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April 13, 2021 Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Feinstein, Kaine, Murphy, Colleagues Urge Biden to Return to Iran Nuclear Agreement Under a Compliance for Compliance Approach Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
April 6, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rep. Johnson Urges President Biden to Issue EO on Police Militarization Rep. Gwen Moore, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Letter to The Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, and The Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Mike Garcia, Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Call on Biden Admin to Strengthen U.S. -- Armenian Ties Rep. Glenn Grothman, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr, President of the United States - Lamborn Urges Biden Not to Reenter Iran Nuclear Deal Rep. Glenn Grothman, ...
Jan. 21, 2021 President Joe Biden Takes Executive Action to Increase Supply of Vaccine, Medical and Testing Supplies Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Jan. 8, 2021 Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Need for Trump's Removal from White House Rep. Gwen Moore
Dec. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-Elect of the United States - Reps. Schakowsky, Price, Lee, Meeks, Castro, Spanberger, and Sherman Spearhead Letter to President-elect Biden with 150 Total Signers Urging Diplomatic Steps to Return Both Iran and U.S. to JCPOA Rep. Gwen Moore, ...
Dec. 15, 2020 Tweet - "I worked to make sure the bipartisan #NDAA provides funding for two new military construction projects at Fort McCoy." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Dec. 11, 2020 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Votes for National Defense Authorization, Gets Results for Wisconsin Veterans, Workers and Communities Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Dec. 11, 2020 Johnson Statement on National Defense Authorization Act Sen. Ron Johnson
Nov. 18, 2020 Hearing of the National Security Subcommittee of the House Government and Oversight Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Grothman, Hearing on Helping K2 Airbase veterans exposed to toxins is a bipartisan priority Rep. Glenn Grothman
Nov. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jim Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Udall, Heinrich, Democratic Senators Urge Armed Services Leaders To Retain Bipartisan, Bicameral Measure To Rename Military Bases And Other Assets Honoring The Confederacy Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Today, I introduced new legislation honoring the refugee and immigrant communities from Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia for their service and sacrifice during the deadly conflict in Southeast Asia. https://wispolitics.com/2020/u-s-sen-baldwin-introduces-legislation-authorizing-funding-for-humanitarian-assistance-programs-in-vietnam-laos-and-cambodia/" Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Sept. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Tester Spearheads Senate Call to Ensure his Landmark Agent Orange Exposure Bill is Included in Final Annual Defense Bill Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
July 23, 2020 Hassan-Johnson Bipartisan Provision to Address Drone Threats Included As Part of Annual Defense Bill Sen. Ron Johnson, ...
July 22, 2020 Legislation That Helps CISA Warn Critical Infrastructure Owners of Cyber Threats Included in Senate NDAA Sen. Ron Johnson, ...
July 21, 2020 Steil Amendment Holding Iran Accountable Passes House and Included in Defense Bill, NDAA Passes House Washington, D.C.--Bryan Steil's Amendment to Require the Department of Defense to Inform Congress on the Threats Posed by Iranian-Backed Militias in Iraq Rep. Bryan Steil
July 21, 2020 William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 Rep. Gwen Moore
July 21, 2020 Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes No on National Defense Authorization Act Rep. Gwen Moore
July 21, 2020 Today: Senate to Vote on Amendment on Stopping Police Militarization Sen. Tammy Baldwin
July 20, 2020 AMENDMENT NO. 406 Offered by Mr. Zeldin of New York Rep. Gwen Moore
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "We should not provide military weapons of war to local police. That is why I support the bipartisan, 1033 amendment to the NDAA from @SenBrianSchatz. When people exercise their 1st Amendment rights we shouldn't turn neighborhoods into battlefields. #DemilitarizeThePolice" Sen. Tammy Baldwin
July 20, 2020 William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 Rep. Mark Pocan
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "I cosponsored @brianschatz's 1033 amendment to the NDAA and next week we will have a vote in the Senate to pass it. With 60 votes we can #DemilitarizeThePolice because giving police departments tanks and tear gas doesn't make our communities safer." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
July 15, 2020 Steil Introduces Amendment to National Defense Bill, Requires DoD to Hold Iran Accountable Rep. Bryan Steil
July 9, 2020 Letter to Sean O'Donnell, Acting Inspector General of the Department of Defense - Rep. Maloney Joins 87 Colleagues in Urging the DoD to Investigate Vanessa Guillen's Tragic Death Rep. Gwen Moore, ...
June 30, 2020 Warner Joins Baldwin in NDAA Amendment to Increase National Production of Testing Supplies and PPE as COVID-19 Cases Rise Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
June 30, 2020 Senator Baldwin Leads Ndaa Amendment to Increase National Production of Testing Supplies and Ppe as Covid-19 Cases Rise Sen. Tammy Baldwin
June 8, 2020 Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the U.S. - Foster, Wyden Lead Bicameral Warning Against Trump Administration Resuming Explosive Nuclear Testing Rep. Mark Pocan, ...
June 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William P. Barr, Attorney General - Rep. Davis Joins Letter to Attorney General Barr on Assault on Rule of Law Rep. Mark Pocan, ...
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Durbin, Colleagues Press Pentagon For Answers On Lack Of CARES Act Funding Being Spent Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
May 22, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump, Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, and Peter Gaynor, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Leahy Is Part Of A Group Of Bipartisan Lawmakers Calling On Administration To Ensure Benefits To Guard Members Earned On COVID-19 Front Lines Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
May 21, 2020 Pocan, Blunt Rochester & Crist Introduce COVID-19 Emergency Production Act Rep. Mark Pocan, ...
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Senator Baldwin and Representatives Kind, Moore, and Pocan Call on President Trump to Extend Federal Funding for Wisconsin National Guard in Fight Against COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Gwen Moore, ...
May 21, 2020 Baldwin Helps Introduce Legislation to Ensure National Guard Troops Activated in Response to COVID-19 Receive Full Benefits During the Public Health Emergency Sen. Tammy Baldwin
May 19, 2020 Pocan, Lee Lead 29 Dems Demanding Defense Spending Decrease Rep. Mark Pocan, ...
May 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, United States Secretary of State - Fitzpatrick Joins Overwhelming Bipartisan Majority of House Members Calls On Administration To Extend Iran Arms Embargo Rep. Bryan Steil, ...
April 30, 2020 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds U.S. Navy's Selection of Wisconsin to Build New Ships Sen. Tammy Baldwin
April 30, 2020 Tweet - "Wisconsin has been selected by the U.S. Navy to build new ships. This is a big win for our #MadeinWI economy right now and it will support thousands of skilled workers at the Marinette Marine shipyard and bring an additional 1,000 jobs." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
April 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pence, Vice President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Urge Administration To Fully Utilize Defense Production Act & Protect Veterans From COVID-19 Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
April 15, 2020 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Congratulates Dedicated Men and Women of the 115th Fighter Wing on U.S. Air Force Announcement Sen. Tammy Baldwin
April 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dr. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Williams Barr, Attorney General - Heinrich, Cuellar Lead Bicameral Letter Demanding End To Border Wall Construction During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
March 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Raskin, 65 colleagues push president to mobilize DOD resources against COVID-19 Rep. Gwen Moore, ...
March 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Senators Urge President To Use Existing DPA Authority To Address Shortages Of Medical Equipment Needed To Treat And Prevent Spread Of COVID-19 Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
March 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Sherrill Joins Colleagues in Urgent Letter to the President to Invoke Defense Production Act Authority and Increase Availability of Vital Medical Supplies Rep. Mark Pocan, ...
March 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense - U.S. Senator Tina Smith & Democratic Senate Colleagues Defend Right of Department of Defense Civilian Workers to Engage in Collective Bargaining Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "I support the Restoring Military Priorities Act of 2020, which would reverse and restore funding that Trump wants to take away from Wisconsin manufacturers. Our economy should not pay the price for his broken promises." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Feb. 19, 2020 Feinstein, Colleagues to DOD: "Low-Yield' Nuclear Weapons Not a Deterrent Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Votes for War Powers Resolution that Passes Senate with Bipartisan Support Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Thomas Modly, Acting Secretary of the Navy - Warner & Kaine Join Bipartisan Group of Senators Raising Concerns Over Proposed Cuts to Fast Attack Submarine Program Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
Date Title Politician
April 13, 2021 Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Feinstein, Kaine, Murphy, Colleagues Urge Biden to Return to Iran Nuclear Agreement Under a Compliance for Compliance Approach Sen.Tammy Baldwin, ...
April 6, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rep. Johnson Urges President Biden to Issue EO on Police Militarization Rep.Gwen Moore, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Letter to The Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, and The Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Mike Garcia, Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Call on Biden Admin to Strengthen U.S. -- Armenian Ties Rep.Glenn Grothman, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr, President of the United States - Lamborn Urges Biden Not to Reenter Iran Nuclear Deal Rep.Glenn Grothman, ...
Jan. 21, 2021 President Joe Biden Takes Executive Action to Increase Supply of Vaccine, Medical and Testing Supplies Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Jan. 8, 2021 Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Need for Trump's Removal from White House Rep.Gwen Moore
Dec. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-Elect of the United States - Reps. Schakowsky, Price, Lee, Meeks, Castro, Spanberger, and Sherman Spearhead Letter to President-elect Biden with 150 Total Signers Urging Diplomatic Steps to Return Both Iran and U.S. to JCPOA Rep.Gwen Moore, ...
Dec. 15, 2020 Tweet - "I worked to make sure the bipartisan #NDAA provides funding for two new military construction projects at Fort McCoy." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Dec. 11, 2020 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Votes for National Defense Authorization, Gets Results for Wisconsin Veterans, Workers and Communities Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Dec. 11, 2020 Johnson Statement on National Defense Authorization Act Sen.Ron Johnson
Nov. 18, 2020 Hearing of the National Security Subcommittee of the House Government and Oversight Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Grothman, Hearing on Helping K2 Airbase veterans exposed to toxins is a bipartisan priority Rep.Glenn Grothman
Nov. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jim Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Udall, Heinrich, Democratic Senators Urge Armed Services Leaders To Retain Bipartisan, Bicameral Measure To Rename Military Bases And Other Assets Honoring The Confederacy Sen.Tammy Baldwin, ...
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Today, I introduced new legislation honoring the refugee and immigrant communities from Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia for their service and sacrifice during the deadly conflict in Southeast Asia. https://wispolitics.com/2020/u-s-sen-baldwin-introduces-legislation-authorizing-funding-for-humanitarian-assistance-programs-in-vietnam-laos-and-cambodia/" Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Sept. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Tester Spearheads Senate Call to Ensure his Landmark Agent Orange Exposure Bill is Included in Final Annual Defense Bill Sen.Tammy Baldwin, ...
July 23, 2020 Hassan-Johnson Bipartisan Provision to Address Drone Threats Included As Part of Annual Defense Bill Sen.Ron Johnson, ...
July 22, 2020 Legislation That Helps CISA Warn Critical Infrastructure Owners of Cyber Threats Included in Senate NDAA Sen.Ron Johnson, ...
July 21, 2020 Steil Amendment Holding Iran Accountable Passes House and Included in Defense Bill, NDAA Passes House Washington, D.C.--Bryan Steil's Amendment to Require the Department of Defense to Inform Congress on the Threats Posed by Iranian-Backed Militias in Iraq Rep.Bryan Steil
July 21, 2020 William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 Rep.Gwen Moore
July 21, 2020 Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes No on National Defense Authorization Act Rep.Gwen Moore
July 21, 2020 Today: Senate to Vote on Amendment on Stopping Police Militarization Sen.Tammy Baldwin
July 20, 2020 AMENDMENT NO. 406 Offered by Mr. Zeldin of New York Rep.Gwen Moore
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "We should not provide military weapons of war to local police. That is why I support the bipartisan, 1033 amendment to the NDAA from @SenBrianSchatz. When people exercise their 1st Amendment rights we shouldn't turn neighborhoods into battlefields. #DemilitarizeThePolice" Sen.Tammy Baldwin
July 20, 2020 William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 Rep.Mark Pocan
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "I cosponsored @brianschatz's 1033 amendment to the NDAA and next week we will have a vote in the Senate to pass it. With 60 votes we can #DemilitarizeThePolice because giving police departments tanks and tear gas doesn't make our communities safer." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
July 15, 2020 Steil Introduces Amendment to National Defense Bill, Requires DoD to Hold Iran Accountable Rep.Bryan Steil
July 9, 2020 Letter to Sean O'Donnell, Acting Inspector General of the Department of Defense - Rep. Maloney Joins 87 Colleagues in Urging the DoD to Investigate Vanessa Guillen's Tragic Death Rep.Gwen Moore, ...
June 30, 2020 Warner Joins Baldwin in NDAA Amendment to Increase National Production of Testing Supplies and PPE as COVID-19 Cases Rise Sen.Tammy Baldwin, ...
June 30, 2020 Senator Baldwin Leads Ndaa Amendment to Increase National Production of Testing Supplies and Ppe as Covid-19 Cases Rise Sen.Tammy Baldwin
June 8, 2020 Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the U.S. - Foster, Wyden Lead Bicameral Warning Against Trump Administration Resuming Explosive Nuclear Testing Rep.Mark Pocan, ...
June 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William P. Barr, Attorney General - Rep. Davis Joins Letter to Attorney General Barr on Assault on Rule of Law Rep.Mark Pocan, ...
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Durbin, Colleagues Press Pentagon For Answers On Lack Of CARES Act Funding Being Spent Sen.Tammy Baldwin, ...
May 22, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump, Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, and Peter Gaynor, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Leahy Is Part Of A Group Of Bipartisan Lawmakers Calling On Administration To Ensure Benefits To Guard Members Earned On COVID-19 Front Lines Sen.Tammy Baldwin, ...
May 21, 2020 Pocan, Blunt Rochester & Crist Introduce COVID-19 Emergency Production Act Rep.Mark Pocan, ...
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Senator Baldwin and Representatives Kind, Moore, and Pocan Call on President Trump to Extend Federal Funding for Wisconsin National Guard in Fight Against COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Gwen Moore, ...
May 21, 2020 Baldwin Helps Introduce Legislation to Ensure National Guard Troops Activated in Response to COVID-19 Receive Full Benefits During the Public Health Emergency Sen.Tammy Baldwin
May 19, 2020 Pocan, Lee Lead 29 Dems Demanding Defense Spending Decrease Rep.Mark Pocan, ...
May 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, United States Secretary of State - Fitzpatrick Joins Overwhelming Bipartisan Majority of House Members Calls On Administration To Extend Iran Arms Embargo Rep.Bryan Steil, ...
April 30, 2020 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds U.S. Navy's Selection of Wisconsin to Build New Ships Sen.Tammy Baldwin
April 30, 2020 Tweet - "Wisconsin has been selected by the U.S. Navy to build new ships. This is a big win for our #MadeinWI economy right now and it will support thousands of skilled workers at the Marinette Marine shipyard and bring an additional 1,000 jobs." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
April 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pence, Vice President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Urge Administration To Fully Utilize Defense Production Act & Protect Veterans From COVID-19 Sen.Tammy Baldwin, ...
April 15, 2020 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Congratulates Dedicated Men and Women of the 115th Fighter Wing on U.S. Air Force Announcement Sen.Tammy Baldwin
April 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dr. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Williams Barr, Attorney General - Heinrich, Cuellar Lead Bicameral Letter Demanding End To Border Wall Construction During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Tammy Baldwin, ...
March 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Raskin, 65 colleagues push president to mobilize DOD resources against COVID-19 Rep.Gwen Moore, ...
March 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Senators Urge President To Use Existing DPA Authority To Address Shortages Of Medical Equipment Needed To Treat And Prevent Spread Of COVID-19 Sen.Tammy Baldwin, ...
March 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Sherrill Joins Colleagues in Urgent Letter to the President to Invoke Defense Production Act Authority and Increase Availability of Vital Medical Supplies Rep.Mark Pocan, ...
March 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense - U.S. Senator Tina Smith & Democratic Senate Colleagues Defend Right of Department of Defense Civilian Workers to Engage in Collective Bargaining Sen.Tammy Baldwin, ...
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "I support the Restoring Military Priorities Act of 2020, which would reverse and restore funding that Trump wants to take away from Wisconsin manufacturers. Our economy should not pay the price for his broken promises." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Feb. 19, 2020 Feinstein, Colleagues to DOD: "Low-Yield' Nuclear Weapons Not a Deterrent Sen.Tammy Baldwin, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Votes for War Powers Resolution that Passes Senate with Bipartisan Support Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Thomas Modly, Acting Secretary of the Navy - Warner & Kaine Join Bipartisan Group of Senators Raising Concerns Over Proposed Cuts to Fast Attack Submarine Program Sen.Tammy Baldwin, ...
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