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Bean Statement On Gaza Resolution
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Melissa Bean (IL-08) released the following statement today after cosponsoring H.Res. 34, which recognizes Israel’s right to defend itself against attacks from Gaza, reaffirms the United States strong support for Israel, and supports the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. The resolution passed today 390 to 5.
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Bean Supports U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans’ Health and Iraq Accountability Act March 23, 2007
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Melissa Bean (IL-08) voted in favor of H.R. 1591, the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health and Iraq Accountability Act. The following is her statement on the vote:
Bean Speaks in Support of Iraq War Resolution, in Opposition to Troop Surge February 15, 2007
Washington, D.C. - Last night Congresswoman Melissa Bean gave the following statement on the House Floor regarding the Iraq War Resolution, H. Con. Res. 63:
Bean Appointed to NATO Parliamentary Assembly January 25, 2007
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean (IL-08) has been appointed by the Speaker of the House to serve as a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s Parliamentary Assembly (NATO PA), an inter-parliamentary organization of legislators representing NATO member and associate countries. Bean is one of only twelve members from Congress selected to represent our country on this committee.
Bean Commends Work of Armed Forces Medical Personnel on House Floor March 15, 2006
Washington, D.C. — As part of her ongoing efforts to support and champion the efforts of American Servicemen serving abroad and at home, Congresswoman Melissa Bean (IL-08) urged fellow members of Congress from the floor of the House of Representatives to co-sponsor a resolution she has introduced recognizing the extraordinary efforts of Armed Forces medical personnel to care for wounded service members.
Bean Secures Federal Funding to Enhance Naval Aviation Safety March 15, 2006
SCHAUMBURG, IL – Congresswoman Melissa Bean (IL-08) announced that she helped secure $2.8 million in federal funding for a flight data recorder system that will improve the safety of naval aviators. Local defense firm L-3 Electrodynamics’ T-45 CSMU (Crash Survival Memory Unit) will be used to analyze the performance of the Navy’s aircraft. The funding, secured through the FY 06 Defense Appropriations bill, will be utilized to research and further develop the T-45 CSMU as well as ready the apparatus for comprehensive use by the U.S. Navy’s T-45 fleet.
Bean Urges Stronger Commitment to Protecting Airlines from Anti-aircraft Missile Attacks March 10, 2006
Washington, D.C. - In her latest effort to combat the threat posed by shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles known as MANPADS (Man Portable Air Defense Systems), Congresswoman Melissa L. Bean today urged Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to maintain the Administration’s commitment to protecting the American flying public from the threat posed by these weapons.
Bean Highlights Emergency Preparedness with Homeland Security Committee Members and Leading First Responders February 14, 2006
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Melissa Bean (IL-08), together with Reps. Bennie G. Thompson (MI-02), Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-08), and Martin Sabo (MN-05), launched a frank dialogue today with leading members of the first responder community. Joined by leaders of the Federal Emergency Management Corporation and the National Volunteer Firefighters Association, the group focused on the projected effects of the proposed federal budget on the first responder community and how Congressional leaders can work with emergency responders to compensate for expected funding shortfalls.
Bean Travels to Iraq on Congressional Fact-finding Trip September 30, 2005
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Melissa Bean (IL-8) departed for Iraq today as part of a bipartisan Congressional delegation trip to the region. Bean, who will be in Iraq for several days, will meet with high-ranking Iraqi and American government officials, U.S. military officers overseeing reconstruction and security operations, and men and women in uniform stationed in Iraq—including personnel from Illinois.
Reps. Israel, Bean Introduce Bill Protecting Airlines from Missile Attacks June 7, 2005
CHICAGO, IL — Congresswoman Melissa Bean (IL-08) and Congressman Steve Israel (NY-02) announced the introduction of their legislation, The Commercial Airline Missile Defense Act, which would provide American passenger jets with an immediate and effective defense against the growing threat of shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles.
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