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Oct. 15, 2019
Letter to Hon. Jon Rychalski, Chief Financial Officer of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Pappas and Bergman Call on the VA to Reform VA's Debt Collection Process Hurting Veterans
Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
Oct. 4, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Richard A. Stone, M.D., Executive in Charge, Veterans Health Administration - Senators Hassan, Cassidy, Ernst, Sinema raise concerns over VA hiring providers with history of misconduct
Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
Oct. 1, 2019
Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Representative Mike Levin Leads 39 House Members Highlighting Harmful Impact of Proposed SNAP Restrictions on Veterans
Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
Sept. 27, 2019
Pappas and Bergman introduce the Reducing High Risk to Veterans Services Act
Rep. Chris Pappas
Sept. 26, 2019
Shaheen honors the fallen of the USS Thresher in keynote address at Arlington National Cemetery memorial dedication
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
Sept. 10, 2019
Chairman Takano, congressman Pappas announce hearing in response to Arkansas, West Virginia VA issues
Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
Aug. 15, 2019
Pappas and Kuster Hold Discussion on Strengthening VA Mental Health Care Services
Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
Aug. 12, 2019
Letter to the Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Senate, House Leaders Demand VA Fix Emergency Care Claims Errors Impacting an Estimated 60,800 Veterans
Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
Aug. 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Senators Jones and Collins Lead Colleagues in New Push to Repeal Military Widow's Tax
Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
Aug. 2, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Kuster, Pingree Lead Letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary Wilkie Calling for Sexual Assault Survivor Input in VA Training
Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
July 30, 2019
Congressman Pappas Issues Statement on Alleged Whistle Blower Retaliation at the White River Junction Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Rep. Chris Pappas
July 26, 2019
Warren, Shaheen, Murray Question Secretary of Veterans Affairs Over Contraceptive Access Among Veterans
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
July 25, 2019
In Two Days of Hearings, Congressman Pappas Presses VA On Efforts to Change the Culture of Whistleblower Retaliation
Rep. Chris Pappas
July 23, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the U.S. Veterans Affairs - Chairman Takano questions VA decision to delay processing for all Blue Water Navy claims
Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
July 19, 2019
Representatives Houlahan Leads 50 Member Of Congress In Urging Better Breast Cancer Screening For Servicewomen & Women Veterans
Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
June 28, 2019
Letter to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veteran Affairs - Tester, Bipartisan Senators to VA: Tell Us How You're Going to Pay Back $286 Million in Home Loan Fees Erroneously Charged to Veterans
Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
June 26, 2019
Bipartisan Legislation Backed by NH Delegation to Help "Blue Water" Navy Veterans Secure Veterans Benefits Signed into Law
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
June 25, 2019
Hearing of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Rep. Pappas Opening Remarks, Hearing of "Learning From VA Whistleblowers"
Rep. Chris Pappas
June 25, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - House Subcommittee Chairs Levin and Pappas Lead Bipartisan Request for VA Plan to Repay $286 Million in Home Loan Fees Erroneously Charged to Exempted Veterans
Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
June 13, 2019
Bipartisan Legislation Backed By Senators Hassan, Shaheen to Get "Blue Water" Navy Veterans Benefits They Deserve Heads to President's Desk for Signature
Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
June 12, 2019
Shaheen, Hassan & Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Post-Traumatic Stress Resolution
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
June 10, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Norcross, Brown Lead Bipartisan Letter Pushing Back Against Department Of Veterans Affairs' Union-Busting Efforts
Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
May 29, 2019
Shaheen Joins Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Service Member Transition to Civilian Life
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
May 23, 2019
U.S. House Passes Bipartisan Bill Introduced by Senators Hassan and Rubio to Prioritize Veterans' Employment, Transition, Education Benefits at VA
Sen. Maggie Hassan
May 22, 2019
Gardner, Crapo, Stabenow, Shaheen Reintroduce Improve Act to Provide Additional Resources For Active Military Returning to Civilian Life
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
May 22, 2019
Reps. Pappas, Kennedy, Speier, Cisneros, and Brown introduce SERVE Act to guarantee protections for veterans discharged under transgender military ban
Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
May 22, 2019
U.S. House Passes Bipartisan Rubio, Hassan Bill to Prioritize Veterans Employment, Transition, Education Benefits at VA
Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
May 22, 2019
VA Skips Hearing Addressing Government Watchdog Recommendations
Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
May 21, 2019
U.S. Senate Unanimously Passes Bipartisan Bill to Lower Taxes on Gold Star Families, Reverse Mistake in GOP Tax Law
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
May 21, 2019
Wenstrup VET OPP Act Passes the House
Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
May 14, 2019
Congressman Pappas votes for passage of Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019
Rep. Chris Pappas
May 14, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Urge VA to Address Harassment in VA Medical Facilities
Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
May 10, 2019
Reps. Pappas and Stefanik introduce bipartisan legislation to meet the prosthetic needs of women veterans
Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
May 10, 2019
Stefanik Co-Leads Legislation to Push for More Prosthetics Availability for Women Veterans
Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
May 6, 2019
Senator Hassan Joins Colleagues in Applauding Senate Passage of Bipartisan National POW/MIA Flag Act
Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
May 2, 2019
Chairman Takano Responds to "Alarming" OIG Report
Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
April 25, 2019
Shaheen, Hassan Join Bipartisan Group On Legislation to Eliminate the Military "Widow's Tax"
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
April 10, 2019
Shaheen, Rounds Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Assist Veterans & Service Members Exposed to PFAS Contaminants
Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
April 10, 2019
Pappas, Fitzpatrick, Kuster and Delgado Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Assist Veterans & Service Members Exposed to PFAS Contaminants
Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
April 4, 2019
Remarks at Press Conference Introducing the Veterans Exposed to Toxic (VET) PFAS Act
Rep. Chris Pappas
April 3, 2019
Senators Hassan and Ernst Discuss their Bipartisan Green Alert Legislation on Fox News
Sen. Maggie Hassan
April 3, 2019
Reps. Wenstrup, Levin, Sens. Rubio, Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prioritize Veterans' Employment, Transition, Education Benefits at VA
Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
April 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Pete Visclosky, Chairman of the Defense Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Ken Calvert, Ranking Member of the Defense Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Marianas funding priorities set
Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
March 25, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Michael Shores, Director of the Office of Regulation Policy and Management at the Department of Veterans Affairs - Takano, Tester Take VA to Task over Proposed Access Standards
Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
March 21, 2019
Senator Hassan Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation Requiring POW/MIA Flag to be Displayed With American Flag on Federal Properties
Sen. Maggie Hassan
March 7, 2019
Senators Hassan & Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help States Implement "Green Alert" Systems to Help Locate Missing Veterans
Sen. Maggie Hassan
March 7, 2019
Congressman Pappas & Congressman Bergman introduce bipartisan, bicameral National POW/MIA Flag Act
Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
March 5, 2019
Senator Hassan Statement on President Trump's Executive Order Aimed at Lowering Rate of Veteran Suicide
Sen. Maggie Hassan
Feb. 27, 2019
Congressman Pappas discusses veterans' care with American Legionnaires at Joint VA Committee hearing
Rep. Chris Pappas
Feb. 15, 2019
Senators Hassan, Shaheen Join in Reintroducing Landmark Bipartisan Legislation to Support Women Veterans
Sen. Maggie Hassan
Date
Title
Politician
Oct. 15, 2019
Letter to Hon. Jon Rychalski, Chief Financial Officer of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Pappas and Bergman Call on the VA to Reform VA's Debt Collection Process Hurting Veterans
Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
Oct. 4, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Richard A. Stone, M.D., Executive in Charge, Veterans Health Administration - Senators Hassan, Cassidy, Ernst, Sinema raise concerns over VA hiring providers with history of misconduct
Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
Oct. 1, 2019
Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Representative Mike Levin Leads 39 House Members Highlighting Harmful Impact of Proposed SNAP Restrictions on Veterans
Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
Sept. 27, 2019
Pappas and Bergman introduce the Reducing High Risk to Veterans Services Act
Rep.Chris Pappas
Sept. 26, 2019
Shaheen honors the fallen of the USS Thresher in keynote address at Arlington National Cemetery memorial dedication
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
Sept. 10, 2019
Chairman Takano, congressman Pappas announce hearing in response to Arkansas, West Virginia VA issues
Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
Aug. 15, 2019
Pappas and Kuster Hold Discussion on Strengthening VA Mental Health Care Services
Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
Aug. 12, 2019
Letter to the Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Senate, House Leaders Demand VA Fix Emergency Care Claims Errors Impacting an Estimated 60,800 Veterans
Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
Aug. 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Senators Jones and Collins Lead Colleagues in New Push to Repeal Military Widow's Tax
Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
Aug. 2, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Kuster, Pingree Lead Letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary Wilkie Calling for Sexual Assault Survivor Input in VA Training
Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
July 30, 2019
Congressman Pappas Issues Statement on Alleged Whistle Blower Retaliation at the White River Junction Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Rep.Chris Pappas
July 26, 2019
Warren, Shaheen, Murray Question Secretary of Veterans Affairs Over Contraceptive Access Among Veterans
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
July 25, 2019
In Two Days of Hearings, Congressman Pappas Presses VA On Efforts to Change the Culture of Whistleblower Retaliation
Rep.Chris Pappas
July 23, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the U.S. Veterans Affairs - Chairman Takano questions VA decision to delay processing for all Blue Water Navy claims
Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
July 19, 2019
Representatives Houlahan Leads 50 Member Of Congress In Urging Better Breast Cancer Screening For Servicewomen & Women Veterans
Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
June 28, 2019
Letter to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veteran Affairs - Tester, Bipartisan Senators to VA: Tell Us How You're Going to Pay Back $286 Million in Home Loan Fees Erroneously Charged to Veterans
Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
June 26, 2019
Bipartisan Legislation Backed by NH Delegation to Help "Blue Water" Navy Veterans Secure Veterans Benefits Signed into Law
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
June 25, 2019
Hearing of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Rep. Pappas Opening Remarks, Hearing of "Learning From VA Whistleblowers"
Rep.Chris Pappas
June 25, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - House Subcommittee Chairs Levin and Pappas Lead Bipartisan Request for VA Plan to Repay $286 Million in Home Loan Fees Erroneously Charged to Exempted Veterans
Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
June 13, 2019
Bipartisan Legislation Backed By Senators Hassan, Shaheen to Get "Blue Water" Navy Veterans Benefits They Deserve Heads to President's Desk for Signature
Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
June 12, 2019
Shaheen, Hassan & Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Post-Traumatic Stress Resolution
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
June 10, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Norcross, Brown Lead Bipartisan Letter Pushing Back Against Department Of Veterans Affairs' Union-Busting Efforts
Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
May 29, 2019
Shaheen Joins Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Service Member Transition to Civilian Life
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
May 23, 2019
U.S. House Passes Bipartisan Bill Introduced by Senators Hassan and Rubio to Prioritize Veterans' Employment, Transition, Education Benefits at VA
Sen.Maggie Hassan
May 22, 2019
Gardner, Crapo, Stabenow, Shaheen Reintroduce Improve Act to Provide Additional Resources For Active Military Returning to Civilian Life
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
May 22, 2019
Reps. Pappas, Kennedy, Speier, Cisneros, and Brown introduce SERVE Act to guarantee protections for veterans discharged under transgender military ban
Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
May 22, 2019
U.S. House Passes Bipartisan Rubio, Hassan Bill to Prioritize Veterans Employment, Transition, Education Benefits at VA
Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
May 22, 2019
VA Skips Hearing Addressing Government Watchdog Recommendations
Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
May 21, 2019
U.S. Senate Unanimously Passes Bipartisan Bill to Lower Taxes on Gold Star Families, Reverse Mistake in GOP Tax Law
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
May 21, 2019
Wenstrup VET OPP Act Passes the House
Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
May 14, 2019
Congressman Pappas votes for passage of Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019
Rep.Chris Pappas
May 14, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Urge VA to Address Harassment in VA Medical Facilities
Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
May 10, 2019
Reps. Pappas and Stefanik introduce bipartisan legislation to meet the prosthetic needs of women veterans
Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
May 10, 2019
Stefanik Co-Leads Legislation to Push for More Prosthetics Availability for Women Veterans
Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
May 6, 2019
Senator Hassan Joins Colleagues in Applauding Senate Passage of Bipartisan National POW/MIA Flag Act
Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
May 2, 2019
Chairman Takano Responds to "Alarming" OIG Report
Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
April 25, 2019
Shaheen, Hassan Join Bipartisan Group On Legislation to Eliminate the Military "Widow's Tax"
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
April 10, 2019
Shaheen, Rounds Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Assist Veterans & Service Members Exposed to PFAS Contaminants
Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
April 10, 2019
Pappas, Fitzpatrick, Kuster and Delgado Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Assist Veterans & Service Members Exposed to PFAS Contaminants
Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
April 4, 2019
Remarks at Press Conference Introducing the Veterans Exposed to Toxic (VET) PFAS Act
Rep.Chris Pappas
April 3, 2019
Senators Hassan and Ernst Discuss their Bipartisan Green Alert Legislation on Fox News
Sen.Maggie Hassan
April 3, 2019
Reps. Wenstrup, Levin, Sens. Rubio, Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prioritize Veterans' Employment, Transition, Education Benefits at VA
Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
April 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Pete Visclosky, Chairman of the Defense Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Ken Calvert, Ranking Member of the Defense Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Marianas funding priorities set
Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
March 25, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Michael Shores, Director of the Office of Regulation Policy and Management at the Department of Veterans Affairs - Takano, Tester Take VA to Task over Proposed Access Standards
Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
March 21, 2019
Senator Hassan Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation Requiring POW/MIA Flag to be Displayed With American Flag on Federal Properties
Sen.Maggie Hassan
March 7, 2019
Senators Hassan & Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help States Implement "Green Alert" Systems to Help Locate Missing Veterans
Sen.Maggie Hassan
March 7, 2019
Congressman Pappas & Congressman Bergman introduce bipartisan, bicameral National POW/MIA Flag Act
Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
March 5, 2019
Senator Hassan Statement on President Trump's Executive Order Aimed at Lowering Rate of Veteran Suicide
Sen.Maggie Hassan
Feb. 27, 2019
Congressman Pappas discusses veterans' care with American Legionnaires at Joint VA Committee hearing
Rep.Chris Pappas
Feb. 15, 2019
Senators Hassan, Shaheen Join in Reintroducing Landmark Bipartisan Legislation to Support Women Veterans
Sen.Maggie Hassan
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