinese optical transceivers in federal networks R Grassley IA Introduced resolution honoring Iowa National Guard-Kosovo security partnership D Luján NM Led bipartisan Secure Space Act protecting satellite systems R McCormick PA Introduced bill to ban Chinese transceivers from national security systems R Fischer NE Secured Senate passage of satellite defense legislation D Panetta CA Authored NATO Shield Act to require congressional approval for NATO withdrawal D Slotkin MI Urged Trump to approve Taiwan arms sale R Malliotakis NY Praised U.S.-Denmark-Greenland security agreement strengthening Arctic position R Cornyn TX Praised law imposing sanctions on Russian crude oil and natural gas purchasers D Hoyer MD Urged Pentagon to deliver $400 million in authorized Ukraine military assistance D Ruiz CA Secured 218 signatures on discharge petition to force House vote on Major Richard Star Act R Banks IN Supports historic national security agreement with Denmark and Greenland D Lieu CA Urged Trump to ensure human-in-the-loop in nuclear weapons systems with China R Buchanan FL Urged continued funding for agencies protecting against future attacks R Wittman VA Requested OPM ensure parity in retirement benefits for federal law enforcement D Warner VA Supports preservation and designation of 9/11 Pentagon Memorial D Wyden OR Urged Commerce Secretary to enforce export controls against aiding Russian and Chinese intelligence R Crapo ID Praised DPAA director's endorsement of declassification bill R Britt AL Introduced Military Chaplains Modernization Act R Hyde-Smith MS Backs Coast Guard-community partnership agreements R Husted OH Introduced bills to counter Chinese espionage and protect American innovation R Cramer ND Cosponsored and praised sweeping sanctions on Russia and Iran. D Durbin IL Praised bipartisan sanctions legislation on Russia and oil purchasers. R Ricketts NE Introduced bill to screen biotech investment in adversary nations R Sheehy MT Introduced Special Operations Forces Concealed Carry Act Oppose · 23 D Jacobs CA Criticized Trump for dangerous comments dismissing threats to San Diego D DeLauro CT Opposed Trump administration plan to ease Russian sanctions D Duckworth IL Opposes continued military operations in Iran D Cantwell WA Voted to end war with Iran D Markey MA Opposes Saudi nuclear deal as failing nonproliferation standards D Bennet CO Demanded full accounting of Iran war costs from Pentagon leadership D Merkley OR Demanded administration abandon Saudi nuclear deal D Hickenlooper CO Voted to end Iran war, criticized costs D Jayapal WA Opposes Senate blocking of War Powers Resolution D Klobuchar MN Opposes Trump's war with Iran; voted to end it R McConnell KY Urged State and Defense secretaries to obligate $1.3 billion in Taiwan security funds D Beyer VA Opposes U.S.-Saudi nuclear agreement as departing from nonproliferation standards D Schiff CA Filed resolution to block unauthorized military strikes against Oman D Peters MI Demanded preservation of counterterrorism records and threat assessment release D Reed RI Opposed Pentagon stake in Venezuelan oil as military mission abuse D Mfume MD Urged Navy to preserve USS Doris Miller name honoring war hero D Schneider IL Urged Defense Secretary to preserve USS Doris Miller naming honoring African American sailor D Bell MO Opposes renaming USS Doris Miller, citing tradition and honoring Black war hero R McCormick GA Criticized Biden administration Afghanistan withdrawal policies R Roy TX Raised national security concerns about development near military base D Nadler NY Opposes unauthorized military strikes on civilians D Ansari AZ Criticized military operational ruse using civilians as human decoys D Neguse CO Urged Defense Department to reverse NATO force reductions
What each party did · Democrats 76 · Republicans 61
2 Requested action 0 17 Sent letters 4 1 Hearings 2 8 Statements 6 9 Criticized 2 4 Praised 7 4 Visits and events 14 2 Announced funding 3 24 Filed or pushed bills 19 5 Other 4 By state CA 10 IL 8 VA 8 NY 8 WA 7 AZ 7 IN 7 MI 6 +34 more with fewer actions
Every action 137 actions · 142 releases
All types 137 Requested action 2 Sent letters 21 Hearings 3 Statements 14 Criticized 11 Praised 11 Visits and events 18 Announced funding 5 Filed or pushed bills 43 Other 9
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Oct 7, 2026
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R Moody FL
Welcomed over 60 Florida veterans to Washington for Honor Flight visit.
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Oct 6, 2026
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D Coons DE
Introduced bipartisan STRATA Act to strengthen U.S. critical minerals supply chains.
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D Gottheimer NJ
Introduced bipartisan resolution honoring Flydubai Flight 1073 crew and condemning terrorist attack.
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Oct 5, 2026
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R Steube FL
Published op-ed praising Trump's Greenland security agreement and Arctic strategy.
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Oct 2, 2026
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R Harrigan NC
Co-authored op-ed on removing barriers for disabled veterans seeking home accessibility assistance.
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D DeLauro CT
Criticized Trump for considering easing sanctions on Russia despite recent legislation.
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R Finstad MN
Hosted discussion with southern Minnesota veterans on improving VA care services.
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Oct 1, 2026
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R Newhouse WA
Praised FBI and DOE for arresting DOE employee allegedly aiding foreign terrorist organization.
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R Scott FL
Introduced bills to bar Chinese military companies from trading on U.S. stock exchanges.
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D McCollum MN
Praised U.S. withdrawal from Iraq after two decades, reaffirming her 2002 vote against the war.
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R Crane AZ
Senate passed bill allowing Gila County to operate veterans center on federal land.
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Sep 30, 2026
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D Duckworth IL
Called on Trump to end military operations in Iran following U.S. withdrawal from Iraq.
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R Wicker MS
Met with Taiwan's ambassador to discuss U.S.-Taiwan security partnership and Chinese aggression.
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D Tran CA $10M
Urged California governor to accept $10 million in federal funding for Orange County veterans cemetery.
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Sep 29, 2026
Sep 28, 2026
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D Kaine VA
Introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen U.S. critical mineral supply chains and reduce reliance on China.
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R Grassley IA
Introduced resolution recognizing 15-year partnership between Iowa National Guard and Kosovo.
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Sep 25, 2026
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D Correa CA $10M
Urged California governor to accept $10 million federal funding for Orange County veterans cemetery.
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D Bennet CO
Demanded Pentagon cost accounting for Iran war from Defense Secretary Hegseth.
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D Duckworth IL
Urged FAA and DoD to reject Trump's plan to convert Triumphal Arch into military complex.
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Sep 24, 2026
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D Luján NM
Voted for the 14th time to end Trump's war with Iran and criticized its costs to troops and families.
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R Scott SC
Joined South Carolina delegation letter urging Air Force to select McEntire base for F-35A aircraft.
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D Klobuchar MN
Voted for the 13th resolution to end Trump's war in Iran and called for Senate accountability.
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R Scott SC
Introduced bipartisan bill to strengthen U.S. critical minerals supply chain and reduce China dependence.
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D Panetta CA
Introduced bipartisan legislation requiring congressional approval before U.S. withdrawal from NATO.
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Sep 23, 2026
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D Slotkin MI $14B
Urged President Trump to proceed with $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan ahead of Xi Jinping's visit.
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D Slotkin MI
Compilation of Slotkin statements on Taiwan arms sales, China policy, Iran war costs, and trade issues.
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Sep 22, 2026
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R Cornyn TX
Praised signing of Russia sanctions bill honoring Senator Lindsey Graham's legacy.
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R Young IN
Discussed national security threats from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea cooperation.
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D Hoyer MD $400M
Called for immediate delivery of $400 million in authorized military aid to Ukraine.
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Sep 18, 2026
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D Panetta CA
Introduced bill to prevent Pentagon from manipulating casualty records from Iran War.
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D Ruiz CA
Announced discharge petition for Major Richard Star Act reached 218 signatures, guaranteeing House floor vote.
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R Banks IN
Praised Trump administration's national security agreement with Denmark and Greenland.
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R Collins ME
Announced New Balance contract to produce athletic shoes for U.S. military in Maine.
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Sep 17, 2026
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R Taylor OH
Introduced bill directing GAO study on compensation for victims of state-sponsored terrorism.
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D Beyer VA
Introduced a Joint Resolution of Disapproval to block the Trump administration's nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia.
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Sep 16, 2026
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R Young IN
Discussed bill to restore America's commercial shipbuilding industry to deter China.
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D Lieu CA
Urged President Trump to secure China commitment on human control of nuclear weapons.
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R McCaul TX
Spoke at hearing on counterterrorism evolution and aviation security threats.
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D Figures AL
Announced House passage of bipartisan bill to rename post office honoring Tuskegee Airmen.
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D Green TX
Testified at Homeland Security Committee hearing on counterterrorism efforts 25 years after 9/11.
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Sep 15, 2026
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R Cornyn TX
Questioned FBI Director on expired FISA Section 702 and need for reauthorization.
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R Garbarino NY
Introduced bipartisan bill to reimburse retirement systems for 9/11 first responder benefits.
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Sep 14, 2026
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R Buchanan FL
Reflected on 9/11's 25th anniversary and urged continued funding for national security agencies.
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Sep 11, 2026
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R Latta OH
Announced informational meetings on military academy nominations for constituents.
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Sep 10, 2026
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R Justice WV
President Trump signed Justice's Medal of Honor Monument Location Act into law.
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R Ciscomani AZ
Announced acceptance of military service academy nomination applications for class of 2031.
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Sep 9, 2026
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R Harshbarger TN
Announced sixth annual Military Service Academy Day to connect students with service academy representatives.
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Sep 4, 2026
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D Rosen NV $500K
Praised dedication of Nevada's first veterans cemetery in Elko, which she helped fund.
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Sep 1, 2026
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D Matsui CA
Rep. Matsui sent letter urging Disabled American Veterans to reconsider revoking Sacramento chapter charter.
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R Moore UT
Passed legislation establishing a Medal of Honor monument location on the National Mall.
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Aug 31, 2026
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D Reed RI
Criticized Pentagon investment in Venezuelan oil venture as abuse of military and taxpayer resources.
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R Kelly PA
Announced telephone town hall on September 2 to support Pennsylvania veterans and military families.
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D Mfume MD
Led 70+ House Democrats urging Navy to keep USS Doris Miller name instead of renaming for Trump.
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Aug 28, 2026
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D Schneider IL
Led 70+ Democrats urging Navy to reject renaming USS Doris Miller carrier after President Trump.
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R Grassley IA $1.4M
Announced $1.36 million VA grant to expand Iowa Veterans Cemetery with columbarium niches.
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D Sorensen IL
Announced Service Academy Night event to help students learn about military academy nominations and opportunities.
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D Merkley OR
Criticized Trump's U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal as weakening nonproliferation safeguards and triggering Middle East arms race.
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R Clyde GA
Announced applications open for U.S. Service Academy nominations for Class of 2031.
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D Bell MO
Led 70+ members opposing Navy plan to rename USS Doris Miller after Trump.
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Aug 27, 2026
Aug 26, 2026
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D Markey MA
Urged Congress to reject Trump administration's nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia.
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R Roy TX
Sent letter to cabinet officials raising national security concerns about Islamic development near military base.
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Aug 25, 2026
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D Wyden OR
Called on Commerce Department to enforce rules blocking Americans from aiding foreign intelligence agencies.
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Aug 24, 2026
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D Nadler NY
Criticized U.S. military boat strikes in Pacific Ocean as unauthorized killings without due process.
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Aug 21, 2026
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R Banks IN
Discussed Iran military operations, economic sanctions, and severe weather response in Indiana.
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D Reed RI
Opposed renaming USS Doris Miller aircraft carrier after sitting president.
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R Crapo ID
Highlighted DPAA director's support for legislation to streamline declassification of POW/MIA records.
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Aug 19, 2026
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D Ansari AZ
Sent letter to Defense Secretary demanding answers about Trump plane switch risking personnel and journalists.
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D Bennet CO
Joined legislation codifying women's right to serve in military combat roles.
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Aug 18, 2026
Criticism
D Kaine VA
Criticized U.S. strikes on fishing boats as illegal and killing people without narcotrafficking evidence.
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Aug 17, 2026
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R King-Hinds MP
Met with community advocate to discuss veterans benefits policies affecting CNMI veterans.
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Aug 14, 2026
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R Harrigan NC
Introduced bill to restrict foreign nationals' access to U.S. National Laboratories.
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R Hamadeh AZ
Introduced bill to designate I-17 section as Mueller-Keating Memorial Highway.
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Aug 13, 2026
Letter
D Neguse CO
Led bipartisan effort urging Defense Department to reverse NATO force cuts.
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D Reed RI
Criticized DOD civilian casualty report documenting 153 deaths in Yemen and 175 in Iran strikes.
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Aug 12, 2026
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D Grijalva AZ
Announced applications open for military academy nominations for Arizona district students.
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Aug 11, 2026
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R Hyde-Smith MS
Cosponsored bipartisan bill allowing U.S. Coast Guard to enter intergovernmental support agreements with communities.
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D Slotkin MI
Joined bipartisan bill to support Coast Guard installations and allow cost-saving community partnerships.
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R Banks IN
Discussed Iran nuclear policy, socialism, and birthright citizenship on news program.
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Aug 7, 2026
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D Merkley OR
Praised Senate passage of bipartisan legislation to impose sanctions on Russia and cut off funding for its war in Ukraine.
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Aug 6, 2026
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D Shaheen NH
Applauded Senate committee passage of bipartisan bill to help families access missing service members' records.
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R Messmer IN
Convened roundtable with veterans organizations to discuss services and benefits.
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D Wyden OR
Introduced legislation allowing Coast Guard to enter intergovernmental support agreements with state and local governments.
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R Wicker MS
Criticized Russian military escalation against NATO allies and Trump's withdrawal of U.S. brigade combat teams.
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R Crapo ID
Advanced bipartisan bill to expedite declassification of records on missing servicemembers and POWs.
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D Underwood IL
Post office renaming legislation for Staff Sergeant Jose Dueñez Jr. advanced in Senate.
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Aug 3, 2026
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R Schmidt KS
Announced service academy nomination applications now open for Kansas Second District students.
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R Sheehy MT
Introduced a bill extending nationwide concealed carry privileges to special operations veterans.
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R Banks IN
Discussed Iran conflict resolution and efforts to dismantle Hamas on Fox News.
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Aug 2, 2026
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R Kim CA
Led bipartisan delegation to South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan to strengthen Indo-Pacific alliances.
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Aug 1, 2026
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D Sorensen IL
Announced applications open for military service academy nominations for Illinois students.
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