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May 15, 2020 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." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 15, 2020 Klobuchar-Backed Legislation to Improve the National Suicide Hotline and Veterans Suicide Crisis Line Passes Senate Sen. Amy Klobuchar
May 15, 2020 Collins, Duckworth, Tester Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Reduce Veterans' Health Care Costs & Protect Access to Health Care During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Susan Collins
May 15, 2020 Cortez Masto Hosts Call with Military Spouses During Military Appreciation Month Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
May 15, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response At State Veterans Homes With IDVA Director Sen. Dick Durbin
May 14, 2020 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 Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 14, 2020 Senate Passes Baldwin's Bipartisan Reform to Create Three-Digit Suicide Prevention Hotline Sen. Tammy Baldwin
May 14, 2020 Recognizing Ssg John W. Jones (Ret.) Rep. James Hill
May 14, 2020 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" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 13, 2020 Gottheimer Praises VA for Approving NJ's Request for Additional Medical Personnel to Support Nursing Homes Battling COVID-19 Outbreak Rep. Josh Gottheimer
May 13, 2020 Duckworth, Underwood Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce Veterans' Health Care Costs and Protect Their Access to Health Care During COVID19 Pandemic Sen. Susan Collins, ...
May 13, 2020 Letter to VA Secretary Robert Wilkie - Maine Delegation Works to Improve VA Telehealth Services During COVID-19 Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
May 13, 2020 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 Sen. John Boozman, ...
May 13, 2020 McBath Hosts Webinar to Support Veterans, Seniors, and Their Loved Ones During Pandemic Rep. Lucy McBath
May 13, 2020 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" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 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 Sen. Steve Daines
May 12, 2020 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 Rep. Mark Takano, ...
May 12, 2020 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." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Chairman Takano: "The COVID-19 pandemic requires immediate, bold action." Rep. Mark Takano
May 12, 2020 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 Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
May 11, 2020 Representatives García and Grothman Urge Congress to Pass the Veterans and Consumers Fair Credit Act to Bolster Economic Recovery Rep. Glenn Grothman, ...
May 11, 2020 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 Sen. Steve Daines, ...
May 11, 2020 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 Rep. Sharice Davids
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Maine Delegation Works to Improve VA Telehealth Services During COVID-19 Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
May 8, 2020 Gottheimer Leads Bipartisan NJ Delegation Letter to VA Secretary Demanding Answers for Denying NJ Medical Personnel at Nursing Homes Rep. Jeff Van Drew, ...
May 8, 2020 Letter to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Van Hollen, Senators Urge VA to Prioritize Veterans' Mental Health Care Amid Pandemic Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
May 8, 2020 Rep Lieu Introduces Bill to Address Veteran Food Insecurity Rep. Ted Lieu
May 8, 2020 Column: We Must Not Forget About Vietnam-Era Veterans Rep. Bruce Westerman
May 8, 2020 Chairman Takano Responds to Rise in Veteran Unemployment to Nearly 12 Percent Rep. Mark Takano
May 8, 2020 Chairman Takano Meets with VVA National President John Rowan to Discuss How Vietnam Veterans are Staying Safe During the COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Mark Takano
May 8, 2020 Senator Murray Raises Concerns Regarding Proposed VA Caregivers Program Expansion Regulations Sen. Patty Murray
May 7, 2020 Chairman Takano Meets with DAV Executive Director Randy Reese to Discuss Caregiver Benefits, VA Staffing Rep. Mark Takano
May 7, 2020 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 Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 6, 2020 Congressman Gonzalez Announces $385,000 for UTRGV Veterans Business Outreach Center Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
May 6, 2020 Letter to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Warner Urges Veterans Affairs to Develop COVID-19 Testing Strategy at Facilities Nationwide Sen. Tina Smith, ...
May 6, 2020 Chairman Takano Meets with PVA Executive Director Carl Blake to Discuss the Impact of COVID-19 on At-Risk Veterans Rep. Mark Takano
May 5, 2020 Tester, Murray Praise "significant' Expansion of Caregivers Program for Veterans of All Eras as Required Under VA MISSION Act Sen. Patty Murray, ...
May 5, 2020 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 Sen. Gary Peters, ...
May 5, 2020 Warren, Tester, Markey, Casey Seek Government Accountability Office Audit of VA Oversight of Care Quality at State Veterans Homes Sen. Ed Markey, ...
May 5, 2020 Chairman Takano Meets with VFW Executive Director B.J. Lawrence to Discuss the Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Veterans Rep. Mark Takano
May 4, 2020 Chairman Takano Meets with American Legion Executive Director Chanin Nuntavong to Discuss VA Staffing, Community Care Rep. Mark Takano
May 4, 2020 Letter to Paul Lawrence, Under Secretary for Benefits at Department of Veterans Affairs - Mast, Bipartisan Group Urge VA To Fix Broken Veterans Pensions System Rep. Brian Mast
May 1, 2020 Recognizing Teresa West Rep. James Hill
May 1, 2020 Rep. Smith Calls on VA Secretary to Investigate and Overcome Delays on New Veterans Clinic Rep. Chris Smith
May 1, 2020 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." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 30, 2020 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 Rep. Josh Gottheimer
April 30, 2020 Rep. Banks Applauds Signing of the Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act Sen. Jim Banks
April 30, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With VA Secretary Wilkie Sen. Dick Durbin
April 30, 2020 President Signs Amata-Cosponsored Legislation To Help Student Veterans Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
April 30, 2020 Manchin, Capito Discuss Mobile COVID-19 Testing Waivers for Veterans with VA Secretary Wilkie Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
Date Title Politician
May 15, 2020 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." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 15, 2020 Klobuchar-Backed Legislation to Improve the National Suicide Hotline and Veterans Suicide Crisis Line Passes Senate Sen.Amy Klobuchar
May 15, 2020 Collins, Duckworth, Tester Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Reduce Veterans' Health Care Costs & Protect Access to Health Care During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Susan Collins
May 15, 2020 Cortez Masto Hosts Call with Military Spouses During Military Appreciation Month Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
May 15, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response At State Veterans Homes With IDVA Director Sen.Dick Durbin
May 14, 2020 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 Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 14, 2020 Senate Passes Baldwin's Bipartisan Reform to Create Three-Digit Suicide Prevention Hotline Sen.Tammy Baldwin
May 14, 2020 Recognizing Ssg John W. Jones (Ret.) Rep.James Hill
May 14, 2020 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" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 13, 2020 Gottheimer Praises VA for Approving NJ's Request for Additional Medical Personnel to Support Nursing Homes Battling COVID-19 Outbreak Rep.Josh Gottheimer
May 13, 2020 Duckworth, Underwood Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce Veterans' Health Care Costs and Protect Their Access to Health Care During COVID19 Pandemic Sen.Susan Collins, ...
May 13, 2020 Letter to VA Secretary Robert Wilkie - Maine Delegation Works to Improve VA Telehealth Services During COVID-19 Rep.Chellie Pingree, ...
May 13, 2020 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 Sen.John Boozman, ...
May 13, 2020 McBath Hosts Webinar to Support Veterans, Seniors, and Their Loved Ones During Pandemic Rep.Lucy McBath
May 13, 2020 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" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 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 Sen.Steve Daines
May 12, 2020 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 Rep.Mark Takano, ...
May 12, 2020 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." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Chairman Takano: "The COVID-19 pandemic requires immediate, bold action." Rep.Mark Takano
May 12, 2020 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 Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
May 11, 2020 Representatives García and Grothman Urge Congress to Pass the Veterans and Consumers Fair Credit Act to Bolster Economic Recovery Rep.Glenn Grothman, ...
May 11, 2020 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 Sen.Steve Daines, ...
May 11, 2020 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 Rep.Sharice Davids
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Maine Delegation Works to Improve VA Telehealth Services During COVID-19 Rep.Chellie Pingree, ...
May 8, 2020 Gottheimer Leads Bipartisan NJ Delegation Letter to VA Secretary Demanding Answers for Denying NJ Medical Personnel at Nursing Homes Rep.Jeff Van Drew, ...
May 8, 2020 Letter to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Van Hollen, Senators Urge VA to Prioritize Veterans' Mental Health Care Amid Pandemic Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
May 8, 2020 Rep Lieu Introduces Bill to Address Veteran Food Insecurity Rep.Ted Lieu
May 8, 2020 Column: We Must Not Forget About Vietnam-Era Veterans Rep.Bruce Westerman
May 8, 2020 Chairman Takano Responds to Rise in Veteran Unemployment to Nearly 12 Percent Rep.Mark Takano
May 8, 2020 Chairman Takano Meets with VVA National President John Rowan to Discuss How Vietnam Veterans are Staying Safe During the COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Mark Takano
May 8, 2020 Senator Murray Raises Concerns Regarding Proposed VA Caregivers Program Expansion Regulations Sen.Patty Murray
May 7, 2020 Chairman Takano Meets with DAV Executive Director Randy Reese to Discuss Caregiver Benefits, VA Staffing Rep.Mark Takano
May 7, 2020 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 Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 6, 2020 Congressman Gonzalez Announces $385,000 for UTRGV Veterans Business Outreach Center Rep.Vicente Gonzalez
May 6, 2020 Letter to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Warner Urges Veterans Affairs to Develop COVID-19 Testing Strategy at Facilities Nationwide Sen.Tina Smith, ...
May 6, 2020 Chairman Takano Meets with PVA Executive Director Carl Blake to Discuss the Impact of COVID-19 on At-Risk Veterans Rep.Mark Takano
May 5, 2020 Tester, Murray Praise "significant' Expansion of Caregivers Program for Veterans of All Eras as Required Under VA MISSION Act Sen.Patty Murray, ...
May 5, 2020 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 Sen.Gary Peters, ...
May 5, 2020 Warren, Tester, Markey, Casey Seek Government Accountability Office Audit of VA Oversight of Care Quality at State Veterans Homes Sen.Ed Markey, ...
May 5, 2020 Chairman Takano Meets with VFW Executive Director B.J. Lawrence to Discuss the Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Veterans Rep.Mark Takano
May 4, 2020 Chairman Takano Meets with American Legion Executive Director Chanin Nuntavong to Discuss VA Staffing, Community Care Rep.Mark Takano
May 4, 2020 Letter to Paul Lawrence, Under Secretary for Benefits at Department of Veterans Affairs - Mast, Bipartisan Group Urge VA To Fix Broken Veterans Pensions System Rep.Brian Mast
May 1, 2020 Recognizing Teresa West Rep.James Hill
May 1, 2020 Rep. Smith Calls on VA Secretary to Investigate and Overcome Delays on New Veterans Clinic Rep.Chris Smith
May 1, 2020 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." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 30, 2020 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 Rep.Josh Gottheimer
April 30, 2020 Rep. Banks Applauds Signing of the Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act Sen.Jim Banks
April 30, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With VA Secretary Wilkie Sen.Dick Durbin
April 30, 2020 President Signs Amata-Cosponsored Legislation To Help Student Veterans Rep.Aumua Amata Radewagen
April 30, 2020 Manchin, Capito Discuss Mobile COVID-19 Testing Waivers for Veterans with VA Secretary Wilkie Sen.Shelley Capito, ...
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