| March 3, 2021
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Trone, McKinley, Bost Introduce Camera Reporting Legislation to Improve Safety in VA Medical Centers
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| March 3, 2021
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Bost Introduces Camera Reporting Legislation to Improve Safety in Va Medical Centers
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| March 2, 2021
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Duckworth Presses Former National Security Adviser H.R. Mcmaster on Combatting Extremism, Misinformation in Military Ranks
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 27, 2021
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Casten Statement on House Passage of the American Rescue Plan of 2021 Act: $13.2 billion for Illinois
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Feb. 23, 2021
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Tweet - "Proud to introduce the POST Act with @RepCohen. This bill will close a loophole that incentivizes predatory #4profit colleges from funneling federal dollars to their bottom lines by exploiting veterans and service members."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 23, 2021
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Bost Introduces Bill to Protect Veterans' Second Amendment Rights
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Feb. 23, 2021
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Durbin, Cohen: It Is Time For Congress To Close Loophole That Encourages For-Profit Colleges To Target Veterans & Service Members
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 23, 2021
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Congressman Cohen, Senator Durbin Reintroduce POST Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 23, 2021
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Duckworth & Collins Re-Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce Veterans' Health Care Costs and Protect Their Access to Health Care During Covid19 Pandemic
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 19, 2021
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Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Chief Executive Officer of Facebook - Rice Leads Letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Requesting Data to Address Disinformation Campaigns Targeting Veterans and Military Servicemembers
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Feb. 16, 2021
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Amata Announces Veterans Committee Roles
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| Feb. 12, 2021
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Congressman Nehls Appointed as Ranking Member of House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance & Memorial Affairs
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| Feb. 11, 2021
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Congressman Barry Moore Selected to Serve as Lead Republican of the Economic Opportunity Subcommittee
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| Feb. 9, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Underwood Urges Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Mcdonough to Prioritize Mental Health, Maternity Care for Veterans
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Feb. 8, 2021
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Duckworth Votes to Confirm Denis McDonough as Veterans Affairs Secretary
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 8, 2021
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Tweet - ".@DenisMcDonough will make an outstanding Secretary of Veterans Affairs. I look forward to working with him to help veterans in Illinois and across the country."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 4, 2021
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Bost Announces Committee Assignments for The 117 Th Congress
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Feb. 2, 2021
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Bost Introduces Bill to Help Unemployed Veterans Get Back to Work
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Feb. 1, 2021
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Schneider to Collect "valentines for Veterans"
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Jan. 28, 2021
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Duckworth, Underwood, Brownley, Zeldin, Fitzpatrick Announce Introduction the No Coronavirus Copays for Veterans Act
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Jan. 28, 2021
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Duckworth Highlights Her Work for People of Illinois During the 116th Congress and the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Jan. 28, 2021
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Underwood, Duckworth, Brownley, Zeldin, Fitzpatrick Announce Bipartisan Introduction of The No Coronavirus Copays for Veterans Act
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Jan. 26, 2021
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Duckworth Meets with Veterans Affairs Secretary Nominee Denis McDonough
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Jan. 20, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-elect of the United States - Duckworth Asks President Biden to Prohibit Deportation of Veterans and Strengthen Naturalization Process for Servicemembers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Jan. 15, 2021
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Tweet - "A huge thank you to all the veterans from @continuetoserve and other organizations who came to clean up the mess that the rioters made in DC last week. Your dedication to this country should serve as an example to us all."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 14, 2021
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Bost Introduces 4 Bills to Kick-Off 117 Th Congress
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Jan. 6, 2021
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Two Pieces of Underwood's Legislation to Improve the Quality of Care for Veterans Signed Into Law
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Jan. 1, 2021
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Casten's Bill to Combat Authoritarian Regimes Exploitation of U.S. Financial System by Becomes Law with National Defense Act Reauthorization Veto Override
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Dec. 28, 2020
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Schneider Statement on House Passing $2000 Direct Assistance, Veto Override on Ndaa
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Dec. 22, 2020
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Schakowsky Votes For COVID Relief Measures and Comprehensive Funding Package
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Dec. 21, 2020
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Quigley Statement on Covid Relief and Government Funding Package
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| Dec. 21, 2020
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Underwood's Legislation to Support Veterans in Stem Careers Passes in Congress; Heads to President to Be Signed Into Law
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Dec. 16, 2020
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House Approves Bost Veterans Provisions
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State of the US Department of State - Duckworth Writes to Pompeo Demanding a Call to Discuss Plans for Illinoisan's Safe Return from Afghanistan
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Dec. 3, 2020
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Bost Elected Top Republican on Veterans' Affairs Committee
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Dec. 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs of the US Department of Veterans Affairs, and Hon. Christopher C. Miller, Acting Secretary of Defense of the US Department of Defense - Duckworth, Klobuchar, Rounds Urge Administration to Ensure Servicemembers and Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Receive Proper Care During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Nov. 23, 2020
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Letter to National Archives and Records Administration Director Scott Levins - Palazzo Cosigns Letter Expressing Concerns Over Backlog of Veterans Records Requests
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| Nov. 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Brown, Colleagues Slam VA Privatization of Compensation and Pension Exams for Disabled Veterans
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Nov. 12, 2020
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Tweet - "My thoughts & prayers go out to the lives lost due to #COVID19 at LaSalle Veterans Home, which is grappling with a significant outbreak. My office is in contact w/ the Gov's office and is ready to help in any way possible. Praying for a quick recovery for the residents & staff."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 11, 2020
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Gov. Pritzker Honors Veterans Day by Opening New, State-of-the-Art Chicago Veterans Home
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Nov. 11, 2020
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Tweet - "To all our vets in Illinois & across America--thank you for your service to our country. I know Veterans Day celebrations look different this year, but our devotion during this pandemic to our vets is undiminished. A special salute to my big brothers, Bill & Bob USN-Korean War."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 11, 2020
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Schakowsky Statement on Veterans' Day
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Nov. 11, 2020
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Durbin Honors America's Veterans
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 11, 2020
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Underwood Honors Illinois Veterans, Participates in Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry Veterans Day Pantry Distribution
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Nov. 6, 2020
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Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Supporting The Designation Of "Veteran-Owned Small Business Week"
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| Oct. 23, 2020
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Bost veterans bill signed into law
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Oct. 22, 2020
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Underwood's Bipartisan Legislation to Address the Veteran Suicide Crisis Signed Into Law
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Oct. 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Cortez Masto Raises Alarm Over Administration's Inability to Fully Implement Provisions Under President Trump's Executive Order to Expand Critical Mental Health Resources to Veterans
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Oct. 19, 2020
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Underwood Honors Local Veterans at Outdoor Vietnam Veteran Pinning Ceremony
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Oct. 7, 2020
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ICYMI: GOP Members Introduce Bill to Ease Process for Veterans Exposed to Toxins
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| Oct. 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Cortez Masto, Brown Lead Letter to Administration for Failure to Provide Restitution to Veteran Victims of Deceptive Marketing Practices
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Sept. 23, 2020
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House Passes Bipartisan Solid Start Reporting Act Offered by Kelly, Mast
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| Sept. 23, 2020
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House passes Bost provision in veterans bill
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Sept. 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Tester Spearheads Senate Call to Ensure his Landmark Agent Orange Exposure Bill is Included in Final Annual Defense Bill
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Sept. 11, 2020
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Underwood's Lethal Means Safety Training Act to Address Veteran Suicide Crisis Advances in House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Sept. 8, 2020
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CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Tammy Duckworth
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Sept. 4, 2020
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CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Sept. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "We all heard Pres. Trump disrespect John McCain and his incredible sacrifice for our country. We all heard him disparage Gold Star families. Those words are on video. Why would he be less contemptuous of our service members when the cameras are not rolling? A sad day."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 2, 2020
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Bost Introduces Bill to Address Veterans' Mental Health
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Aug. 23, 2020
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Underwood's Legislation to Improve Health Care for Veterans Advances in The House of Representatives
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Aug. 18, 2020
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Tweet - "While Postmaster General DeJoy dreams up new ways to slow down @USPS delivery, veterans are left waiting for prescriptions. I'm joining @SenateDems to demand that DeJoy reverse operational changes that are delaying critical medication delivery for our veterans."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 18, 2020
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Tweet - "The President's attacks on @USPS are an attack on our nation's veterans and seniors. Is his re-election more important than delivering vets' their medications on time? Or than delivering social security checks to seniors? Senate Republicans will soon have to pick a side."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 17, 2020
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Bost Introduces Bill to Combat Veteran Suicide Crisis
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Aug. 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service - Baldwin, Colleagues Demand Postal Service Address Delivery Delays of Veterans' Prescription Drugs
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 7, 2020
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Sens. Moran, Tillis, Collins, Rounds, Daines, Lankford & Boozman Introduce Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Package
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| Aug. 7, 2020
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VA Committee Leaders Introduce Veteran Benefits Enhancement and Expansion Act of 2020
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| July 30, 2020
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Boozman Introduces Legislation Aimed at Reducing VA's Medical Exams Backlog
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| July 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Rosen Leads Colleagues in Call for Department of Education to Reverse Rule That Excludes Many Student Veterans from Emergency COVID-19 Relief Aid
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 27, 2020
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Underwood Secures Federal Funding for 14th District Priorities
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| July 24, 2020
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Chairman Takano Applauds New Veteran Suicide Prevention, VA Police Reform Bills
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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Duckworth Tours Historic Alton National Cemetery, Discusses Accessibility with Officials
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| July 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Spoke with IL reps of veterans service organizations yesterday about ensuring that our veterans have continued access to medical care, VA benefits, and other important resources during the #COVID19 crisis."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Betsy DeVos' borrower defense rule is a disaster for defrauded students and veterans. First bipartisan majorities of Congress said so and now these 23 State Attorneys General agree."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 15, 2020
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Durbin Discusses COVID-19 With Illinois Veteran Service Organization Leaders
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 10, 2020
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Reps. Schneider, Yoho Re-Introduce Bill To Provide On-The-Job Skills Training For Veterans
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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