Press Releases
Hunter Salutes Navy Decision to Name Ships after San Diego’s Rafael Peralta and John Finn
Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Navy announced today that it will name two Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyers after Marine Corps Sergeant Rafael Peralta and Navy Medal of Honor recipient John Finn. Congressman Duncan Hunter successfully...
Hunter Announces February Job Fair
Washington, D.C. — Representative Duncan Hunter announced today that he will host another community job fair, in partnership with the East and North County Career Centers, and the San Diego North and Poway Chambers of Commerce, on February 24, from...
Hunter Amendment to Study Port of San Diego Accepted by House Committee
Washington, D.C. — During consideration of H.R. 7, the American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act, by the House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee today, Representative Duncan Hunter successfully offered an amendment to require a...
Hunter Urges President to Refrain from Transferring Legal Custody of Detainees
Washington, D.C. — In a letter to the President today, Representative Duncan Hunter, a member of the House Armed Services Committee and veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, expressed opposition to transferring legal custody of several...
Hunter Comments on Defense Budget Proposal, Warns Against Additional Cuts
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Duncan Hunter, a member of the House Armed Services Committee and veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, warned against additional cuts within the defense budget, beyond the $450 billion in reductions...
Hunter Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Service of U.S. Military in Iraq
Washington, D.C. — Today, Representatives Duncan Hunter and Tim Murphy (R-PA), introduced a bipartisan resolution with 100 original cosponsors, expressing gratitude to members of the U.S. Armed Forces for their service and sacrifice in Operations...
House Passes Hunter Legislation Protecting War Memorials
Washington, D.C. — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 290, the War Memorial Protection Act, legislation introduced by Rep. Duncan Hunter, a member of the House Armed Services Committee and veteran of the wars in Iraq and...
House to Vote on Rep. Hunter’s War Memorial Protection Act
Washington, D.C. — Legislation introduced by Representative Duncan Hunter, H.R. 290, the War Memorial Protection Act, will be considered by the House of Representatives on Tuesday, January 24, 2012. The War Memorial Protection Act—which allows for...
Hunter Cautions Secretary of Defense against Excessive Punishment for Marines in Video
Washington, D.C. — In a letter to Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, Representative Duncan Hunter, a member of the House Armed Services Committee and veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, cautioned against excessive punishment for several U.S...
Hunter Statement on Administration’s Rejection of Keystone XL Pipeline
Washington, D.C. — Representative Duncan Hunter responded to the Administration’s decision to reject the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline today, calling it a decision made in the President’s own political interests. “Construction of the...
