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Aug. 31, 2021 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Sen. Marshall Calls on VA to Address Impact of Afghanistan Withdrawal on Veterans' Mental Health Sen. John Thune, ...
Aug. 31, 2021 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Shaheen Joins Bipartisan Group Calling on VA to Address Impact of Afghanistan Withdrawal on Veterans' Mental Health Sen. John Thune, ...
July 22, 2021 Thune, Schatz, Tester, Moran Applaud Senate for Passing Bill to Make Annual Veteran Cost-of-Living Adjustment Sen. John Thune
July 13, 2021 Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize Native Housing Funding Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Shaheen Joins Bipartisan Call to VA for Improvements to VA Home Guaranty Program, Pushes Administration to Help Veterans and Military Families Purchase Homes Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Senator Hassan Leads Bipartisan Call to VA for Improvements to VA Home Guaranty Program, Pushes Administration to Help Veterans and Military Families Purchase Homes Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 30, 2021 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Rubio, Hassan, Colleagues Call on the VA for Improvements to Home Guaranty Program to Help Veterans and Military Families With Homebuying Process Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
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. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 27, 2021 Rounds Introduces Bill to Reform Non-VA Emergency Care Sen. Mike Rounds
May 20, 2021 Rounds, Luján Introduce Bill to Create a Congressional Charter for the National American Indian Veterans (NAIV) Organization Sen. Mike Rounds
May 18, 2021 House Passes Gallego Veterans Package, including Gallego, Johnson, O'Halleran, and Cole Bill to Support Native Veterans Attending Tribal Colleges and Universities Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 13, 2021 Portman, Schatz, Rounds, Coons Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Education Benefits for Veterans Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 13, 2021 Rounds, Sinema Propose "McCain-Mansfield Fellowship" for Wounded Warriors Sen. Mike Rounds
May 12, 2021 Rounds, Shaheen Introduce Bill to Support National World War II Memorial Sen. Mike Rounds
May 6, 2021 House Veterans Affairs Committee Passes Reps. Gallego, Johnson, O'Halleran, Cole Bill to Support Native Veterans Attending Tribal Colleges and Universities Rep. Dusty Johnson
May 5, 2021 ICYMI: House Veterans Affairs Committee Passes Reps. Gallego, Johnson, O'Halleran, Cole Bill to Support Native Veterans Attending Tribal Colleges and Universities Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 19, 2021 Rounds, Shaheen Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Alert Veterans & Service Members Exposed to PFAS Contaminants Sen. Mike Rounds
March 23, 2021 Rounds-Backed Bill to Expand Vaccine Access for Vets & Caregivers Heads to President's Desk Sen. Mike Rounds
Feb. 8, 2021 Tweet - "I voted in support of @DenisMcDonough's confirmation as VA secretary. We had a good discussion on a range of issues facing our veterans, including the mental health crisis made worse by the pandemic, rural veterans' access to care, & the importance of the Hot Springs VA facility." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 3, 2021 Thune, Schatz Reintroduce Bill to Make Annual Veteran Cost of Living Adjustment Automatic Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 17, 2020 Rounds' Legislation to End Veteran Homelessness Heads to President's Desk Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs of the US Department of Veterans Affairs, and Hon. Christopher C. Miller, Acting Secretary of Defense of the US Department of Defense - Duckworth, Klobuchar, Rounds Urge Administration to Ensure Servicemembers and Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Receive Proper Care During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
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. Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 11, 2020 Tweet - "There's not a day that goes by that I don't think about my dad and his service to the nation in WWII. That is especially true this year -- my first Veterans Day without him. He instilled in me & my siblings a deep pride for our nation's veterans. We owe them so much. #VeteransDay" Sen. John Thune
Oct. 28, 2020 Rounds, Loeffler Introduce Bill to Curb Veteran Homelessness Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Enjoyed this amazing event at the Eagles Gallery in Pierre yesterday. South Dakota has always punched above its weight when it comes to military service. This was a great way to pay tribute to our WWII heroes. My dad would've been honored to be included." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Great news today. @SecWilkie notified us that the Hot Springs VA will officially stay open. We dug in & held fast -- through 2 admins & 4 secretaries -- to keep this facility open, & we couldn't have succeeded w/o the passion & persistence of Hot Springs veterans & community." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 9, 2020 Rounds Statement on Official VA Action to Keep Hot Springs VA Campus Open Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 7, 2020 Rounds, Thune Legislation Would Create a Congressional Charter for National American Indian Veterans (NAIV) Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Good to chat w/ @CraigMattick & reminisce about my dad's life as an athlete, WWII fighter pilot, teacher, & coach. It brought back memories of my dad's stories -- from playing basketball at Madison Square Garden to pick-up games on USS Intrepid. Interview " Sen. John Thune
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. Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 A Reason for Gratitude in Tough Times Sen. John Thune
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. Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Delegation Applauds Progress Toward Keeping Hot Springs VA Medical Center Open Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
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. Mike Rounds, ...
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. Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Tester, Rounds Spearhead Legislation to Streamline Benefits for Disabled Veterans Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Today, on #NationalPurpleHeartDay, we pay tribute to and honor our country's brave heroes who fought with valor and sacrificed in the defense of freedom. One of the best parts of my job is helping South Dakotans get the recognition they deserve." Sen. John Thune
July 21, 2020 Tester, Rounds Bill to Streamline Education Benefits for Veterans Heads to President's Desk Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, and the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Klobuchar, Rounds, Duckworth, Sullivan Call on Administration to Help Servicemembers and Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Receive Proper Care During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 4, 2020 Letter to Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Rounds, Moran, Tester Lead Call for GAO Report on the VA's Native American Direct Loan Program Sen. Mike Rounds
June 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Chairman Moran, Ranking Member Tester, Sen. Rounds Lead Call for GAO Report on the VA's Native American Direct Loan Program Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 3, 2020 Duckworth, Klobuchar, Rounds, Sullivan Introduce Legislation to Help Servicemembers and Veterns Exposed to Burn Pits Receive Proper Care During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 3, 2020 Klobuchar, Rounds, Duckworth, Sullivan Introduce Legislation to Help Servicemembers and Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Receive Proper Care During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 21, 2020 Ahead of Memorial Day, Tester & Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Veterans Cemetery Grants Improvement Act Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Tester, Moran lead bipartisan call to award Presidential Medal of Freedom to G.I. Bill author Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 21, 2020 Letter to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Rounds, Klobuchar Urge Administration to Make Sure Veterans Receive the Care they Deserve During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Klobuchar, Rounds Urge Administration to Make Certain Veterans Receive the Care they Deserve During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 6, 2020 Letter to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Rounds, Colleagues Urge VA to Expand Telemental Health Services for Veterans During COVID-19 Sen. Mike Rounds
April 6, 2020 Letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie - Loeffler, Colleagues Urge VA to Expand TeleMental Health Services for Veterans During COVID-19 Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Date Title Politician
Aug. 31, 2021 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Sen. Marshall Calls on VA to Address Impact of Afghanistan Withdrawal on Veterans' Mental Health Sen.John Thune, ...
Aug. 31, 2021 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Shaheen Joins Bipartisan Group Calling on VA to Address Impact of Afghanistan Withdrawal on Veterans' Mental Health Sen.John Thune, ...
July 22, 2021 Thune, Schatz, Tester, Moran Applaud Senate for Passing Bill to Make Annual Veteran Cost-of-Living Adjustment Sen.John Thune
July 13, 2021 Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize Native Housing Funding Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Shaheen Joins Bipartisan Call to VA for Improvements to VA Home Guaranty Program, Pushes Administration to Help Veterans and Military Families Purchase Homes Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Senator Hassan Leads Bipartisan Call to VA for Improvements to VA Home Guaranty Program, Pushes Administration to Help Veterans and Military Families Purchase Homes Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 30, 2021 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Rubio, Hassan, Colleagues Call on the VA for Improvements to Home Guaranty Program to Help Veterans and Military Families With Homebuying Process Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
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.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 27, 2021 Rounds Introduces Bill to Reform Non-VA Emergency Care Sen.Mike Rounds
May 20, 2021 Rounds, Luján Introduce Bill to Create a Congressional Charter for the National American Indian Veterans (NAIV) Organization Sen.Mike Rounds
May 18, 2021 House Passes Gallego Veterans Package, including Gallego, Johnson, O'Halleran, and Cole Bill to Support Native Veterans Attending Tribal Colleges and Universities Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 13, 2021 Portman, Schatz, Rounds, Coons Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Education Benefits for Veterans Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 13, 2021 Rounds, Sinema Propose "McCain-Mansfield Fellowship" for Wounded Warriors Sen.Mike Rounds
May 12, 2021 Rounds, Shaheen Introduce Bill to Support National World War II Memorial Sen.Mike Rounds
May 6, 2021 House Veterans Affairs Committee Passes Reps. Gallego, Johnson, O'Halleran, Cole Bill to Support Native Veterans Attending Tribal Colleges and Universities Rep.Dusty Johnson
May 5, 2021 ICYMI: House Veterans Affairs Committee Passes Reps. Gallego, Johnson, O'Halleran, Cole Bill to Support Native Veterans Attending Tribal Colleges and Universities Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 19, 2021 Rounds, Shaheen Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Alert Veterans & Service Members Exposed to PFAS Contaminants Sen.Mike Rounds
March 23, 2021 Rounds-Backed Bill to Expand Vaccine Access for Vets & Caregivers Heads to President's Desk Sen.Mike Rounds
Feb. 8, 2021 Tweet - "I voted in support of @DenisMcDonough's confirmation as VA secretary. We had a good discussion on a range of issues facing our veterans, including the mental health crisis made worse by the pandemic, rural veterans' access to care, & the importance of the Hot Springs VA facility." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 3, 2021 Thune, Schatz Reintroduce Bill to Make Annual Veteran Cost of Living Adjustment Automatic Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 17, 2020 Rounds' Legislation to End Veteran Homelessness Heads to President's Desk Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs of the US Department of Veterans Affairs, and Hon. Christopher C. Miller, Acting Secretary of Defense of the US Department of Defense - Duckworth, Klobuchar, Rounds Urge Administration to Ensure Servicemembers and Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Receive Proper Care During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
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.Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 11, 2020 Tweet - "There's not a day that goes by that I don't think about my dad and his service to the nation in WWII. That is especially true this year -- my first Veterans Day without him. He instilled in me & my siblings a deep pride for our nation's veterans. We owe them so much. #VeteransDay" Sen.John Thune
Oct. 28, 2020 Rounds, Loeffler Introduce Bill to Curb Veteran Homelessness Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Enjoyed this amazing event at the Eagles Gallery in Pierre yesterday. South Dakota has always punched above its weight when it comes to military service. This was a great way to pay tribute to our WWII heroes. My dad would've been honored to be included." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Great news today. @SecWilkie notified us that the Hot Springs VA will officially stay open. We dug in & held fast -- through 2 admins & 4 secretaries -- to keep this facility open, & we couldn't have succeeded w/o the passion & persistence of Hot Springs veterans & community." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 9, 2020 Rounds Statement on Official VA Action to Keep Hot Springs VA Campus Open Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 7, 2020 Rounds, Thune Legislation Would Create a Congressional Charter for National American Indian Veterans (NAIV) Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Good to chat w/ @CraigMattick & reminisce about my dad's life as an athlete, WWII fighter pilot, teacher, & coach. It brought back memories of my dad's stories -- from playing basketball at Madison Square Garden to pick-up games on USS Intrepid. Interview " Sen.John Thune
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.Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 A Reason for Gratitude in Tough Times Sen.John Thune
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.Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Delegation Applauds Progress Toward Keeping Hot Springs VA Medical Center Open Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
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.Mike Rounds, ...
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.Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Tester, Rounds Spearhead Legislation to Streamline Benefits for Disabled Veterans Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Today, on #NationalPurpleHeartDay, we pay tribute to and honor our country's brave heroes who fought with valor and sacrificed in the defense of freedom. One of the best parts of my job is helping South Dakotans get the recognition they deserve." Sen.John Thune
July 21, 2020 Tester, Rounds Bill to Streamline Education Benefits for Veterans Heads to President's Desk Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, and the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Klobuchar, Rounds, Duckworth, Sullivan Call on Administration to Help Servicemembers and Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Receive Proper Care During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 4, 2020 Letter to Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Rounds, Moran, Tester Lead Call for GAO Report on the VA's Native American Direct Loan Program Sen.Mike Rounds
June 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Chairman Moran, Ranking Member Tester, Sen. Rounds Lead Call for GAO Report on the VA's Native American Direct Loan Program Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 3, 2020 Duckworth, Klobuchar, Rounds, Sullivan Introduce Legislation to Help Servicemembers and Veterns Exposed to Burn Pits Receive Proper Care During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 3, 2020 Klobuchar, Rounds, Duckworth, Sullivan Introduce Legislation to Help Servicemembers and Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Receive Proper Care During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 21, 2020 Ahead of Memorial Day, Tester & Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Veterans Cemetery Grants Improvement Act Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Tester, Moran lead bipartisan call to award Presidential Medal of Freedom to G.I. Bill author Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 21, 2020 Letter to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Rounds, Klobuchar Urge Administration to Make Sure Veterans Receive the Care they Deserve During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Klobuchar, Rounds Urge Administration to Make Certain Veterans Receive the Care they Deserve During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 6, 2020 Letter to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Rounds, Colleagues Urge VA to Expand Telemental Health Services for Veterans During COVID-19 Sen.Mike Rounds
April 6, 2020 Letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie - Loeffler, Colleagues Urge VA to Expand TeleMental Health Services for Veterans During COVID-19 Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
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