On Memorial Day, Duckworth Honors Fallen Servicemembers and Gold Star Families
Colonel. As a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services (SASC) and Veterans’ Affairs Committees (SVAC), Duckworth oversees
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Durbin, Grassley Urge Defense Secretary Hegseth To Immediately Release Congressionally Approved Funding To The Baltic Security Initiative, Ukraine
report to the House and Senate Committees on Armed Services, Foreign Relations and Affairs, and Appropriations on emerging
House Passes BOST BILL to Protect Veterans' Second Amendment Rights
strip them of their right to bear arms. That is not how we treat the men and women
WATCH: Sorensen Advocates for Peoria Air National Guard in Washington
Eric Sorensen (IL-17) spoke on the House Armed Services Committee about the importance of the Peoria … National Guard for that funding in the House Armed Services Committee,” said Congressman Eric Sorensen . Issues : Service Members
After Day 80 of Iran War, Duckworth and Colleagues Force Eighth Vote on War Powers Resolution
Powers Resolution to immediately withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within and against Iran. This week’s vote
Krishnamoorthi Warns Trump-Xi Taiwan Arms Discussions Threaten Decades of Bipartisan U.S. Support for Taiwan’s Security
statement after President Trump said he discussed U.S. arms sales to Taiwan “in great detail” with Chinese President … United States does not consult Beijing on arms sales to Taiwan. President Trump said he discussed Taiwan arms
WATCH: Sorensen Underscores Importance of Weather Forecasting to National Security
Congressman Eric Sorensen, member of the House Armed Services Committee and meteorologist, pressed U.S. Navy leadership about … will continue to fight to ensure that the armed forces can continue to work with NOAA, and that
Krishnamoorthi Demands Trump Disclose His and His Family’s China-Linked Financial Interests
declaratory policy toward Taiwan, or discussions involving U.S. arms sales to Taiwan. The letter cites congressional findings
Duckworth Underscores How the Trump Administration’s Incoherent Tactics and Lack of Strategy in Iran is a Recipe for a Forever War
series of questions at today’s U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) hearing, Duckworth pressed Admiral Cooper
García, Casar, Jacobs and 17 Members of Congress Demand Answers Regarding U.S.-Ecuador Military Operations
farm with no links to drug traffickers or armed groups. According to The New York Times, on March
Duckworth Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Help Prevent Correctional Officer Suicide
same authorized leave available to members of the Armed Services. The full text of the bill is available
Duckworth Secures Commitment from Army Secretary on More Communication, Less Confusion for Rock Island Arsenal Staff
state of Illinois. During today’s U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Duckworth highlighted the chaos and confusion
Krishnamoorthi Demands Intelligence Briefing After Trump Falsely Claims Iran War Has “Terminated”
Powers Resolution of 1973, which forbids U.S. armed forces from being engaged in hostilities for more than
Duckworth, Ossoff Introduce Legislation to Better Support Servicemembers as They Transition Back to Civilian Life
support they deserve as they transition from the Armed Forces back into civilian life. The Senators’ Servicemember Civilian
Duckworth Grills Hegseth, Caine Over Lack of Strategy in Trump’s Illegal, Spiraling War of Choice
hundreds more wounded. During the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) hearing, Duckworth grilled Hegseth and Caine
On Day 60 of Iran War, Duckworth, Schiff, Colleagues to Force Vote on War Powers Resolution to End Trump’s War of Choice
Resolution of 1973, the President must remove the Armed Forces from the conflict after 60 days if Congress
WATCH: Sorensen Presses Secretary of War Pete Hegseth
Sorensen (IL-17), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, pressed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth
Durbin Speaks Out Against Gun Violence After Chicago Police Officer Dies In Line Of Duty, Gunman Attempts Attack At White House Correspondents’ Dinner
fire in a hospital following his arrest for armed robbery. Durbin spoke to Officer Bartholomew’s reputation
Casten Proposes Measure to Protect Ballot Access for Overseas Service Members
ballot in federal elections. However, members of the Armed Forces often face barriers to full participation as voters
Sorensen and Miller-Meeks Release Joint Statement on Union Contracts at Rock Island Arsenal
Government Employees: “The workers who support our armed forces should have the right to join a union
Congressman Sorensen Fights to Keep Good Jobs at Rock Island Arsenal
pressed Army leadership at a House Armed Services Committee Readiness Subcommittee hearing about the relocation of jobs away
Duckworth on Senate Floor Implores Republicans to Remember Their Oaths, Vote for Her War Powers Resolution to End Trump’s Disastrous War of Choice in Iran
member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees—led a group of her Senate Democratic
Durbin Releases Statement Following Failed Iran War Powers Resolution Vote
powers resolution that would have removed United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Iran that have not been
Congressman Sorensen Statement on Trump’s Threats Against Iran
Eric Sorensen (IL-17), member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response
Congressmen Chuy García, Robert Garcia, and Ro Khanna Lead Colleagues in Opposing the Presence of ICE Agents at Airports
Czar Tom Homan firmly opposing the deployment of armed ICE agents to airports around the country … letter that “No President has ever sent armed ICE agents to airports. They are not qualified to screen