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• 2026-10-22 · PETERS · Senators Peters, Slotkin Announce More Than $2.1 Million in Federal Support for Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan Fire Departments

  ...o keep Michiganders safe.” “These two grant awards are a major step forward for Dafter Township. Our only tanker is a 40-year-old converted military truck, and with no fire hydrants anywhere in the township, we depend on that tanker to bring water to every fire we respond to. A new, reli...

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• 2026-10-22 · SCHUMER · SCHUMER, MORELLE ANNOUNCE $5.3+ MILLION TO BOOST MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE AS ONE OF AMERICA’S ONLY COMMUNITY COLLEGE OPTICS & PHOTONICS TRAINING CENTERS

  ...e defense supply chain workforce, but will accelerate and increase these training and career placement results with a stronger alignment to military, defense, and space applications, and deeper employer-connected pathways. MCC has already demonstrated strong results through its Optical S...

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• 2026-10-23 · FISCHER · American Energy Made in Nebraska

  ...ical minerals are used in the technologies that power our everyday lives. They are used in everything from cars and electronics to advanced military equipment. Yet our country relies heavily on foreign nations for many of these resources. In turn, this dependence leaves our economy and n...

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• 2026-10-23 · KELLY · Kelly, Slotkin Press Pentagon for Transparency on National Guard “Quick Reaction Force”

  ...dministration must make clear that our troops will not be used to interfere with Americans’ lives or to meet some political end. The use of military personnel in connection with elections raises additional legal concerns, including the risk of violating federal restrictions on troops at...

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• 2026-10-23 · KELLY · Kelly, Tillis, Slotkin, Fitzpatrick, Kaptur, Quigley, Costa, and Panetta Urge Pentagon to Restore and Expand Starshield Access for Ukraine

  ...gradation in service, including reduced connection speeds, restricted geographic coverage, or interruptions in access, undermines Ukraine’s military effectiveness and provides Russian forces with an operational advantage that will extend the conflict and put more civilians in harm’s way....

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• 2026-10-23 · SULLIVAN · Sullivan Highlights Progress, Partnership, and a Stronger Future for Alaska Native Communities at AFN Convention

  ...government, and tackling even the most difficult challenges together. That’s what we should be doing. II. Special Patriotism: Alaska Native Military Service Nowhere is that spirit of service, perseverance, and commitment more evident than in the extraordinary patriotism of Alaska Natives...

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• 2026-10-23 · SLOTKIN · Slotkin, Kelly, Tillis Press Pentagon to Reinstate Starshield Capabilities for Ukraine

  ...gradation in service, including reduced connection speeds, restricted geographic coverage, or interruptions in access, undermines Ukraine’s military effectiveness and provides Russian forces with an operational advantage that will extend the conflict and put more civilians in harm’s way....

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• 2026-10-23 · WELCH · Welch, Meeks Lead Bicameral Lawmakers in Demanding Answers from Musk on Shutdown of Starlink

  ..., the lawmakers underscore that while Musk has publicly asserted that limits to the communications system’s access are “decided by the U.S. military and ultimately POTUS,” public reporting indicates that Musk personally brought the suggestion to President Trump to slow down Ukrainian com...

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• 2026-10-26 · BALDWIN · Baldwin Leads Effort to Expand Access to Benefits for Veterans with Rare Muscle Disease

  ...Medicine appointed a committee to study eight neurodegenerative conditions, including IBM, and their relationship to toxic exposure during military service. The findings are expected in summer 2027. “While we look forward to the findings of that review, we respectfully emphasize that Ve...

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• 2026-10-26 · GALLEGO · In Arizona, Ahead of Midterms, Gallego Talks Affordability Crisis Squeezing Families, Attends Veteran Events

  ...ted efforts to address rising costs – including by calling for expanded access to healthcare and childcare for working families – supported military service members, and worked with local leaders to strengthen communities across the state. While in Arizona, Gallego started his trip by me...

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• 2026-10-26 · SLOTKIN · Slotkin, Kelly Demand Transparency from National Guard, Pentagon on “Quick Reaction Force”

  ...dministration must make clear that our troops will not be used to interfere with Americans’ lives or to meet some political end. The use of military personnel in connection with elections raises additional legal concerns, including the risk of violating federal restrictions on troops at...

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• 2026-10-26 · WARNER · Virginian-Pilot Highlights Warner’s Partnership with Leading AI Company to Help Military Families in Hampton Roads Access Critical Resources

  WASHINGTON – When U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) sat down with Hampton Roads military families in June, he heard firsthand how difficult it can be to navigate the resources and services available to them, particularly amid ex...

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• 2026-10-27 · SULLIVAN · Alaska Delegation Announces Nearly $105 Million for Six Critical Port Infrastructure Projects Across Alaska

  ...e for these investments. From our ports and rural docks to broadband, aviation safety, energy, water and sanitation, rural health care, and military infrastructure, we are making investments on a scale that will benefit Alaskans for generations. I want to thank Secretary Sean Duffy, Unde...

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• 2026-10-28 · BANKS · Banks Announces Camp Atterbury and Muscatatuck Designated Premier Test Ranges

  ...terbury and Muscatatuck give the Army the ranges, airspace, and urban training environment to do that. This designation will strengthen our military and put Indiana at the forefront of preparing for the threat ahead.” Adam R. Telle, Acting Secretary of the Army: “Under the leadership of...

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• 2026-10-28 · BANKS · Banks Applauds Navy Selection of Crane to Advance Energy Resilience

  ...nt power generation–including small modular reactors–while supporting AI data centers and other energy-intensive industries. It strengthens military readiness, address growing domestic energy demands, and creates opportunities for private investment, defense industrial growth and America...

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• 2026-10-28 · BANKS · RECAP: DAY 2: Senator Banks Hosts 5th Annual Northeast Indiana Defense Summit

  ...WAYNE, Ind. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) hosted the second day of the 5th Annual Northeast Indiana Defense Summit, bringing together military leaders, defense industry executives, and technology innovators to discuss strengthening America’s defense industrial base and advancing th...

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