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Sep 17 Gallego demanded Pentagon provide full accounting of costs for ongoing Iran war.Sep 17 Cantwell joined colleagues demanding Pentagon provide full accounting of Iran war costs to Congress.Sep 17 Duckworth demanded Secretary of Defense report total costs of ongoing Iran war to Congress.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.
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Oct 1 Blumenthal 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 · 42 D Slotkin MI Praised Coast Guard's restoration of full operations 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 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 R Scott FL Introduced bill protecting military training range from interference R Cotton AR Urged action to preserve domestic critical mineral supply chain R Marshall KS Praised Forbes Field selection for KC-46A mission D Blumenthal CT Introduced bill to protect military promotions from political interference 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 R Smith MO Celebrated Boeing defense contract for Missouri aerospace manufacturing R Guest MS Welcomed Key Field selection as KC-46 refueling aircraft location R Hyde-Smith MS Praised Air Force decision to select Key Field as finalist for refueling aircraft R Alford MO Praised Boeing F/A-XX contract award for Missouri economic growth R Moran KS Urged Secretary of War to maintain support for MV-75 Cheyenne program R Jackson TX Urged Pentagon to advance MV-75 Cheyenne aircraft 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 Tenney NY Praised Army's selection of Fort Drum for advanced nuclear energy technology R Fitzpatrick PA Introduced tax relief to strengthen merchant mariner recruitment and retention 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 Moran TX Introduced American Shipyard Investment Act to incentivize shipbuilding R Grothman WI Urged Trump Administration to maintain competition in tactical vehicle production R Kelly MS Supports Trump administration defense and agricultural funding efforts R Ezell MS Praised Coast Guard's role and advocated for modernization investments D Dean PA Reintroduced legislation to protect military members from abusive debt collectors Oppose · 43 D Murphy CT Visiting region to assess war damage and costs to taxpayers 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 Kelly AZ Questioned if Golden Dome could fuel arms race with Russia and China 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 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 Vindman VA Co-sponsored bill to stop Pentagon from obscuring Iran War costs 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 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 Hoyle OR Opposed illegal Iran war costing $40 billion D Goodlander NH Demands removal of U.S. forces from Iran hostilities D Merkley OR Released report criticizing cost and inflation impact of Iran war D Tran CA Opposed deactivation of Army medical evacuation units without replacement plan D Moulton MA Passed resolution to end Trump's unauthorized war with Iran 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 Opposed Iran war as illegal, costly, and harmful to servicemembers and civilians D Baldwin WI Opposes Trump's war in Iran raising costs D Liccardo CA Opposes war as costly and damaging to Pacific defense commitments 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 McCollum MN Criticized Pentagon and Trump administration for poor conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln D Golden ME Opposes offshoring Navy shipbuilding to foreign yards 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 169 · Republicans 103
7 Requested action 2 51 Sent letters 14 2 Hearings 2 6 Statements 3 31 Criticized 1 10 Praised 17 11 Visits and events 28 10 Announced funding 13 33 Filed or pushed bills 19 8 Other 4 By state CA 24 CT 22 NY 20 AZ 18 IL 16 CO 15 TX 13 VA 13 +37 more with fewer actions
Every action 272 actions · 306 releases
All types 272 Requested action 9 Sent letters 65 Hearings 4 Statements 9 Criticized 32 Praised 27 Visits and events 39 Announced funding 23 Filed or pushed bills 52 Other 12
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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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D Peters MI
Praised Coast Guard decision to restore full operations at Michigan station.
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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 Nunn IA
Hosted Air Force Secretary to advocate for new 132d Wing air mission.
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R Ciscomani AZ
Attended ribbon-cutting ceremony for veteran-owned aerospace company expansion in Tucson.
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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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Oct 2, 2026
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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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R Cotton AR
Sent letter to cabinet secretaries urging preservation of domestic silicon carbide manufacturing.
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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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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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R Hamadeh AZ
Praised Department of War for increasing combat pay to $450 and $275 per month.
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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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D Kelly AZ
Questioned whether Golden Dome missile defense system could trigger arms race.
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D Kelly AZ
Introduced bipartisan legislation reaffirming U.S. nuclear deterrence commitments to allies.
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D Johnson TX
Introduced bill requiring military review boards for presidential pardon recipients.
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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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Sep 29, 2026
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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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D Padilla CA
Padilla and Scott introduced bipartisan bill to support military families transitioning to civilian life.
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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 Hyde-Smith MS
Applauded Air Force selection of Key Field in Meridian as KC-46 aircraft finalist location.
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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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R Cotton AR
Sent letter to Defense Secretary urging review of military supply chain security.
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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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Sep 28, 2026
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R Moran KS
Led 80+ colleagues urging support for MV-75 Cheyenne Army helicopter program.
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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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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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D Sewell AL
Announced military service academy nomination applications for Alabama's 7th Congressional District.
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R Fedorchak ND
Toured battery manufacturing facility and highlighted domestic defense supply chain strengthening.
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R Begich AK $315M
Announced $315 million Coast Guard contract for infrastructure in Kodiak, Alaska.
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D Courtney CT
Sent letter to Armed Services Committee colleagues responding to GAO submarine repair report.
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Sep 22, 2026
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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 Lee UT
Urged Department of War to adopt clear standards for banned substances in military.
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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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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 Fedorchak ND $1M
Announced $1.04 million for transportation improvements supporting Minot Air Force Base.
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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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Sep 21, 2026
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R Moody FL
Urged Air Force to relocate Blue Horizons innovation program to Orlando, Florida.
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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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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
Criticized Trump administration for prioritizing appearances over accountability in Iran War response.
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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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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 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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R Smith MO
Hosted Academy Day event for high school students interested in military service.
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R Jackson TX
Published opinion editorial warning U.S. must accelerate drone testing against adversaries.
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Sep 15, 2026
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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 Tran CA
Criticized Army deactivation of medical evacuation helicopter units in California.
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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 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 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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R Bacon NE
Visited Philippines with colleague to strengthen U.S.-Philippines defense cooperation and deter China.
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Sep 3, 2026
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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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R Fischer NE
Discussed strengthening U.S. nuclear deterrent against China and Russia threats on podcast.
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Sep 2, 2026
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R Hoeven ND
Showcased North Dakota's unmanned aerial systems ecosystem to Army undersecretary.
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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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R Cramer ND
Toured defense innovation hubs with Army Under Secretary to showcase unmanned aerial systems technology.
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D Larson CT $240M
Applauded $240 million contract for Pratt & Whitney F135 engine modernization.
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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 Reed RI
Thanked Army Secretary Driscoll for service and criticized Secretary Hegseth's leadership.
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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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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 Hoeven ND
Participated in Technology Readiness Experimentation event showcasing drone and counter-drone development in North Dakota.
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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 Womack AR
Hosted House Armed Services Committee Chairman to showcase defense research and military readiness efforts.
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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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D Schumer NY
Announced Fort Drum selected for Army's next-generation nuclear microreactor program.
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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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Aug 25, 2026
Aug 24, 2026
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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 McGuire VA
Celebrated Navy ROTC partnership between Liberty University and University of Virginia.
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R Harris MD $99M
Announced $99 million defense contract for advanced manufacturing company in Maryland.
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R Hamadeh AZ
Introduced bill to correct military retirement inequity for Reserve Component members.
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Aug 21, 2026
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R Moore NC
Introduced bill directing Army to develop quantum computing and advanced technology initiative.
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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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Aug 20, 2026
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R Cramer ND
Hosted defense forum discussing Trump's Golden Dome missile and space defense initiative.
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R Budd NC
Secured F-15EX aircraft for Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in North Carolina.
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R Jackson TX
Introduced bill to strengthen defense industrial base through foreign military sales planning.
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D Min CA
Criticized President Trump's order to reduce U.S.–South Korea joint military exercises.
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D Min CA
Criticized President Trump's order to reduce U.S.–South Korea joint military exercises (Korean language version).
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Aug 19, 2026
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I King ME
Demanded Pentagon answers about deteriorating conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln.
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D Kaine VA
Called on Trump to reverse directive replacing electromagnetic catapults with steam systems.
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D Bennet CO
Urged Defense Department to reverse planned NATO force reductions in Europe.
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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
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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 Padilla CA
Requested Defense Department investigation into USS Abraham Lincoln's extended deployment.
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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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D Garamendi CA
Demanded Navy address dangerous conditions and readiness concerns aboard USS Abraham Lincoln.
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R Alford MO
Announced Army confirmed Basic Combat Training will remain at Fort Leonard Wood.
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Aug 17, 2026
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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 Cramer ND
Hosted inaugural defense forum highlighting North Dakota's role in national defense strategy.
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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 Banks IN
Discussed Iran conflict, military funding, Fauci investigation and severe weather response on Fox News.
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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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Aug 16, 2026
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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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R Husted OH
Visited defense technology and robotics companies in Columbus and met with agricultural leaders.
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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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R Collins ME
Opposed administration directive allowing first ships in new Navy vessel classes to be built overseas.
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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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D Crow CO
Demanded Pentagon answers about poor conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln after 260-day deployment.
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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 Norcross NJ
Pressed Defense Secretary to reverse 80% budget cuts to Pentagon weapons testing office.
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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 Davis NC
Highlighted F-35 fighter jet program's role in aerospace jobs and economic opportunity in North Carolina.
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Aug 12, 2026
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D Schumer NY
Urged Army to select Fort Drum for next-generation nuclear microreactor program.
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R Britt AL
Introduced bipartisan bill to strengthen Space Force readiness and wargaming.
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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 Hickenlooper CO
Introduced bill to establish AmeriCorps and National Guard partnership for community resilience and wildland firefighting.
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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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Aug 7, 2026
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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 Cramer ND
Praised Senate confirmation of General Douglas Schiess as Chief of Space Operations.
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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 Larson CT $1.3B
Celebrated $1.3 billion federal contract for Pratt & Whitney F135 engine manufacturing in Connecticut.
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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 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 Lankford OK
Introduced bipartisan bill to allow tribal nations to apply for military infrastructure grants.
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R Grassley IA
Introduced bill to codify military chaplains' roles and protect their religious freedom.
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Aug 5, 2026
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D Murray WA
Introduced bipartisan bill to expand tribal eligibility for Defense Community Infrastructure Program grants.
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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 Moran TX
Introduced bill creating 25% tax credit for U.S. shipbuilders to boost domestic maritime capacity.
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R Joyce OH
Attended groundbreaking for Iten Defense manufacturing facility in Ohio.
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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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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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R Hudson NC $140M
Secured $140 million in defense project authorizations for North Carolina through National Defense Authorization Act.
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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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R Ezell MS
Published op-ed honoring Coast Guard's 236th anniversary and discussing modernization investments.
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D Dean PA
Reintroduced bipartisan bill to protect servicemembers from predatory debt collection practices.
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Aug 3, 2026
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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 Blumenthal CT $106.7M
Praised U.S. Army contracts worth $106.7 million to Sikorsky for Black Hawk helicopter work.
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D Ryan NY
Announced fourth annual Fall Service Academy Information Session for military academy nominations.
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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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R Hudson NC
Applauded inclusion of protections for Special Operations Forces in FY 2027 defense bill.
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