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July 13, 2022
BOST VOTES TO SUPPORT TOXIC-EXPOSED VETERANS
Rep. Mike Bost
June 29, 2022
House and Senate VA Committee Leaders Introduce Bill to Simplify G.I. Bill Reporting Requirements
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
June 23, 2022
Bost Backed Veterans' Mental Health Bill Passes House
Rep. Mike Bost
June 17, 2022
DUCKWORTH, YOUNG BILL TO PROVIDE TSA PRECHECK® TO DISABLED VETERANS PASSES SENATE
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 16, 2022
DUCKWORTH APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF BILL TO EXPAND HEALTHCARE FOR VETERANS, PROVIDE CARE FOR TOXIC EXPOSURE
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 7, 2022
Tweet - "I'm live on the Senate floor discussing the Corinthian Colleges settlement and legislation we are considering on the Senate floor this week, the PACT Act. It would help veterans who were exposed to toxic chemicals during their service."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 6, 2022
Letter to Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Casey Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Veterans Affairs to Make Websites Accessible for People with Disabilities
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
May 30, 2022
Tweet - "This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. We must never forget their courage, honor, and sacrifice."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 18, 2022
Duckworth's Bipartisan Bill to Codify Boots to Business Program Passes Senate Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 12, 2022
Ranking Member Bost, Sen. Sullivan Lead Effort to Modernize VA Home Loan Program
Rep. Mike Bost
April 28, 2022
In Veterans' Affairs Hearing, Underwood Advocates for Expansion of VA's Lethal Means Safety Training to Prevent Veteran Suicide
Rep. Lauren Underwood
April 28, 2022
Tweet - "Was glad to see my Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration Act pass the Senate earlier this week. I hope the House soon follows suit. Predatory #4profit colleges were allowed to take advantage of far too many student veterans. They deserve this relief."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 28, 2022
Rep. Miller Slams Biden Admin for Possibility of Department of Veterans Affairs Funds Going to Border Crisis
Rep. Mary Miller
April 28, 2022
Letter to Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Industries, and John Carter, Ranking Member - Requesting Provisions for Long-Term Care for Veterans Suffering from Traumatic Brain Injuries
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 21, 2022
God Bless Our Military Heroes
Rep. Mary Miller
April 11, 2022
Letter to Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Resuming Escorts for Honor Flight Veterans
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
March 31, 2022
Ranking Member Bost Slams Democrats' Witch Hunt to Stigmatize Veterans as Domestic Violent Extremists
Rep. Mike Bost
March 31, 2022
Ranking Member Bost Encourages Committee Refocus on Real-Life Problems Veterans Face
Rep. Mike Bost
March 29, 2022
Ranking Member Bost Joins Subcommittee Leaders Nehls and Rosendale in Effort to Reform Disability Claims Systems for Veterans
Rep. Mike Bost
March 28, 2022
Durbin Introduces Legislation To Restore Veteran Education Benefits After Unaccredited, For-Profit College Scams Illinois Veterans
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 21, 2022
Underwood Passes Legislation to Address Department of Veterans Affairs Nurse and Physician Assistant Shortage
Rep. Lauren Underwood
March 17, 2022
Tweet - "Thank you @ILVetsAffairs for taking action to protect Illinois veterans from a predatory school. These defrauded veterans should have their benefits restored by @DeptVetAffairs ."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 14, 2022
Bost Statement on VA's Facility Modernization Recommendations
Rep. Mike Bost
March 10, 2022
Duckworth Meets With the Illinois Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America and Emphasizes Her Commitment to Our Nation's Heroes
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 1, 2022
Duckworth Meets With the Illinois Chapter of Disabled American Veterans and Emphasizes Her Commitment to Our Nation's Heroes
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 11, 2022
Duckworth Highlights How Her Bipartisan Law Is Helping Veteran-owned Small Businesses Grow & Create Jobs in Visit to Federal Surplus Property Warehouse
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 10, 2022
Bost Introduces Bill to Get Toxic-Exposed Veterans Lifesaving Care
Rep. Mike Bost
Jan. 31, 2022
Letter to the Hon. David Ferriero, Archivist of the United States for the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration - Congressman Biggs Seeks Answers on Veterans' Record Backlogs
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Jan. 31, 2022
Letter to Hon. President Joseph Biden-Reps. Kildee, Fitzpatrick Lead New Bipartisan Push for Funding to Address PFAS Chemicals
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 24, 2022
Letter to Hon. David Ferriero, Archivist of the United States - DAVIS, BOST URGE NATIONAL PERSONNEL RECORDS CENTER TO FULLY REOPEN TO IN-PERSON STAFFING
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Jan. 24, 2022
Congressman Keller Fights for Timely Service Records for Veterans, Continues to Call on the National Personnel Records Center to Fully Reopen
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Jan. 24, 2022
Letter to Hon. David Ferriero, Archivist of the United States - Bentz, Keller, Bost Demand National Personnel Records Center Fully Reopen for Veterans' Access to Benefits
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Jan. 19, 2022
BOST INTRODUCES BILL TO STRENGTHEN VA MENTAL HEALTH AND SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAMS
Rep. Mike Bost
Dec. 20, 2021
SCHNEIDER DONATES 50,000 FREQUENT FLYER MILES TO HELP SERVICE MEMBERS AND SUPPORT GLOBAL HEALTH
Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 16, 2021
Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veteran Affairs - Congressman Good and Congressman Lamborn Send Letter to Secretary McDonough
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Dec. 13, 2021
Durbin, Duckworth Urge VA Medical Centers In Illinois To Adhere To COVID-19 Protocols Following Outbreak At Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 13, 2021
Tweet - "Following a COVID-19 outbreak at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center @ChicagoVAMC , @SenDuckworth and I are calling on all VA Medical Centers in IL to take every step necessary to ensure they adhere to COVID protocols. The health & safety of our veterans must be the top priority."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2021
Collins, Duckworth's Bipartisan Protecting Moms Who Served Act Signed Into Law
Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Nov. 30, 2021
PRESIDENT BIDEN SIGNS FIRST BILL IN UNDERWOOD'S HISTORIC "MOMNIBUS' LEGISLATION INTO LAW
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Nov. 30, 2021
DUCKWORTH'S BIPARTISAN PROTECTING MOMS WHO SERVED ACT SIGNED INTO LAW
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 30, 2021
MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Lauren Underwood
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Nov. 23, 2021
BOST INTRODUCES BILL TO IMPROVE MST DISABILITY EXAM PROCESS
Rep. Mike Bost
Nov. 19, 2021
AS SENATE DEBATES NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, DUCKWORTH OUTLINES HER PROPOSALS TO SUPPORT MILITARY FAMILIES, SCOTT AIR BASE AND MILITARY READINESS IN ST. CLAIR COUNTY
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 18, 2021
UNDERWOOD, MCKINLEY INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO STRENGTHEN VA OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Nov. 18, 2021
Collins, Duckworth's Bipartisan Protecting Moms Who Served Act to be Signed into Law
Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Nov. 17, 2021
DUCKWORTH, WYDEN RE-INTRODUCE BILL TO HELP DEPORTED VETERANS GAIN CITIZENSHIP
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 17, 2021
Representatives García and Grothman Introduce Veterans and Consumers Fair Credit Act to Protect Consumers from Predatory Lending Practices
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 16, 2021
Underwood Legislation to Establish Protections for Student Veterans Passes the House
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Nov. 16, 2021
BERGMAN'S VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION AUDIT BILL PASSES HOUSE
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Nov. 11, 2021
Tweet - "To all the veterans in Illinois and across the United States--happy Veterans Day and thank you for your service to our country. A special salute to my older brothers, Bill and Bob who served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean war."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
July 13, 2022
BOST VOTES TO SUPPORT TOXIC-EXPOSED VETERANS
Rep.Mike Bost
June 29, 2022
House and Senate VA Committee Leaders Introduce Bill to Simplify G.I. Bill Reporting Requirements
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
June 23, 2022
Bost Backed Veterans' Mental Health Bill Passes House
Rep.Mike Bost
June 17, 2022
DUCKWORTH, YOUNG BILL TO PROVIDE TSA PRECHECK® TO DISABLED VETERANS PASSES SENATE
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 16, 2022
DUCKWORTH APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF BILL TO EXPAND HEALTHCARE FOR VETERANS, PROVIDE CARE FOR TOXIC EXPOSURE
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 7, 2022
Tweet - "I'm live on the Senate floor discussing the Corinthian Colleges settlement and legislation we are considering on the Senate floor this week, the PACT Act. It would help veterans who were exposed to toxic chemicals during their service."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 6, 2022
Letter to Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Casey Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Veterans Affairs to Make Websites Accessible for People with Disabilities
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
May 30, 2022
Tweet - "This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. We must never forget their courage, honor, and sacrifice."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 18, 2022
Duckworth's Bipartisan Bill to Codify Boots to Business Program Passes Senate Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 12, 2022
Ranking Member Bost, Sen. Sullivan Lead Effort to Modernize VA Home Loan Program
Rep.Mike Bost
April 28, 2022
In Veterans' Affairs Hearing, Underwood Advocates for Expansion of VA's Lethal Means Safety Training to Prevent Veteran Suicide
Rep.Lauren Underwood
April 28, 2022
Tweet - "Was glad to see my Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration Act pass the Senate earlier this week. I hope the House soon follows suit. Predatory #4profit colleges were allowed to take advantage of far too many student veterans. They deserve this relief."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 28, 2022
Rep. Miller Slams Biden Admin for Possibility of Department of Veterans Affairs Funds Going to Border Crisis
Rep.Mary Miller
April 28, 2022
Letter to Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Industries, and John Carter, Ranking Member - Requesting Provisions for Long-Term Care for Veterans Suffering from Traumatic Brain Injuries
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 21, 2022
God Bless Our Military Heroes
Rep.Mary Miller
April 11, 2022
Letter to Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Resuming Escorts for Honor Flight Veterans
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
March 31, 2022
Ranking Member Bost Slams Democrats' Witch Hunt to Stigmatize Veterans as Domestic Violent Extremists
Rep.Mike Bost
March 31, 2022
Ranking Member Bost Encourages Committee Refocus on Real-Life Problems Veterans Face
Rep.Mike Bost
March 29, 2022
Ranking Member Bost Joins Subcommittee Leaders Nehls and Rosendale in Effort to Reform Disability Claims Systems for Veterans
Rep.Mike Bost
March 28, 2022
Durbin Introduces Legislation To Restore Veteran Education Benefits After Unaccredited, For-Profit College Scams Illinois Veterans
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 21, 2022
Underwood Passes Legislation to Address Department of Veterans Affairs Nurse and Physician Assistant Shortage
Rep.Lauren Underwood
March 17, 2022
Tweet - "Thank you @ILVetsAffairs for taking action to protect Illinois veterans from a predatory school. These defrauded veterans should have their benefits restored by @DeptVetAffairs ."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 14, 2022
Bost Statement on VA's Facility Modernization Recommendations
Rep.Mike Bost
March 10, 2022
Duckworth Meets With the Illinois Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America and Emphasizes Her Commitment to Our Nation's Heroes
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 1, 2022
Duckworth Meets With the Illinois Chapter of Disabled American Veterans and Emphasizes Her Commitment to Our Nation's Heroes
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 11, 2022
Duckworth Highlights How Her Bipartisan Law Is Helping Veteran-owned Small Businesses Grow & Create Jobs in Visit to Federal Surplus Property Warehouse
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 10, 2022
Bost Introduces Bill to Get Toxic-Exposed Veterans Lifesaving Care
Rep.Mike Bost
Jan. 31, 2022
Letter to the Hon. David Ferriero, Archivist of the United States for the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration - Congressman Biggs Seeks Answers on Veterans' Record Backlogs
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Jan. 31, 2022
Letter to Hon. President Joseph Biden-Reps. Kildee, Fitzpatrick Lead New Bipartisan Push for Funding to Address PFAS Chemicals
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 24, 2022
Letter to Hon. David Ferriero, Archivist of the United States - DAVIS, BOST URGE NATIONAL PERSONNEL RECORDS CENTER TO FULLY REOPEN TO IN-PERSON STAFFING
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Jan. 24, 2022
Congressman Keller Fights for Timely Service Records for Veterans, Continues to Call on the National Personnel Records Center to Fully Reopen
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Jan. 24, 2022
Letter to Hon. David Ferriero, Archivist of the United States - Bentz, Keller, Bost Demand National Personnel Records Center Fully Reopen for Veterans' Access to Benefits
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Jan. 19, 2022
BOST INTRODUCES BILL TO STRENGTHEN VA MENTAL HEALTH AND SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAMS
Rep.Mike Bost
Dec. 20, 2021
SCHNEIDER DONATES 50,000 FREQUENT FLYER MILES TO HELP SERVICE MEMBERS AND SUPPORT GLOBAL HEALTH
Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 16, 2021
Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veteran Affairs - Congressman Good and Congressman Lamborn Send Letter to Secretary McDonough
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Dec. 13, 2021
Durbin, Duckworth Urge VA Medical Centers In Illinois To Adhere To COVID-19 Protocols Following Outbreak At Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 13, 2021
Tweet - "Following a COVID-19 outbreak at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center @ChicagoVAMC , @SenDuckworth and I are calling on all VA Medical Centers in IL to take every step necessary to ensure they adhere to COVID protocols. The health & safety of our veterans must be the top priority."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2021
Collins, Duckworth's Bipartisan Protecting Moms Who Served Act Signed Into Law
Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Nov. 30, 2021
PRESIDENT BIDEN SIGNS FIRST BILL IN UNDERWOOD'S HISTORIC "MOMNIBUS' LEGISLATION INTO LAW
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Nov. 30, 2021
DUCKWORTH'S BIPARTISAN PROTECTING MOMS WHO SERVED ACT SIGNED INTO LAW
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 30, 2021
MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Lauren Underwood
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Nov. 23, 2021
BOST INTRODUCES BILL TO IMPROVE MST DISABILITY EXAM PROCESS
Rep.Mike Bost
Nov. 19, 2021
AS SENATE DEBATES NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, DUCKWORTH OUTLINES HER PROPOSALS TO SUPPORT MILITARY FAMILIES, SCOTT AIR BASE AND MILITARY READINESS IN ST. CLAIR COUNTY
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 18, 2021
UNDERWOOD, MCKINLEY INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO STRENGTHEN VA OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Nov. 18, 2021
Collins, Duckworth's Bipartisan Protecting Moms Who Served Act to be Signed into Law
Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Nov. 17, 2021
DUCKWORTH, WYDEN RE-INTRODUCE BILL TO HELP DEPORTED VETERANS GAIN CITIZENSHIP
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 17, 2021
Representatives García and Grothman Introduce Veterans and Consumers Fair Credit Act to Protect Consumers from Predatory Lending Practices
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 16, 2021
Underwood Legislation to Establish Protections for Student Veterans Passes the House
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Nov. 16, 2021
BERGMAN'S VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION AUDIT BILL PASSES HOUSE
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Nov. 11, 2021
Tweet - "To all the veterans in Illinois and across the United States--happy Veterans Day and thank you for your service to our country. A special salute to my older brothers, Bill and Bob who served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean war."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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