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April 13, 2020
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congresswoman Elaine Luria Leads Bipartisan Effort to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs for Military Families and Retirees During COVID-19
Rep. André Carson, ...
April 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, and the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Defazio Leads More than 120 Lawmakers in Urging Trump Administration to Automatically Send Relief Payments to Vulnerable Seniors, Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities
Rep. André Carson, ...
March 18, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Peterson Pressing VA for Answers on Coronavirus Response
Sen. Jim Banks, ...
March 4, 2020
Rep. Jim Baird Introduces Forgotten Vietnam Veterans Act
Rep. Jim Baird
March 4, 2020
Rep. TJ Cox Introduces Forgotten Vietnam Veterans Act
Rep. Jim Baird, ...
Feb. 13, 2020
Rep. Banks Introduces Bill to Reorganize VA Chaplains
Sen. Jim Banks, ...
Feb. 12, 2020
Remarks by President Trump at Signing Ceremony for S.153, The Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act
Sen. Jim Banks, ...
Feb. 5, 2020
Letter to the Honorable James Gfrerer, Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology and Chief Information Officer at the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Honorable Dr. Richard Stone, Executive in Charge of the Veterans Health Administration at the United States Department of Veterans Affairs - Rep. Banks, Sen. Braun Urge Strategic Decisions on VA's Patient Portal
Sen. Jim Banks, ...
Jan. 14, 2020
Bipartisan Tester, Young, Murphy Bill to Curb Veteran Homelessness Clears Key Hurdle
Sen. Todd Young, ...
Jan. 10, 2020
Rep. Jim Banks Seeks Wounded Warrior for Fort Wayne Office
Sen. Jim Banks
Dec. 11, 2019
Bicameral, Bipartisan Legislation Sponsored by Rep. Jim Banks Heads to President's Desk
Sen. Jim Banks
Nov. 12, 2019
Va Design-Build Construction Enhancement Act of 2019
Sen. Jim Banks
Nov. 12, 2019
Legislation Introduced by Rep. Jim Banks Passes U.S. House During Impeachment
Sen. Jim Banks
Nov. 7, 2019
Senate Passes Cardin, Rubio Resolution Recognizing National Veteran's Small Business Week
Sen. Todd Young, ...
Nov. 6, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen. Todd Young
Nov. 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, Letter to the Hon. Ron Wyden, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Finance, Letter to the Hon. Rob Portman, U.S. Senator, Letter to the Hon. Sherrod Brown, U.S. Senator - Young Letter Urges Resolution to Looming Pension Crisis Threatening Hoosiers
Sen. Todd Young, ...
Oct. 30, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Kuster, Walorski Lead Bipartisan Letter Calling on VA Clinicians to Check State Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs
Sen. Jim Banks, ...
Oct. 29, 2019
Sfc Sean Cooley and Spc Christopher Horton Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program Act
Rep. Jim Baird
Oct. 16, 2019
Reps. Susie Lee, Jim Banks Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Student Veterans, Remove Financial Burden from GI Bill Overpayments
Sen. Jim Banks, ...
Sept. 25, 2019
Cantwell's "Gold Star Week" Resolution to Honor Families of Fallen Heroes Passes Senate
Sen. Todd Young, ...
Aug. 20, 2019
Rep. Carson Introduces Bill Honoring American Legion's Centennial
Rep. André Carson
Aug. 12, 2019
Letter to the Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Senate, House Leaders Demand VA Fix Emergency Care Claims Errors Impacting an Estimated 60,800 Veterans
Sen. Jim Banks, ...
July 17, 2019
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette: A fitting convenience
Sen. Todd Young
July 10, 2019
Three Young-Led Bills Pass Out of Commerce Committee
Sen. Todd Young
July 9, 2019
Murphy, Tester, Young Introduce Bill to Curb Veteran Homelessness
Sen. Todd Young, ...
June 5, 2019
Young, Rubio, Blunt Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Veterans From Predatory Practices
Sen. Todd Young, ...
May 29, 2019
Letter to Patrick Shanahan, Acting Secretary of Defense and Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Reps. Bergman, Banks and Cisneros Send Acting Secretary Shanahan and Secretary Wilkie Bipartisan Letter on Servicemember and Veteran Suicide Crisis
Sen. Jim Banks, ...
May 23, 2019
Congressman Baird Votes to Help Hoosier Families Save More for Retirement
Rep. Jim Baird
May 14, 2019
Reps. Banks, Peters Introduce Bill to Establish Support Network to Support Servicemembers' Mental Health
Sen. Jim Banks, ...
May 7, 2019
Washington Examiner - Make good on promises made to veterans
Sen. Jim Banks
May 6, 2019
Washington Examiner - Rep. Jim Banks: Make good on promises made to veterans
Sen. Jim Banks
April 29, 2019
Brindisi Introduces Legislation to Improve VA Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources
Sen. Jim Banks, ...
April 24, 2019
Rep. Jim Banks Co-Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Improve VA Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources
Sen. Jim Banks, ...
April 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Pete Visclosky, Chairman of the Defense Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Ken Calvert, Ranking Member of the Defense Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Marianas funding priorities set
Rep. André Carson, ...
March 25, 2019
Congressman Baird Announces Program to Recognize Hoosier Veterans
Rep. Jim Baird
Jan. 23, 2019
Rep. Jim Banks Introduces Two Bills to Increase VA Oversight and Honor Deceased Veterans
Sen. Jim Banks
Dec. 14, 2018
Letter to the Hon. James Byrne - Banks Asks VA to Adopt Modern Appointment Scheduling System
Sen. Jim Banks
Nov. 30, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Michael Missal, Inspector General of the Veterans Affairs - Boozman, Schatz Call for Inspector General Investigation into VA's Failure to Pay Veterans Full Benefits
Sen. Todd Young, ...
Nov. 11, 2018
Congressman André Carson Statement in Recognition of Veterans Day
Rep. André Carson
Nov. 11, 2018
Banks Statement on Veterans Day
Sen. Jim Banks
Nov. 11, 2018
Young Statement on Veterans Day
Sen. Todd Young
Nov. 2, 2018
Calling for Recognition of Military Funeral Honor Guards
Rep. André Carson
Oct. 23, 2018
Banks Statement on GI Bill Payment Delays
Sen. Jim Banks
Oct. 21, 2018
The Journal Gazette - Constituent Services Boost District's Quality of Life
Sen. Jim Banks
Oct. 10, 2018
Letter to the Hon. James Byrne, Acting Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Banks Expresses Concern Over VA's Loss of Focus on Health IT Innovation
Sen. Jim Banks
Sept. 21, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Johhny Isakson, Chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, and the Hon. Jon Tester, Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee - Pass Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Legislation
Sen. Jim Banks, ...
Sept. 20, 2018
The Hill - An Opportunity to Improve the Technology of Health Care for Veterans and The Nation
Sen. Jim Banks
Sept. 14, 2018
Young, Banks Applaud Passage of Veterans Crisis Line Bill
Sen. Jim Banks, ...
Sept. 13, 2018
Banks Supports Funding For National Security and Veterans
Sen. Jim Banks
Sept. 6, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - End Ban on Medically Necessary Treatments for Transgender Veterans
Rep. André Carson, ...
Date
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April 13, 2020
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congresswoman Elaine Luria Leads Bipartisan Effort to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs for Military Families and Retirees During COVID-19
Rep.André Carson, ...
April 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, and the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Defazio Leads More than 120 Lawmakers in Urging Trump Administration to Automatically Send Relief Payments to Vulnerable Seniors, Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities
Rep.André Carson, ...
March 18, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Peterson Pressing VA for Answers on Coronavirus Response
Sen.Jim Banks, ...
March 4, 2020
Rep. Jim Baird Introduces Forgotten Vietnam Veterans Act
Rep.Jim Baird
March 4, 2020
Rep. TJ Cox Introduces Forgotten Vietnam Veterans Act
Rep.Jim Baird, ...
Feb. 13, 2020
Rep. Banks Introduces Bill to Reorganize VA Chaplains
Sen.Jim Banks, ...
Feb. 12, 2020
Remarks by President Trump at Signing Ceremony for S.153, The Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act
Sen.Jim Banks, ...
Feb. 5, 2020
Letter to the Honorable James Gfrerer, Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology and Chief Information Officer at the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Honorable Dr. Richard Stone, Executive in Charge of the Veterans Health Administration at the United States Department of Veterans Affairs - Rep. Banks, Sen. Braun Urge Strategic Decisions on VA's Patient Portal
Sen.Jim Banks, ...
Jan. 14, 2020
Bipartisan Tester, Young, Murphy Bill to Curb Veteran Homelessness Clears Key Hurdle
Sen.Todd Young, ...
Jan. 10, 2020
Rep. Jim Banks Seeks Wounded Warrior for Fort Wayne Office
Sen.Jim Banks
Dec. 11, 2019
Bicameral, Bipartisan Legislation Sponsored by Rep. Jim Banks Heads to President's Desk
Sen.Jim Banks
Nov. 12, 2019
Va Design-Build Construction Enhancement Act of 2019
Sen.Jim Banks
Nov. 12, 2019
Legislation Introduced by Rep. Jim Banks Passes U.S. House During Impeachment
Sen.Jim Banks
Nov. 7, 2019
Senate Passes Cardin, Rubio Resolution Recognizing National Veteran's Small Business Week
Sen.Todd Young, ...
Nov. 6, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen.Todd Young
Nov. 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, Letter to the Hon. Ron Wyden, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Finance, Letter to the Hon. Rob Portman, U.S. Senator, Letter to the Hon. Sherrod Brown, U.S. Senator - Young Letter Urges Resolution to Looming Pension Crisis Threatening Hoosiers
Sen.Todd Young, ...
Oct. 30, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Kuster, Walorski Lead Bipartisan Letter Calling on VA Clinicians to Check State Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs
Sen.Jim Banks, ...
Oct. 29, 2019
Sfc Sean Cooley and Spc Christopher Horton Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program Act
Rep.Jim Baird
Oct. 16, 2019
Reps. Susie Lee, Jim Banks Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Student Veterans, Remove Financial Burden from GI Bill Overpayments
Sen.Jim Banks, ...
Sept. 25, 2019
Cantwell's "Gold Star Week" Resolution to Honor Families of Fallen Heroes Passes Senate
Sen.Todd Young, ...
Aug. 20, 2019
Rep. Carson Introduces Bill Honoring American Legion's Centennial
Rep.André Carson
Aug. 12, 2019
Letter to the Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Senate, House Leaders Demand VA Fix Emergency Care Claims Errors Impacting an Estimated 60,800 Veterans
Sen.Jim Banks, ...
July 17, 2019
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette: A fitting convenience
Sen.Todd Young
July 10, 2019
Three Young-Led Bills Pass Out of Commerce Committee
Sen.Todd Young
July 9, 2019
Murphy, Tester, Young Introduce Bill to Curb Veteran Homelessness
Sen.Todd Young, ...
June 5, 2019
Young, Rubio, Blunt Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Veterans From Predatory Practices
Sen.Todd Young, ...
May 29, 2019
Letter to Patrick Shanahan, Acting Secretary of Defense and Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Reps. Bergman, Banks and Cisneros Send Acting Secretary Shanahan and Secretary Wilkie Bipartisan Letter on Servicemember and Veteran Suicide Crisis
Sen.Jim Banks, ...
May 23, 2019
Congressman Baird Votes to Help Hoosier Families Save More for Retirement
Rep.Jim Baird
May 14, 2019
Reps. Banks, Peters Introduce Bill to Establish Support Network to Support Servicemembers' Mental Health
Sen.Jim Banks, ...
May 7, 2019
Washington Examiner - Make good on promises made to veterans
Sen.Jim Banks
May 6, 2019
Washington Examiner - Rep. Jim Banks: Make good on promises made to veterans
Sen.Jim Banks
April 29, 2019
Brindisi Introduces Legislation to Improve VA Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources
Sen.Jim Banks, ...
April 24, 2019
Rep. Jim Banks Co-Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Improve VA Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources
Sen.Jim Banks, ...
April 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Pete Visclosky, Chairman of the Defense Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Ken Calvert, Ranking Member of the Defense Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Marianas funding priorities set
Rep.André Carson, ...
March 25, 2019
Congressman Baird Announces Program to Recognize Hoosier Veterans
Rep.Jim Baird
Jan. 23, 2019
Rep. Jim Banks Introduces Two Bills to Increase VA Oversight and Honor Deceased Veterans
Sen.Jim Banks
Dec. 14, 2018
Letter to the Hon. James Byrne - Banks Asks VA to Adopt Modern Appointment Scheduling System
Sen.Jim Banks
Nov. 30, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Michael Missal, Inspector General of the Veterans Affairs - Boozman, Schatz Call for Inspector General Investigation into VA's Failure to Pay Veterans Full Benefits
Sen.Todd Young, ...
Nov. 11, 2018
Congressman André Carson Statement in Recognition of Veterans Day
Rep.André Carson
Nov. 11, 2018
Banks Statement on Veterans Day
Sen.Jim Banks
Nov. 11, 2018
Young Statement on Veterans Day
Sen.Todd Young
Nov. 2, 2018
Calling for Recognition of Military Funeral Honor Guards
Rep.André Carson
Oct. 23, 2018
Banks Statement on GI Bill Payment Delays
Sen.Jim Banks
Oct. 21, 2018
The Journal Gazette - Constituent Services Boost District's Quality of Life
Sen.Jim Banks
Oct. 10, 2018
Letter to the Hon. James Byrne, Acting Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Banks Expresses Concern Over VA's Loss of Focus on Health IT Innovation
Sen.Jim Banks
Sept. 21, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Johhny Isakson, Chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, and the Hon. Jon Tester, Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee - Pass Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Legislation
Sen.Jim Banks, ...
Sept. 20, 2018
The Hill - An Opportunity to Improve the Technology of Health Care for Veterans and The Nation
Sen.Jim Banks
Sept. 14, 2018
Young, Banks Applaud Passage of Veterans Crisis Line Bill
Sen.Jim Banks, ...
Sept. 13, 2018
Banks Supports Funding For National Security and Veterans
Sen.Jim Banks
Sept. 6, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - End Ban on Medically Necessary Treatments for Transgender Veterans
Rep.André Carson, ...
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