., #HI02, served in the Hawai`i' State Senate for 12 yrs. A proud product of Hawai`i's public schools, she was the first in her family to go to college & attended The George Washington University, earning a BA in international relations w/a minor in Japanese studies
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., #NM02, a first generation American who knows the value of hard work represents the birthplace of America's missile and space ops, White Sands Missile Range, and understands NM's strong military ties, including Kirtland and Holloman Air Force bases and Fort Bliss
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., #AL07, represents Alabama's Civil Rights District, including her hometown of Selma. This Congress, she was selected as Chief Deputy Whip and serves on Steering and Policy. An honors graduate of Princeton and Oxford, she received her law degree from Harvard.
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., #NC01, the fourth Air Force Academy graduate to be elected to Congress served eight years of active duty in the U.S. Air Force, earning the rank of Captain. As a ranking member in the North Carolina State Senate, he led on military issues for over a decade.
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., #PA17, is a Naval Academy graduate, voting rights attorney, and union organizer. He was commissioned as an active-duty surface warfare officer in the U.S. Navy and deployed three times, including a tour as a U.S. Army Civil Affairs Officer in Iraq.
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. , #NC14, is a former prosecutor and Afghanistan war veteran who enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve as a PFC after the September 11th attacks and is currently a major in the North Carolina National Guard.
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Ranking Member welcomed the newest Members of the at today's full committee markup.
Their depth of talent, knowledge, and experience will provide valuable service to the committee, our country, and our national security throughout the 118th Congress.
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New: Ranking Member and Chairman announce subcommittee rosters for the 118th Congress.
Read the full list here:
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. has struck the right balance-defend and support Ukraine to ensure it continues to be a sovereign democratic state and Russia is stopped in their ambition to overtake them. We are not going to war with Russia.
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WATCH: As demonstrators take to the streets in multiple cities over the death of Tyre Nichols, we'll have a live report from Memphis. Plus, as the U.S. prepares to send tanks to Ukraine, we'll discuss the latest with @RepMcCaul and @RepAdamSmith. Tune in! #FoxNewsSunday
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#OTD 78 years ago, the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp was liberated, bringing to light the depth of the atrocities of the Holocaust.
On this International #HolocaustRemembranceDay, we honor & remember the 6 million Jews that were murdered and the survivors. #NeverForget
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The $90 million contract awarded to by and to lead a groundbreaking research center focused on technology and military systems is history in the making.
Investing in diversity and technology strengthens our national defense and democracy.
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ICYMI: HU has made history as the first HBCU to lead an Air Force University Affiliated Research Center.
Read more on @HUPrez17 announcing this historic 5-yr, $90M research contract alongside Frank Kendall, U.S. Secretary of the Air Force.
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New: Ranking Member issued the following statement after announced the U.S. will send 31 M1 Abrams main battle tanks to Ukraine.
Read his full statement here: democrats-armedservices.house.gov/press-releases
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Two years ago today, declared: “All Americans who are qualified to serve in the Armed Forces of the United States should be able to serve.”
Transgender Service Members make our country stronger. HASC Democrats remain committed to the fight to protect their right to serve.
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HASC is the most bipartisan committee, passing the #NDAA for 63 yrs. Now, the far right threatens the committee’s critical work & our national security even as the majority of HASC Republicans support working w/HASC Democrats to pass legislation in the interests of all Americans.
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Thanks to #FY20NDAA, now requires any new firefighting foam it buys be PFAS-free. These toxic chemicals have contaminated drinking water at dozens of military bases and caused serious health risks. Use of PFAS-containing foam will be eliminated entirely by FY24.
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On #MLKDay2023 we honor his work to end bigotry and discrimination and achieve equality. King’s legacy lives on in the progress we continue to make with the FY21NDAA-mandated Naming Commission recommendations to remove Confederate names, symbols and monuments from military sites.
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HASC & SASC leaders announced selections for the Commission on the National Defense Strategy:
-Jane Harman (Chair)
-Eric Edelman (Vice Chair)
-Jack Keane
-Thomas Mahnken
-Mara Rudman
-Mariah Sixkiller
-Alissa Starzak
-Roger Zakheim
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Congress should have a robust discussion about the fiscal health of our country and budget cuts. We shouldn’t shut down the government or refuse to pay our debts because Speaker McCarthy is willing to go along with MAGA extremists in order to maintain his position and power.
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Russia appointing yet another new war commander is proof of Putin’s desperation as he faces an embarrassing defeat and the death of his dream to eliminate Ukraine as a sovereign nation.
Ranking Member and spoke about getting to peace in Ukraine.
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Starting now: HASC Ranking Member discusses the #FY23NDAA and the future of defense policy and national security in the new Congress. brookings.edu/events/reflect
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Today, HASC Ranking Member will discuss the #FY23NDAA and the future of defense policy and national security in the new Congress.
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Wednesday at 2 PM ET, hear from @RepAdamSmith on the recently signed National Defense Authorization Act and the future of #DefensePolicy. #FY23NDAA brookings.edu/events/reflect
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Today's implementation of the FY21NDAA-mandated Naming Commission recommendations to remove Confederate names, symbols, displays and monuments is a victory for the strength, diversity and values of the United States military, American people and our democracy.
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. struggles to recruit and retain. We must make the military a better workplace. The FY22NDAA Expansion of the Military Leave Program for all parents to take up to 12 weeks of parental leave for a birth, adoption or foster placement is a step in the right direction.
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This is no way to lead the House as we face monumental challenges abroad that threaten Americans here at home. This is no way to govern the country. It’s time for Republicans to stop the chaos and elect a Speaker.
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Further, that includes rising tensions and instability in Iran and throughout the Middle East.
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That includes the threat to Taiwan by the Government of the People’s Republic of China interception last month. It also includes North Korea's "exponential" expansion of its nuclear arsenal and development of a new intercontinental ballistic missile.
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The result: Members of Congress can’t receive classified information until the Members are sworn in, leaving us in the dark on sensitive developments worldwide and unable to perform the oversight duties that the American people elected us to perform.
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Kevin McCarthy & the MAGA extremists holding the speakership hostage aren't just creating chaos for the Republican party. They've hampered the ability of Congress to function in its oversight role, presenting a clear threat to national security.
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NEW: Chairman issued the following statement after the #FY23NDAA was signed into law for the 62nd consecutive year by Biden.
Read his full statement:
armedservices.house.gov/press-releases
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"At every stage, the U.S. has worked with our allies and partners to get the Ukrainian people what they have needed to defend themselves."
Read Chairman 's full statement after addressed Members of Congress today:
armedservices.house.gov/press-releases
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Today, we welcome President Zelenskyy to the United States with an announcement of $1.85 billion in new military assistance to Ukraine. As Ukraine’s defenders push back Russia’s forces, the United States stands #UnitedWithUkraine.
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. is taking bold action to enhance the U.S.-Japan Alliance. We applaud Prime Minister Kishida for his leadership.
ICYMI: Read Chairman and Ranking Member 's full statement welcoming Japan’s new defense posture.
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Japan is taking critical action to address a range of national security challenges in the Indo-Pacific. Our alliance has never been stronger.
Read Chairman 's and Ranking Member 's statement on Japan’s new defense posture.
armedservices.house.gov/press-releases
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On this day in 1636, the was established. Since then, you have helped keep our country safe -- responding to local disasters, providing critical humanitarian relief, and serving overseas.
Thank you and happy birthday, National Guard!
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For 386 years, members of the have helped keep our country safe -- responding to local disasters, providing critical humanitarian relief, and serving overseas. Today and every day, we celebrate all who serve our country in the Guard.
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Happy birthday, ! To every member of the Guard— thank you for your service. We applaud you and your families for your dedication to our nation.
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Happy birthday, ! To every member of the Guard—thank you for your service. We applaud you and your families for your dedication to our nation.
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Happy birthday, ! A big thank you to each and every member of the Guard. We thank you and your families for your dedication to protecting America.
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For 386 years, members kept our country safe by responding to disasters, providing humanitarian relief, & serving overseas. Today, the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity will hold a roundtable to ensure #EveryDayInUniformCounts toward members' GI Bill benefits.
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