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Sep 17 Slotkin , Warner , Cantwell Slotkin led 45 Senate Democrats demanding Pentagon cost accounting for Iran war.Oct 5 Murphy completed Middle East diplomatic trip meeting with Qatari and Saudi leadership.Oct 5 Murphy Murphy visited Middle East to assess Iran War damage and costs exceeding $45 billion.Oct 7 Murphy criticized Pentagon denial of military base access during Middle East CODEL trip.Oct 7 Gallego requested independent investigation of USS Abraham Lincoln's record-breaking deployment and onboard conditions.
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Oct 1 Blumenthal , Houlahan Led introduction of bicameral legislation to prevent political interference in military officer promotions.Oct 5 Houlahan demanded answers on Department of Defense decision to end tenured appointments at military service academies.Oct 5 Gillibrand introduced bill to protect military officers from arbitrary removal from promotion consideration.
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Aug 17 Tran , Bera criticized Trump's decision to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea.
Where they stand
Support · 44 D Slotkin MI Praised Coast Guard's restoration of full operations D Krishnamoorthi IL Introduced legislation to apply Ukraine's battlefield innovations to U.S. military doctrine D Gillibrand NY Introduced bill to depoliticize military officer promotions R Nunn IA Made case for new 132d Wing Air Mission to Air Force Secretary D Peters MI Applauded Coast Guard restoration of full staffing and operations in Michigan R Moody FL Championed legislation protecting military test range from oil and gas drilling R Cotton AR Urged action to preserve domestic critical mineral supply chain R Scott FL Introduced bill protecting military training range from interference R Marshall KS Praised Forbes Field selection for KC-46A mission R Hamadeh AZ Applauds increased hostile fire and imminent danger pay D Larsen WA Advocated for Naval Station Everett as homeport for future Navy frigates D Blumenthal CT Introduced bill to protect military promotions from political interference R Guest MS Welcomed Key Field selection as KC-46 refueling aircraft location R Smith MO Celebrated Boeing defense contract for Missouri aerospace manufacturing R Hyde-Smith MS Praised Air Force decision to select Key Field as finalist for refueling aircraft D Kelly AZ Introduced Reaffirming Extended Nuclear Deterrence Act R Alford MO Praised Boeing F/A-XX contract award for Missouri economic growth R Jackson TX Urged Pentagon to advance MV-75 Cheyenne aircraft program R Moran KS Urged Secretary of War to maintain support for MV-75 Cheyenne program R Messmer IN Introduced bill to modernize aging sealift vessels R Lee UT Urged military to reform substance ban standards for servicemembers R Graham Nordone SC Urged Air Force to select McEntire as F-35A home base D Randall WA Introduced resolution honoring LGBTQ+ servicemembers and opposing discriminatory policies R Pfluger TX Urged dedicated funding for military service academies D Sorensen IL Supports Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters operations R Houchin IN Supports nuclear microreactor deployment for military energy resilience R Biggs AZ Supported ASU's application for ARMOR defense research center R Van Drew NJ Secured $68 million authorization for F-35 deployment R Fitzpatrick PA Introduced tax relief to strengthen merchant mariner recruitment and retention R Tenney NY Praised Army's selection of Fort Drum for advanced nuclear energy technology R Carter TX Advocated for Fort Hood's selection for nuclear microreactor development R McClain MI Examined how schools can better support deployed servicemembers D Whitesides CA Introduced bill to investigate insider trading in DoD during Iran war R Tillis NC Urged reversal of military exercise cuts with South Korea R Patronis FL Praised $9 million shipbuilding investment strengthening Navy capabilities R Britt AL Introduced Space Superiority Readiness Act R Boebert CO Passed amendments modernizing Air National Guard and securing military bases R Cloud TX Introduced bill to improve depot funding transparency R Grassley IA Introduced legislation protecting military chaplains' religious beliefs R Grothman WI Urged Trump Administration to maintain competition in tactical vehicle production R Moran TX Introduced American Shipyard Investment Act to incentivize shipbuilding R Kelly MS Supports Trump administration defense and agricultural funding efforts D Dean PA Reintroduced legislation to protect military members from abusive debt collectors R Ezell MS Praised Coast Guard's role and advocated for modernization investments Oppose · 41 D Murphy CT Opposed DOD's unprecedented denial of congressional military facility access D Houlahan PA Questioned DOD legal authority to end tenure at service academies D Duckworth IL Opposes Trump's Triumphal Arch as wasteful vanity project D Wasserman Schultz FL Opposes new military mega-base proposal as costly vanity project D Johnson TX Introduced bill to review military personnel pardons by president D Reed RI Opposed reckless officer reduction without congressional consultation D Schiff CA Opposes Trump's unauthorized Iran military deployment D Ryan NY Demanded public hearings on DoD failures in Iranian strike response D Crow CO Opposed casualty data manipulation by Defense Secretary D Khanna CA Introduced bill to refund $230 billion in war costs to American taxpayers D Deluzio PA Opposes Trump's attempt to hide Iran War costs and casualties D Warner VA Demanded full accounting of Iran war costs and Pentagon transparency D Cantwell WA Demanded full accounting of Iran war costs from Pentagon D Sykes OH Voted to end unauthorized Iran war and demand congressional approval D Salinas OR Voted to end U.S. involvement in Iran war D Goodlander NH Demands removal of U.S. forces from Iran hostilities D Hoyle OR Opposed illegal Iran war costing $40 billion D Merkley OR Released report criticizing cost and inflation impact of Iran war D Moulton MA Passed resolution to end Trump's unauthorized war with Iran D Tran CA Opposed deactivation of Army medical evacuation units without replacement plan R Massie KY Forced impeachment vote against Secretary Hegseth for illegal Iran war D Heinrich NM Opposes Trump's Iran war for depleting Strategic Petroleum Reserve D Rosen NV Demanded hearing on impact of extended Iran deployments on troops D Hassan NH Opposes illegal war with Iran raising business costs D Jeffries NY Opposes Trump's Iran war as reckless and economically damaging D Kaine VA Urged hearing on war's harm to troops and inadequate support D Liccardo CA Opposes war as costly and damaging to Pacific defense commitments D Baldwin WI Opposes Trump's war in Iran raising costs D Vasquez NM Demanded full accounting of war costs and exit strategy D Clark MA Opposes Trump's Iran war for cost and troop safety D Min CA Opposes reduction in U.S.–South Korea military exercises D Bennet CO Urged reversal of NATO force cuts in Europe D Bera CA Opposed reduction of joint military exercises with South Korea D Kim NJ Opposes unilateral reduction of South Korea military exercises D Golden ME Opposes offshoring Navy shipbuilding to foreign yards D McCollum MN Criticized Pentagon and Trump administration for poor conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln D McBride DE Opposes Trump administration's Iran war decision and demands accountability for servicemember conditions D Hickenlooper CO Introduced bill to prevent reclassification of war casualties and costs D Norcross NJ Urged reversal of Pentagon weapons testing office cuts D Alsobrooks MD Criticized war without strategic aim and disproportionate burden on working class D Meeks NY Demanded Pentagon restore fallen service members to official casualty count
What each party did · Democrats 174 · Republicans 101
7 Requested action 2 52 Sent letters 13 2 Hearings 2 6 Statements 3 32 Criticized 1 10 Praised 17 11 Visits and events 28 10 Announced funding 13 36 Filed or pushed bills 18 8 Other 4 By state CA 24 CT 23 NY 20 AZ 19 IL 17 CO 15 VA 14 TX 13 +37 more with fewer actions
Every action 275 actions · 311 releases
All types 275 Requested action 9 Sent letters 65 Hearings 4 Statements 9 Criticized 33 Praised 27 Visits and events 39 Announced funding 23 Filed or pushed bills 54 Other 12
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Oct 7, 2026
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D Vindman VA
Introduced legislation requiring Pentagon to study and apply Ukraine's military innovations to U.S. doctrine.
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Oct 6, 2026
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D Slotkin MI
Praised U.S. Coast Guard's decision to restore full operations at Michigan station.
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Oct 5, 2026
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R Nunn IA
Hosted Air Force Secretary to advocate for new 132d Wing air mission.
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D Peters MI
Praised Coast Guard decision to restore full operations at Michigan station.
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R Bentz OR
Announced Air Force authorization for Kingsley Field to receive F-35 fighter jets in 2027.
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R Moody FL
Moody championed bill prohibiting oil and gas drilling in Eglin Gulf Test and Training Range.
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R Ciscomani AZ
Attended ribbon-cutting ceremony for veteran-owned aerospace company expansion in Tucson.
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Oct 2, 2026
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R Cotton AR
Sent letter to cabinet secretaries urging preservation of domestic silicon carbide manufacturing.
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R Scott FL
Introduced bill to protect Eglin Gulf Test and Training Range from interference to maintain military readiness.
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D Courtney CT $750M
Highlighted defense contract awards totaling $750+ million for Connecticut manufacturers.
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Oct 1, 2026
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R Marshall KS
Praised Forbes Field Air National Guard Base as candidate location for KC-46A Pegasus mission.
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R Hamadeh AZ
Praised Department of War for increasing combat pay to $450 and $275 per month.
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D Duckworth IL
Criticized Trump's Triumphal Arch project as wasteful and dangerous to veterans and national security.
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D Duckworth IL
Urged Senate Armed Services Committee to halt 183rd Wing deactivation pending replacement mission.
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D Larsen WA
Released report arguing Naval Station Everett is ideal homeport for future U.S. Navy frigates.
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D Escobar TX
Sent letter to Navy Secretary requesting information on swine use in diving experiments.
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Sep 30, 2026
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R Smith MO $20B
Praised Boeing's $20 billion Navy fighter contract for Missouri jobs and national defense.
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R Hyde-Smith MS
Applauded Air Force selection of Key Field in Meridian as finalist for KC-46A refueling squadron.
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D Johnson TX
Introduced bill requiring military review boards for presidential pardon recipients.
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D Kelly AZ
Introduced bipartisan legislation reaffirming U.S. nuclear deterrence commitments to allies.
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D Kelly AZ
Questioned whether Golden Dome missile defense system could trigger arms race.
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Sep 29, 2026
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D Padilla CA
Padilla and Scott introduced bipartisan bill to support military families transitioning to civilian life.
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R Wagner MO
Praised Boeing's selection to build Navy's next-generation F/A-XX fighter jet.
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D Case HI
Seeking qualified applicants for Congressional nominations to U.S. service academies for 2027.
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D Bell MO
Praised Boeing's billion-dollar Navy fighter contract win for St. Louis.
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R Alford MO
Applauded Department of War awarding F/A-XX fighter jet contract to Boeing.
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R Hoeven ND $5.5M
Secured $5.5 million for Project ULTRA to expand drone and counter-drone testing capabilities.
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I King ME
Questioned experts at hearing on costs and impacts of Golden Dome missile defense project.
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R Cotton AR
Sent letter to Defense Secretary urging review of military supply chain security.
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D Reed RI
Criticized Defense Secretary Hegseth's plan to cut 20 percent of general and flag officer positions.
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R Schmitt MO
Secured Boeing St. Louis as prime contractor for Navy's next-generation F/A-XX strike fighter.
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R Hyde-Smith MS
Applauded Air Force selection of Key Field in Meridian as KC-46 aircraft finalist location.
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Sep 28, 2026
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R Jackson TX
Led 86 colleagues in letter urging Pentagon to prioritize MV-75 Cheyenne aircraft program.
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R Moran KS
Led 80+ colleagues urging support for MV-75 Cheyenne Army helicopter program.
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Sep 27, 2026
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D Jacobs CA
Conducted in-person oversight of USS Abraham Lincoln to address crew concerns and accountability.
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Sep 26, 2026
Sep 25, 2026
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R Kim CA $10M
Urged California governor to preserve $10 million federal funding for Orange County veterans cemetery.
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Sep 24, 2026
Sep 23, 2026
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D Shaheen NH
Praised Portsmouth Naval Shipyard's economic impact and role in Navy readiness.
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R Begich AK $315M
Announced $315 million Coast Guard contract for infrastructure in Kodiak, Alaska.
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R Fedorchak ND
Toured battery manufacturing facility and highlighted domestic defense supply chain strengthening.
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D Courtney CT
Sent letter to Armed Services Committee colleagues responding to GAO submarine repair report.
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D Sewell AL
Announced military service academy nomination applications for Alabama's 7th Congressional District.
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Sep 22, 2026
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D Lofgren CA $9.8M
Announced $9.8 million federal grant to rehabilitate Jolon Road serving Fort Hunter Liggett.
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R Fong CA $10.9M
Announced $10.95 million federal grant for aviation maintenance training facility at Edwards AFB.
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R Baumgartner WA $2.2M
Announced $2.24 million federal grant to Spokane County for Fairchild Air Force Base transportation access.
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R Fedorchak ND $1M
Announced $1.04 million for transportation improvements supporting Minot Air Force Base.
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R Lee UT
Urged Department of War to adopt clear standards for banned substances in military.
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D Reed RI $271.2M
Announced $271 million Coast Guard contract for Naval Station Newport Pier 1 construction.
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R Graham Nordone SC
Led South Carolina delegation urging Air Force to base F-35A fighter jets at McEntire Joint National Guard Base.
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Sep 21, 2026
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R Diaz-Balart FL
Hosted 19th Annual Service Academy Day for high school students interested in military service.
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R Moody FL
Urged Air Force to relocate Blue Horizons innovation program to Orlando, Florida.
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Sep 20, 2026
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D Randall WA
Introduced resolution recognizing National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day.
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Sep 19, 2026
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D Reed RI $44B
Condemned Trump administration for concealing Iran war costs and casualty figures from Congress.
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D Larson CT $234M
Announced $234 million Army contract for 16 Black Hawk helicopters to Sikorsky in Connecticut.
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Sep 18, 2026
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D Kelly AZ
Discussed SHIPS for America Act at Hudson Institute event to revitalize shipbuilding and address national security.
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D Duckworth IL
Called for passage of bill banning Pentagon from manipulating casualty records in Iran War.
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D Kelly AZ
Criticized Trump administration for prioritizing appearances over accountability in Iran War response.
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R Pfluger TX
Led bipartisan letter urging military service academy investment in final National Defense Authorization Act.
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D Crow CO
Introduced bill preventing Pentagon from manipulating casualty data on Iran war.
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Sep 17, 2026
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D Sorensen IL
Led bipartisan letter supporting U.S. Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters squadron.
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Sep 16, 2026
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R Jackson TX
Published opinion editorial warning U.S. must accelerate drone testing against adversaries.
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R Smith MO
Hosted Academy Day event for high school students interested in military service.
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R Fischer NE
Urged long-term funding for Golden Dome missile defense shield at Air and Space Forces conference.
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R Capito WV
Announced four Academy Days in September for West Virginia students interested in service academies and ROTC scholarships.
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Sep 15, 2026
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D Courtney CT $76.6B
Highlighted Connecticut submarine industry's role in national security and AUKUS alliance.
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D Tran CA
Criticized Army deactivation of medical evacuation helicopter units in California.
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I King ME
Requested briefing on Army's decision to eliminate specialized drone battalion supporting Ukraine defense.
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D Courtney CT
Celebrated five-year anniversary of AUKUS security agreement with Australia and UK.
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Sep 14, 2026
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R Harris MD
Called for congressional testimony from former Defense Department official on vaccine mandate memo.
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Sep 9, 2026
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R Young IN
Applauded Navy's plan to deploy advanced nuclear microreactor at Indiana weapons station.
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R Houchin IN
Praised Department of War announcement of nuclear microreactor installation at Naval Weapons Station Crane.
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R Biggs AZ
Led letter supporting Arizona State University's bid to establish defense manufacturing research center.
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Sep 8, 2026
Sep 4, 2026
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R Bacon NE
Visited Philippines with colleague to strengthen U.S.-Philippines defense cooperation and deter China.
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R Husted OH
Visited Dayton-area defense industry roundtable and toured The Abilities Connection facility in Springfield.
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R Van Drew NJ $68M
Announced $68 million authorization for F-35 fighter jets at Atlantic City's 177th Fighter Wing.
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Sep 3, 2026
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R Fischer NE
Discussed strengthening U.S. nuclear deterrent against China and Russia threats on podcast.
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D Rosen NV
Introduced bill to protect women's right to serve in U.S. military combat roles.
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Sep 2, 2026
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D Larson CT $240M
Applauded $240 million contract for Pratt & Whitney F135 engine modernization.
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R Hoeven ND
Showcased North Dakota's unmanned aerial systems ecosystem to Army undersecretary.
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R Cramer ND
Toured defense innovation hubs with Army Under Secretary to showcase unmanned aerial systems technology.
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D Ossoff GA $50M
Secured nearly $50 million in federal funding for Robins Air Force Base infrastructure upgrades.
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Sep 1, 2026
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D Panetta CA $636K
Announced $635,900 federal grant for Monterey to assess military installation infrastructure resilience.
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D Courtney CT $1.2B
Voted for continuing resolution including $1.2 billion for Virginia and Columbia-class submarine construction.
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Aug 31, 2026
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R Husted OH
Visited Lima Tank Plant to discuss defense manufacturing and facility funding needs.
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D Coons DE
Called for independent investigation of extended aircraft carrier deployments and quality of life issues.
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R Collins ME $20M
Visited American Rheinmetall facility and secured DOD funding for weapon mount contract.
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D Reed RI
Thanked Army Secretary Driscoll for service and criticized Secretary Hegseth's leadership.
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Aug 28, 2026
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R Moody FL
Held aerospace townhall highlighting Florida's space industry and promoted TRADES Act for skilled workforce.
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R Kiggans VA
Visited Naval Air Station Oceana with Chief of Naval Operations to discuss naval readiness and infrastructure priorities.
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Aug 27, 2026
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R Womack AR
Hosted House Armed Services Committee Chairman to showcase defense research and military readiness efforts.
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R Cramer ND
Participated in Technology Readiness Experimentation event showcasing drone and counter-drone capabilities in North Dakota.
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R Hoeven ND
Participated in Technology Readiness Experimentation event showcasing drone and counter-drone development in North Dakota.
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R Tenney NY $2.2B
Celebrated Fort Drum selection for Army Janus nuclear energy microreactor program.
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Aug 26, 2026
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R Carter TX $2.2B
Applauded Fort Hood's selection for Army's $2.2 billion Janus nuclear microreactor program.
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Letter
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D Schumer NY
Announced Fort Drum selected for Army's next-generation nuclear microreactor program.
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Aug 25, 2026
Aug 24, 2026
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R Harris MD $99M
Announced $99 million defense contract for advanced manufacturing company in Maryland.
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D Murray WA
Called for independent investigation of extended aircraft carrier deployments and quality of life issues.
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R Hamadeh AZ
Introduced bill to correct military retirement inequity for Reserve Component members.
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R McGuire VA
Celebrated Navy ROTC partnership between Liberty University and University of Virginia.
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Letter
Aug 21, 2026
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D Krishnamoorthi IL
Announced plan to introduce LESSONS from Ukraine Act applying battlefield innovations to U.S. military doctrine.
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R Moore NC
Introduced bill directing Army to develop quantum computing and advanced technology initiative.
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Aug 20, 2026
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R Jackson TX
Introduced bill to strengthen defense industrial base through foreign military sales planning.
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R Budd NC
Secured F-15EX aircraft for Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in North Carolina.
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Criticism
D Min CA
Criticized President Trump's order to reduce U.S.–South Korea joint military exercises.
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Criticism
D Min CA
Criticized President Trump's order to reduce U.S.–South Korea joint military exercises (Korean language version).
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R Cramer ND
Hosted defense forum discussing Trump's Golden Dome missile and space defense initiative.
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Aug 19, 2026
Letter
D Bennet CO
Urged Defense Department to reverse planned NATO force reductions in Europe.
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D Kaine VA
Called on Trump to reverse directive replacing electromagnetic catapults with steam systems.
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I King ME
Demanded Pentagon answers about deteriorating conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln.
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D Crow CO
Demanded answers from Navy about conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln after record 260-day deployment.
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Aug 18, 2026
Letter
D Padilla CA
Requested Defense Department investigation into USS Abraham Lincoln's extended deployment.
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R Alford MO
Announced Army confirmed Basic Combat Training will remain at Fort Leonard Wood.
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D Reed RI $46M
Secured $46 million in federal funding for Army Aviation Readiness Center at Quonset Point.
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D Garamendi CA
Demanded Navy address dangerous conditions and readiness concerns aboard USS Abraham Lincoln.
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R Husted OH
Visited GE Aerospace to highlight defense engine development for U.S. military systems.
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D Kelly AZ
Criticized Trump's foreign policy decisions as reckless and endangering Americans and servicemembers.
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Aug 17, 2026
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D Blumenthal CT
Called on Trump to reverse directive replacing electromagnetic catapults with steam systems on aircraft carriers.
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R Strong AL
Announced fourth annual Military Service and Academy Day event for high school students on August 22.
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R Cramer ND
Hosted inaugural defense forum highlighting North Dakota's role in national defense strategy.
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D Reed RI
Criticized Trump for scaling back joint military exercises with South Korea to appease North Korea.
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R Banks IN
Discussed Iran conflict, military funding, Fauci investigation and severe weather response on Fox News.
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Aug 16, 2026
Criticism
D Kim NJ
Criticized Trump's unilateral reduction of joint military exercises with South Korea.
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Aug 15, 2026
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D Gillibrand NY
Demanded hearings and accountability for reported deteriorating conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln.
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Aug 14, 2026
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D Golden ME
Opposed Trump administration plan to build Navy ships in foreign shipyards, citing job and security concerns.
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R Husted OH
Visited defense technology and robotics companies in Columbus and met with agricultural leaders.
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D Crow CO
Demanded Pentagon answers about poor conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln after 260-day deployment.
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R Collins ME
Opposed administration directive allowing first ships in new Navy vessel classes to be built overseas.
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D Gallego AZ
Demanded oversight visit to USS Lincoln to investigate crew conditions under Defense Secretary Hegseth.
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Aug 13, 2026
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R Wicker MS
Praised Senate passage of bill supporting U.S. Merchant Marine Academy athletics programs.
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D Davis NC
Highlighted F-35 fighter jet program's role in aerospace jobs and economic opportunity in North Carolina.
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R Patronis FL $9M
Applauded $9 million state investment in Pensacola shipbuilding infrastructure and military manufacturing.
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D Norcross NJ
Pressed Defense Secretary to reverse 80% budget cuts to Pentagon weapons testing office.
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Aug 12, 2026
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R Britt AL
Introduced bipartisan bill to strengthen Space Force readiness and wargaming.
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D Schumer NY
Urged Army to select Fort Drum for next-generation nuclear microreactor program.
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D Blumenthal CT
Demanded Defense Department explain conditions for sailors on USS Abraham Lincoln deployed nearly seven months.
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Aug 11, 2026
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R Boebert CO
Passed four amendments to defense bill on military readiness and security issues.
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Aug 10, 2026
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D Duckworth IL
Led letter to Trump administration opposing ICE deportation efforts targeting military families.
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R Cloud TX
Introduced bipartisan bill to improve funding transparency for military installations like Corpus Christi Army Depot.
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D Hickenlooper CO
Introduced bill to establish AmeriCorps and National Guard partnership for community resilience and wildland firefighting.
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Aug 7, 2026
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D Larson CT $1.3B
Celebrated $1.3 billion federal contract for Pratt & Whitney F135 engine manufacturing in Connecticut.
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R Cornyn TX
Introduced bill to protect Army depots from financial losses due to cancelled government projects.
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D Slotkin MI
Announced Army selection of Camp Grayling for drone testing and defense technology research.
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R Cloud TX
Introduced two bills to improve oversight and financial management of Department of War depots and arsenals.
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R Cramer ND
Praised Senate confirmation of General Douglas Schiess as Chief of Space Operations.
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R Barrett MI
Attended military training exercise and announced Army initiative to expand testing range access.
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Aug 6, 2026
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D Murphy CT
Introduced bipartisan bill allowing Coast Guard to partner with state and local governments.
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R Grassley IA
Introduced bill to codify military chaplains' roles and protect their religious freedom.
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R Lankford OK
Introduced bipartisan bill to allow tribal nations to apply for military infrastructure grants.
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Aug 5, 2026
Letter
I King ME
Urged administration to withdraw proposed rule weakening civil service protections for federal employees at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
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R Grothman WI
Led Wisconsin Republicans in letter urging protection of Marine Corps tactical vehicle production capacity.
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D Murray WA
Introduced bipartisan bill to expand tribal eligibility for Defense Community Infrastructure Program grants.
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R Joyce OH
Attended groundbreaking for Iten Defense manufacturing facility in Ohio.
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R Moran TX
Introduced bill creating 25% tax credit for U.S. shipbuilders to boost domestic maritime capacity.
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Aug 4, 2026
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R Kelly MS
Sent letter to President Trump supporting defense, farm aid and election security priorities.
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D Gillen NY
Visited U.S. Coast Guard Station Jones Beach and spoke with crew about their work and needs.
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D Dean PA
Reintroduced bipartisan bill to protect servicemembers from predatory debt collection practices.
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R Ezell MS
Published op-ed honoring Coast Guard's 236th anniversary and discussing modernization investments.
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R Hudson NC $140M
Secured $140 million in defense project authorizations for North Carolina through National Defense Authorization Act.
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Aug 3, 2026
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D Ryan NY
Announced fourth annual Fall Service Academy Information Session for military academy nominations.
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D Kaine VA
Sent letter to President Trump pressing him on military strikes in Caribbean and Pacific.
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D Courtney CT $2M
Applauded Electric Boat's $2 million steel plate order from Australian supplier for submarines.
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D Blumenthal CT $106.7M
Praised U.S. Army contracts worth $106.7 million to Sikorsky for Black Hawk helicopter work.
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R Hudson NC
Applauded inclusion of protections for Special Operations Forces in FY 2027 defense bill.
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