National Security

Keeping America safe is Congress’ most important duty. Democrats are focused on strengthening U.S. national security, defending democracy, and restoring America’s leadership in the world.

Democrats are committed to enhancing our national security and advancing key American interests, while supporting human rights and democratic values at home and abroad.

In the 117th Congress, Democrats passed a bipartisan defense authorization bill that strengthened our national security, ensured our military personnel have the resources they need to defend our country, and bolstered our allies and international interests. In the 118th Congress, Democrats will build on these gains by continuing to help President Biden keep Americans safe.

We will continue to work with the Administration to provide our diplomats and our troops with the tools needed to carry out their missions abroad safely and effectively. This will include continuing to work with our allies to ensure Russia’s illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine ends in defeat for Putin, that America maintains its competitiveness against China’s authoritarian challenges, and that the world is free from threats posed by Iran.

National Security Related
One Year After President Bush Announces Surge, Iraqi Political Progress Remains Elusive
On January 10, 2007, President Bush announced that he would send an additional 20,000 U.S. troops to Iraq to secure the country in order to pave the way for political progress.
THE WEEKLY LEADER: WEEK OF JANUARY 14, 2008
TUESDAY-FRIDAY: DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION; SUSPENSIONS; MINER SAFETY
THE DAILY LEADER: TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2008
12p.m.-7:30 p.m. - Disposing of the President's veto of H.R. 1585
Hoyer: Intelligence Authorization Strengthens Oversight, Invests in Critical Intelligence Programs
Mr. Speaker, I first want to thank the Chairman of the Intelligence Committee, my good friend, Congressman Reyes of Texas, for all of his hard work on this legislation – the first Intelligence Authorization conference report that we have considered in three years.
Hoyer: President Should Stop Playing Politics with Defense Employees
Let me say right at the top: Department of Defense workers are not going to be furloughed. That is not going to happen.
THE WEEKLY LEADER: WEEK OF DECEMBER 10, 2007
Suspensions;Foregin Ops Authorization; DOD Authorization; TRIA
THE DAILY LEADER: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2007
Appropriations and Suspensions.
THE DAILY LEADER: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2007
Energy, Defense and Suspensions
House Majority Leader Hoyer’s Statement on President Bush’s Comments on War Funding
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H.
CONGRESSIONAL UPDATE ON IRAQ
To:       Editorial Writers, Reporters, Producers and Columnists
From:  Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer
Re:       Iraq War Funding