{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases/grassley-duckworth-durbin-sorensen-press-army-leadership-over-impacts-of-army-transformation-initiative-on-rock-island-arsenal", "Grassley, Duckworth, Durbin, Sorensen Press Army Leadership Over Impacts of Army Transformation Initiative on Rock Island Arsenal", "2025-10-30", "2025", "2025-10", "Republican", "Senate", "IA", "Chuck Grassley", "G000386", "www.grassley.senate.gov", "grassley", "https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), along with Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-Ill.), had a briefing with Acting Army Materiel Commander Lieutenant General (LTC) Christopher Mohan to learn more about the impacts the Army Transformation Initiative (ATI) could have on Rock Island Arsenal and the Quad Cities region. The initiative calls for calls for a sweeping set of changes for Army operations that include downsizing, consolidating or closing redundant headquarters.\n\nThe members pushed for answers on how the ATI would impact the Arsenal\u2019s workforce and mission, as well as on the ATI\u2019s implementation timeline. They secured a commitment from the LTG to share documentation of the Army\u2019s analysis of impacts.\n\n\u201cThere are clear economic and national security reasons for ensuring the work at Rock Island Arsenal continues. It plays a vital role in our national defense, and it\u2019s a key driver for the Quad Cities\u2019 economy. I appreciated hearing more details from the Army about its plans and how the Arsenal will retain its significance in supporting our warfighters. As those plans move forward, I will continue to work with my colleagues and the Army to support the Arsenal, its important work and the jobs it sustains in the region,\u201d Grassley said.\n\n\u201cThe Rock Island Arsenal is an economic engine for the entire Quad Cities region and plays an important role in our national security. I am deeply committed to the Army and its future\u2014I support Army modernization, but we must balance modernization with readiness. I\u2019ll keep working with my colleagues on the federal level to protect operations and ensure that the Arsenal has the support it needs to succeed for years to come,\u201d Duckworth said.\n\n\u201cRock Island Arsenal is critical to both our national security and the economy of the Quad Cities region. The men and women at the Arsenal manufacture top-of-the-line equipment that contribute to our nation\u2019s military readiness. I will continue to work, on a bipartisan basis, with both my colleagues in Congress and military leaders to ensure security for the workforce at Rock Island Arsenal,\u201d Durbin said.\n\n\u201cThe men and women of the Rock Island Arsenal do essential work that strengthens our military, protects our national security, and keeps Americans safe. I\u2019m glad to stand with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle in getting to the bottom of the Army\u2019s plans for the Rock Island Arsenal, and I\u2019m proud to advocate for my neighbors on the House Armed Services Committee to ensure the Arsenal\u2019s essential work is sustainable for the future,\u201d Sorensen said.\n\nBackground:\n\nGrassley has long been a champion for Rock Island Arsenal, including through his legislation to expand manufacturing opportunities for Army arsenals. He also helped secure provisions in appropriations legislation and the annual defense authorization bill to help ensure the long-term viability of the Rock Island Arsenal. Along with his colleagues, he introduced the Arsenal Workload Sustainment Act in March to boost workload at Army arsenals, including Rock Island Arsenal.\n\nIn June, Grassley, Duckworth, Durbin and Sorensen, along with Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa), sent a letter to U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll reemphasizing their request for a briefing to discuss any potential command and personnel changes at the Arsenal. Members had first requested a dedicated briefing in April.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:32:54Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases/grassley-duckworth-durbin-sorensen-press-army-leadership-over-impacts-of-army-transformation-initiative-on-rock-island-arsenal"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.8899900130927563, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}