| May 15, 2020
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Chairman Takano Meets with WWP's Jose Ramos to Discuss Supporting Women Veterans, Access to Healthcare During the COVID-19 Crisis
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Rep. Mark Takano
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| May 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Spoke with @ILVetsAffairs Dir. Chapa LaVia today about protecting veterans & State Veterans Home staff in IL from #COVID19. I appreciate IDVA efforts to prevent & mitigate the spread of the virus at our State Veterans Homes & will continue pushing for federal support for IL vets."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 15, 2020
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Cortez Masto Hosts Call with Military Spouses During Military Appreciation Month
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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| May 15, 2020
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VA Must Remove Hate Symbols from National Cemeteries
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Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
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| May 15, 2020
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Collins, Duckworth, Tester Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Reduce Veterans' Health Care Costs & Protect Access to Health Care During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| May 14, 2020
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Senate Passes Baldwin's Bipartisan Reform to Create Three-Digit Suicide Prevention Hotline
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| May 14, 2020
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Tweet - "I've advocated for years to add the names of 74 sailors to the Vietnam War Memorial who perished in a training accident that sunk the USS Frank E. Evans in 1969 As Memorial Day approaches, our nation must finally recognize these brave Americans who died in service to our nation"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 14, 2020
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After years of relentless advocacy, Schumer -- Today! -- seeks to immediately pass legislation that would add names of crew members of U.S.S. Frank E. Evans to Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 14, 2020
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Recognizing Ssg John W. Jones (Ret.)
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Rep. James Hill
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| May 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Attention veterans in Illinois: @IAVA has launched a free, consolidated-care program to help veterans & their families during this pandemic. The Quick Reaction Force connects vets to immediate support for any challenge they may be facing. More here: http://quickreactionforce.org"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 13, 2020
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McBath Hosts Webinar to Support Veterans, Seniors, and Their Loved Ones During Pandemic
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Rep. Lucy McBath
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| May 13, 2020
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Gottheimer Praises VA for Approving NJ's Request for Additional Medical Personnel to Support Nursing Homes Battling COVID-19 Outbreak
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Rep. Josh Gottheimer
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| May 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester, Moran lead bipartisan call for reimbursement plan to support VA's COVID-19 pandemic response
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Sen. John Boozman, ...
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| May 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin, of the Small Business Administration - Daines Pushes for PPP Relief Eligibility for Montana Veterans of Foreign Wars Posts
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| May 13, 2020
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Letter to VA Secretary Robert Wilkie - Maine Delegation Works to Improve VA Telehealth Services During COVID-19
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| May 13, 2020
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Duckworth, Underwood Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce Veterans' Health Care Costs and Protect Their Access to Health Care During COVID19 Pandemic
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Veterans' Affairs Committee Leaders Call for GAO Oversight of Medical Supply Chain and VA COVID-19 Relief Funds
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Rep. Mark Takano, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Tweet - "One-sixth of our nation's health care workforce are immigrants. I'm going to the Senate floor tonight to share the story of one of these #ImmigrantHealthHeroes from Illinois -- Dr. Ram Alur, a physician at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Marion, IL."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 12, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester, colleagues urge transparency in VA disability claims process during COVID-19 outbreak
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Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Chairman Takano: "The COVID-19 pandemic requires immediate, bold action."
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Rep. Mark Takano
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| May 11, 2020
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Davids Returns More than $1 Million to Constituents, Has Helped Over 1,000 Kansans - Davids' office announces virtual office hours to continue serving KS-03
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Rep. Sharice Davids
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| May 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Maine Delegation Works to Improve VA Telehealth Services During COVID-19
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| May 11, 2020
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Representatives García and Grothman Urge Congress to Pass the Veterans and Consumers Fair Credit Act to Bolster Economic Recovery
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Rep. Glenn Grothman, ...
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| May 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Tester, Daines, Gianforte lead bipartisan letter to Trump in support of state funeral for last surviving WWII Medal of Honor recipient
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Sen. Steve Daines, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Chairman Takano Meets with VVA National President John Rowan to Discuss How Vietnam Veterans are Staying Safe During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Mark Takano
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| May 8, 2020
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Column: We Must Not Forget About Vietnam-Era Veterans
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Rep. Bruce Westerman
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| May 8, 2020
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Gottheimer Leads Bipartisan NJ Delegation Letter to VA Secretary Demanding Answers for Denying NJ Medical Personnel at Nursing Homes
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Rep. Jeff Van Drew, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Rep Lieu Introduces Bill to Address Veteran Food Insecurity
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Rep. Ted Lieu
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| May 8, 2020
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Senator Murray Raises Concerns Regarding Proposed VA Caregivers Program Expansion Regulations
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 8, 2020
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Letter to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Van Hollen, Senators Urge VA to Prioritize Veterans' Mental Health Care Amid Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Chairman Takano Responds to Rise in Veteran Unemployment to Nearly 12 Percent
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Rep. Mark Takano
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| May 7, 2020
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Chairman Takano Meets with DAV Executive Director Randy Reese to Discuss Caregiver Benefits, VA Staffing
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Rep. Mark Takano
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| May 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Schumer reveals: As COVID-19 spreads in facilities, VA healthcare sites across Upstate NY have reported weeks of shortages or total lack of PPE; senator demands VA immediately send supplies & PPE to Upstate NY and fix distribution strategy
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 6, 2020
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Chairman Takano Meets with PVA Executive Director Carl Blake to Discuss the Impact of COVID-19 on At-Risk Veterans
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Rep. Mark Takano
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| May 6, 2020
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Letter to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Warner Urges Veterans Affairs to Develop COVID-19 Testing Strategy at Facilities Nationwide
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Sen. Tina Smith, ...
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| May 6, 2020
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Congressman Gonzalez Announces $385,000 for UTRGV Veterans Business Outreach Center
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Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
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| May 5, 2020
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Chairman Takano Meets with VFW Executive Director B.J. Lawrence to Discuss the Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Veterans
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Rep. Mark Takano
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| May 5, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Peters, Bustos, Kinzinger Lead Bipartisan Push to Include Funeral Benefits Increase for Veterans' Survivors in Next Coronavirus Relief Package
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Sen. Gary Peters, ...
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| May 5, 2020
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Warren, Tester, Markey, Casey Seek Government Accountability Office Audit of VA Oversight of Care Quality at State Veterans Homes
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Sen. Ed Markey, ...
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| May 5, 2020
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Tester, Murray Praise "significant' Expansion of Caregivers Program for Veterans of All Eras as Required Under VA MISSION Act
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| May 4, 2020
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Chairman Takano Meets with American Legion Executive Director Chanin Nuntavong to Discuss VA Staffing, Community Care
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Rep. Mark Takano
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| May 4, 2020
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Letter to Paul Lawrence, Under Secretary for Benefits at Department of Veterans Affairs - Mast, Bipartisan Group Urge VA To Fix Broken Veterans Pensions System
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Rep. Brian Mast
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| May 1, 2020
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Tweet - "Called @SecWilkie yesterday to thank him for his efforts to protect veterans & staff at VA hospitals in IL during the #COVID19 pandemic. We must ensure that IL VA Medical Centers are well-equipped with test kits, PPE, & broadband for telehealth to keep patients & staff safe."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 1, 2020
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Rep. Smith Calls on VA Secretary to Investigate and Overcome Delays on New Veterans Clinic
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Rep. Chris Smith
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| May 1, 2020
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Recognizing Teresa West
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Rep. James Hill
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| April 30, 2020
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President Signs Amata-Cosponsored Legislation To Help Student Veterans
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Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
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| April 30, 2020
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Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With VA Secretary Wilkie
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 30, 2020
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Rep. Banks Applauds Signing of the Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act
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Sen. Jim Banks
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| April 30, 2020
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At the Urging of Reps. Gottheimer, Pascrell & Brigadier Gen. Beale, Top Bergen Hospitals Send Infectious Disease Doctors to Help Fight Outbreak in Paramus Veterans Home
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Rep. Josh Gottheimer
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| April 30, 2020
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Manchin, Capito Discuss Mobile COVID-19 Testing Waivers for Veterans with VA Secretary Wilkie
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Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Amata Takes Part In Historic Bipartisan Veterans Forum
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Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
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| April 29, 2020
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Chairman Moran Applauds President Trump Signing Second Student GI Bill Fix Into Law
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Sen. Jerry Moran
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| April 29, 2020
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Chairman Takano, Ranking Member Roe Applaud Signing of Student Veteran Coronavirus Act of 2020 into Law
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Rep. Mark Takano, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Tester, Moran lead bipartisan call to award Presidential Medal of Freedom to G.I. Bill author
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Sen. Thom Tillis, ...
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| April 28, 2020
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Hearing of the House Veterans Affairs Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Takano, Hearing on Coronavirus Pandemic Response: The Impact Of Economic And Healthcare Services On Homeless Veterans In America
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Rep. Mark Takano
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| April 28, 2020
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In House Veterans Affairs Committee, Underwood Works to Help Veterans Impacted by the Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| April 28, 2020
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Rep. Cisneros Discusses Placentia Veterans Village and Southern California Homeless Veterans Care Amid Coronavirus on Hvac Forum
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Rep. Gil Cisneros
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| April 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Maine Delegation Calls on VA Secretary to Prioritize Testing, PPE for Maine VA Health System
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| April 27, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Chairman Takano, Ranking Member Roe Call on VA to Establish Working Group to Support Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma
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Rep. Jack Bergman, ...
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| April 27, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Top VA Appropriators In Congress To Trump: Fully Deploy Defense Production Act To Protect Health Care Workers, Veterans
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Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, ...
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| April 27, 2020
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Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Top VA Appropriators in Congress to Trump: Fully Deploy Defense Production Act to Protect Health Workers, Veterans
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Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
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| April 27, 2020
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Chairman Lynch And Subcommittee Efforts Prompt Department Of Veterans Affairs To Conduct Uzbekistan Air Base Health Study
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Rep. Stephen Lynch
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| April 27, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Manchin, Capito Urge VA to Cover Mobile Testing Sites
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Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
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| April 24, 2020
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Chairman Takano Speaks with Student Veterans of America President Jared Lyon, Pledges Support for Student Veterans During Pandemic
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Rep. Mark Takano
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| April 24, 2020
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Tweet - "The White House's broken supply chain and distribution process for medical supplies has left our VA workers without the #PPE they need to protect themselves and treat our veterans. This is a disgraceful failure."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| April 24, 2020
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Supplemental Security Income, VA Beneficiaries Must Act By May 5th to Receive Additional $500 Per Eligible Child
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| April 24, 2020
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NH Delegation Raises Concerns Over Potential Changes to Veterans' Disability Claims Process
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Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
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| April 24, 2020
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Chairman Takano and Ranking Member Roe Introduce Legislation Requiring VA to Appoint Hearing Aid Specialists at VA Medical Centers
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Rep. Mark Takano
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| April 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Pence, Vice President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Urge Administration To Fully Utilize Defense Production Act & Protect Veterans From COVID-19
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Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
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| April 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - DeLauro Urges VA Secretary to Stop Use of Hydroxychloroquine on Veterans Diagnosed with COVID-19
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro
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| April 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, the Hon Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Chairman Takano Calls for Tax Fix, Full Automatic COVID-19 Stimulus Checks for Vulnerable Veteran Families
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Rep. Mark Takano
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| April 22, 2020
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Rep. Lee Calls on VA to Address Financial Management Issues
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Rep. Susie Lee
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| April 22, 2020
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Letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie - Maryland Delegation Members Express Concern Over Recent Reports of Veterans' Mortgage Forbearance Issues and Retaliation During COVID-19 Crisis
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Blunt Rochester Introduces Pharmacy Copays Relief Bill for Military Retirees, Families
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Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Gottheimer Calls on VA to Fulfill NJ Request for Assistance as 400+ Care Facilities Across the State Face COVID-19 Outbreaks, Staffing Shortages -- VA Already Assisting NJ State Veterans Homes
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Rep. Josh Gottheimer
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