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Feb. 18, 2021
Chairman Takano, Chair Pappas Applaud VA's Move to Pause Debt Collection During Pandemic
Rep. Chris Pappas
Feb. 3, 2021
Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Joyce Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Strengthen VA Program that Helps New Veterans Transition to Civilian Life
Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
Pappas Introduces Legislation to Streamline Veterans' Coverage for Emergency Care During COVID-19
Rep. Chris Pappas
Jan. 28, 2021
Sinema Renews Legislation Supporting Families of Deceased Veterans
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
Jan. 22, 2021
After Continued Calls from Pappas, Biden Administration Extends Pause on Veteran Debt Collection
Rep. Chris Pappas
Dec. 3, 2020
Pappas Continues Fight to Strengthen the VA and Protect Whistleblowers With New Legislation
Rep. Chris Pappas
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. Chris Pappas, ...
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. 11, 2020
Rep. Pappas Commemorates Veterans Day
Rep. Chris Pappas
Nov. 11, 2020
Pappas-backed Veteran Suicide Prevention Legislation Headed to President's Desk for Signature
Rep. Chris Pappas
Oct. 30, 2020
Klobuchar, Shaheen, Warner Introduce Legislation to Help Reduce Disability Claims Backlog & Veteran Homelessness through Veterans Legal Clinics
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
Oct. 28, 2020
Sarbanes Re-Introduces Resolution to Commemorate Greek Heroism During the Second World War
Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
Oct. 26, 2020
Warner & Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Help Reduce Disability Claims Backlog & Veteran Homelessness Through Legal Clinics
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
Oct. 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Cortez Masto Raises Alarm Over Administration's Inability to Fully Implement Provisions Under President Trump's Executive Order to Expand Critical Mental Health Resources to Veterans
Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
Oct. 22, 2020
Shaheen, Warner & Klobuchar Introduce Legislation to Help Reduce Disability Claims Backlog & Veteran Homelessness through Veterans Legal Clinics
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
Oct. 15, 2020
In Stratham, Pappas Continues Push for VA to Pay Local Providers
Rep. Chris Pappas
Oct. 5, 2020
Kuster Leads Efforts to Streamline and Improve Supply Chain to VA Hospitals
Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
Sept. 30, 2020
Senators Hassan, Cramer, Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support New Veterans During Transition to Civilian Life
Sen. Maggie Hassan
Sept. 28, 2020
As Expiration of VA's COVID-19 Debt Collection Moratorium Approaches, Shaheen Calls on Secretary Wilkie to Protect Veterans & Inform Them of Repayment Options
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
Sept. 25, 2020
Senator Hassan, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Improve Mental Wellness for Veterans
Sen. Maggie Hassan
Sept. 23, 2020
Shaheen & Hassan Join Senate Call to Ensure Landmark Agent Orange Exposure Bill is Included in Final Annual Defense Legislation
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
Sept. 23, 2020
Shaheen Statement on Release of Declassified USS Thresher Documents
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
Sept. 23, 2020
House Passes Pappas's Legislation to Protect Veterans from VA Errors
Rep. Chris Pappas
Sept. 21, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Tester Spearheads Senate Call to Ensure his Landmark Agent Orange Exposure Bill is Included in Final Annual Defense Bill
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
Sept. 18, 2020
National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Rep. Chris Pappas
Sept. 16, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester, Colleagues Demand Answers on "unacceptable' VA Data Breach Affecting More Than 60,000 Veterans and Health Care Providers
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
Sept. 16, 2020
Hearing of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee of the House Veterans Affairs Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Pappas, Hearing on Modernizing VA's Medical Supply Chain: Lessons Learned from the Pandemic
Rep. Chris Pappas
Sept. 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - To Help Maine's Rural Veterans, Senator King and Bipartisan Group of Senators Call for VA Voice Telehealth Services
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
Sept. 8, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Gardner Urges House Leadership to Quickly Pass Veteran Mental Health Legislation
Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
Sept. 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester Presses VA to Provide Coverage for Telehealth Services for Family Members During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
Aug. 13, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service - Baldwin, Colleagues Demand Postal Service Address Delivery Delays of Veterans' Prescription Drugs
Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Senate Clears Shaheen & Hassan-Cosponsored Veterans Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Legislation
Sen. Maggie Hassan
July 30, 2020
Pappas Bill To Reform VA Debt Collection Passes Committee with Unanimous, Bipartisan Vote
Rep. Chris Pappas
July 24, 2020
Rice, Pappas Introduce VA Police Reform Legislation
Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
July 24, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Sinema to VA: Develop Strategy to Support Veterans Experiencing Homelessness in Arizona
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
July 23, 2020
Hearing of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs - Opening Statement of Rep. Chris Pappas, Hearing on Legislation to Honor Guard and Reserve Members
Rep. Chris Pappas
July 22, 2020
Pappas Presses VA on Failure to Address Sexual Harassment
Rep. Chris Pappas
July 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - New Hampshire Delegation Reiterates Concerns to VA Over Policy that Prevents Veterans From Accessing Care to Address Chronic Pain
Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
July 22, 2020
Shaheen, Pappas Introduce Bill to Expand Eligibility for State Veterans Cemeteries to Additional Guard & Reserve Members
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
July 21, 2020
Pappas Applauds Passage of House National Defense Authorization Act Containing Key New Hampshire Priorities
Rep. Chris Pappas
July 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Lawmakers to VA: "Take Necessary Action to Prevent Sexual Harassment within the Department"
Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
July 10, 2020
VA Heeds Pappas's Call to Extend Debt Relief to Veterans Impacted by COVID
Rep. Chris Pappas
June 25, 2020
ICYMI: Pappas Holds Roundtable with VFR Healthcare
Rep. Chris Pappas
June 9, 2020
Shaheen Introduces New Legislation to Provide Blood Testing for Service Members & Their Families Exposed to PFAS Contamination
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
June 8, 2020
Senator Hassan Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Help Veterans Dispose of Unwanted Medication
Sen. Maggie Hassan
June 8, 2020
Senators Shaheen, Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Homeless Veterans During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
June 6, 2020
Shaheen Introduces Legislation to Bolster Care for Veterans Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
May 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Congresswoman Luria Calls on Dept. of Veterans Affairs to Fully and Fairly Implement Telework and Paid Sick Leave Telework Policies During COVID-19 Pandemic
Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
May 20, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Chairman Takano to VA: Fully and Fairly Implement Paid Sick Leave & Telework Policies During Pandemic
Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
May 20, 2020
Shaheen and Hassan Introduce Legislation to Reinstate Critical 48-Hour Review Period that Ensures Veteran Representation in Disability Claims Process
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Feb. 18, 2021
Chairman Takano, Chair Pappas Applaud VA's Move to Pause Debt Collection During Pandemic
Rep.Chris Pappas
Feb. 3, 2021
Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Joyce Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Strengthen VA Program that Helps New Veterans Transition to Civilian Life
Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
Pappas Introduces Legislation to Streamline Veterans' Coverage for Emergency Care During COVID-19
Rep.Chris Pappas
Jan. 28, 2021
Sinema Renews Legislation Supporting Families of Deceased Veterans
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
Jan. 22, 2021
After Continued Calls from Pappas, Biden Administration Extends Pause on Veteran Debt Collection
Rep.Chris Pappas
Dec. 3, 2020
Pappas Continues Fight to Strengthen the VA and Protect Whistleblowers With New Legislation
Rep.Chris Pappas
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.Chris Pappas, ...
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. 11, 2020
Rep. Pappas Commemorates Veterans Day
Rep.Chris Pappas
Nov. 11, 2020
Pappas-backed Veteran Suicide Prevention Legislation Headed to President's Desk for Signature
Rep.Chris Pappas
Oct. 30, 2020
Klobuchar, Shaheen, Warner Introduce Legislation to Help Reduce Disability Claims Backlog & Veteran Homelessness through Veterans Legal Clinics
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
Oct. 28, 2020
Sarbanes Re-Introduces Resolution to Commemorate Greek Heroism During the Second World War
Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
Oct. 26, 2020
Warner & Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Help Reduce Disability Claims Backlog & Veteran Homelessness Through Legal Clinics
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
Oct. 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Cortez Masto Raises Alarm Over Administration's Inability to Fully Implement Provisions Under President Trump's Executive Order to Expand Critical Mental Health Resources to Veterans
Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
Oct. 22, 2020
Shaheen, Warner & Klobuchar Introduce Legislation to Help Reduce Disability Claims Backlog & Veteran Homelessness through Veterans Legal Clinics
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
Oct. 15, 2020
In Stratham, Pappas Continues Push for VA to Pay Local Providers
Rep.Chris Pappas
Oct. 5, 2020
Kuster Leads Efforts to Streamline and Improve Supply Chain to VA Hospitals
Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
Sept. 30, 2020
Senators Hassan, Cramer, Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support New Veterans During Transition to Civilian Life
Sen.Maggie Hassan
Sept. 28, 2020
As Expiration of VA's COVID-19 Debt Collection Moratorium Approaches, Shaheen Calls on Secretary Wilkie to Protect Veterans & Inform Them of Repayment Options
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
Sept. 25, 2020
Senator Hassan, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Improve Mental Wellness for Veterans
Sen.Maggie Hassan
Sept. 23, 2020
Shaheen & Hassan Join Senate Call to Ensure Landmark Agent Orange Exposure Bill is Included in Final Annual Defense Legislation
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
Sept. 23, 2020
Shaheen Statement on Release of Declassified USS Thresher Documents
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
Sept. 23, 2020
House Passes Pappas's Legislation to Protect Veterans from VA Errors
Rep.Chris Pappas
Sept. 21, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Tester Spearheads Senate Call to Ensure his Landmark Agent Orange Exposure Bill is Included in Final Annual Defense Bill
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
Sept. 18, 2020
National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Rep.Chris Pappas
Sept. 16, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester, Colleagues Demand Answers on "unacceptable' VA Data Breach Affecting More Than 60,000 Veterans and Health Care Providers
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
Sept. 16, 2020
Hearing of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee of the House Veterans Affairs Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Pappas, Hearing on Modernizing VA's Medical Supply Chain: Lessons Learned from the Pandemic
Rep.Chris Pappas
Sept. 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - To Help Maine's Rural Veterans, Senator King and Bipartisan Group of Senators Call for VA Voice Telehealth Services
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
Sept. 8, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Gardner Urges House Leadership to Quickly Pass Veteran Mental Health Legislation
Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
Sept. 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester Presses VA to Provide Coverage for Telehealth Services for Family Members During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
Aug. 13, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service - Baldwin, Colleagues Demand Postal Service Address Delivery Delays of Veterans' Prescription Drugs
Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Senate Clears Shaheen & Hassan-Cosponsored Veterans Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Legislation
Sen.Maggie Hassan
July 30, 2020
Pappas Bill To Reform VA Debt Collection Passes Committee with Unanimous, Bipartisan Vote
Rep.Chris Pappas
July 24, 2020
Rice, Pappas Introduce VA Police Reform Legislation
Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
July 24, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Sinema to VA: Develop Strategy to Support Veterans Experiencing Homelessness in Arizona
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
July 23, 2020
Hearing of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs - Opening Statement of Rep. Chris Pappas, Hearing on Legislation to Honor Guard and Reserve Members
Rep.Chris Pappas
July 22, 2020
Pappas Presses VA on Failure to Address Sexual Harassment
Rep.Chris Pappas
July 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - New Hampshire Delegation Reiterates Concerns to VA Over Policy that Prevents Veterans From Accessing Care to Address Chronic Pain
Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
July 22, 2020
Shaheen, Pappas Introduce Bill to Expand Eligibility for State Veterans Cemeteries to Additional Guard & Reserve Members
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
July 21, 2020
Pappas Applauds Passage of House National Defense Authorization Act Containing Key New Hampshire Priorities
Rep.Chris Pappas
July 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Lawmakers to VA: "Take Necessary Action to Prevent Sexual Harassment within the Department"
Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
July 10, 2020
VA Heeds Pappas's Call to Extend Debt Relief to Veterans Impacted by COVID
Rep.Chris Pappas
June 25, 2020
ICYMI: Pappas Holds Roundtable with VFR Healthcare
Rep.Chris Pappas
June 9, 2020
Shaheen Introduces New Legislation to Provide Blood Testing for Service Members & Their Families Exposed to PFAS Contamination
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
June 8, 2020
Senator Hassan Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Help Veterans Dispose of Unwanted Medication
Sen.Maggie Hassan
June 8, 2020
Senators Shaheen, Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Homeless Veterans During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
June 6, 2020
Shaheen Introduces Legislation to Bolster Care for Veterans Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
May 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Congresswoman Luria Calls on Dept. of Veterans Affairs to Fully and Fairly Implement Telework and Paid Sick Leave Telework Policies During COVID-19 Pandemic
Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
May 20, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Chairman Takano to VA: Fully and Fairly Implement Paid Sick Leave & Telework Policies During Pandemic
Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
May 20, 2020
Shaheen and Hassan Introduce Legislation to Reinstate Critical 48-Hour Review Period that Ensures Veteran Representation in Disability Claims Process
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
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