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April 29, 2020 Chairman Takano, Ranking Member Roe Applaud Signing of Student Veteran Coronavirus Act of 2020 into Law Rep. Mark Takano, ...
April 29, 2020 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 Sen. Thom Tillis, ...
April 29, 2020 Chairman Moran Applauds President Trump Signing Second Student GI Bill Fix Into Law Sen. Jerry Moran
April 29, 2020 Amata Takes Part In Historic Bipartisan Veterans Forum Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
April 28, 2020 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 Rep. Mark Takano
April 28, 2020 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 Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
April 28, 2020 In House Veterans Affairs Committee, Underwood Works to Help Veterans Impacted by the Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Lauren Underwood
April 28, 2020 Rep. Cisneros Discusses Placentia Veterans Village and Southern California Homeless Veterans Care Amid Coronavirus on Hvac Forum Rep. Gil Cisneros
April 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Manchin, Capito Urge VA to Cover Mobile Testing Sites Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
April 27, 2020 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 Rep. Jack Bergman, ...
April 27, 2020 Chairman Lynch And Subcommittee Efforts Prompt Department Of Veterans Affairs To Conduct Uzbekistan Air Base Health Study Rep. Stephen Lynch
April 27, 2020 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 Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
April 27, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Top VA Appropriators In Congress To Trump: Fully Deploy Defense Production Act To Protect Health Care Workers, Veterans Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, ...
April 24, 2020 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." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
April 24, 2020 NH Delegation Raises Concerns Over Potential Changes to Veterans' Disability Claims Process Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
April 24, 2020 Chairman Takano Speaks with Student Veterans of America President Jared Lyon, Pledges Support for Student Veterans During Pandemic Rep. Mark Takano
April 24, 2020 Chairman Takano and Ranking Member Roe Introduce Legislation Requiring VA to Appoint Hearing Aid Specialists at VA Medical Centers Rep. Mark Takano
April 24, 2020 Supplemental Security Income, VA Beneficiaries Must Act By May 5th to Receive Additional $500 Per Eligible Child Sen. Susan Collins
April 23, 2020 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 Rep. Rosa DeLauro
April 23, 2020 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 Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
April 22, 2020 Blunt Rochester Introduces Pharmacy Copays Relief Bill for Military Retirees, Families Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, ...
April 22, 2020 Rep. Lee Calls on VA to Address Financial Management Issues Rep. Susie Lee
April 22, 2020 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 Rep. Mark Takano
April 22, 2020 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 Rep. Josh Gottheimer
April 22, 2020 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 Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
April 21, 2020 In Honor of James Belmont Rep. Andy Barr
April 21, 2020 Letter to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Rounds, Klobuchar Urge Administration to Make Sure Veterans Receive the Care they Deserve During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
April 21, 2020 Letter to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Young Calls on VA to Help Counteract Impacts of Loneliness and Social Isolation on Veterans Sen. Todd Young
April 21, 2020 Congressman Biggs Introduces the TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act Rep. Paul Gosar, ...
April 21, 2020 Senate Passes Second GI Bill Fix for Student Veterans Impacted by COVID-19 Sen. Jerry Moran, ...
April 21, 2020 Pappas Introduces Legislation to Protect NH Veterans Amid COVID-19 Rep. Chris Pappas
April 20, 2020 Tweet - "Good news for veterans in Illinois & across the United States. The IRS has confirmed that vets who receive VA benefits will automatically receive their #COVID19 stimulus payments." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 20, 2020 Klobuchar, Smith Announce Veterans Will Automatically Receive Coronavirus Financial Assistance Without Having to File Tax Returns Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Klobuchar, Rounds Urge Administration to Make Certain Veterans Receive the Care they Deserve During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Senators Push Veterans Affairs Secretary for Information on Personal Protective Equipment for Employees Amid COVID-19 Sen. Tim Kaine, ...
April 20, 2020 Social Security, Railroad Retirement Beneficiaries Must Act Now to Receive Additional $500 Per Eligible Child Sen. Susan Collins
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Chairman Takano, Ranking Member Roe Call on VA to Postpone Changes to Disability Claims Process Rep. Mark Takano, ...
April 18, 2020 After Senator King Seeks Relief for Veterans, IRS Announces They Will Automatically Receive Direct Stimulus Payments Sen. Angus King
April 17, 2020 Tweet - "We pushed the Trump administration to make this move. This means that low-income veterans receiving VA benefits will automatically receive their stimulus payments, without requiring them to file with the IRS." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 17, 2020 Following Calls from Chairman Moran & Ranking Member Tester, Eligible Veterans to Automatically Receive Stimulus Checks Sen. Jerry Moran, ...
April 17, 2020 Hoeven: Treasury Working With VA To Send Out CARES Act Payments To Veterans Automatically Sen. John Hoeven
April 17, 2020 Daines: Montana Veterans Will Now Receive Direct Checks Automatically Sen. Steve Daines
April 17, 2020 After Push from Stabenow & Peters, Veterans to Automatically Receive Stimulus Checks Sen. Gary Peters, ...
April 17, 2020 Congressman Gonzalez Postpones Vietnam War Veteran Pinning Ceremony Originally Scheduled for April 19 Due to COVID-19 Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
April 17, 2020 Following Calls from Senators Shaheen, Hassan and Colleagues, Veterans Receiving VA Benefits Will Automatically Receive COVID-19 Direct Cash Assistance Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
April 17, 2020 Takano, Neal Applaud Decision to Automatically Issue COVID-19 Stimulus Checks to Vulnerable Veterans Rep. Richard Neal, ...
April 17, 2020 Senator Collins Announces Veterans Will Receive Coronavirus Rebate Checks Automatically Sen. Susan Collins
April 16, 2020 Mass. Lawmakers Urge VA to Allow its Health Providers to Recommend Medical Marijuana to Veteran Patients During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Katherine Clark, ...
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Senators Shaheen, Hassan Urge VA to Strengthen New Hampshire Veterans' Access to Telehealth Amid COVID-19 Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
April 16, 2020 Rep. Barr Introduces Veterans Benefits Fairness and Transparency Act Rep. Andy Barr
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April 29, 2020 Chairman Takano, Ranking Member Roe Applaud Signing of Student Veteran Coronavirus Act of 2020 into Law Rep.Mark Takano, ...
April 29, 2020 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 Sen.Thom Tillis, ...
April 29, 2020 Chairman Moran Applauds President Trump Signing Second Student GI Bill Fix Into Law Sen.Jerry Moran
April 29, 2020 Amata Takes Part In Historic Bipartisan Veterans Forum Rep.Aumua Amata Radewagen
April 28, 2020 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 Rep.Mark Takano
April 28, 2020 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 Rep.Chellie Pingree, ...
April 28, 2020 In House Veterans Affairs Committee, Underwood Works to Help Veterans Impacted by the Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Lauren Underwood
April 28, 2020 Rep. Cisneros Discusses Placentia Veterans Village and Southern California Homeless Veterans Care Amid Coronavirus on Hvac Forum Rep.Gil Cisneros
April 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Manchin, Capito Urge VA to Cover Mobile Testing Sites Sen.Shelley Capito, ...
April 27, 2020 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 Rep.Jack Bergman, ...
April 27, 2020 Chairman Lynch And Subcommittee Efforts Prompt Department Of Veterans Affairs To Conduct Uzbekistan Air Base Health Study Rep.Stephen Lynch
April 27, 2020 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 Rep.Debbie Wasserman Schultz
April 27, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Top VA Appropriators In Congress To Trump: Fully Deploy Defense Production Act To Protect Health Care Workers, Veterans Rep.Debbie Wasserman Schultz, ...
April 24, 2020 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." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
April 24, 2020 NH Delegation Raises Concerns Over Potential Changes to Veterans' Disability Claims Process Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
April 24, 2020 Chairman Takano Speaks with Student Veterans of America President Jared Lyon, Pledges Support for Student Veterans During Pandemic Rep.Mark Takano
April 24, 2020 Chairman Takano and Ranking Member Roe Introduce Legislation Requiring VA to Appoint Hearing Aid Specialists at VA Medical Centers Rep.Mark Takano
April 24, 2020 Supplemental Security Income, VA Beneficiaries Must Act By May 5th to Receive Additional $500 Per Eligible Child Sen.Susan Collins
April 23, 2020 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 Rep.Rosa DeLauro
April 23, 2020 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 Sen.Michael Bennet, ...
April 22, 2020 Blunt Rochester Introduces Pharmacy Copays Relief Bill for Military Retirees, Families Sen.Lisa Blunt Rochester, ...
April 22, 2020 Rep. Lee Calls on VA to Address Financial Management Issues Rep.Susie Lee
April 22, 2020 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 Rep.Mark Takano
April 22, 2020 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 Rep.Josh Gottheimer
April 22, 2020 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 Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
April 21, 2020 In Honor of James Belmont Rep.Andy Barr
April 21, 2020 Letter to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Rounds, Klobuchar Urge Administration to Make Sure Veterans Receive the Care they Deserve During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
April 21, 2020 Letter to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Young Calls on VA to Help Counteract Impacts of Loneliness and Social Isolation on Veterans Sen.Todd Young
April 21, 2020 Congressman Biggs Introduces the TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act Rep.Paul Gosar, ...
April 21, 2020 Senate Passes Second GI Bill Fix for Student Veterans Impacted by COVID-19 Sen.Jerry Moran, ...
April 21, 2020 Pappas Introduces Legislation to Protect NH Veterans Amid COVID-19 Rep.Chris Pappas
April 20, 2020 Tweet - "Good news for veterans in Illinois & across the United States. The IRS has confirmed that vets who receive VA benefits will automatically receive their #COVID19 stimulus payments." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 20, 2020 Klobuchar, Smith Announce Veterans Will Automatically Receive Coronavirus Financial Assistance Without Having to File Tax Returns Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Klobuchar, Rounds Urge Administration to Make Certain Veterans Receive the Care they Deserve During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Senators Push Veterans Affairs Secretary for Information on Personal Protective Equipment for Employees Amid COVID-19 Sen.Tim Kaine, ...
April 20, 2020 Social Security, Railroad Retirement Beneficiaries Must Act Now to Receive Additional $500 Per Eligible Child Sen.Susan Collins
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Chairman Takano, Ranking Member Roe Call on VA to Postpone Changes to Disability Claims Process Rep.Mark Takano, ...
April 18, 2020 After Senator King Seeks Relief for Veterans, IRS Announces They Will Automatically Receive Direct Stimulus Payments Sen.Angus King
April 17, 2020 Tweet - "We pushed the Trump administration to make this move. This means that low-income veterans receiving VA benefits will automatically receive their stimulus payments, without requiring them to file with the IRS." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 17, 2020 Following Calls from Chairman Moran & Ranking Member Tester, Eligible Veterans to Automatically Receive Stimulus Checks Sen.Jerry Moran, ...
April 17, 2020 Hoeven: Treasury Working With VA To Send Out CARES Act Payments To Veterans Automatically Sen.John Hoeven
April 17, 2020 Daines: Montana Veterans Will Now Receive Direct Checks Automatically Sen.Steve Daines
April 17, 2020 After Push from Stabenow & Peters, Veterans to Automatically Receive Stimulus Checks Sen.Gary Peters, ...
April 17, 2020 Congressman Gonzalez Postpones Vietnam War Veteran Pinning Ceremony Originally Scheduled for April 19 Due to COVID-19 Rep.Vicente Gonzalez
April 17, 2020 Following Calls from Senators Shaheen, Hassan and Colleagues, Veterans Receiving VA Benefits Will Automatically Receive COVID-19 Direct Cash Assistance Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
April 17, 2020 Takano, Neal Applaud Decision to Automatically Issue COVID-19 Stimulus Checks to Vulnerable Veterans Rep.Richard Neal, ...
April 17, 2020 Senator Collins Announces Veterans Will Receive Coronavirus Rebate Checks Automatically Sen.Susan Collins
April 16, 2020 Mass. Lawmakers Urge VA to Allow its Health Providers to Recommend Medical Marijuana to Veteran Patients During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Katherine Clark, ...
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Senators Shaheen, Hassan Urge VA to Strengthen New Hampshire Veterans' Access to Telehealth Amid COVID-19 Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
April 16, 2020 Rep. Barr Introduces Veterans Benefits Fairness and Transparency Act Rep.Andy Barr
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