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Dec. 4, 2020 Following Hirono Advocacy, Senate Clears Key Procedural Hurdle to Build Community-Based Outpatient Clinic for Leeward Oahu Veterans Sen. Mazie Hirono
Dec. 4, 2020 Following National Push Launched in Upstate New York, Schumer Announces Must-Pass National Defense Bill Will Authorize $8 Billion in New Critical Health Benefits for Vets Suffering from Agent Orange-Linked Illnesses Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 3, 2020 Pappas Continues Fight to Strengthen the VA and Protect Whistleblowers With New Legislation Rep. Chris Pappas
Dec. 3, 2020 Bost Elected Top Republican on Veterans' Affairs Committee Rep. Mike Bost
Dec. 3, 2020 Amata Highlights Expansion Of VA Care Access Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
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. Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 3, 2020 Mast, Titus Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To End Abusive Cat Testing At The VA Rep. Brian Mast
Dec. 3, 2020 Harder's Agent Orange Bill Included in Final Bipartisan Defense Bill Rep. Josh Harder
Dec. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans are reportedly trying to stop the Senate from helping veterans that have long suffered from exposure to Agent Orange in the Vietnam War. This is an affront to these veterans who bravely served our country. I will not stop fighting for them." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 30, 2020 Culminating Over a Decade of Work & Advocacy on Behalf of Wny Veterans, Schumer Dedicates Western New York National Cemetery; Immediately Following Ceremony, Senator Stands with Local Heroes and Vet Leaders to Celebrate Service & Sacrifice of Thousands of Wny Veterans Who Can Now Be Laid to Rest at A National Cemetery Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 27, 2020 Joyce, Slotkin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Better Connect Veterans with Critical Services and Benefits Rep. Dave Joyce, ...
Nov. 24, 2020 Bipartisan Bill Improving Veterans Care Passes the Senate Sen. Gary Peters, ...
Nov. 23, 2020 Steil Receives Response from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on Investigation Into Covid-19 Outbreak in Union Grove Veterans Home Rep. Bryan Steil
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. Ed Case, ...
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. Tammy Baldwin, ...
Nov. 20, 2020 Hoeven Thanks Veterans, Servicemembers and Families in Senate Floor Speech Sen. John Hoeven
Nov. 20, 2020 Free Entrance to National Parks for Our Veterans Rep. Bruce Westerman
Nov. 20, 2020 Emmer Votes to Support America's Veterans Rep. Tom Emmer
Nov. 19, 2020 Murphy Statement On Army Reversing Decision On Other-Than-Honorable Discharges For Veterans With Mental Health Conditions And PTSD Sen. Chris Murphy
Nov. 18, 2020 Subcommittee Urges VA and DOD to Take Responsibility for Toxic Exposures at K2 Air Base Rep. Glen Higgins, ...
Nov. 18, 2020 Schumer, Maloney announce National Purple Heart Honor Mission Commemorative Coin Act passes Senate; when signed into law, all proceeds will help Orange County-based National Purple Honor Mission to expand its national recognition programs, including creation of a new mobile tribute & education center Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 18, 2020 Hearing of the National Security Subcommittee of the House Government and Oversight Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Grothman, Hearing on Helping K2 Airbase veterans exposed to toxins is a bipartisan priority Rep. Glenn Grothman
Nov. 17, 2020 Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill Led by Shaheen, Collins & Ruiz to Ensure Access to National Parks for Disabled Veterans Heads to President's Desk Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
Nov. 17, 2020 Rep. Peters Votes to Pass Wide-Ranging Bills to Support and Improve Care for Our Nation's Veterans Rep. Scott Peters
Nov. 16, 2020 Brown, Blumenthal, Ernst Introduce Legislation to Support Mental Health Needs of Servicemembers and Veterans Transitioning to Civilian Life Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Nov. 16, 2020 Letter to Honorable Jim Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Honorable Jack Reed, Chairman Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Honorable Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and Honorable Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Blumenthal & Murkowski Lead Bipartisan Push To Preserve Legal Rights & Protections Of Servicemembers & Veterans Sen. Gary Peters, ...
Nov. 16, 2020 House Passes Gallego Bill to Ensure Timely, Accessible Health Care for Native American Veterans Sen. Ruben Gallego
Nov. 16, 2020 Correa Votes To Pass Five Bipartisan Veteran Bills To Help America's Heroes Rep. Lou Correa
Nov. 16, 2020 Courtney Statement On New Court Ruling Ordering VA To Make Retroactive Payments To Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans And Their Survivors Rep. Joe Courtney
Nov. 16, 2020 House Passes Bill to Make National Parks Free for Disabled Veterans Rep. John Moolenaar
Nov. 13, 2020 Courtney Statement On Explosion At The West Haven VA Medical Center Rep. Joe Courtney
Nov. 12, 2020 Chairman Takano Statement on VA's 2020 Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report Rep. Mark Takano
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. 12, 2020 Brownley Introduces Resolution to Honor America's Women and Minority Veterans Rep. Julia Brownley
Nov. 11, 2020 Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett Statement on Veterans Day Rep. Stacey Plaskett
Nov. 11, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Veterans Day Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 11, 2020 Durbin Honors America's Veterans Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 11, 2020 Heinrich Statement On Veterans Day Sen. Martin Heinrich
Nov. 11, 2020 Underwood Honors Illinois Veterans, Participates in Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry Veterans Day Pantry Distribution Rep. Lauren Underwood
Nov. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Brown, Blumenthal Press VA to Improve Data Collection for LGBT Veterans and Measure Progress on Racial and Ethnic Disparities Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
Nov. 11, 2020 Wasserman Schultz Statement on Veterans Day Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Nov. 11, 2020 Cortez Masto Statement on Veterans Day Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Nov. 11, 2020 Rep. Angie Craig Statement Honoring Veterans Day Rep. Angie Craig
Nov. 11, 2020 Tweet - "On #VeteransDay, we come together as Americans to honor those who wore the uniform of our nation and put their lives and safety on the line to defend our country and its principles." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 11, 2020 Chairman Lynch Announces Subcommittee Hearing on Toxic Exposures at Karshi-Khanabad Air Base Rep. Stephen Lynch, ...
Nov. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Today is Veterans Day. America will always be grateful for our veterans' service and sacrifice. We will never stop fighting for our veterans. Our veterans are our heroes. #VeteransDay" Sen. Chuck Schumer
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 Tweet - "My father Abe is 97. He served in World War II in the Pacific. He's my hero. This #VeteransDay, I'm thinking about him, and how he worked so hard for his family so they could follow their dreams." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 11, 2020 Pelosi Statement on Veterans Day Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Nov. 11, 2020 Tweet - "To all of our veterans--THANK YOU for bravely serving our country and fighting to defend our freedoms. We get to live in the greatest nation on earth because of you. America is grateful for your sacrifices. #VeteransDay" Rep. Steve Scalise
Date Title Politician
Dec. 4, 2020 Following Hirono Advocacy, Senate Clears Key Procedural Hurdle to Build Community-Based Outpatient Clinic for Leeward Oahu Veterans Sen.Mazie Hirono
Dec. 4, 2020 Following National Push Launched in Upstate New York, Schumer Announces Must-Pass National Defense Bill Will Authorize $8 Billion in New Critical Health Benefits for Vets Suffering from Agent Orange-Linked Illnesses Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 3, 2020 Pappas Continues Fight to Strengthen the VA and Protect Whistleblowers With New Legislation Rep.Chris Pappas
Dec. 3, 2020 Bost Elected Top Republican on Veterans' Affairs Committee Rep.Mike Bost
Dec. 3, 2020 Amata Highlights Expansion Of VA Care Access Rep.Aumua Amata Radewagen
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.Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 3, 2020 Mast, Titus Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To End Abusive Cat Testing At The VA Rep.Brian Mast
Dec. 3, 2020 Harder's Agent Orange Bill Included in Final Bipartisan Defense Bill Rep.Josh Harder
Dec. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans are reportedly trying to stop the Senate from helping veterans that have long suffered from exposure to Agent Orange in the Vietnam War. This is an affront to these veterans who bravely served our country. I will not stop fighting for them." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 30, 2020 Culminating Over a Decade of Work & Advocacy on Behalf of Wny Veterans, Schumer Dedicates Western New York National Cemetery; Immediately Following Ceremony, Senator Stands with Local Heroes and Vet Leaders to Celebrate Service & Sacrifice of Thousands of Wny Veterans Who Can Now Be Laid to Rest at A National Cemetery Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 27, 2020 Joyce, Slotkin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Better Connect Veterans with Critical Services and Benefits Rep.Dave Joyce, ...
Nov. 24, 2020 Bipartisan Bill Improving Veterans Care Passes the Senate Sen.Gary Peters, ...
Nov. 23, 2020 Steil Receives Response from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on Investigation Into Covid-19 Outbreak in Union Grove Veterans Home Rep.Bryan Steil
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.Ed Case, ...
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.Tammy Baldwin, ...
Nov. 20, 2020 Hoeven Thanks Veterans, Servicemembers and Families in Senate Floor Speech Sen.John Hoeven
Nov. 20, 2020 Free Entrance to National Parks for Our Veterans Rep.Bruce Westerman
Nov. 20, 2020 Emmer Votes to Support America's Veterans Rep.Tom Emmer
Nov. 19, 2020 Murphy Statement On Army Reversing Decision On Other-Than-Honorable Discharges For Veterans With Mental Health Conditions And PTSD Sen.Chris Murphy
Nov. 18, 2020 Subcommittee Urges VA and DOD to Take Responsibility for Toxic Exposures at K2 Air Base Rep.Glen Higgins, ...
Nov. 18, 2020 Schumer, Maloney announce National Purple Heart Honor Mission Commemorative Coin Act passes Senate; when signed into law, all proceeds will help Orange County-based National Purple Honor Mission to expand its national recognition programs, including creation of a new mobile tribute & education center Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 18, 2020 Hearing of the National Security Subcommittee of the House Government and Oversight Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Grothman, Hearing on Helping K2 Airbase veterans exposed to toxins is a bipartisan priority Rep.Glenn Grothman
Nov. 17, 2020 Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill Led by Shaheen, Collins & Ruiz to Ensure Access to National Parks for Disabled Veterans Heads to President's Desk Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
Nov. 17, 2020 Rep. Peters Votes to Pass Wide-Ranging Bills to Support and Improve Care for Our Nation's Veterans Rep.Scott Peters
Nov. 16, 2020 Brown, Blumenthal, Ernst Introduce Legislation to Support Mental Health Needs of Servicemembers and Veterans Transitioning to Civilian Life Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Nov. 16, 2020 Letter to Honorable Jim Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Honorable Jack Reed, Chairman Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Honorable Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and Honorable Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Blumenthal & Murkowski Lead Bipartisan Push To Preserve Legal Rights & Protections Of Servicemembers & Veterans Sen.Gary Peters, ...
Nov. 16, 2020 House Passes Gallego Bill to Ensure Timely, Accessible Health Care for Native American Veterans Sen.Ruben Gallego
Nov. 16, 2020 Correa Votes To Pass Five Bipartisan Veteran Bills To Help America's Heroes Rep.Lou Correa
Nov. 16, 2020 Courtney Statement On New Court Ruling Ordering VA To Make Retroactive Payments To Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans And Their Survivors Rep.Joe Courtney
Nov. 16, 2020 House Passes Bill to Make National Parks Free for Disabled Veterans Rep.John Moolenaar
Nov. 13, 2020 Courtney Statement On Explosion At The West Haven VA Medical Center Rep.Joe Courtney
Nov. 12, 2020 Chairman Takano Statement on VA's 2020 Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report Rep.Mark Takano
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. 12, 2020 Brownley Introduces Resolution to Honor America's Women and Minority Veterans Rep.Julia Brownley
Nov. 11, 2020 Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett Statement on Veterans Day Rep.Stacey Plaskett
Nov. 11, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Veterans Day Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 11, 2020 Durbin Honors America's Veterans Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 11, 2020 Heinrich Statement On Veterans Day Sen.Martin Heinrich
Nov. 11, 2020 Underwood Honors Illinois Veterans, Participates in Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry Veterans Day Pantry Distribution Rep.Lauren Underwood
Nov. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Brown, Blumenthal Press VA to Improve Data Collection for LGBT Veterans and Measure Progress on Racial and Ethnic Disparities Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
Nov. 11, 2020 Wasserman Schultz Statement on Veterans Day Rep.Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Nov. 11, 2020 Cortez Masto Statement on Veterans Day Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Nov. 11, 2020 Rep. Angie Craig Statement Honoring Veterans Day Rep.Angie Craig
Nov. 11, 2020 Tweet - "On #VeteransDay, we come together as Americans to honor those who wore the uniform of our nation and put their lives and safety on the line to defend our country and its principles." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 11, 2020 Chairman Lynch Announces Subcommittee Hearing on Toxic Exposures at Karshi-Khanabad Air Base Rep.Stephen Lynch, ...
Nov. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Today is Veterans Day. America will always be grateful for our veterans' service and sacrifice. We will never stop fighting for our veterans. Our veterans are our heroes. #VeteransDay" Sen.Chuck Schumer
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 Tweet - "My father Abe is 97. He served in World War II in the Pacific. He's my hero. This #VeteransDay, I'm thinking about him, and how he worked so hard for his family so they could follow their dreams." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 11, 2020 Pelosi Statement on Veterans Day Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Nov. 11, 2020 Tweet - "To all of our veterans--THANK YOU for bravely serving our country and fighting to defend our freedoms. We get to live in the greatest nation on earth because of you. America is grateful for your sacrifices. #VeteransDay" Rep.Steve Scalise
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