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July 21, 2021 House Judiciary Committee Advances 4 Bills to House Floor Rep. Jerry Nadler
July 21, 2021 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Jerrold Nadler,Markup on Real Justice for Our Veterans Act of 2021 Rep. Jerry Nadler
July 16, 2021 Following Meeting With Fort Drum's New Commanding General Milford Beagle, Gillibrand Outlines Military Priorities Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
July 8, 2021 Letter to Hon. Patty Murray, Chair of Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies and Hon. Roy Blunt, Ranking Member of Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies - Baldwin, Collins, Tester Lead Bipartisan Push for TRIO Program Funding to Assist First-Generation, Low-Income College Students Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 7, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Brian Schatz, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Susan Collins, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, and Related Agencies - Rosen Leads Colleagues in Bipartisan Call to Increase Funding to Support Homeless Veteran Housing and Support Program Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 30, 2021 Gillibrand: As Landmark Veterans Toxic Exposure Bill Heads To House Vote, Senate Must Act Swiftly To Protect Toxic-Exposed Vets Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
June 23, 2021 Providing for Consideration of H.R. Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act of Providing for Consideration of H.R. Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act; Providing for Consideration of H.R. Lgbtq Business Equal Credit Enforcement and Investment Act; Providing for Consideration of S.J. Res. Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted By the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Relating to ``Update of Commission's Conciliation Procedures''; Providing for Consideration of S.J. Res. Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted By the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to ``Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review''; and Providing for Consideration of S.J. Res. Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted By the Office of the Comptroller of Currency Relating to ``National Banks and Federal Savings Associations As Lenders''; and for Other Purposes Rep. Joe Morelle
June 22, 2021 Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2021 Rep. Jerry Nadler
June 16, 2021 Reps. Tenney and Pappas Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Supporting Memorials to Local Heroes Rep. Claudia Tenney
June 15, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Congressman Keller stands up for the unborn, opposes taxpayer-funded abortions in letter to VA Secretary McDonough Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
June 15, 2021 Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act Rep. Tom Suozzi
June 15, 2021 Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act Rep. Adriano Espaillat
June 15, 2021 Veterans and Family Information Act Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
June 8, 2021 Stefanik, Young, Pappas Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Permanently Authorize the VA's Highly Rural Veteran Transportation Program Rep. Elise Stefanik
June 7, 2021 Suozzi: "Demolition of northport VA Buildings 1 and 2 to Begin By End of June" Rep. Tom Suozzi
June 1, 2021 Suozzi And Espaillat With The Help Of Congressional Black Caucus Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Honor The Harlem Hellfighters Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
May 26, 2021 Letter to Hon. Charles Schumer, US Senate Majority Leader, and Hon. Addison Mitchell McConnell, US Senate Minority Leader - Chair Grijalva Leads Letter to Senate Urging Prompt Approval of House-Passed Bill to Protect U.S. Wilderness and Public Lands, Lessen Climate Impacts Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
May 10, 2021 Tweet - "I took to @CrookedMedia with @CommonDefense and @VetMystique to discuss how student debt holds back millions of Americans--including veterans This crisis requires bold action With the flick of a pen, President Biden can #CancelStudentDebt Check it out:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 22, 2021 Rice, Gillibrand, Stivers, Murkowski to Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Modernize Outdated VA Motto Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
April 14, 2021 Jon Stewart, Congressmen Raul Ruiz and Brian Fitzpatrick, Senators Gillibrand and Rubio Come Together to Support Bipartisan Burn Pits Bill Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 8, 2021 Suozzi: "It's Never Too Late to Do the Right Thing" - Announces Introduction of Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act to Recognize Bravery of Iconic Unit During World War I Rep. Tom Suozzi
April 5, 2021 Congressman Raul Ruiz Introduces Comprehensive, Bipartisan Burn Pits Bill Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 30, 2021 Reps. Kim, Jeffries Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Language Accessibility for Veterans Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
March 30, 2021 Reps. Jeffries & Kim Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Language Accessibility for Veterans Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 26, 2021 Senators Kirsten Gillibrand, Marco Rubio Introduce Landmark Burn Pits Legislation, Championed By Congressman Raul Ruiz In The House; Announce April 13th Press Conference With Jon Stewart And Veterans Advocates Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
March 26, 2021 Rubio, Gillibrand Introduce Landmark Burn Pits Legislation to Help Veterans Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 10, 2021 Congressman Morelle Votes to Enact American Rescue Plan, Deliver Much-Needed Relief for Families and Workers Rep. Joe Morelle
March 3, 2021 U.S. Rep. Grace Meng, U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Thom Tillis Lead Bipartisan Push to Support Health Care for Veterans Exposed to Radiation Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Feb. 24, 2021 Stefanik Introduces Resolution Commemorating 30 Th Anniversary of Operation Desert Storm's Ground Campaign, Honors Legacy of America's Desert Storm Veterans Rep. Elise Stefanik
Feb. 24, 2021 Watertown Daily Times - VA Should Cover Veterans' Claims of Burn Pit Illnesses Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Feb. 23, 2021 Reps. Zeldin, Suozzi, Garbarino Reintroduce Liver Fluke Cancer Study Act Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Feb. 18, 2021 Garbarino, Joyce Lead Bipartisan Effort to Prevent Veteran Suicides Rep. Andrew Garbarino, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 Tweet - "The VA has one of the most sacred missions of any federal agency: To care for those who shall have borne the battle. Denis McDonough's decades of experience make him highly qualified for this job. I'm proud the Senate just confirmed him to serve as Pres. Biden's VA Secretary." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 8, 2021 Nomination of Denis Richard McDonough Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 19, 2021 Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis Statement Encouraging Local Veterans to get Vaccinated Rep. Nicole Malliotakis
Jan. 15, 2021 Gillibrand, Maloney Announce Signing Of Margaret Corbin Bill Into Law Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Jan. 15, 2021 Continuing Their Unwavering Support for Canandaigua Veterans, Schumer, Gillibrand Announce: $30 Million for Phase III of VA Campus Expansion Included in 2020 End-Of-Year Omnibus Legislation; $30 Million Will Fund Renovations to Building 3, Topping Off Major, Long-Sought Upgrades & Boosting Quality of Care for Veterans Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 3, 2021 Following National Push Launched in Upstate New York, Schumer Announces $8 Billion in New Critical Health Benefits for Vets Suffering from Agent Orange-Linked Illnesses - Including Almost 240,000 NY Vietnam Vets- Passes in National Defense Bill Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "I've been fighting for Vietnam vets @VVAmerica suffering from illnesses linked to Agent Orange I'm proud we expanded these critical health benefits in the bill the House just passed! Next up: Senate Pres. Trump is threatening to veto the benefits to protect Confederate traitors" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2020 Following National Push Launched in Upstate New York, Schumer Announces Must-Pass National Defense Bill Will Authorize $8 Billion in New Critical Health Benefits for Vets Suffering from Agent Orange-Linked Illnesses Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans are reportedly trying to stop the Senate from helping veterans that have long suffered from exposure to Agent Orange in the Vietnam War. This is an affront to these veterans who bravely served our country. I will not stop fighting for them." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 30, 2020 Culminating Over a Decade of Work & Advocacy on Behalf of Wny Veterans, Schumer Dedicates Western New York National Cemetery; Immediately Following Ceremony, Senator Stands with Local Heroes and Vet Leaders to Celebrate Service & Sacrifice of Thousands of Wny Veterans Who Can Now Be Laid to Rest at A National Cemetery Sen. Chuck Schumer
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. Joe Morelle, ...
Nov. 18, 2020 Schumer, Maloney announce National Purple Heart Honor Mission Commemorative Coin Act passes Senate; when signed into law, all proceeds will help Orange County-based National Purple Honor Mission to expand its national recognition programs, including creation of a new mobile tribute & education center Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 16, 2020 Letter to Honorable Jim Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Honorable Jack Reed, Chairman Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Honorable Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and Honorable Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Blumenthal & Murkowski Lead Bipartisan Push To Preserve Legal Rights & Protections Of Servicemembers & Veterans Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 11, 2020 Tweet - "My father Abe is 97. He served in World War II in the Pacific. He's my hero. This #VeteransDay, I'm thinking about him, and how he worked so hard for his family so they could follow their dreams." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 11, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Today is Veterans Day. America will always be grateful for our veterans' service and sacrifice. We will never stop fighting for our veterans. Our veterans are our heroes. #VeteransDay" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 10, 2020 Congressman Morelle Announces Provisions He Authored to Help Veterans in Crisis Signed Into Law Rep. Joe Morelle
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. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Date Title Politician
July 21, 2021 House Judiciary Committee Advances 4 Bills to House Floor Rep.Jerry Nadler
July 21, 2021 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Jerrold Nadler,Markup on Real Justice for Our Veterans Act of 2021 Rep.Jerry Nadler
July 16, 2021 Following Meeting With Fort Drum's New Commanding General Milford Beagle, Gillibrand Outlines Military Priorities Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
July 8, 2021 Letter to Hon. Patty Murray, Chair of Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies and Hon. Roy Blunt, Ranking Member of Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies - Baldwin, Collins, Tester Lead Bipartisan Push for TRIO Program Funding to Assist First-Generation, Low-Income College Students Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 7, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Brian Schatz, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Susan Collins, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, and Related Agencies - Rosen Leads Colleagues in Bipartisan Call to Increase Funding to Support Homeless Veteran Housing and Support Program Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 30, 2021 Gillibrand: As Landmark Veterans Toxic Exposure Bill Heads To House Vote, Senate Must Act Swiftly To Protect Toxic-Exposed Vets Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
June 23, 2021 Providing for Consideration of H.R. Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act of Providing for Consideration of H.R. Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act; Providing for Consideration of H.R. Lgbtq Business Equal Credit Enforcement and Investment Act; Providing for Consideration of S.J. Res. Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted By the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Relating to ``Update of Commission's Conciliation Procedures''; Providing for Consideration of S.J. Res. Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted By the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to ``Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review''; and Providing for Consideration of S.J. Res. Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted By the Office of the Comptroller of Currency Relating to ``National Banks and Federal Savings Associations As Lenders''; and for Other Purposes Rep.Joe Morelle
June 22, 2021 Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2021 Rep.Jerry Nadler
June 16, 2021 Reps. Tenney and Pappas Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Supporting Memorials to Local Heroes Rep.Claudia Tenney
June 15, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Congressman Keller stands up for the unborn, opposes taxpayer-funded abortions in letter to VA Secretary McDonough Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
June 15, 2021 Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act Rep.Tom Suozzi
June 15, 2021 Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act Rep.Adriano Espaillat
June 15, 2021 Veterans and Family Information Act Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
June 8, 2021 Stefanik, Young, Pappas Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Permanently Authorize the VA's Highly Rural Veteran Transportation Program Rep.Elise Stefanik
June 7, 2021 Suozzi: "Demolition of northport VA Buildings 1 and 2 to Begin By End of June" Rep.Tom Suozzi
June 1, 2021 Suozzi And Espaillat With The Help Of Congressional Black Caucus Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Honor The Harlem Hellfighters Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
May 26, 2021 Letter to Hon. Charles Schumer, US Senate Majority Leader, and Hon. Addison Mitchell McConnell, US Senate Minority Leader - Chair Grijalva Leads Letter to Senate Urging Prompt Approval of House-Passed Bill to Protect U.S. Wilderness and Public Lands, Lessen Climate Impacts Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
May 10, 2021 Tweet - "I took to @CrookedMedia with @CommonDefense and @VetMystique to discuss how student debt holds back millions of Americans--including veterans This crisis requires bold action With the flick of a pen, President Biden can #CancelStudentDebt Check it out:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 22, 2021 Rice, Gillibrand, Stivers, Murkowski to Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Modernize Outdated VA Motto Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
April 14, 2021 Jon Stewart, Congressmen Raul Ruiz and Brian Fitzpatrick, Senators Gillibrand and Rubio Come Together to Support Bipartisan Burn Pits Bill Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 8, 2021 Suozzi: "It's Never Too Late to Do the Right Thing" - Announces Introduction of Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act to Recognize Bravery of Iconic Unit During World War I Rep.Tom Suozzi
April 5, 2021 Congressman Raul Ruiz Introduces Comprehensive, Bipartisan Burn Pits Bill Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 30, 2021 Reps. Kim, Jeffries Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Language Accessibility for Veterans Rep.Hakeem Jeffries, ...
March 30, 2021 Reps. Jeffries & Kim Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Language Accessibility for Veterans Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 26, 2021 Senators Kirsten Gillibrand, Marco Rubio Introduce Landmark Burn Pits Legislation, Championed By Congressman Raul Ruiz In The House; Announce April 13th Press Conference With Jon Stewart And Veterans Advocates Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
March 26, 2021 Rubio, Gillibrand Introduce Landmark Burn Pits Legislation to Help Veterans Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 10, 2021 Congressman Morelle Votes to Enact American Rescue Plan, Deliver Much-Needed Relief for Families and Workers Rep.Joe Morelle
March 3, 2021 U.S. Rep. Grace Meng, U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Thom Tillis Lead Bipartisan Push to Support Health Care for Veterans Exposed to Radiation Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Feb. 24, 2021 Stefanik Introduces Resolution Commemorating 30 Th Anniversary of Operation Desert Storm's Ground Campaign, Honors Legacy of America's Desert Storm Veterans Rep.Elise Stefanik
Feb. 24, 2021 Watertown Daily Times - VA Should Cover Veterans' Claims of Burn Pit Illnesses Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Feb. 23, 2021 Reps. Zeldin, Suozzi, Garbarino Reintroduce Liver Fluke Cancer Study Act Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Feb. 18, 2021 Garbarino, Joyce Lead Bipartisan Effort to Prevent Veteran Suicides Rep.Andrew Garbarino, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 Tweet - "The VA has one of the most sacred missions of any federal agency: To care for those who shall have borne the battle. Denis McDonough's decades of experience make him highly qualified for this job. I'm proud the Senate just confirmed him to serve as Pres. Biden's VA Secretary." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 8, 2021 Nomination of Denis Richard McDonough Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 19, 2021 Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis Statement Encouraging Local Veterans to get Vaccinated Rep.Nicole Malliotakis
Jan. 15, 2021 Gillibrand, Maloney Announce Signing Of Margaret Corbin Bill Into Law Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Jan. 15, 2021 Continuing Their Unwavering Support for Canandaigua Veterans, Schumer, Gillibrand Announce: $30 Million for Phase III of VA Campus Expansion Included in 2020 End-Of-Year Omnibus Legislation; $30 Million Will Fund Renovations to Building 3, Topping Off Major, Long-Sought Upgrades & Boosting Quality of Care for Veterans Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 3, 2021 Following National Push Launched in Upstate New York, Schumer Announces $8 Billion in New Critical Health Benefits for Vets Suffering from Agent Orange-Linked Illnesses - Including Almost 240,000 NY Vietnam Vets- Passes in National Defense Bill Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "I've been fighting for Vietnam vets @VVAmerica suffering from illnesses linked to Agent Orange I'm proud we expanded these critical health benefits in the bill the House just passed! Next up: Senate Pres. Trump is threatening to veto the benefits to protect Confederate traitors" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2020 Following National Push Launched in Upstate New York, Schumer Announces Must-Pass National Defense Bill Will Authorize $8 Billion in New Critical Health Benefits for Vets Suffering from Agent Orange-Linked Illnesses Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans are reportedly trying to stop the Senate from helping veterans that have long suffered from exposure to Agent Orange in the Vietnam War. This is an affront to these veterans who bravely served our country. I will not stop fighting for them." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 30, 2020 Culminating Over a Decade of Work & Advocacy on Behalf of Wny Veterans, Schumer Dedicates Western New York National Cemetery; Immediately Following Ceremony, Senator Stands with Local Heroes and Vet Leaders to Celebrate Service & Sacrifice of Thousands of Wny Veterans Who Can Now Be Laid to Rest at A National Cemetery Sen.Chuck Schumer
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.Joe Morelle, ...
Nov. 18, 2020 Schumer, Maloney announce National Purple Heart Honor Mission Commemorative Coin Act passes Senate; when signed into law, all proceeds will help Orange County-based National Purple Honor Mission to expand its national recognition programs, including creation of a new mobile tribute & education center Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 16, 2020 Letter to Honorable Jim Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Honorable Jack Reed, Chairman Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Honorable Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and Honorable Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Blumenthal & Murkowski Lead Bipartisan Push To Preserve Legal Rights & Protections Of Servicemembers & Veterans Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 11, 2020 Tweet - "My father Abe is 97. He served in World War II in the Pacific. He's my hero. This #VeteransDay, I'm thinking about him, and how he worked so hard for his family so they could follow their dreams." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 11, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Today is Veterans Day. America will always be grateful for our veterans' service and sacrifice. We will never stop fighting for our veterans. Our veterans are our heroes. #VeteransDay" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 10, 2020 Congressman Morelle Announces Provisions He Authored to Help Veterans in Crisis Signed Into Law Rep.Joe Morelle
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.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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