Press Releases
Duckworth, Sheehy Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Access to Innovative Veteran Health Care
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] — Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy (R-MT) introduced the pro-Veteran, bipartisan Veterans Health Administration Novel Therapeutics Preparedness Act to increase Veterans’ access to innovative health care and ensure the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is prepared to better care for Veterans with emerging mental health therapies. “Veterans suffering from invisible wounds like PTSD and depression deserve the same level of … Continue Reading
March 27, 2026
Duckworth, Durbin Join Kaine, Gallego in Pressing Trump Administration About Decision to Ease Sanctions on Russia and Iran
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) in a letter pressing the Trump Administration about its decision to ease sanctions on Russian and Iranian oil exports and its lack of planning regarding the economic fallout of President Donald Trump’s war of choice against Iran. Since the war began, the price of U.S. crude oil has risen by more than 40 percent, and the … Continue Reading
March 27, 2026
Duckworth, Sheehy, Banks Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Rural Veterans Become Homeowners
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) along with U.S. Senators Tim Sheehy (R-MT) and Jim Banks (R-IN)—all members of the U.S. Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee (SVAC)—introduced bipartisan legislation to make it easier for rural Veterans to buy homes by modernizing the VA home appraisal program. The Senators’ bipartisan VA Appraisal Modernization Act would improve Veterans’ and servicemembers’ ability to successfully compete on the housing market by … Continue Reading
March 27, 2026
Duckworth, Durbin, Sorensen Statement Opposing Army’s Attempt to Move Jobs Away from Rock Island Arsenal
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] — Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin and Representative Eric Sorensen (D-IL-17) released the following statement in response to the Army’s attempt to move jobs away from Rock Island Arsenal: “The hardworking men and women at Rock Island Arsenal, many of whom are veterans, represent the very best of Illinois. It is completely unacceptable that the Army has decided to go back on its word by potentially moving … Continue Reading
March 27, 2026
Duckworth, Durbin Announce $20 Million in Federal Funding for O'Hare Airport
[CHICAGO, IL] — U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced $20 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for O’Hare International Airport. This grant will reimburse completed work to extend Runway 9R/27L to reduce delays, accommodate more passengers, and allow for more aircraft operations. “O’Hare is an essential economic hub for our state and critical … Continue Reading
March 27, 2026
Duckworth Statement on Trump & Republicans Retreating, Finally Funding TSA & FEMA After Weeks of Voting to Keep Them Shut Down
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement after Senate Republicans caved and voted in support of a proposal to fund the Transportation Security Agent (TSA), FEMA and other branches of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, except for ICE and Border Patrol. “Let’s be clear: Republicans have voted against Democrats’ proposals to pay TSA agents and fund FEMA and the Coast Guard 14 times. They control the Senate, the House and the White House—and … Continue Reading
March 27, 2026
Duckworth Statement on Trump & Republicans Retreating, Finally Funding TSA & FEMA After Weeks of Voting to Keep Them Shut Down
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement after Senate Republicans caved and voted in support of a proposal to fund the Transportation Security Agent (TSA), FEMA and other branches of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, except for ICE and Border Patrol. “Let’s be clear: Republicans have voted against Democrats’ proposals to pay TSA agents and fund FEMA and the Coast Guard 14 times. They control the Senate, the House and the White House—and … Continue Reading
March 27, 2026
Duckworth, Leader Schumer, Senate Democrats Urge Trump to Stop Attacks Against Seniors, Americans with Disabilities and Children Who Depend on Medicaid in Democratic-Led States
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) led their Democratic colleagues in urging President Donald Trump and the Trump Administration to stop their cruel crusade against Medicaid programs in Democratic-led states, which is undermining the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) that millions of Americans rely on to live safe and independent lives. Their letter to President … Continue Reading
March 26, 2026
Duckworth Meets with PsiQuantum Leadership, Reinforces Support for Illinois’s Quantum Future
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today met with PsiQuantum Interim CEO Victor Peng to discuss federal support for quantum growth in Illinois and progress on the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP), of which PsiQuantum is an anchor tenant. A photo from today’s meeting is available on the Senator’s website. “Illinois is already a hub of agriculture, manufacturing and transportation, and we’re becoming a national and international leader for quantum … Continue Reading
March 25, 2026
Duckworth on Senate Floor Once Again Demands Senate GOP End Trump’s Illegal and Unjustified War in Iran
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services (SASC), Foreign Relations (SFRC) and Veterans’ Affairs (SVAC) Committees—last night once again came to the Senate floor to implore her Republican colleagues to consider the oaths they took and vote in support of U.S. Senator Chris Murphy’s (D-CT) War Powers Resolution that would withdraw American military forces from Trump’s illegal, unnecessary war with Iran that has already … Continue Reading
March 25, 2026
Duckworth Joins Murphy, Senate Democrats in Forcing War Powers Vote as Trump’s War in Iran Spirals Out of Control
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] — In the fourth week of Donald Trump’s war with Iran, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) and U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) in forcing a vote on Murphy’s War Powers Resolution to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in and against Iran. Senate Republicans blocked the measure. Since Trump started this war nearly 30 days ago, 13 U.S. service … Continue Reading
March 23, 2026
Duckworth Votes Against Confirmation of Markwayne Mullin as DHS Secretary
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today issued the following statement after voting against the nomination of U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) to serve as Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary. The Senate confirmed Mullin tonight by a 54-45 vote. “While Senator Mullin lacks the qualifications for the job and has a troubling pattern of anger issues, his confirmation does nothing to change the fact that two innocent Americans were gunned down in broad … Continue Reading
March 23, 2026
Duckworth, Curtis, Kaine Lead Bipartisan Senate Resolution Commemorating 30th Anniversary of Taiwan’s First Presidential Elections
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), John Curtis (R-UT) and Tim Kaine (D-VA)—all members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC)—today led a bipartisan group of Senators in commemorating the 30th anniversary of Taiwan’s first presidential elections, while recommitting support for U.S. policy toward Taiwan as established by the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances. “For thirty years, democracy has helped our close friend Taiwan flourish—and it’s critical … Continue Reading
March 19, 2026
Duckworth-Blackburn Bill to Improve Access to Care for Rural Veterans Passes Committee
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Today, the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee (SVAC) passed bipartisan legislation introduced by combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) as well as U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) that would make it easier for Veterans who live in rural areas to access the care they’ve earned. The Senators’ Improving Access to Care for Rural Veterans Act would require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish agreements between its own medical centers … Continue Reading
March 19, 2026
Duckworth Presses Military Officials to Oppose Trump’s Efforts to Intimidate Voters at Polling Places
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - As Donald Trump continues threatening to deploy the military to polling places and intimidate American voters from making their voices heard at the ballot box, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth today pushed senior military officials to do everything they can to protect citizens’ constitutional right to vote from being infringed by this—or any—President. During today’s U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) hearing, Duckworth pressed the Commander of Unites States Northern … Continue Reading
March 19, 2026
Duckworth, Durbin Meet with Major General Boyd and Reiterate Their Support for the Illinois National Guard and Its Efforts to Assist Our Allies
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services (SASC)—and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) yesterday met with Major General Rodney Boyd, Illinois Adjutant General, to highlight their support for Illinois National Guard servicemembers, as well as its State Partnership Programs (SPP) with our European allies and discuss priorities for upcoming defense funding opportunities. “The work of the Illinois National … Continue Reading
March 18, 2026
Duckworth Again Calls to End Trump’s Illegal and Unjustified War in Iran
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services (SASC) and Foreign Relations Committees (SFRC)—once again slammed Donald Trump for launching an illegal attack against Iran without Constitutionally-required authorization from Congress, without any known imminent threat to our national security and without a plan to mitigate the instability that will come next as the Administration continues to spend more than one billion … Continue Reading
March 18, 2026
Amid Trump’s Attacks on Vital Agriculture Support Programs, Duckworth Discusses Agricultural Priorities with Illinois Farm Bureau
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—founding co-chair of the Senate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Caucus—met with Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) members to discuss shared priorities to grow Illinois’s agriculture industry and support our farmers. Duckworth and the members discussed the importance of supporting our family farmers by expanding the biofuels market, increasing agricultural exports and improving farm safety net programs as Donald Trump continues to attack … Continue Reading
March 17, 2026
Duckworth Hammers Trump Administration for Inflicting Lasting Trauma on Kids in Illinois and Across the Country During Trump’s Violent Mass Deportation Campaign
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today called out the Trump Administration’s assault on Chicago that put innocent students in the crosshairs of their violent, error-ridden and out of control tactics throughout Operation Midway Blitz. At U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin’s (D-IL) spotlight forum, “The Kids Are Not Alright: How Mass Deportation is Traumatizing Children,” Duckworth underscored the absurdity of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) excessive use … Continue Reading
March 16, 2026
Duckworth Joins Heinrich, Colleagues in Push to Deliver Tariff Refunds to American Families
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] — U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and her Senate Democratic colleagues in introducing legislation that would create a tax rebate program for individuals and families who have paid increased prices for groceries and everyday essentials due to President Trump’s unlawful foreign tariffs. According to a U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC) report, Trump’s illegal tariffs have already cost American families more than $1,700 … Continue Reading