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July 31, 2020 Chairman Takano Supports New Bipartisan Veteran Suicide Prevention Legislation Rep. Mark Takano, ...
July 31, 2020 Congresswoman Angie Craig Delivers for Minnesota's Second District in House Appropriations Package Rep. Angie Craig
July 31, 2020 Tillis Introduces Landmark Bill To Reform How Veterans Exposed to Toxic Substances Receive Health Care and Benefits Sen. Thom Tillis
July 31, 2020 Torres Small Introduces Legislation to Improve Veteran Suicide Prevention Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen, ...
July 31, 2020 Hudson Urges Action on Veteran Caregiver Legislation Rep. Richard Hudson
July 31, 2020 Tester, Blackburn Bill to Bring Reforms to VA Information Technology Programs Unanimously Passes Senate Sen. Marsha Blackburn, ...
July 31, 2020 House Passes Bipartisan Amendment to Increase Funding for Fisher House Rep. Joe Neguse, ...
July 31, 2020 Tester, Blackburn Bill to Bring Reforms to VA Information Technology Programs Unanimously Passes Senate Sen. Marsha Blackburn, ...
July 31, 2020 Tweet - "Instead of addressing severe cleaning staff shortages, the @DeptVetAffairs has been wasting taxpayer $$ to clean up its public appearance. My July Squeal Award goes to both the VA & Congress for not doing a better job of cleaning up the VA." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 30, 2020 Pappas Bill To Reform VA Debt Collection Passes Committee with Unanimous, Bipartisan Vote Rep. Chris Pappas
July 30, 2020 House Veterans' Affairs Committee Passes the Veteran Home Loan Disaster Recovery Act Rep. Brian Mast, ...
July 30, 2020 Boozman Introduces Legislation Aimed at Reducing VA's Medical Exams Backlog Sen. John Boozman, ...
July 30, 2020 Stefanik Cosponsors Bill to Support Hearing Health Services in the Department of Veterans Affairs Rep. Elise Stefanik
July 30, 2020 House Veterans' Affairs Committee Passes Rice, Mast Legislation to Update Department of Veterans Affairs Mission Statement Rep. Brian Mast, ...
July 30, 2020 Buchanan Co-Sponsors Agent Orange Bill Rep. Vern Buchanan
July 30, 2020 Rep. Mike Levin's Bipartisan Bills Pass Out of House Veterans' Affairs Committee Rep. Mike Levin
July 30, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Peters, Murkowski Lead Bipartisan Effort to Support Veteran Workforce Development During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Gary Peters, ...
July 30, 2020 Veterans Benefits Fairness and Transparency Act led by Congressman Andy Barr passes House Veterans' Affairs Committee Rep. Andy Barr
July 30, 2020 Peters, Murkowski Lead Bipartisan Effort to Support Veteran Workforce Development During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Gary Peters, ...
July 30, 2020 TODAY: Young Urges Hoosiers to Join Moment of Silence for 75th Anniversary of USS Indianapolis Sinking Sen. Todd Young
July 30, 2020 Reps. Lee, Banks Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Veterans' Telehealth Services During COVID-19 Rep. Susie Lee
July 29, 2020 Hearing of the House Veteran Affairs Subcommittee on Health - Opening Statements of Rep. John Gottheimer and Rep. Bill Pascrell, Hearing on the Falures at State-Run Veteran Home in Paramus Rep. Josh Gottheimer, ...
July 29, 2020 Newhouse Introduces Resolution to Commemorate 20 Years of the Veterans History Project Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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 28, 2020 Congresswoman Elaine Luria Fights for Homeless Veterans During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Mike Levin, ...
July 28, 2020 Stefanik, Kind, Mast, Newhouse to Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Veterans History Project Rep. Elise Stefanik
July 28, 2020 Inhofe, Lankford, Mullin Respond to ODAVA's COVID Update Sen. James Lankford, ...
July 27, 2020 Reps Andy Barr and Elaine Luria lead Bipartisan House Effort to pass the Veterans Benefits Fairness and Transparency Act in House Rep. Andy Barr, ...
July 27, 2020 Brownley Applauds Passage of National Defense Authorization Act that Includes Her Amendments to Rectify Injustices in the Military Rep. Julia Brownley
July 27, 2020 Underwood Secures Federal Funding for 14th District Priorities Rep. Lauren Underwood
July 27, 2020 Amata Cosponsors Bill To Provide Benefits To Military Families As They Fight COVID-19 Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
July 26, 2020 Congressman Johnson Announces $3,867,868 in Grant Funding to Address Veteran and Community Health Rep. Hank Johnson
July 25, 2020 Tweet - "Our homeless veterans are some of our most vulnerable individuals during #COVID19, & I've helped introduce a bipartisan bill to provide these heroes the support they deserve. Now, I'm urging @SecWilkie to take action & develop a national strategy to support our homeless vets." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 24, 2020 Congresswoman Angie Craig Secures Increase in Veterans Health Care and Mental Health Services in House Appropriations Legislation Rep. Angie Craig
July 24, 2020 Mast, Kelly Introduce Bipartisan Veteran Suicide Prevention Legislation Rep. Brian Mast
July 24, 2020 Congressman Kim Passes Effort to Expand Ride Share Programs for Veterans Sen. Andy Kim
July 24, 2020 Chairman Takano Applauds New Veteran Suicide Prevention, VA Police Reform Bills Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
July 24, 2020 Gov. Ricketts Signs Korean War Veterans Armistice Day Proclamation Sen. Pete Ricketts
July 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Sinema to VA: Develop Strategy to Support Veterans Experiencing Homelessness in Arizona Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 24, 2020 Rice, Pappas Introduce VA Police Reform Legislation Rep. Mark Takano, ...
July 24, 2020 Rep. Ruiz Secures Wins for East Valley Environmental Protections and Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Rep. Raul Ruiz
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "I'm pleased the House took action today to fund a significant portion of the government, including resources to protect the Chesapeake Bay, support our veterans, & provide nutrition assistance for MD families." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2020 Boozman Recognizes Military Service of Conway Veteran Clem Kordsmeier Sen. John Boozman
July 24, 2020 Congressman Smith Statement on House Passage of Appropriations Package Rep. Adam Smith
July 24, 2020 House Adopts Waters Amendment Increasing Funding for Veterans' Services Rep. Maxine Waters
July 24, 2020 National Hire A Veteran Day Rep. GT Thompson
July 23, 2020 Congressman Kim Highlights Veterans' Issues on Telephone Town Hall Sen. Andy Kim
July 23, 2020 On Tour of Northport VA, Suozzi Urges Veterans Affairs Secretary Wilkie to Expedite Upgrade of Facilities Rep. Tom Suozzi
July 23, 2020 House Considering Amendments to Support Dairy Farms During COVID-19, Boost Oversight of Veterans Homes, Invest in Veterans' Health Care, Combat Toxic Algae in NJ Lakes, Protect Kids from Vaping, Invest in Holocaust History Education Rep. Josh Gottheimer
July 23, 2020 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep. Marcy Kaptur
July 23, 2020 Hearing of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs - Opening Statement of Rep. Chris Pappas, Hearing on Legislation to Honor Guard and Reserve Members Rep. Chris Pappas
July 23, 2020 Sens. Moran, Tester Applaud Senate Confirmation of two Judges to U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Sen. Jerry Moran, ...
July 23, 2020 Congressman Barr's Amendment Increasing Funding for Equine Assisted Therapy Passes House Rep. Andy Barr
July 23, 2020 Sen. Moran Applauds Senate Passage of NDAA Sen. Jerry Moran
July 23, 2020 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep. John Carter
July 23, 2020 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2020 Hearing of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee - Rep. Cisneros Delivers Testimony in HVAC on Va FOIA BilL Rep. Gil Cisneros
July 23, 2020 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep. Stephen Lynch
July 23, 2020 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep. Angie Craig
July 23, 2020 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep. Josh Gottheimer
July 23, 2020 Providing for Consideration of H.R. Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep. Jared Golden
July 23, 2020 Daines Pushes to Expand Benefits for Service Members Who Pass Away or Become Disabled Due to COVID-19 Sen. Steve Daines
July 23, 2020 Brownley Bill to Expand Dental Care for Veterans Gets Hearing Rep. Julia Brownley
July 23, 2020 Statement of Sen. Mark R. Warner on Senate Passage of Annual Defense Bill Sen. Mark Warner
July 23, 2020 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep. Raul Ruiz
July 23, 2020 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep. Jack Bergman
July 23, 2020 After months of advocacy, Schumer secures critical step to providing well-deserved care & compensation for Upstate New York vets suffering from Agent Orange-linked illnesses, cementing critical health benefits in national defense bill; following yesterday's senate passage of amendment, Schumer vows to get final bill across the finish line Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "I've been fighting for Vietnam veterans across America suffering from Agent-Orange-linked illnesses. Too many of them have been blocked from the benefits they need and deserve. I'm proud the Senate passed legislation this week for them to receive these critical health benefits." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2020 Chairman Moran Holds Roundtable Discussion with Minority Veterans Sen. Jerry Moran
July 22, 2020 Pappas Presses VA on Failure to Address Sexual Harassment Rep. Chris Pappas
July 22, 2020 Rep. Schrier's Priorities to Help Firefighters, Military Spouses Pass House in National Defense Authorization Act Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
July 22, 2020 House Passes Golden, King Legislation to Make Nat'l Parks Free for Gold Star Families Rep. Jared Golden
July 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - New Hampshire Delegation Reiterates Concerns to VA Over Policy that Prevents Veterans From Accessing Care to Address Chronic Pain Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
July 22, 2020 Shaheen, Pappas Introduce Bill to Expand Eligibility for State Veterans Cemeteries to Additional Guard & Reserve Members Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
July 22, 2020 Congressional Leaders Introduce Bill to Provide Benefits to Veterans and Military Families Fighting COVID-19 Rep. Mark Takano, ...
Date Title Politician
July 31, 2020 Chairman Takano Supports New Bipartisan Veteran Suicide Prevention Legislation Rep.Mark Takano, ...
July 31, 2020 Congresswoman Angie Craig Delivers for Minnesota's Second District in House Appropriations Package Rep.Angie Craig
July 31, 2020 Tillis Introduces Landmark Bill To Reform How Veterans Exposed to Toxic Substances Receive Health Care and Benefits Sen.Thom Tillis
July 31, 2020 Torres Small Introduces Legislation to Improve Veteran Suicide Prevention Rep.Aumua Amata Radewagen, ...
July 31, 2020 Hudson Urges Action on Veteran Caregiver Legislation Rep.Richard Hudson
July 31, 2020 Tester, Blackburn Bill to Bring Reforms to VA Information Technology Programs Unanimously Passes Senate Sen.Marsha Blackburn, ...
July 31, 2020 House Passes Bipartisan Amendment to Increase Funding for Fisher House Rep.Joe Neguse, ...
July 31, 2020 Tester, Blackburn Bill to Bring Reforms to VA Information Technology Programs Unanimously Passes Senate Sen.Marsha Blackburn, ...
July 31, 2020 Tweet - "Instead of addressing severe cleaning staff shortages, the @DeptVetAffairs has been wasting taxpayer $$ to clean up its public appearance. My July Squeal Award goes to both the VA & Congress for not doing a better job of cleaning up the VA." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 30, 2020 Pappas Bill To Reform VA Debt Collection Passes Committee with Unanimous, Bipartisan Vote Rep.Chris Pappas
July 30, 2020 House Veterans' Affairs Committee Passes the Veteran Home Loan Disaster Recovery Act Rep.Brian Mast, ...
July 30, 2020 Boozman Introduces Legislation Aimed at Reducing VA's Medical Exams Backlog Sen.John Boozman, ...
July 30, 2020 Stefanik Cosponsors Bill to Support Hearing Health Services in the Department of Veterans Affairs Rep.Elise Stefanik
July 30, 2020 House Veterans' Affairs Committee Passes Rice, Mast Legislation to Update Department of Veterans Affairs Mission Statement Rep.Brian Mast, ...
July 30, 2020 Buchanan Co-Sponsors Agent Orange Bill Rep.Vern Buchanan
July 30, 2020 Rep. Mike Levin's Bipartisan Bills Pass Out of House Veterans' Affairs Committee Rep.Mike Levin
July 30, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Peters, Murkowski Lead Bipartisan Effort to Support Veteran Workforce Development During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Gary Peters, ...
July 30, 2020 Veterans Benefits Fairness and Transparency Act led by Congressman Andy Barr passes House Veterans' Affairs Committee Rep.Andy Barr
July 30, 2020 Peters, Murkowski Lead Bipartisan Effort to Support Veteran Workforce Development During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Gary Peters, ...
July 30, 2020 TODAY: Young Urges Hoosiers to Join Moment of Silence for 75th Anniversary of USS Indianapolis Sinking Sen.Todd Young
July 30, 2020 Reps. Lee, Banks Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Veterans' Telehealth Services During COVID-19 Rep.Susie Lee
July 29, 2020 Hearing of the House Veteran Affairs Subcommittee on Health - Opening Statements of Rep. John Gottheimer and Rep. Bill Pascrell, Hearing on the Falures at State-Run Veteran Home in Paramus Rep.Josh Gottheimer, ...
July 29, 2020 Newhouse Introduces Resolution to Commemorate 20 Years of the Veterans History Project Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
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 28, 2020 Congresswoman Elaine Luria Fights for Homeless Veterans During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Mike Levin, ...
July 28, 2020 Stefanik, Kind, Mast, Newhouse to Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Veterans History Project Rep.Elise Stefanik
July 28, 2020 Inhofe, Lankford, Mullin Respond to ODAVA's COVID Update Sen.James Lankford, ...
July 27, 2020 Reps Andy Barr and Elaine Luria lead Bipartisan House Effort to pass the Veterans Benefits Fairness and Transparency Act in House Rep.Andy Barr, ...
July 27, 2020 Brownley Applauds Passage of National Defense Authorization Act that Includes Her Amendments to Rectify Injustices in the Military Rep.Julia Brownley
July 27, 2020 Underwood Secures Federal Funding for 14th District Priorities Rep.Lauren Underwood
July 27, 2020 Amata Cosponsors Bill To Provide Benefits To Military Families As They Fight COVID-19 Rep.Aumua Amata Radewagen
July 26, 2020 Congressman Johnson Announces $3,867,868 in Grant Funding to Address Veteran and Community Health Rep.Hank Johnson
July 25, 2020 Tweet - "Our homeless veterans are some of our most vulnerable individuals during #COVID19, & I've helped introduce a bipartisan bill to provide these heroes the support they deserve. Now, I'm urging @SecWilkie to take action & develop a national strategy to support our homeless vets." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 24, 2020 Congresswoman Angie Craig Secures Increase in Veterans Health Care and Mental Health Services in House Appropriations Legislation Rep.Angie Craig
July 24, 2020 Mast, Kelly Introduce Bipartisan Veteran Suicide Prevention Legislation Rep.Brian Mast
July 24, 2020 Congressman Kim Passes Effort to Expand Ride Share Programs for Veterans Sen.Andy Kim
July 24, 2020 Chairman Takano Applauds New Veteran Suicide Prevention, VA Police Reform Bills Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
July 24, 2020 Gov. Ricketts Signs Korean War Veterans Armistice Day Proclamation Sen.Pete Ricketts
July 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Sinema to VA: Develop Strategy to Support Veterans Experiencing Homelessness in Arizona Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 24, 2020 Rice, Pappas Introduce VA Police Reform Legislation Rep.Mark Takano, ...
July 24, 2020 Rep. Ruiz Secures Wins for East Valley Environmental Protections and Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Rep.Raul Ruiz
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "I'm pleased the House took action today to fund a significant portion of the government, including resources to protect the Chesapeake Bay, support our veterans, & provide nutrition assistance for MD families." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2020 Boozman Recognizes Military Service of Conway Veteran Clem Kordsmeier Sen.John Boozman
July 24, 2020 Congressman Smith Statement on House Passage of Appropriations Package Rep.Adam Smith
July 24, 2020 House Adopts Waters Amendment Increasing Funding for Veterans' Services Rep.Maxine Waters
July 24, 2020 National Hire A Veteran Day Rep.GT Thompson
July 23, 2020 Congressman Kim Highlights Veterans' Issues on Telephone Town Hall Sen.Andy Kim
July 23, 2020 On Tour of Northport VA, Suozzi Urges Veterans Affairs Secretary Wilkie to Expedite Upgrade of Facilities Rep.Tom Suozzi
July 23, 2020 House Considering Amendments to Support Dairy Farms During COVID-19, Boost Oversight of Veterans Homes, Invest in Veterans' Health Care, Combat Toxic Algae in NJ Lakes, Protect Kids from Vaping, Invest in Holocaust History Education Rep.Josh Gottheimer
July 23, 2020 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep.Marcy Kaptur
July 23, 2020 Hearing of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs - Opening Statement of Rep. Chris Pappas, Hearing on Legislation to Honor Guard and Reserve Members Rep.Chris Pappas
July 23, 2020 Sens. Moran, Tester Applaud Senate Confirmation of two Judges to U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Sen.Jerry Moran, ...
July 23, 2020 Congressman Barr's Amendment Increasing Funding for Equine Assisted Therapy Passes House Rep.Andy Barr
July 23, 2020 Sen. Moran Applauds Senate Passage of NDAA Sen.Jerry Moran
July 23, 2020 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep.John Carter
July 23, 2020 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2020 Hearing of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee - Rep. Cisneros Delivers Testimony in HVAC on Va FOIA BilL Rep.Gil Cisneros
July 23, 2020 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep.Stephen Lynch
July 23, 2020 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep.Angie Craig
July 23, 2020 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep.Josh Gottheimer
July 23, 2020 Providing for Consideration of H.R. Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep.Jared Golden
July 23, 2020 Daines Pushes to Expand Benefits for Service Members Who Pass Away or Become Disabled Due to COVID-19 Sen.Steve Daines
July 23, 2020 Brownley Bill to Expand Dental Care for Veterans Gets Hearing Rep.Julia Brownley
July 23, 2020 Statement of Sen. Mark R. Warner on Senate Passage of Annual Defense Bill Sen.Mark Warner
July 23, 2020 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep.Raul Ruiz
July 23, 2020 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep.Jack Bergman
July 23, 2020 After months of advocacy, Schumer secures critical step to providing well-deserved care & compensation for Upstate New York vets suffering from Agent Orange-linked illnesses, cementing critical health benefits in national defense bill; following yesterday's senate passage of amendment, Schumer vows to get final bill across the finish line Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "I've been fighting for Vietnam veterans across America suffering from Agent-Orange-linked illnesses. Too many of them have been blocked from the benefits they need and deserve. I'm proud the Senate passed legislation this week for them to receive these critical health benefits." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2020 Chairman Moran Holds Roundtable Discussion with Minority Veterans Sen.Jerry Moran
July 22, 2020 Pappas Presses VA on Failure to Address Sexual Harassment Rep.Chris Pappas
July 22, 2020 Rep. Schrier's Priorities to Help Firefighters, Military Spouses Pass House in National Defense Authorization Act Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
July 22, 2020 House Passes Golden, King Legislation to Make Nat'l Parks Free for Gold Star Families Rep.Jared Golden
July 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - New Hampshire Delegation Reiterates Concerns to VA Over Policy that Prevents Veterans From Accessing Care to Address Chronic Pain Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
July 22, 2020 Shaheen, Pappas Introduce Bill to Expand Eligibility for State Veterans Cemeteries to Additional Guard & Reserve Members Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
July 22, 2020 Congressional Leaders Introduce Bill to Provide Benefits to Veterans and Military Families Fighting COVID-19 Rep.Mark Takano, ...
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