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Oct. 22, 2024
FOLLOWING THEIR CALL FOR ACCOUNTABILITY FOR FAILURES AT BUFFALO VA, SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, KENNEDY, LANGWORTHY ANNOUNCE NATIONWIDE REVIEW TO IDENTIFY & INVESTIGATE SYSTEMIC ISSUES WITHIN THE VA’S COMMUNITY CARE PRACTICES
Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 11, 2024
Stefanik, Luttrell, Bilirakis Introduce Bill to Streamline Claims Process for Veterans
Rep. Elise Stefanik
March 21, 2024
ICYMI: Stefanik Advocates for Her Bill, the V-SAFE Act, Before the Veterans’ Affairs Committee
Rep. Elise Stefanik
Jan. 26, 2024
Stefanik Statement on Letter to Biden's Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough on Failing to Hold Antisemitic Employee Accountable
Rep. Elise Stefanik
Jan. 13, 2024
Chairman Bost, Chairwoman Stefanik Issue Joint Statement on VA’s Failure to Hold Antisemitic Employee Accountable
Rep. Elise Stefanik
Nov. 17, 2023
Stefanik, Bost Introduce Bill to Prevent Scams Against our Veterans
Rep. Elise Stefanik
Nov. 11, 2023
LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON VETERANS DAY
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 18, 2023
Stefanik's Bipartisan Veterans' Access to VA Benefits Bill Featured at House Veterans Affairs Committee Hearing
Rep. Elise Stefanik
July 12, 2023
Stefanik Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Enhance Veterans' Access to VA Benefits
Rep. Elise Stefanik
May 12, 2023
Stefanik, Sherrill, Daines, Baldwin Reintroduce WWII Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act
Rep. Elise Stefanik
Nov. 17, 2022
House Passes Garbarino Bill To Strengthen VA Cybersecurity
Rep. Andrew Garbarino
Oct. 14, 2022
Tweet - "This is good news: I pushed for action to right this wrong, and now the Biden administration is taking action to close a gap in benefits for surviving spouses of LGBTQ+ veterans."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 27, 2022
Letter to Dennis R. McDonough, Secretary of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Malliotakis Leads Bipartisan Letter to VA Regarding Next Steps to Support Veterans' Healthcare
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis
Sept. 26, 2022
Letter to Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - NEWS: Reps. Jamaal Bowman, Nicole Malliotakis, and Grace Meng Inquire About VA Plans to Support Veterans' Health through Facility and Staffing Changes in New York
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 23, 2022
Congressman Joe Morelle Introduces Sergeant Gary Beikirch Medal of Honor Act
Rep. Joe Morelle
Aug. 10, 2022
Meng Legislation to Help Veterans Exposed ot Radiation Enacted into Law
Rep. Grace Meng
Aug. 5, 2022
Representative Adriano Espaillat Introduces the Protect Veteran Students, Job Seekers, and Entrepreneurs Housing Act
Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Aug. 3, 2022
Tonko Statement on Senate Passage of Honoring our PACT Act
Rep. Paul Tonko
July 31, 2022
Tweet - "I'm standing with NY veterans to announce that despite the Senate GOP effort to prevent the PACT Act passing last week: There will be a new Senate vote this week. Our veterans who got sick from toxic exposure in the line of duty must get the health care they need and deserve."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 30, 2022
Letter to Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Merkley, Wyden Join Murray in Letter to VA Secretary Urging End Discrimination against Same-Sex Spouses
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 28, 2022
Letter to Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Senator Baldwin, Colleagues Urge VA to Immediately Begin Offering Abortion Services to Veterans and Eligible Dependents
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 28, 2022
Following The Failed Cloture Vote On The Bipartisan Toxic Exposure Bill, Gillibrand Leads Colleagues To Push For Passage Of The Pact Act
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
July 27, 2022
Nadler Opening Statement for Markup of the Veteran Service Recognition Act of 2022
Rep. Jerry Nadler
July 25, 2022
Garbarino Bills In Support of Veterans Pass House Veterans Affairs Committee
Rep. Andrew Garbarino
July 25, 2022
Tweet - "I just took the next step to move forward on the PACT Act in the Senate. This is the biggest expansion of Veteran Health Care benefits in decades and helps treat vets exposed to toxins in the line of duty."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2022
Malliotakis, Colleagues Pass Bipartisan Legislation to Protect VA Hospitals
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis
July 14, 2022
Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Warner, Kaine Join Colleagues in Pressing VA Secretary to End Discrimination Against Same-Sex Spouses
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 29, 2022
Chairman Nadler Statement for Hearing on "Oversight of Immigrant Military Members and Veterans"
Rep. Yvette Clarke
June 28, 2022
Malliotakis Statement on Progress in Effort to Block Biden's VA Hospital Closures
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis
June 16, 2022
Gillibrand Statement On Senate Passage Of Landmark Burn Pits Legislation
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
June 16, 2022
Schumer, After Years of Fighting Alongside Veterans Across New York, Schumer Announces the Senate Passage of Honoring Our Pact Act to Finally Extend Va Care to Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits & Other Toxins; Delivering Desperately Needed Medical Coverage for the Tens of Thousands Exposed Ny Vets
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2022
Tweet - "Since 9/11, nearly 3.5 million vets have been exposed to toxic burn pits in the line of duty But too many of them can't access the health care they need Today, the Senate is one step closer to passing the Honoring Our PACT Act--the largest veterans' health care bill in decades"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 13, 2022
Tweet - "Today, the Senate will move forward on the Honoring Our PACT Act that could benefit 3.5 million veterans suffering from illnesses from burn pit exposure in the line of duty. We will vote on this important bill to get our nation's heroes the health care and benefits they need."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 9, 2022
Sens. Warnock, Ossoff, Blunt Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Rename VA Atlanta Regional Office for Late Georgia Sen. Johnny Isakson
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 8, 2022
Velázquez Works to Increase Support for Veteran Entrepreneurs
Rep. Nydia Velázquez
June 6, 2022
Reps. Takano, Lofgren, Nadler, Correa, Vargas, and Ruiz Introduce Legislation to Prevent the Deportation of Veterans
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
June 1, 2022
Letter to Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Improving VA Mortgage Loan Process
Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
May 30, 2022
Tweet - "America will never forget those who laid down their lives fighting for our country. On Memorial Day and every day, we honor them and their families."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 20, 2022
Blackburn, Colleagues Introduce WWII Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act
Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
May 18, 2022
Rubio, Gillibrand Praise VA Burn Pit Agreement
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 12, 2022
Senators Baldwin and Daines Lead Senate Introduction of WWII Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act
Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
April 28, 2022
Letter to Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Industries, and John Carter, Ranking Member - Requesting Provisions for Long-Term Care for Veterans Suffering from Traumatic Brain Injuries
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, ...
April 19, 2022
Tweet - "I'm standing with NY veterans suffering from illness caused by toxic burn pit exposure who need the health care and benefits provided by the Honoring Our PACT Act. This Senate will vote on the #PACTAct to get our vets the quality health care they deserve."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 14, 2022
Representatives Tim Ryan, Elise Stefanik Introduce Legislation to Provide Credit Monitoring for all Servicemembers
Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
April 11, 2022
Letter to Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Resuming Escorts for Honor Flight Veterans
Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
March 29, 2022
Tweet - "I stood with Hudson Valley veterans at the Castle Point VA Medical Center to tell the Department of Veterans Affairs: You can't close this VA without community input or a clear plan for the THOUSANDS OF VETERANS who use this facility for their healthcare We won't let it happen"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 29, 2022
Tweet - "TUNE IN: I'm joining @GillibrandNY, @RepRaulRuizMD, @JohnFeal2, @JonStewart , and veterans advocates to work for the Senate to pass the Honoring Our PACT Act and finally give our veterans the health care they deserve."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 29, 2022
Tweet - "I'm standing with @GillibrandNY , @RepRaulRuizMD , @JohnFeal2 , @JonStewart , and veterans advocates: Our vets who have illnesses from exposure to burn pits shouldn't have to fight for health care We will vote on the #PACTAct to finally get our veterans the healthcare they deserve"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 29, 2022
Tweet - "This Senate will vote on the Honoring Our PACT Act to finally get our veterans the healthcare and the benefits they need and deserve."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 29, 2022
Tweet - "The VA Department released an ill-reasoned report recommending the closure of two NYC VA Medical Centers We will not let these cherished providers close Our veterans fought for us and now we're fighting for them I am standing together with NYC veterans--we won't let this happen"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date
Title
Politician
Oct. 22, 2024
FOLLOWING THEIR CALL FOR ACCOUNTABILITY FOR FAILURES AT BUFFALO VA, SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, KENNEDY, LANGWORTHY ANNOUNCE NATIONWIDE REVIEW TO IDENTIFY & INVESTIGATE SYSTEMIC ISSUES WITHIN THE VA’S COMMUNITY CARE PRACTICES
Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 11, 2024
Stefanik, Luttrell, Bilirakis Introduce Bill to Streamline Claims Process for Veterans
Rep.Elise Stefanik
March 21, 2024
ICYMI: Stefanik Advocates for Her Bill, the V-SAFE Act, Before the Veterans’ Affairs Committee
Rep.Elise Stefanik
Jan. 26, 2024
Stefanik Statement on Letter to Biden's Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough on Failing to Hold Antisemitic Employee Accountable
Rep.Elise Stefanik
Jan. 13, 2024
Chairman Bost, Chairwoman Stefanik Issue Joint Statement on VA’s Failure to Hold Antisemitic Employee Accountable
Rep.Elise Stefanik
Nov. 17, 2023
Stefanik, Bost Introduce Bill to Prevent Scams Against our Veterans
Rep.Elise Stefanik
Nov. 11, 2023
LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON VETERANS DAY
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 18, 2023
Stefanik's Bipartisan Veterans' Access to VA Benefits Bill Featured at House Veterans Affairs Committee Hearing
Rep.Elise Stefanik
July 12, 2023
Stefanik Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Enhance Veterans' Access to VA Benefits
Rep.Elise Stefanik
May 12, 2023
Stefanik, Sherrill, Daines, Baldwin Reintroduce WWII Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act
Rep.Elise Stefanik
Nov. 17, 2022
House Passes Garbarino Bill To Strengthen VA Cybersecurity
Rep.Andrew Garbarino
Oct. 14, 2022
Tweet - "This is good news: I pushed for action to right this wrong, and now the Biden administration is taking action to close a gap in benefits for surviving spouses of LGBTQ+ veterans."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 27, 2022
Letter to Dennis R. McDonough, Secretary of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Malliotakis Leads Bipartisan Letter to VA Regarding Next Steps to Support Veterans' Healthcare
Rep.Nicole Malliotakis
Sept. 26, 2022
Letter to Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - NEWS: Reps. Jamaal Bowman, Nicole Malliotakis, and Grace Meng Inquire About VA Plans to Support Veterans' Health through Facility and Staffing Changes in New York
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 23, 2022
Congressman Joe Morelle Introduces Sergeant Gary Beikirch Medal of Honor Act
Rep.Joe Morelle
Aug. 10, 2022
Meng Legislation to Help Veterans Exposed ot Radiation Enacted into Law
Rep.Grace Meng
Aug. 5, 2022
Representative Adriano Espaillat Introduces the Protect Veteran Students, Job Seekers, and Entrepreneurs Housing Act
Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Aug. 3, 2022
Tonko Statement on Senate Passage of Honoring our PACT Act
Rep.Paul Tonko
July 31, 2022
Tweet - "I'm standing with NY veterans to announce that despite the Senate GOP effort to prevent the PACT Act passing last week: There will be a new Senate vote this week. Our veterans who got sick from toxic exposure in the line of duty must get the health care they need and deserve."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 30, 2022
Letter to Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Merkley, Wyden Join Murray in Letter to VA Secretary Urging End Discrimination against Same-Sex Spouses
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 28, 2022
Letter to Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Senator Baldwin, Colleagues Urge VA to Immediately Begin Offering Abortion Services to Veterans and Eligible Dependents
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 28, 2022
Following The Failed Cloture Vote On The Bipartisan Toxic Exposure Bill, Gillibrand Leads Colleagues To Push For Passage Of The Pact Act
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
July 27, 2022
Nadler Opening Statement for Markup of the Veteran Service Recognition Act of 2022
Rep.Jerry Nadler
July 25, 2022
Garbarino Bills In Support of Veterans Pass House Veterans Affairs Committee
Rep.Andrew Garbarino
July 25, 2022
Tweet - "I just took the next step to move forward on the PACT Act in the Senate. This is the biggest expansion of Veteran Health Care benefits in decades and helps treat vets exposed to toxins in the line of duty."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2022
Malliotakis, Colleagues Pass Bipartisan Legislation to Protect VA Hospitals
Rep.Nicole Malliotakis
July 14, 2022
Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Warner, Kaine Join Colleagues in Pressing VA Secretary to End Discrimination Against Same-Sex Spouses
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 29, 2022
Chairman Nadler Statement for Hearing on "Oversight of Immigrant Military Members and Veterans"
Rep.Yvette Clarke
June 28, 2022
Malliotakis Statement on Progress in Effort to Block Biden's VA Hospital Closures
Rep.Nicole Malliotakis
June 16, 2022
Gillibrand Statement On Senate Passage Of Landmark Burn Pits Legislation
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
June 16, 2022
Schumer, After Years of Fighting Alongside Veterans Across New York, Schumer Announces the Senate Passage of Honoring Our Pact Act to Finally Extend Va Care to Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits & Other Toxins; Delivering Desperately Needed Medical Coverage for the Tens of Thousands Exposed Ny Vets
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2022
Tweet - "Since 9/11, nearly 3.5 million vets have been exposed to toxic burn pits in the line of duty But too many of them can't access the health care they need Today, the Senate is one step closer to passing the Honoring Our PACT Act--the largest veterans' health care bill in decades"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 13, 2022
Tweet - "Today, the Senate will move forward on the Honoring Our PACT Act that could benefit 3.5 million veterans suffering from illnesses from burn pit exposure in the line of duty. We will vote on this important bill to get our nation's heroes the health care and benefits they need."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 9, 2022
Sens. Warnock, Ossoff, Blunt Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Rename VA Atlanta Regional Office for Late Georgia Sen. Johnny Isakson
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 8, 2022
Velázquez Works to Increase Support for Veteran Entrepreneurs
Rep.Nydia Velázquez
June 6, 2022
Reps. Takano, Lofgren, Nadler, Correa, Vargas, and Ruiz Introduce Legislation to Prevent the Deportation of Veterans
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
June 1, 2022
Letter to Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Improving VA Mortgage Loan Process
Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
May 30, 2022
Tweet - "America will never forget those who laid down their lives fighting for our country. On Memorial Day and every day, we honor them and their families."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 20, 2022
Blackburn, Colleagues Introduce WWII Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act
Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
May 18, 2022
Rubio, Gillibrand Praise VA Burn Pit Agreement
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 12, 2022
Senators Baldwin and Daines Lead Senate Introduction of WWII Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act
Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
April 28, 2022
Letter to Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Industries, and John Carter, Ranking Member - Requesting Provisions for Long-Term Care for Veterans Suffering from Traumatic Brain Injuries
Rep.Nicole Malliotakis, ...
April 19, 2022
Tweet - "I'm standing with NY veterans suffering from illness caused by toxic burn pit exposure who need the health care and benefits provided by the Honoring Our PACT Act. This Senate will vote on the #PACTAct to get our vets the quality health care they deserve."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 14, 2022
Representatives Tim Ryan, Elise Stefanik Introduce Legislation to Provide Credit Monitoring for all Servicemembers
Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
April 11, 2022
Letter to Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Resuming Escorts for Honor Flight Veterans
Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
March 29, 2022
Tweet - "I stood with Hudson Valley veterans at the Castle Point VA Medical Center to tell the Department of Veterans Affairs: You can't close this VA without community input or a clear plan for the THOUSANDS OF VETERANS who use this facility for their healthcare We won't let it happen"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 29, 2022
Tweet - "TUNE IN: I'm joining @GillibrandNY, @RepRaulRuizMD, @JohnFeal2, @JonStewart , and veterans advocates to work for the Senate to pass the Honoring Our PACT Act and finally give our veterans the health care they deserve."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 29, 2022
Tweet - "I'm standing with @GillibrandNY , @RepRaulRuizMD , @JohnFeal2 , @JonStewart , and veterans advocates: Our vets who have illnesses from exposure to burn pits shouldn't have to fight for health care We will vote on the #PACTAct to finally get our veterans the healthcare they deserve"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 29, 2022
Tweet - "This Senate will vote on the Honoring Our PACT Act to finally get our veterans the healthcare and the benefits they need and deserve."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 29, 2022
Tweet - "The VA Department released an ill-reasoned report recommending the closure of two NYC VA Medical Centers We will not let these cherished providers close Our veterans fought for us and now we're fighting for them I am standing together with NYC veterans--we won't let this happen"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
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