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Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 7/24/2026-7/31/2026
unspent funds appropriated to the Department of Defense in H.R. 1. Blumenthal emphasized his proposal’s bipartisan support … would utilize unspent Department of Defense funds from H.R.1, the so-called Big Beautiful Bill, to cover
Blumenthal, Schiff, & Warren Raise Concerns About Trump Administration Directing Taxpayer Dollars Toward Critical Mining Companies Linked to Trump & Lutnick Families
both. In a letter sent to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, Secretary … OBBBA) providing nearly $13 billion for direct Defense Production Act grants and approximately $350 billion in available financing
Courtney Statement on New $76.6 Billion Contract Awards to Electric Boat for Block VI Virginia-Class and Build II Columbia-Class Construction
graduates from the Southeastern New England’s Defense Industry Alliance’s network of submarine workforce training pipelines … Courtney wrote a letter to the Department of Defense calling on the Navy to execute delivery
Republicans Block Blumenthal Effort to Pass Take Care of America's Veterans Act Without Unprecedented Cuts to Veterans' Benefits
unspent funds appropriated to the Department of Defense in H.R. 1. Blumenthal emphasized his proposal’s bipartisan support … would utilize unspent Department of Defense funds from H.R.1, the so-called Big Beautiful Bill, to cover
Larson Votes to End Trump’s Illegal War in Iran
impeachment against President Trump and U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for waging war in Iran in direct
Himes Votes Against NDAA Hegseth Slush Fund
following statement regarding his vote against the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027: “The National Defense … bipartisan collaboration to advance a National Defense Authorization Act that sets aside political gamesmanship and focuses on making
Hayes Statement on the House Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2027
House of Representatives advanced H.R.8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (NDAA … voted against the National Defense Authorization Act, which would authorize an unprecedented $1.15 trillion in discretionary national security
DeLauro Votes “No” on President Trump’s Trillion-Dollar Defense Authorization Bill that Puts Partisanship over Protecting Americans
House Appropriations Committee, voted no on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2027, annual legislation that sets … Department of Defense’s policies and authorizes annual expenditures. Her statement follows: “While the American people struggle with
Republican Leaders Mangle Bipartisan Defense Bill
statement after the House passed the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act. After Republican leaders allowed partisan poison pill … which has nothing to do with national defense, and an amendment to the bill which would cut health
Larson Opposes Defense Bill that Fails to End Illegal War in Iran and Advances MAGA Culture War Agenda
voted against the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) , after House Republicans refused to consider amendments … impeachment against President Trump and U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for their illegal military orders in direct
Blumenthal Joins 13 Senate Colleagues in Investigation into Trump Administration Efforts to Abandon Offshore Wind Projects
identified in court documents. The Department of Defense is holding up all new wind projects on private land … pending review by DOI, the Department of Defense, or any other federal government agency. In responding to this
Murphy Demands Answers from Hegseth on Objectives for Iran War & Taxpayer Dollars Spent on Trump's Luxury Jet
Senate Appropriations Committee, on Tuesday questioned Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth about President Trump’s objectives … getting after their conventional capabilities, missile launchers, defense industrial base, their navy was all part of it. Ensuring
Senators Demand Justification for Medically Unnecessary Testosterone Screening Policy for Servicemembers
WASHINGTON, DC] – Following Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s bizarre video announcing mandatory annual testosterone screening for millions … express serious concerns regarding the Department of Defense’s announcement that it will begin annual testosterone screening
Hayes Statement on Massie Amendment #8
long-standing voting record in support of defense funding for Israel and remain committed to ensuring its safety
Hayes Statement On Massie Amendment #8 Vote
long-standing voting record in support of defense funding for Israel and remain committed to ensuring its safety
Blumenthal & Darline Graham Introduce Legislation WITH 60+ Cosponsors to HOLD Purchasers of Russian OIL Accountable
make those who enable Russia’s energy and defense sectors pay a heavy price,” said Rosen. “Lindsey Graham
DeLauro Statement on US Aid to Israel
successfully introduced an amendment to the 2027 Defense Appropriations Bill requiring reporting on the use of American weapons … security relationship with Israel is structured similarly to defense agreements with our Western and democratic allies. Maintaining Israel
DeLauro Statement on Passage of Bill Renaming West Haven VA Clinic after Medal of Honor recipient Captain Paul Bucha
from about 1,500 soldiers, he fearlessly directed defenses, personally destroyed a machine-gun bunker, and sustained
Courtney Pens New Op-Ed, “10,000 New Shipbuilders: the 21st Century Arsenal of Democracy”
from industry organized by the Southeastern New England Defense Industry Alliance (SENEDIA) to mark a major milestone … full piece here in the Connecticut Mirror. ### Issues : Defense & National Security Economy & Jobs Education Eastern Connecticut
Blumenthal & Murphy Applaud House Passage of Bill to Name West Haven VA Medical Center After U.S. Army Captain Paul "Bud" Bucha
from about 1,500 soldiers, he fearlessly directed defenses, personally destroyed a machine-gun bunker, and sustained
Murphy Introduces Bill to Block Trump from Taking Qatari Jet With Him When He Leaves Office
announced in June 2025, Murphy pushed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth , Secretary of State Marco Rubio , and Secretary … introduced an amendment to the FY26 Defense Appropriations Bill to prevent the luxury jet from being transferred
Ranking Member Courtney Statement on New Vessel Construction Manager Contract Award for TOTE Services LLC
Seapower Subcommittee’s language in the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act relating to VCMs for the LSM program … Manager contract in 2025 through the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act. This contract award is a definitive next
Ranking Member Courtney Statement on New $255M Submarine Engineering and Design Contract Award to Electric Boat
expected to be completed by December 2026. ### Issues : Defense & National Security Economy & Jobs Eastern Connecticut
Trump’s Luxury Jet Corruption: Murphy Leads Senate Democrats In Demanding Answers On Misuse Of Federal Resources After Rushed, Costly Retrofit Job
personal interest in this jet. In a Breaking Defense interview on June 23, L3Harris executive Jason Lambert reported … personal interest in this jet. In a Breaking Defense interview on June 23, L3Harris executive Jason Lambert reported