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.

Related
Week of September 29, 2003
National Defense Authorization for Fiscal Year 2004 Conference Report, Century of Aviation FAA Reauthorization Conference Report
Week of May 19, 2003
National Defense Authorization for Fiscal Year 2004, The Healthy Forests Restoration Act
Week of June 23, 2003
Homeland Security Appropriations Bill for FY 2004, Military Construction Appropriations Bill for FY 2004, Prescription Drug and Medicare Modernization Act of 2003, Medical Savings Account Act
Week of September 22, 2003
Century of Aviation FAA Reauthorization Conference Report
Week of November 3, 2003
Defense Authorization Conference Report, Energy & Water Appropriations Conference, Military Construction Appropriations Conference Report
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