Today, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a strong ally during efforts to repeal the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” law, was named to the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) for the 112th Congress. Along with other Congressional allies, Gillibrand fought to make repeal legislation a reality in 2010, and has been at the front of efforts to allow service members to serve openly since coming to the Senate in 2009.
Sen. Gillibrand previously sat on the House Armed Services Committee when she represented New York’s 20th District in the House.
“One of the reasons I came to Congress was to strengthen our national security and serve as a voice for our troops and military families,” said Gillibrand. “I am honored to once again serve on the Armed Services Committee to continue fighting for America’s troops and veterans.”
During the coming year, Gillibrand will join Sen. Joe Lieberman and the SASC Chairman Sen. Carl Levin on the committee, as they work with the Department of Defense to dismantle the “Don’t Ask, Don’t tell” law, and oversee the transition to open service.
