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
Despite Disturbing NIE Report on Terrorism, Senate Republicans Continue to Obstruct Change in Iraq
The NIE report released on July 17 concluded that al-Qaeda has reconstituted. Despite this, Senate Republicans will not change course in Iraq in order to refocus on the war on terror.
House Passes Responsible Redeployment from Iraq Act
On Thursday, the House passed legislation that requires the redeployment of U.S. troops to begin within 120 days of enactment and be completed by April 1, 2008.
THE LEADER'S REPORT: WEEK OF JULY 9, 2007
Yesterday, the Democratic-led House passed the Responsible Redeployment from Iraq Act, which requires the redeployment of U.S. troops to begin within 120 days of enactment and be completed by April 1, 2008.
THE LEADER'S REPORT: WEEK OF JUNE 25, 2007
After just six months in office, House Democrats are keeping our promises and moving our nation in a new direction.
House Democrats Are Moving America in a New Direction, Making Progress for the American People
The 110th Congress is making progress on the American people’s priorities, despite intense opposition from President Bush and Rubberstamp Republicans on many issues.
THE LEADER'S REPORT: WEEK OF JUNE 11, 2007
This week, the House has continued to make progress on issues important to the American people.
THE LEADER'S REPORT: WEEK OF MAY 21, 2007
Yesterday, the House passed legislation that will significantly impact the war in Iraq.
THE LEADER'S REPORT: WEEK OF MAY 14, 2007
Weekly wrap-up.
House Democrats Are Moving America in a New Direction
After only five months of the 110th Congress, the new Democratic majority in the House is passing important legislation that addresses the key priorities of the American people and moves our nation in a new direction.
THE LEADER'S REPORT: WEEK OF MAY 7, 2007
Weekly wrap-up.