Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.
Duckworth supports requiring the VA Secretary to publicly explain the reasons for denying a country recommended for presumed toxic exposures in the bill’s reviews, or for removing an existing presumption.
Context: The requirement is part of proposed legislation.
Duckworth supports requiring the VA’s Military Environmental Exposure Sub-Council to review overseas assignments for toxic exposures at least every five years. When the military begins a contingency operation, the VA would also have to start a review within 180 days of the locations from which service members support it. The reviews are intended to identify hazards affecting current and future assignments.
Context: The requirements are part of proposed legislation.
Duckworth supports the New PACT for Iran Veterans Act, which would establish a legal presumption of toxic-substance exposure for Iran War veterans so they can more easily access VA health care and benefits. The presumption would cover all veterans who fought in Iran, including those who served in Iranian airspace or territorial waters.
Context: The bill is proposed legislation, not enacted law.
Tammy Duckworth supports initiatives to eliminate unnecessary red tape, reduce uncertainty, and expand opportunities for Illinois farmers. She frames this as support for their ability to run and grow their businesses.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 11, 2026.
Tammy Duckworth supports expanding access to new markets for Illinois farmers and driving down the costs of getting agricultural products to market. She says these efforts would help farmers compete amid foreign competition and address challenges from aging infrastructure.
Context: The page does not specify the particular markets, infrastructure projects, or policy tools involved.
Duckworth supports ensuring that people on the terrorist watch list cannot legally purchase weapons, as part of her efforts to curb gun violence while protecting Second Amendment rights.
Context: The passage does not specify how firearm-purchase restrictions would be applied or reviewed.
Duckworth supports banning assault weapons and limiting sales of high-capacity magazines and bump stocks. She describes these measures as ways to curb gun violence and reduce how many people an active shooter can kill or injure in a short time.
Context: The passage does not define the weapons or accessories covered or specify how sales would be limited.
Duckworth supports universal background checks and closing the gun-show loophole. She also supports cracking down on gun trafficking and straw purchasers to help keep guns out of the hands of dangerous criminals while protecting Second Amendment rights.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 11, 2026.
Duckworth supports efforts to make prison video visitation and inmate calling services fairer, so families can maintain contact with incarcerated relatives. She points to potential benefits including reduced recidivism and taxpayer savings.
Context: The passage does not specify the proposed changes to these services.
Duckworth supports comprehensive sentencing reform, “ban the box” initiatives and federal investment in additional law-enforcement training as part of criminal-justice reform and efforts to restore trust between officers and local communities.
Context: The passage does not specify particular sentencing changes, “ban the box” rules or training programs.