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Jan. 16, 2020 Stefanik Announces Significant Funding for Homeless Assistance Programs Across the North County Rep. Elise Stefanik
Jan. 14, 2020 Stefanik Helps House Pass Bill to Improve Veterans' Dental Care Rep. Elise Stefanik
Jan. 13, 2020 Standing with Rochester "Agent Orange'-afflicted Vietnam veterans, Schumer calls on Feds to immediately end years-long delay, finally approve VA care & compensation for local vets suffering; senator says NY's +240,000 Vietnam vets fought for our country & shouldn't have to fight for their Agent Orange benefits, too Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 13, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: Instead of spending the day in executive time tweeting lies about your record on protecting Americans with pre-existing conditions, Why not stand up for veterans affected by Agent Orange? Why not stop your lawsuit against our health care law?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020 Stefanik Cosponsors Legislation to Prevent Veteran Suicides Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Dec. 20, 2019 Schumer reveals: VA is about to launch major study on "toxins,' but LI's Northport already did study on cancer-causing parasite, Liver-Fluke, that VA has sitting on a shelf; senator demands VA incorporate LI's data in new study to give vets answers & care they deserve Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Congress is about to pass a law I wrote giving @DeptVetAffairs 30 days to deliver a plan to get veterans suffering from Agent Orange exposure the coverage they need. Our veterans sacrificed in service to our country. They deserve the treatment and benefits they've earned." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2019 With Veteran And Military Suicide Posing A Crisis In New York And Across The Country, Gillibrand Stands With Veterans, Advocates, Medical Experts And Unveils New Push To Strengthen Mental Health Access And Support For The Military Community Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Thomas Modly, Acting Secretary of the Navy - Congressman Kildee, senator Durbin fight for Navy veteran to receive benefits denied by bureaucratic failures Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Nov. 25, 2019 Suozzi introduces the Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act Rep. Tom Suozzi
Nov. 18, 2019 Suozzi surprises Glen Cove's Willett family with Purple Heart in honor of their WWI family hero; will introduce legislation to honor the legacy of the Harlem Hellfighters Rep. Tom Suozzi
Nov. 15, 2019 Bipartisan Resolution to Honor Women Veterans Passes Senate Unanimously Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "The next time President Trump claims to be a champion for our nation's veterans, the American people should remember what his administration is doing here: Blocking benefits to certain veterans who have gotten sick from exposure to Agent Orange while fighting in Vietnam." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2019 House Passes Five Committee Bills focused on Veteran Entrepreneurship Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Nov. 13, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney decided to block benefits for over 80,000 veterans exposed to Agent Orange because he's worried about the cost. So @SenSherrodBrown and @SenateDems just demanded we pass a resolution to care for more them. But Republicans objected." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense of the U.S. Department of Defense - Van Hollen, Colleagues Request Update on VA and DOD Efforts to Protect Veterans and Servicemembers from Foreign Online Disinformation Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump's administration has been blocking benefits to certain veterans who have gotten sick from exposure to Agent Orange while fighting in Vietnam. This is a shameful abdication by the Trump Administration to care for our veterans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019 Stefanik Delivers Much Needed Clarity to Job Training Program for Departing Service Members Rep. Elise Stefanik
Nov. 12, 2019 Letter to Nita Lowey, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Richard Shelby, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, and Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Kuster Leads Bipartisan Letter Requesting Increased Funding for Veterans Housing Program Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney is blocking benefits for veterans for Agent-Orange-related conditions. Bladder cancer. Hypertension. Parkinson's-like symptoms. Hypothyroidism. An estimated 83,000 veterans. Unacceptable." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 11, 2019 Tweet - "I was proud to march in New York City's #VeteransDay Parade. And I was proud to march with Sidney Walton. He's 100 years old, and he served our country bravely in WWII. We owe all our veterans a debt of gratitude today and every day." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 11, 2019 Tweet - "To our veterans and their families: America will always be grateful for your service and your sacrifice. We will keep fighting for you. #VeteransDay" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Thankful for the service and sacrifice of America's veterans. They fight our enemies abroad to protect democracy and liberty at home. May God bless and watch over them always." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Nov. 8, 2019 With Veterans Day weekend upon us, Schumer introduces National Purple Heart Honor Mission Commemorative Coin Act; all proceeds will go directly to Orange County's Purple Heart Museum's honor mission, paying tribute to the American heroes who sacrificed all to defend our freedom Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 7, 2019 Congressman Morelle Takes Action to Honor and Support America's Courageous Veterans Rep. Joe Morelle
Nov. 7, 2019 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Casey: We Must Do More to Protect Veterans From Falling Victim to Scam Artists Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 5, 2019 McSally, Kaine, Cornyn, Rubio, Coons Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Local Veteran Treatment Courts Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Nov. 5, 2019 Murkowski, Warren, McSally, Tester, Harris, Sullivan, Gillibrand and Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Honor Women Veterans Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Kuster, Walorski Lead Bipartisan Letter Calling on VA Clinicians to Check State Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Oct. 29, 2019 Chairman Nadler Statement for Subcommittee Hearing on "The Impact of Current Immigration Policies on Service Members and Veterans, and their Families" Rep. Jerry Nadler
Oct. 28, 2019 Stefanik and Crist Veteran Rehabilitation Bill Passes House Rep. Elise Stefanik
Oct. 16, 2019 Chairman Nadler Statement for the Markup of H.R. 886, the Veteran Court Coordination Act of 2019 Rep. Jerry Nadler
Oct. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Francis Currey had many titles: husband, father, hero, Medal of Honor recipient, New Yorker We're forever indebted to Francis for his service I hope the Currey family finds some comfort in knowing that the nation mourns along with them, myself included" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 26, 2019 Schumer statement on ribbon-cutting of brand new, state-of-the-art Rochester VA outpatient clinic Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 12, 2019 Letter to Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and Hon. Mac Thronberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Gillibrand, Cramer Lead Bipartisan Push To Honor Vietnam Veterans And Include U.S.S. Frank E. Evans Act In National Defense Bill Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Sept. 10, 2019 Stefanik Highlights North Country Veteran Before House Veterans Affairs' Committee Rep. Elise Stefanik
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Veterans are disproportionately impacted by suicide. We need to be doing more to address this growing crisis among our heroes, including breaking down stigma that can deter individuals from seeking care and making it easier to access services. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 28, 2019 Letter to Honorable Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE, FOODLINK, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS CALL ON THE PRESIDENT TO RESCIND PROPOSED SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) CHANGE Rep. Joe Morelle
Aug. 23, 2019 Chairman Takano calls for VA-wide stand-down to address veteran suicide Rep. Paul Tonko
Aug. 21, 2019 Chairman Takano statement on president Trump action eliminating student loan debt for disabled veterans Rep. Paul Tonko
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. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 3, 2019 Meng Statement on Trump Administration Terminating Family Reunification Programs for Haitians and Filipino World War II Veterans Rep. Grace Meng
Aug. 2, 2019 Udall, Khanna Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Improve Health Care Access for Native American Veterans Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Aug. 1, 2019 Velázquez Seeks Resources for Veteran Survivors of Domestic Violence and Abuse Rep. Nydia Velázquez
July 24, 2019 Velázquez Bill Would Aid Vets Suffering Hearing Damage Rep. Nydia Velázquez
July 22, 2019 Stefanik Cosponsors Bill to Renovate and Repair VFW and American Legion Halls and Posts Rep. Elise Stefanik
Date Title Politician
Jan. 16, 2020 Stefanik Announces Significant Funding for Homeless Assistance Programs Across the North County Rep.Elise Stefanik
Jan. 14, 2020 Stefanik Helps House Pass Bill to Improve Veterans' Dental Care Rep.Elise Stefanik
Jan. 13, 2020 Standing with Rochester "Agent Orange'-afflicted Vietnam veterans, Schumer calls on Feds to immediately end years-long delay, finally approve VA care & compensation for local vets suffering; senator says NY's +240,000 Vietnam vets fought for our country & shouldn't have to fight for their Agent Orange benefits, too Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 13, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: Instead of spending the day in executive time tweeting lies about your record on protecting Americans with pre-existing conditions, Why not stand up for veterans affected by Agent Orange? Why not stop your lawsuit against our health care law?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020 Stefanik Cosponsors Legislation to Prevent Veteran Suicides Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Dec. 20, 2019 Schumer reveals: VA is about to launch major study on "toxins,' but LI's Northport already did study on cancer-causing parasite, Liver-Fluke, that VA has sitting on a shelf; senator demands VA incorporate LI's data in new study to give vets answers & care they deserve Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Congress is about to pass a law I wrote giving @DeptVetAffairs 30 days to deliver a plan to get veterans suffering from Agent Orange exposure the coverage they need. Our veterans sacrificed in service to our country. They deserve the treatment and benefits they've earned." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2019 With Veteran And Military Suicide Posing A Crisis In New York And Across The Country, Gillibrand Stands With Veterans, Advocates, Medical Experts And Unveils New Push To Strengthen Mental Health Access And Support For The Military Community Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Thomas Modly, Acting Secretary of the Navy - Congressman Kildee, senator Durbin fight for Navy veteran to receive benefits denied by bureaucratic failures Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Nov. 25, 2019 Suozzi introduces the Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act Rep.Tom Suozzi
Nov. 18, 2019 Suozzi surprises Glen Cove's Willett family with Purple Heart in honor of their WWI family hero; will introduce legislation to honor the legacy of the Harlem Hellfighters Rep.Tom Suozzi
Nov. 15, 2019 Bipartisan Resolution to Honor Women Veterans Passes Senate Unanimously Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "The next time President Trump claims to be a champion for our nation's veterans, the American people should remember what his administration is doing here: Blocking benefits to certain veterans who have gotten sick from exposure to Agent Orange while fighting in Vietnam." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2019 House Passes Five Committee Bills focused on Veteran Entrepreneurship Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Nov. 13, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney decided to block benefits for over 80,000 veterans exposed to Agent Orange because he's worried about the cost. So @SenSherrodBrown and @SenateDems just demanded we pass a resolution to care for more them. But Republicans objected." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense of the U.S. Department of Defense - Van Hollen, Colleagues Request Update on VA and DOD Efforts to Protect Veterans and Servicemembers from Foreign Online Disinformation Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump's administration has been blocking benefits to certain veterans who have gotten sick from exposure to Agent Orange while fighting in Vietnam. This is a shameful abdication by the Trump Administration to care for our veterans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019 Stefanik Delivers Much Needed Clarity to Job Training Program for Departing Service Members Rep.Elise Stefanik
Nov. 12, 2019 Letter to Nita Lowey, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Richard Shelby, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, and Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Kuster Leads Bipartisan Letter Requesting Increased Funding for Veterans Housing Program Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney is blocking benefits for veterans for Agent-Orange-related conditions. Bladder cancer. Hypertension. Parkinson's-like symptoms. Hypothyroidism. An estimated 83,000 veterans. Unacceptable." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 11, 2019 Tweet - "I was proud to march in New York City's #VeteransDay Parade. And I was proud to march with Sidney Walton. He's 100 years old, and he served our country bravely in WWII. We owe all our veterans a debt of gratitude today and every day." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 11, 2019 Tweet - "To our veterans and their families: America will always be grateful for your service and your sacrifice. We will keep fighting for you. #VeteransDay" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Thankful for the service and sacrifice of America's veterans. They fight our enemies abroad to protect democracy and liberty at home. May God bless and watch over them always." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Nov. 8, 2019 With Veterans Day weekend upon us, Schumer introduces National Purple Heart Honor Mission Commemorative Coin Act; all proceeds will go directly to Orange County's Purple Heart Museum's honor mission, paying tribute to the American heroes who sacrificed all to defend our freedom Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 7, 2019 Congressman Morelle Takes Action to Honor and Support America's Courageous Veterans Rep.Joe Morelle
Nov. 7, 2019 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Casey: We Must Do More to Protect Veterans From Falling Victim to Scam Artists Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 5, 2019 McSally, Kaine, Cornyn, Rubio, Coons Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Local Veteran Treatment Courts Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Nov. 5, 2019 Murkowski, Warren, McSally, Tester, Harris, Sullivan, Gillibrand and Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Honor Women Veterans Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Kuster, Walorski Lead Bipartisan Letter Calling on VA Clinicians to Check State Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Oct. 29, 2019 Chairman Nadler Statement for Subcommittee Hearing on "The Impact of Current Immigration Policies on Service Members and Veterans, and their Families" Rep.Jerry Nadler
Oct. 28, 2019 Stefanik and Crist Veteran Rehabilitation Bill Passes House Rep.Elise Stefanik
Oct. 16, 2019 Chairman Nadler Statement for the Markup of H.R. 886, the Veteran Court Coordination Act of 2019 Rep.Jerry Nadler
Oct. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Francis Currey had many titles: husband, father, hero, Medal of Honor recipient, New Yorker We're forever indebted to Francis for his service I hope the Currey family finds some comfort in knowing that the nation mourns along with them, myself included" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 26, 2019 Schumer statement on ribbon-cutting of brand new, state-of-the-art Rochester VA outpatient clinic Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 12, 2019 Letter to Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and Hon. Mac Thronberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Gillibrand, Cramer Lead Bipartisan Push To Honor Vietnam Veterans And Include U.S.S. Frank E. Evans Act In National Defense Bill Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Sept. 10, 2019 Stefanik Highlights North Country Veteran Before House Veterans Affairs' Committee Rep.Elise Stefanik
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Veterans are disproportionately impacted by suicide. We need to be doing more to address this growing crisis among our heroes, including breaking down stigma that can deter individuals from seeking care and making it easier to access services. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 28, 2019 Letter to Honorable Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE, FOODLINK, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS CALL ON THE PRESIDENT TO RESCIND PROPOSED SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) CHANGE Rep.Joe Morelle
Aug. 23, 2019 Chairman Takano calls for VA-wide stand-down to address veteran suicide Rep.Paul Tonko
Aug. 21, 2019 Chairman Takano statement on president Trump action eliminating student loan debt for disabled veterans Rep.Paul Tonko
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.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 3, 2019 Meng Statement on Trump Administration Terminating Family Reunification Programs for Haitians and Filipino World War II Veterans Rep.Grace Meng
Aug. 2, 2019 Udall, Khanna Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Improve Health Care Access for Native American Veterans Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Aug. 1, 2019 Velázquez Seeks Resources for Veteran Survivors of Domestic Violence and Abuse Rep.Nydia Velázquez
July 24, 2019 Velázquez Bill Would Aid Vets Suffering Hearing Damage Rep.Nydia Velázquez
July 22, 2019 Stefanik Cosponsors Bill to Renovate and Repair VFW and American Legion Halls and Posts Rep.Elise Stefanik
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