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Jan. 14, 2021 Bost Introduces 4 Bills to Kick-Off 117 Th Congress Rep. Mike Bost
Jan. 6, 2021 Two Pieces of Underwood's Legislation to Improve the Quality of Care for Veterans Signed Into Law Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 1, 2021 Casten's Bill to Combat Authoritarian Regimes Exploitation of U.S. Financial System by Becomes Law with National Defense Act Reauthorization Veto Override Rep. Sean Casten
Dec. 28, 2020 Schneider Statement on House Passing $2000 Direct Assistance, Veto Override on Ndaa Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 22, 2020 Schakowsky Votes For COVID Relief Measures and Comprehensive Funding Package Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 21, 2020 Quigley Statement on Covid Relief and Government Funding Package Rep. Mike Quigley
Dec. 21, 2020 Underwood's Legislation to Support Veterans in Stem Careers Passes in Congress; Heads to President to Be Signed Into Law Rep. Lauren Underwood
Dec. 16, 2020 House Approves Bost Veterans Provisions Rep. Mike Bost
Dec. 4, 2020 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 Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 3, 2020 Bost Elected Top Republican on Veterans' Affairs Committee Rep. Mike Bost
Dec. 3, 2020 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 Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 23, 2020 Letter to National Archives and Records Administration Director Scott Levins - Palazzo Cosigns Letter Expressing Concerns Over Backlog of Veterans Records Requests Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Nov. 20, 2020 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 Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 12, 2020 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." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 11, 2020 Gov. Pritzker Honors Veterans Day by Opening New, State-of-the-Art Chicago Veterans Home Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 11, 2020 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." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 11, 2020 Schakowsky Statement on Veterans' Day Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 11, 2020 Durbin Honors America's Veterans Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 11, 2020 Underwood Honors Illinois Veterans, Participates in Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry Veterans Day Pantry Distribution Rep. Lauren Underwood
Nov. 6, 2020 Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Supporting The Designation Of "Veteran-Owned Small Business Week" Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Oct. 23, 2020 Bost veterans bill signed into law Rep. Mike Bost
Oct. 22, 2020 Underwood's Bipartisan Legislation to Address the Veteran Suicide Crisis Signed Into Law Rep. Lauren Underwood
Oct. 22, 2020 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 Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 19, 2020 Underwood Honors Local Veterans at Outdoor Vietnam Veteran Pinning Ceremony Rep. Lauren Underwood
Oct. 7, 2020 ICYMI: GOP Members Introduce Bill to Ease Process for Veterans Exposed to Toxins Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 1, 2020 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 Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 House Passes Bipartisan Solid Start Reporting Act Offered by Kelly, Mast Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 House passes Bost provision in veterans bill Rep. Mike Bost
Sept. 21, 2020 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 Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 11, 2020 Underwood's Lethal Means Safety Training Act to Address Veteran Suicide Crisis Advances in House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Rep. Lauren Underwood
Sept. 8, 2020 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Tammy Duckworth Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 4, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 4, 2020 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." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2020 Bost Introduces Bill to Address Veterans' Mental Health Rep. Mike Bost
Aug. 23, 2020 Underwood's Legislation to Improve Health Care for Veterans Advances in The House of Representatives Rep. Lauren Underwood
Aug. 18, 2020 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." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 18, 2020 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." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 17, 2020 Bost Introduces Bill to Combat Veteran Suicide Crisis Rep. Mike Bost
Aug. 13, 2020 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 Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Sens. Moran, Tillis, Collins, Rounds, Daines, Lankford & Boozman Introduce Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Package Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 VA Committee Leaders Introduce Veteran Benefits Enhancement and Expansion Act of 2020 Rep. Mike Bost, ...
July 30, 2020 Boozman Introduces Legislation Aimed at Reducing VA's Medical Exams Backlog Rep. Mike Bost, ...
July 28, 2020 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 Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 27, 2020 Underwood Secures Federal Funding for 14th District Priorities Rep. Lauren Underwood
July 24, 2020 Chairman Takano Applauds New Veteran Suicide Prevention, VA Police Reform Bills Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
July 16, 2020 Duckworth Tours Historic Alton National Cemetery, Discusses Accessibility with Officials Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 16, 2020 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." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 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." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 15, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 With Illinois Veteran Service Organization Leaders Sen. Dick Durbin
July 10, 2020 Reps. Schneider, Yoho Re-Introduce Bill To Provide On-The-Job Skills Training For Veterans Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Date Title Politician
Jan. 14, 2021 Bost Introduces 4 Bills to Kick-Off 117 Th Congress Rep.Mike Bost
Jan. 6, 2021 Two Pieces of Underwood's Legislation to Improve the Quality of Care for Veterans Signed Into Law Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 1, 2021 Casten's Bill to Combat Authoritarian Regimes Exploitation of U.S. Financial System by Becomes Law with National Defense Act Reauthorization Veto Override Rep.Sean Casten
Dec. 28, 2020 Schneider Statement on House Passing $2000 Direct Assistance, Veto Override on Ndaa Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 22, 2020 Schakowsky Votes For COVID Relief Measures and Comprehensive Funding Package Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 21, 2020 Quigley Statement on Covid Relief and Government Funding Package Rep.Mike Quigley
Dec. 21, 2020 Underwood's Legislation to Support Veterans in Stem Careers Passes in Congress; Heads to President to Be Signed Into Law Rep.Lauren Underwood
Dec. 16, 2020 House Approves Bost Veterans Provisions Rep.Mike Bost
Dec. 4, 2020 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 Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 3, 2020 Bost Elected Top Republican on Veterans' Affairs Committee Rep.Mike Bost
Dec. 3, 2020 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 Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 23, 2020 Letter to National Archives and Records Administration Director Scott Levins - Palazzo Cosigns Letter Expressing Concerns Over Backlog of Veterans Records Requests Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Nov. 20, 2020 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 Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 12, 2020 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." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 11, 2020 Gov. Pritzker Honors Veterans Day by Opening New, State-of-the-Art Chicago Veterans Home Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 11, 2020 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." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 11, 2020 Schakowsky Statement on Veterans' Day Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 11, 2020 Durbin Honors America's Veterans Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 11, 2020 Underwood Honors Illinois Veterans, Participates in Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry Veterans Day Pantry Distribution Rep.Lauren Underwood
Nov. 6, 2020 Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Supporting The Designation Of "Veteran-Owned Small Business Week" Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Oct. 23, 2020 Bost veterans bill signed into law Rep.Mike Bost
Oct. 22, 2020 Underwood's Bipartisan Legislation to Address the Veteran Suicide Crisis Signed Into Law Rep.Lauren Underwood
Oct. 22, 2020 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 Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 19, 2020 Underwood Honors Local Veterans at Outdoor Vietnam Veteran Pinning Ceremony Rep.Lauren Underwood
Oct. 7, 2020 ICYMI: GOP Members Introduce Bill to Ease Process for Veterans Exposed to Toxins Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 1, 2020 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 Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 House Passes Bipartisan Solid Start Reporting Act Offered by Kelly, Mast Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 House passes Bost provision in veterans bill Rep.Mike Bost
Sept. 21, 2020 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 Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 11, 2020 Underwood's Lethal Means Safety Training Act to Address Veteran Suicide Crisis Advances in House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Rep.Lauren Underwood
Sept. 8, 2020 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Tammy Duckworth Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 4, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 4, 2020 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." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2020 Bost Introduces Bill to Address Veterans' Mental Health Rep.Mike Bost
Aug. 23, 2020 Underwood's Legislation to Improve Health Care for Veterans Advances in The House of Representatives Rep.Lauren Underwood
Aug. 18, 2020 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." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 18, 2020 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." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 17, 2020 Bost Introduces Bill to Combat Veteran Suicide Crisis Rep.Mike Bost
Aug. 13, 2020 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 Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Sens. Moran, Tillis, Collins, Rounds, Daines, Lankford & Boozman Introduce Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Package Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 VA Committee Leaders Introduce Veteran Benefits Enhancement and Expansion Act of 2020 Rep.Mike Bost, ...
July 30, 2020 Boozman Introduces Legislation Aimed at Reducing VA's Medical Exams Backlog Rep.Mike Bost, ...
July 28, 2020 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 Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 27, 2020 Underwood Secures Federal Funding for 14th District Priorities Rep.Lauren Underwood
July 24, 2020 Chairman Takano Applauds New Veteran Suicide Prevention, VA Police Reform Bills Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
July 16, 2020 Duckworth Tours Historic Alton National Cemetery, Discusses Accessibility with Officials Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 16, 2020 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." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 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." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 15, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 With Illinois Veteran Service Organization Leaders Sen.Dick Durbin
July 10, 2020 Reps. Schneider, Yoho Re-Introduce Bill To Provide On-The-Job Skills Training For Veterans Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
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