Senator Tammy Duckworth condemns Trump's plan to fire State Department officials, warning it jeopardizes national security.
Quiver AI Summary
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) has expressed strong opposition to the Trump Administration's plans to terminate hundreds of civil service and Foreign Service Officers, calling the decision "illegal" and "chaotic." Duckworth stated that such actions could endanger national security, emphasizing, "Our diplomats are the first line of defense around the world." She criticized the indiscriminate nature of the firings, arguing that they disregard the experience and expertise of the affected personnel, which could weaken America's responsiveness to foreign threats. Duckworth quoted former Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis, highlighting the importance of fully funding the State Department. She urged Republicans to take action against these plans to protect national security, labeling the move as a "gift to our adversaries and a betrayal of our values."
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Tammy Duckworth Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Tammy Duckworth is worth $1.3M, as of July 14th, 2025. This is the 265th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Duckworth has approximately $827.5K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Tammy Duckworth Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Tammy Duckworth:
- S.2239: A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program regarding treating pregnancy as a qualifying event for enrollment in TRICARE Select.
- S.2199: A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to issue regulations requiring that optional combat boots worn by members of the Armed Forces wear be made in the United States, and for other purposes.
- S.2198: A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to limit the authority of the Department of Defense and other Federal law enforcement personnel to support civilian law enforcement activities, and for other purposes.
- S.2162: Kangaroo Protection Act of 2025
- S.1966: Don't Miss Your Flight Act
- S.1815: End Diaper Need Act of 2025
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Tammy Duckworth Fundraising
Tammy Duckworth recently disclosed $830.6K of fundraising in a Q1 FEC disclosure filed on April 15th, 2025. This was the 49th most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year. 97.8% came from individual donors.
Duckworth disclosed $657.3K of spending. This was the 45th most from all Q1 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Duckworth disclosed $3.0M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 78th most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year.
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