Tulsi Gabbard's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Tulsi Gabbard.

Tulsi Gabbard is an American politician and military officer, currently serving as the Director of National Intelligence since 2025 and holding the rank of lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve since 2021. She previously served as the U.S. Representative for Hawaii's 2nd congressional district from 2013 to 2021. Formerly a Democrat, Gabbard switched to the Republican Party in 2024. She was notably the youngest state legislator in Hawaii, serving from 2002 to 2004.

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November 25, 2013: Gabbard receives John F. Kennedy New Frontier Award

On November 25, 2013, Tulsi Gabbard received the John F. Kennedy New Frontier Award at a ceremony at the Institute of Politics at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government for her efforts on behalf of veterans.

March 20, 2014: Gabbard Honored by Elle Magazine

On March 20, 2014, Elle magazine honored Tulsi Gabbard, with others, at the Italian Embassy in the United States during its annual "Women in Washington Power List".

February 26, 2015: Gabbard receives County Alumni Award

On February 26, 2015, Tulsi Gabbard received the National Association of Counties County Alumni Award for her "steadfast commitment to the nation's counties".

July 15, 2015: Gabbard receives Friend of the National Parks Award

On July 15, 2015, Tulsi Gabbard received the Friend of the National Parks Award from the National Parks Conservation Association.

2017: Stop Arming Terrorists Act introduced

In 2017, Tulsi Gabbard introduced the Stop Arming Terrorists Act that became law on December 20, 2019 as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020.

September 30, 2018: Gabbard receives Ho'ola Na Pua Advocacy Award

On September 30, 2018, Tulsi Gabbard received the Ho'ola Na Pua Advocacy Award for "her dedication to serving and empowering human trafficking survivors in Hawaii" at their annual Pearl Gala.

October 16, 2018: Gabbard honored as HPU Distinguished Alumni

On October 16, 2018, Tulsi Gabbard was honored as Hawaii Pacific University's 2018 Paul T. C. Loo Distinguished Alumni.

December 20, 2019: Stop Arming Terrorists Act Becomes Law

On December 20, 2019, the Stop Arming Terrorists Act that Tulsi Gabbard introduced in 2017, became law as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020. The act prohibits the Department of Defense from supporting Al Qaeda or other terrorist groups.

2020: Stop Arming Terrorists Act Enacted

In 2020, the Stop Arming Terrorists Act that Tulsi Gabbard introduced in 2017, was enacted as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020.