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April 15, 2020
Congressman Kim Leads Bipartisan Effort to Lower Prescription Drugs Costs for Veterans During Coronavirus Crisis
Sen. Andy Kim
April 15, 2020
Tweet - "We fought to make sure Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients would automatically receive stimulus payments without requiring them to file with the IRS. Now Treasury needs to quickly do the same for low-income veterans receiving VA benefits."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 15, 2020
Chairman Takano Interviews APA Clinical Psychologist -- Discusses Resources to Mitigate Stress, Anxiety Among Veterans Throughout the Pandemic
Rep. Mark Takano
April 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester Urges VA to Reconsider Limitations on Veteran Representation in Disability Claims
Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
April 15, 2020
Gottheimer, Pascrell Praise Urgent Aid to Veterans Homes
Rep. Josh Gottheimer, ...
April 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States, and the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Chairman Takano to White House Coronavirus Task Force: "Allow VA to cooperate with Congress"
Rep. Mike Levin, ...
April 15, 2020
Following Urging From Booker, Brown, Hassan, Bennet, IRS Heeds Call To Ensure SSI Beneficiaries Get Stimulus Checks Automatically
Sen. Cory Booker
April 14, 2020
Chairman Takano Calls On Treasury and IRS to Automatically Distribute Stimulus Checks to the Most Vulnerable Veterans
Rep. Mark Takano
April 14, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester, Colleagues to Treasury: Give Veterans Swift Financial Relief
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
April 13, 2020
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congresswoman Elaine Luria Leads Bipartisan Effort to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs for Military Families and Retirees During COVID-19
Rep. Donald Beyer, ...
April 13, 2020
Chairman Takano Statement on Hearing Postponement: "Despite this, our critical oversight and legislative work will continue."
Rep. Mark Takano
April 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Michael Missal, Inspector General of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Gottheimer, Pascrell Call for Federal Investigation and Emergency VA Support for Paramus Veterans Home COVID-19 Outbreak
Rep. Josh Gottheimer, ...
April 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Gottheimer, Pascrell Call for Federal Investigation and Emergency VA Support for Paramus Veterans Home COVID-19 Outbreak
Rep. Josh Gottheimer, ...
April 10, 2020
Tweet - "Heartwarming to see the Westchester community rally around 96 year-old WWII veteran John Ullinskey. In this time of social distancing, it's great to see people finding creative ways to get together and support one another."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020
Chairman Takano, Subcommittee Chair Lee Statement on VA's Electronic Health Record Project Delay
Rep. Susie Lee, ...
April 8, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Reps. Kelly and Kind Urge Treasury to Automatically Issue Stimulus Checks to Veterans Receiving VA Pensions
Rep. Mike Kelly, ...
April 6, 2020
Letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie - Loeffler, Colleagues Urge VA to Expand TeleMental Health Services for Veterans During COVID-19
Sen. Jerry Moran, ...
April 6, 2020
Letter to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Rounds, Colleagues Urge VA to Expand Telemental Health Services for Veterans During COVID-19
Sen. Mike Rounds
April 4, 2020
Tweet - "#4profit colleges have taken advantage of student veterans for years. Glad the @DeptVetAffairs finally suspended new GI Bill enrollments at U. of Phoenix and Career Ed. Corp. schools. But @usedgov & @DeptofDefense must step up too."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 3, 2020
Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, Andrew Saul, Social Security Administrator, and Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Baldwin, Colleagues Call on Administration to Ensure Veterans, SSI Beneficiaries Get Stimulus Checks Automatically
Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
April 3, 2020
Letter to Ryan Lilly, MPA for the Veterans Integrated Service Network - Warren, Markey, Neal, Pressley Address Disturbing Reports of Veteran Deaths at Massachusetts Soldiers' Homes
Rep. Ayanna Pressley, ...
April 3, 2020
Tweet - "I encourage #veterans to review this FAQ by @DeptVetAffairs on the #coronavirus pandemic and utilize online tools to better understand how the VA is working to serve veterans during this public health emergency:"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Durbin, Warren, Brown, Blumenthal Urge Departments Of Education & Defense To Protect Student Borrowers From Predatory For-Profit Schools
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, and the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Defazio Leads More than 120 Lawmakers in Urging Trump Administration to Automatically Send Relief Payments to Vulnerable Seniors, Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities
Rep. Rosa DeLauro, ...
April 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, and the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester Doubles Down on Effort to Ensure Veterans Swiftly Get Stimulus Checks from CARES Act
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester, Colleagues Urge VA to Expand Telemental Health Services to Veterans During COVID-19 Outbreak
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Neal, Takano, Davis Urge Treasury and IRS to Automatically Issue Economic Impact Payments to Supplemental Security Income and Veterans Affairs Recipients
Rep. Mark Takano, ...
April 2, 2020
Tweet - "Many of the 600,000 veterans living in IL are over the age of 65, making them particularly susceptible to #COVID19. Today I spoke with the directors of the @DeptVetAffairs Medical Centers in IL to make sure they have what they need to care for patients and protect employees."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 2, 2020
Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Illinois VA Medical Facility Leaders
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 2, 2020
Sens. Moran, Tester Call on VA to Ensure All Veterans Receive CARES Act Relief Money
Sen. Jerry Moran, ...
April 2, 2020
Rep. Crow Applauds Swift Passage of Student Veteran Coronavirus Act of 2020
Rep. Jason Crow
April 1, 2020
House Passes Rep. Lee's Bipartisan Student Veteran COVID-19 Relief Package
Rep. Susie Lee
April 1, 2020
Congressman Kim Calls on Administration to Help Veterans, Seniors Collect Direct Relief Payments
Sen. Andy Kim
April 1, 2020
Kilili Veterans Bill Added to House-Passed Coronavirus Act
Rep. Mark Takano, ...
March 31, 2020
Congressman Panetta Applauds Passage of the Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020
Rep. Mark Takano, ...
March 31, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - As Effects Of COVID-19 Grow Tester & Moran Press VA To Waive Deadlines For Veterans Applying For Benefits
Sen. Jerry Moran, ...
March 31, 2020
Ranking Member Roe, Chairman Takano Applaud Swift Passage of Student Veteran Coronavirus Act of 2020
Rep. Mark Takano, ...
March 31, 2020
Neal Statement Following Deaths at Holyoke Soldiers' Home
Rep. Richard Neal
March 31, 2020
Peters Bipartisan Bill to Expand Veterans Apprenticeship Opportunities Signed into Law
Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
March 30, 2020
Casey Bill to Ensure VA Website Accessibility Passes Senate
Sen. Jerry Moran, ...
March 29, 2020
Hoeven Statement On Vietnam Veterans Day
Sen. John Hoeven
March 28, 2020
Steube Cosponsors Bill to Designate March 29 as "Vietnam Veterans Day"
Rep. Greg Steube
March 27, 2020
Historic Coronavirus Legislation that Puts Families and Workers First Passes House
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
March 27, 2020
Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019
Rep. Mark Takano
March 26, 2020
Senators Moran, Casey Applaud Senate Passage of VA Website Accessibility Act
Sen. Jerry Moran, ...
March 25, 2020
Chairman Moran Statement on Senate's Passage of Phase III Coronavirus Relief Package
Sen. Jerry Moran
March 25, 2020
Local Women Veteran Network Honored by the Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Rep. Lucy McBath
March 25, 2020
Congressman Neguse Supports Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act, Assisting Student Veterans During the Covid-19 Outbreak
Rep. Joe Neguse
March 24, 2020
Amata-Cosponsored Legislation Will Help Student Veterans During COVID-19
Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
March 23, 2020
Release: Reps. Khanna, Cisneros, Hurd, and Cook Introduce Legislation to Add Spanish Language Services for Veterans and Their Survivors
Rep. Ro Khanna
Date
Title
Politician
April 15, 2020
Congressman Kim Leads Bipartisan Effort to Lower Prescription Drugs Costs for Veterans During Coronavirus Crisis
Sen.Andy Kim
April 15, 2020
Tweet - "We fought to make sure Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients would automatically receive stimulus payments without requiring them to file with the IRS. Now Treasury needs to quickly do the same for low-income veterans receiving VA benefits."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 15, 2020
Chairman Takano Interviews APA Clinical Psychologist -- Discusses Resources to Mitigate Stress, Anxiety Among Veterans Throughout the Pandemic
Rep.Mark Takano
April 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester Urges VA to Reconsider Limitations on Veteran Representation in Disability Claims
Sen.Bernie Sanders, ...
April 15, 2020
Gottheimer, Pascrell Praise Urgent Aid to Veterans Homes
Rep.Josh Gottheimer, ...
April 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States, and the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Chairman Takano to White House Coronavirus Task Force: "Allow VA to cooperate with Congress"
Rep.Mike Levin, ...
April 15, 2020
Following Urging From Booker, Brown, Hassan, Bennet, IRS Heeds Call To Ensure SSI Beneficiaries Get Stimulus Checks Automatically
Sen.Cory Booker
April 14, 2020
Chairman Takano Calls On Treasury and IRS to Automatically Distribute Stimulus Checks to the Most Vulnerable Veterans
Rep.Mark Takano
April 14, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester, Colleagues to Treasury: Give Veterans Swift Financial Relief
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
April 13, 2020
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congresswoman Elaine Luria Leads Bipartisan Effort to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs for Military Families and Retirees During COVID-19
Rep.Donald Beyer, ...
April 13, 2020
Chairman Takano Statement on Hearing Postponement: "Despite this, our critical oversight and legislative work will continue."
Rep.Mark Takano
April 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Michael Missal, Inspector General of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Gottheimer, Pascrell Call for Federal Investigation and Emergency VA Support for Paramus Veterans Home COVID-19 Outbreak
Rep.Josh Gottheimer, ...
April 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Gottheimer, Pascrell Call for Federal Investigation and Emergency VA Support for Paramus Veterans Home COVID-19 Outbreak
Rep.Josh Gottheimer, ...
April 10, 2020
Tweet - "Heartwarming to see the Westchester community rally around 96 year-old WWII veteran John Ullinskey. In this time of social distancing, it's great to see people finding creative ways to get together and support one another."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020
Chairman Takano, Subcommittee Chair Lee Statement on VA's Electronic Health Record Project Delay
Rep.Susie Lee, ...
April 8, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Reps. Kelly and Kind Urge Treasury to Automatically Issue Stimulus Checks to Veterans Receiving VA Pensions
Rep.Mike Kelly, ...
April 6, 2020
Letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie - Loeffler, Colleagues Urge VA to Expand TeleMental Health Services for Veterans During COVID-19
Sen.Jerry Moran, ...
April 6, 2020
Letter to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Rounds, Colleagues Urge VA to Expand Telemental Health Services for Veterans During COVID-19
Sen.Mike Rounds
April 4, 2020
Tweet - "#4profit colleges have taken advantage of student veterans for years. Glad the @DeptVetAffairs finally suspended new GI Bill enrollments at U. of Phoenix and Career Ed. Corp. schools. But @usedgov & @DeptofDefense must step up too."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 3, 2020
Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, Andrew Saul, Social Security Administrator, and Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Baldwin, Colleagues Call on Administration to Ensure Veterans, SSI Beneficiaries Get Stimulus Checks Automatically
Sen.Michael Bennet, ...
April 3, 2020
Letter to Ryan Lilly, MPA for the Veterans Integrated Service Network - Warren, Markey, Neal, Pressley Address Disturbing Reports of Veteran Deaths at Massachusetts Soldiers' Homes
Rep.Ayanna Pressley, ...
April 3, 2020
Tweet - "I encourage #veterans to review this FAQ by @DeptVetAffairs on the #coronavirus pandemic and utilize online tools to better understand how the VA is working to serve veterans during this public health emergency:"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Durbin, Warren, Brown, Blumenthal Urge Departments Of Education & Defense To Protect Student Borrowers From Predatory For-Profit Schools
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, and the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Defazio Leads More than 120 Lawmakers in Urging Trump Administration to Automatically Send Relief Payments to Vulnerable Seniors, Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities
Rep.Rosa DeLauro, ...
April 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, and the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester Doubles Down on Effort to Ensure Veterans Swiftly Get Stimulus Checks from CARES Act
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester, Colleagues Urge VA to Expand Telemental Health Services to Veterans During COVID-19 Outbreak
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Neal, Takano, Davis Urge Treasury and IRS to Automatically Issue Economic Impact Payments to Supplemental Security Income and Veterans Affairs Recipients
Rep.Mark Takano, ...
April 2, 2020
Tweet - "Many of the 600,000 veterans living in IL are over the age of 65, making them particularly susceptible to #COVID19. Today I spoke with the directors of the @DeptVetAffairs Medical Centers in IL to make sure they have what they need to care for patients and protect employees."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 2, 2020
Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Illinois VA Medical Facility Leaders
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 2, 2020
Sens. Moran, Tester Call on VA to Ensure All Veterans Receive CARES Act Relief Money
Sen.Jerry Moran, ...
April 2, 2020
Rep. Crow Applauds Swift Passage of Student Veteran Coronavirus Act of 2020
Rep.Jason Crow
April 1, 2020
House Passes Rep. Lee's Bipartisan Student Veteran COVID-19 Relief Package
Rep.Susie Lee
April 1, 2020
Congressman Kim Calls on Administration to Help Veterans, Seniors Collect Direct Relief Payments
Sen.Andy Kim
April 1, 2020
Kilili Veterans Bill Added to House-Passed Coronavirus Act
Rep.Mark Takano, ...
March 31, 2020
Congressman Panetta Applauds Passage of the Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020
Rep.Mark Takano, ...
March 31, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - As Effects Of COVID-19 Grow Tester & Moran Press VA To Waive Deadlines For Veterans Applying For Benefits
Sen.Jerry Moran, ...
March 31, 2020
Ranking Member Roe, Chairman Takano Applaud Swift Passage of Student Veteran Coronavirus Act of 2020
Rep.Mark Takano, ...
March 31, 2020
Neal Statement Following Deaths at Holyoke Soldiers' Home
Rep.Richard Neal
March 31, 2020
Peters Bipartisan Bill to Expand Veterans Apprenticeship Opportunities Signed into Law
Sen.Shelley Capito, ...
March 30, 2020
Casey Bill to Ensure VA Website Accessibility Passes Senate
Sen.Jerry Moran, ...
March 29, 2020
Hoeven Statement On Vietnam Veterans Day
Sen.John Hoeven
March 28, 2020
Steube Cosponsors Bill to Designate March 29 as "Vietnam Veterans Day"
Rep.Greg Steube
March 27, 2020
Historic Coronavirus Legislation that Puts Families and Workers First Passes House
Rep.Debbie Wasserman Schultz
March 27, 2020
Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019
Rep.Mark Takano
March 26, 2020
Senators Moran, Casey Applaud Senate Passage of VA Website Accessibility Act
Sen.Jerry Moran, ...
March 25, 2020
Chairman Moran Statement on Senate's Passage of Phase III Coronavirus Relief Package
Sen.Jerry Moran
March 25, 2020
Local Women Veteran Network Honored by the Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Rep.Lucy McBath
March 25, 2020
Congressman Neguse Supports Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act, Assisting Student Veterans During the Covid-19 Outbreak
Rep.Joe Neguse
March 24, 2020
Amata-Cosponsored Legislation Will Help Student Veterans During COVID-19
Rep.Aumua Amata Radewagen
March 23, 2020
Release: Reps. Khanna, Cisneros, Hurd, and Cook Introduce Legislation to Add Spanish Language Services for Veterans and Their Survivors
Rep.Ro Khanna
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