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June 20, 2019 Hearing of the Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee - Testimony of Rep. Chellie Pingree, Hearing on the Servicemember and Veterans' Empowerment and Support Act Rep. Chellie Pingree
June 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Norcross, Brown Lead Bipartisan Letter Pushing Back Against Department Of Veterans Affairs' Union-Busting Efforts Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
May 30, 2019 Senators Collins, Duckworth Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Affordability of Preventive Health Care for Veterans Sen. Susan Collins, ...
May 22, 2019 Golden Secures Amendment to Protect Veterans and Servicemembers from Financial Fraud, Abuse Rep. Jared Golden
May 22, 2019 Consumers First Act Rep. Jared Golden
May 21, 2019 Senator Collins Calls for End to Military Widow's Tax Sen. Susan Collins
May 9, 2019 In Appropriations Package, Pingree Secures 9% Funding Increase for Veterans, Protects Portsmouth Naval Shipyard from Trump Wall Theft Rep. Chellie Pingree
April 30, 2019 Senator Collins Highlights Military Caregivers' Need for Respite Care, Calls for Increased Visibility of GI Bill Apprenticeship Programs Sen. Susan Collins
April 5, 2019 Senators Collins, King Join Group of Senators in Introducing Legislation to Honor WWII Cadet Nurses Sen. Angus King
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. Chellie Pingree, ...
March 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Michael Shores, Director of the Office of Regulation Policy and Management at the Department of Veterans Affairs - Takano, Tester Take VA to Task over Proposed Access Standards Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
March 22, 2019 Letter to Secretary Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Rep. Spanberger Joins Bipartisan Letter Urging Improved Treatment of Women Veterans at VA Healthcare Facilities Rep. Jared Golden, ...
March 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veteran Affairs - King, Pingree Urge VA to Maintain "Careful Balance" in Health Care Services Sen. Angus King, ...
March 4, 2019 Senators Collins, King Push to Ensure Health Benefits for "Atomic Veterans' Sen. Susan Collins, ...
Feb. 27, 2019 Senator Collins Meets with Leadership from Maine Veterans' Homes Sen. Susan Collins
Feb. 13, 2019 Gardner, Manchin, Moran, Cassidy, Collins Introduce VA Accountability Legislation Sen. Susan Collins, ...
Feb. 8, 2019 Veterans' Access to Child Care Act Rep. Jared Golden
Feb. 6, 2019 Collins, Shaheen Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Access to National Parks & Federal Lands for Disabled Veterans Sen. Susan Collins
Jan. 18, 2019 King Expands State Representation, Adding Veteran Advisor Marge Kilkelly to State Ranks Sen. Angus King
Jan. 18, 2019 King Expands State Representation, Adding Veteran Advisor Marge Kilkelly to State Ranks Sen. Angus King
Jan. 16, 2019 Pingree to Join Subcommittee Overseeing Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Rep. Chellie Pingree
Dec. 13, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie - Expanded Coverage for Agent Orange-Related Ailements Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
Dec. 10, 2018 Providing Certain Burial Benefits for Spouses and Children of Veterans Who Are Buried in Tribal Cemeteries Rep. Chellie Pingree
Dec. 7, 2018 On Anniversary of Pearl Harbor, King Attends Veterans' Holiday Open House in Bangor Sen. Angus King
Dec. 7, 2018 Senators Collins, King Join Group of Senators in Introducing Legislation to Honor WWII Cadet Nurses Sen. Angus King, ...
Nov. 30, 2018 Letter to Congressional Colleagues - 130 Democratic Members Sign Letter of Support for Rep. Mark Takano to Become Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Rep. Jared Golden, ...
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. Susan Collins, ...
Nov. 27, 2018 Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Help Improve Veterans' Health Care Sen. Angus King, ...
Nov. 11, 2018 King Statement Honoring Veterans Day Sen. Angus King
Nov. 8, 2018 King Addresses Students, Honors Veterans at Messalonskee Middle School's Veterans Tribute Assembly Sen. Angus King
Nov. 2, 2018 Senator Collins Applauds Significant Decline in Veteran Homelessness Sen. Susan Collins
Oct. 3, 2018 Pingree Applauds Improved Hospital Rating at VA Togus Rep. Chellie Pingree
Sept. 21, 2018 King Statement Honoring POW/MIA Day Sen. Angus King
Sept. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - End Ban on Medically Necessary Treatments for Transgender Veterans Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
Aug. 16, 2018 King Backs Bipartisan Legislation to Study Preventative Alternatives for Veterans Struggling with Chronic Pain, PTSD Sen. Angus King
June 22, 2018 King-Led Bill Holding VA Executives Accountable Signed Into Law Sen. Angus King, ...
June 21, 2018 King-Backed Effort to Protect Watchdog for Veterans Passes Key Senate Hurdle Sen. Angus King
June 8, 2018 Senate Appropriations Committee Approves $860 Million for Veterans Caregiver Support Program Sen. Susan Collins
June 7, 2018 Appropriations Committee Advances Senator Collins' Priorities to Improve Rural Veterans' Access to Health Care Nationwide Sen. Susan Collins
May 24, 2018 Senate Passes Major Veterans Health Reform Legislation Sen. Susan Collins
May 23, 2018 King Votes for VA MISSION Act Sen. Angus King
May 17, 2018 King-Led Bill to Hold VA Executives Accountable Unanimously Passes Senate Sen. Angus King, ...
May 16, 2018 King Backs Bipartisan Bill to Extend Health Benefits to Radiation-Exposed Veterans Who Cleaned Up Nuclear Testing Sites in Marshall Islands Sen. Angus King
April 18, 2018 Following Push from King, Collins, Department of Education Agrees To Discharge Outstanding Federal Student Loans for Permanently Disabled Veterans Sen. Angus King, ...
April 17, 2018 Trump Admin Responds to Sens. Portman, Coons & King, Agrees to Discharge Outstanding Federal Student Loans for Permanently Disabled Veterans Sen. Angus King, ...
March 29, 2018 Statement on Firing of VA Secretary David Shulkin Rep. Chellie Pingree
March 22, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mario Diaz-Balart, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development & Related Agencies and the Hon. David Price, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, & Related Agencies - Congressman Al Green's Statement on Funding for Homeless Veteran Supportive Housing Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
Feb. 6, 2018 Tillis & King Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Hold VA Executives Accountable Sen. Angus King, ...
Jan. 5, 2018 Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators in Cosponsoring Bill to Expand Veterans' Access to Peer Counseling Specialists Sen. Susan Collins
Dec. 12, 2017 Maine Delegation Applauds VA Announcement to Fund Veteran Support Specialists in Maine Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
Dec. 10, 2017 Letter to the Hon. David J. Shulkin, M.D., Secretary, VA - Protect Homeless Veterans, HUD-VASH Funding Sen. Angus King
Dec. 8, 2017 King Backs Bipartisan Bill to Support Gold Star Families Sen. Angus King
Nov. 25, 2017 In November Podcast, King Highlights Service and Activism of Maine Veterans Sen. Angus King
Nov. 14, 2017 King Announces Bipartisan Agreement to Cut Red Tape for Maine Community Banks and Credit Unions, Strengthen Consumer Protections Sen. Angus King
Nov. 9, 2017 King Backs Bills to Protect Veterans' Credit Ratings, Educational Opportunities Sen. Angus King
Nov. 8, 2017 Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Congressman Panetta, U.S. Reps., and U.S. Senator Request VA Secretary Report on Veteran Hunger in Lead Up to Veteran's Day Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
Nov. 2, 2017 House Committee Approves Pingree Initiative to Help Veterans in Debt to VA Rep. Chellie Pingree
Oct. 25, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Phil Roe, Chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, the Hon. Tim Walz, Ranking Member - Request to Hold a Hearing on the Use of Burn Pits in Iraq and Afghanistan Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
Oct. 25, 2017 King Announces Passage of Resolution Honoring USS Forrestal Crew Sen. Angus King
Oct. 13, 2017 Pingree Calls on VA to Uphold Core Mission of Delivering Quality Care to Veterans With Accountability Rep. Chellie Pingree
Oct. 5, 2017 King Announces Support for Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Veterans Justice Program Sen. Angus King
Aug. 17, 2017 Pingree Praises Signing of Law Expanding GI Bill Benefits to More Veterans Rep. Chellie Pingree
Aug. 10, 2017 Stabenow, Collins, Capito, Markey Announce TRICARE Will Cover New Care Plans for Families of Alzheimer's Patients Sen. Susan Collins, ...
Aug. 4, 2017 Leahy Joins Bipartisan Effort To Protect Purple Heart Medals Sen. Susan Collins, ...
Aug. 2, 2017 Senate Passes King-Backed Bill to Reform Veterans Appeals Process Sen. Angus King
Aug. 2, 2017 Senators Collins, Manchin Announce Passage of Their Resolution Supporting Purple Heart Day Sen. Susan Collins, ...
Aug. 2, 2017 Collins, King Applaud Passage of Legislation to Fund Veterans Choice Program Sen. Angus King, ...
Aug. 1, 2017 Senators Applaud Passage of Legislation to Continue Veterans Choice Program Sen. Angus King, ...
July 28, 2017 Pingree, Poliquin Insert Provision to Veterans CHOICE Bill to Authorize Lease for Portland VA Health Clinic Rep. Chellie Pingree
July 17, 2017 Senators Collins Continues to Protect Northern Maine Veterans' Access to Health Care Sen. Susan Collins
July 17, 2017 King Announces Support for Emergency Funding to Preserve Veterans Health Care Program Sen. Angus King
June 23, 2017 Legislation Cosponsored by Senators Collins, King to Restore Accountability at the VA Signed into Law Sen. Susan Collins
June 19, 2017 Legislation Cosponsored by Senators Collins, King to Restore Accountability at the VA Signed into Law Sen. Angus King
June 14, 2017 Hearing of the Senate Special Committee on Aging - Opening Statement of Sen. Collins, Hearing on Military Caregivers: Families Serving for the Long Run Sen. Susan Collins
June 13, 2017 Pingree Opposes President Trump's Budget Proposal to Cut Benefits for Retired Disabled Veterans Rep. Chellie Pingree
Date Title Politician
June 20, 2019 Hearing of the Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee - Testimony of Rep. Chellie Pingree, Hearing on the Servicemember and Veterans' Empowerment and Support Act Rep.Chellie Pingree
June 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Norcross, Brown Lead Bipartisan Letter Pushing Back Against Department Of Veterans Affairs' Union-Busting Efforts Rep.Chellie Pingree, ...
May 30, 2019 Senators Collins, Duckworth Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Affordability of Preventive Health Care for Veterans Sen.Susan Collins, ...
May 22, 2019 Golden Secures Amendment to Protect Veterans and Servicemembers from Financial Fraud, Abuse Rep.Jared Golden
May 22, 2019 Consumers First Act Rep.Jared Golden
May 21, 2019 Senator Collins Calls for End to Military Widow's Tax Sen.Susan Collins
May 9, 2019 In Appropriations Package, Pingree Secures 9% Funding Increase for Veterans, Protects Portsmouth Naval Shipyard from Trump Wall Theft Rep.Chellie Pingree
April 30, 2019 Senator Collins Highlights Military Caregivers' Need for Respite Care, Calls for Increased Visibility of GI Bill Apprenticeship Programs Sen.Susan Collins
April 5, 2019 Senators Collins, King Join Group of Senators in Introducing Legislation to Honor WWII Cadet Nurses Sen.Angus King
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.Chellie Pingree, ...
March 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Michael Shores, Director of the Office of Regulation Policy and Management at the Department of Veterans Affairs - Takano, Tester Take VA to Task over Proposed Access Standards Rep.Chellie Pingree, ...
March 22, 2019 Letter to Secretary Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Rep. Spanberger Joins Bipartisan Letter Urging Improved Treatment of Women Veterans at VA Healthcare Facilities Rep.Jared Golden, ...
March 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veteran Affairs - King, Pingree Urge VA to Maintain "Careful Balance" in Health Care Services Sen.Angus King, ...
March 4, 2019 Senators Collins, King Push to Ensure Health Benefits for "Atomic Veterans' Sen.Susan Collins, ...
Feb. 27, 2019 Senator Collins Meets with Leadership from Maine Veterans' Homes Sen.Susan Collins
Feb. 13, 2019 Gardner, Manchin, Moran, Cassidy, Collins Introduce VA Accountability Legislation Sen.Susan Collins, ...
Feb. 8, 2019 Veterans' Access to Child Care Act Rep.Jared Golden
Feb. 6, 2019 Collins, Shaheen Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Access to National Parks & Federal Lands for Disabled Veterans Sen.Susan Collins
Jan. 18, 2019 King Expands State Representation, Adding Veteran Advisor Marge Kilkelly to State Ranks Sen.Angus King
Jan. 18, 2019 King Expands State Representation, Adding Veteran Advisor Marge Kilkelly to State Ranks Sen.Angus King
Jan. 16, 2019 Pingree to Join Subcommittee Overseeing Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Rep.Chellie Pingree
Dec. 13, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie - Expanded Coverage for Agent Orange-Related Ailements Rep.Chellie Pingree, ...
Dec. 10, 2018 Providing Certain Burial Benefits for Spouses and Children of Veterans Who Are Buried in Tribal Cemeteries Rep.Chellie Pingree
Dec. 7, 2018 On Anniversary of Pearl Harbor, King Attends Veterans' Holiday Open House in Bangor Sen.Angus King
Dec. 7, 2018 Senators Collins, King Join Group of Senators in Introducing Legislation to Honor WWII Cadet Nurses Sen.Angus King, ...
Nov. 30, 2018 Letter to Congressional Colleagues - 130 Democratic Members Sign Letter of Support for Rep. Mark Takano to Become Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Rep.Jared Golden, ...
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.Susan Collins, ...
Nov. 27, 2018 Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Help Improve Veterans' Health Care Sen.Angus King, ...
Nov. 11, 2018 King Statement Honoring Veterans Day Sen.Angus King
Nov. 8, 2018 King Addresses Students, Honors Veterans at Messalonskee Middle School's Veterans Tribute Assembly Sen.Angus King
Nov. 2, 2018 Senator Collins Applauds Significant Decline in Veteran Homelessness Sen.Susan Collins
Oct. 3, 2018 Pingree Applauds Improved Hospital Rating at VA Togus Rep.Chellie Pingree
Sept. 21, 2018 King Statement Honoring POW/MIA Day Sen.Angus King
Sept. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - End Ban on Medically Necessary Treatments for Transgender Veterans Rep.Chellie Pingree, ...
Aug. 16, 2018 King Backs Bipartisan Legislation to Study Preventative Alternatives for Veterans Struggling with Chronic Pain, PTSD Sen.Angus King
June 22, 2018 King-Led Bill Holding VA Executives Accountable Signed Into Law Sen.Angus King, ...
June 21, 2018 King-Backed Effort to Protect Watchdog for Veterans Passes Key Senate Hurdle Sen.Angus King
June 8, 2018 Senate Appropriations Committee Approves $860 Million for Veterans Caregiver Support Program Sen.Susan Collins
June 7, 2018 Appropriations Committee Advances Senator Collins' Priorities to Improve Rural Veterans' Access to Health Care Nationwide Sen.Susan Collins
May 24, 2018 Senate Passes Major Veterans Health Reform Legislation Sen.Susan Collins
May 23, 2018 King Votes for VA MISSION Act Sen.Angus King
May 17, 2018 King-Led Bill to Hold VA Executives Accountable Unanimously Passes Senate Sen.Angus King, ...
May 16, 2018 King Backs Bipartisan Bill to Extend Health Benefits to Radiation-Exposed Veterans Who Cleaned Up Nuclear Testing Sites in Marshall Islands Sen.Angus King
April 18, 2018 Following Push from King, Collins, Department of Education Agrees To Discharge Outstanding Federal Student Loans for Permanently Disabled Veterans Sen.Angus King, ...
April 17, 2018 Trump Admin Responds to Sens. Portman, Coons & King, Agrees to Discharge Outstanding Federal Student Loans for Permanently Disabled Veterans Sen.Angus King, ...
March 29, 2018 Statement on Firing of VA Secretary David Shulkin Rep.Chellie Pingree
March 22, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mario Diaz-Balart, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development & Related Agencies and the Hon. David Price, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, & Related Agencies - Congressman Al Green's Statement on Funding for Homeless Veteran Supportive Housing Rep.Chellie Pingree, ...
Feb. 6, 2018 Tillis & King Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Hold VA Executives Accountable Sen.Angus King, ...
Jan. 5, 2018 Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators in Cosponsoring Bill to Expand Veterans' Access to Peer Counseling Specialists Sen.Susan Collins
Dec. 12, 2017 Maine Delegation Applauds VA Announcement to Fund Veteran Support Specialists in Maine Rep.Chellie Pingree, ...
Dec. 10, 2017 Letter to the Hon. David J. Shulkin, M.D., Secretary, VA - Protect Homeless Veterans, HUD-VASH Funding Sen.Angus King
Dec. 8, 2017 King Backs Bipartisan Bill to Support Gold Star Families Sen.Angus King
Nov. 25, 2017 In November Podcast, King Highlights Service and Activism of Maine Veterans Sen.Angus King
Nov. 14, 2017 King Announces Bipartisan Agreement to Cut Red Tape for Maine Community Banks and Credit Unions, Strengthen Consumer Protections Sen.Angus King
Nov. 9, 2017 King Backs Bills to Protect Veterans' Credit Ratings, Educational Opportunities Sen.Angus King
Nov. 8, 2017 Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Congressman Panetta, U.S. Reps., and U.S. Senator Request VA Secretary Report on Veteran Hunger in Lead Up to Veteran's Day Rep.Chellie Pingree, ...
Nov. 2, 2017 House Committee Approves Pingree Initiative to Help Veterans in Debt to VA Rep.Chellie Pingree
Oct. 25, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Phil Roe, Chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, the Hon. Tim Walz, Ranking Member - Request to Hold a Hearing on the Use of Burn Pits in Iraq and Afghanistan Rep.Chellie Pingree, ...
Oct. 25, 2017 King Announces Passage of Resolution Honoring USS Forrestal Crew Sen.Angus King
Oct. 13, 2017 Pingree Calls on VA to Uphold Core Mission of Delivering Quality Care to Veterans With Accountability Rep.Chellie Pingree
Oct. 5, 2017 King Announces Support for Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Veterans Justice Program Sen.Angus King
Aug. 17, 2017 Pingree Praises Signing of Law Expanding GI Bill Benefits to More Veterans Rep.Chellie Pingree
Aug. 10, 2017 Stabenow, Collins, Capito, Markey Announce TRICARE Will Cover New Care Plans for Families of Alzheimer's Patients Sen.Susan Collins, ...
Aug. 4, 2017 Leahy Joins Bipartisan Effort To Protect Purple Heart Medals Sen.Susan Collins, ...
Aug. 2, 2017 Senate Passes King-Backed Bill to Reform Veterans Appeals Process Sen.Angus King
Aug. 2, 2017 Senators Collins, Manchin Announce Passage of Their Resolution Supporting Purple Heart Day Sen.Susan Collins, ...
Aug. 2, 2017 Collins, King Applaud Passage of Legislation to Fund Veterans Choice Program Sen.Angus King, ...
Aug. 1, 2017 Senators Applaud Passage of Legislation to Continue Veterans Choice Program Sen.Angus King, ...
July 28, 2017 Pingree, Poliquin Insert Provision to Veterans CHOICE Bill to Authorize Lease for Portland VA Health Clinic Rep.Chellie Pingree
July 17, 2017 Senators Collins Continues to Protect Northern Maine Veterans' Access to Health Care Sen.Susan Collins
July 17, 2017 King Announces Support for Emergency Funding to Preserve Veterans Health Care Program Sen.Angus King
June 23, 2017 Legislation Cosponsored by Senators Collins, King to Restore Accountability at the VA Signed into Law Sen.Susan Collins
June 19, 2017 Legislation Cosponsored by Senators Collins, King to Restore Accountability at the VA Signed into Law Sen.Angus King
June 14, 2017 Hearing of the Senate Special Committee on Aging - Opening Statement of Sen. Collins, Hearing on Military Caregivers: Families Serving for the Long Run Sen.Susan Collins
June 13, 2017 Pingree Opposes President Trump's Budget Proposal to Cut Benefits for Retired Disabled Veterans Rep.Chellie Pingree
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