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July 13, 2022 BOST VOTES TO SUPPORT TOXIC-EXPOSED VETERANS Rep. Mike Bost
June 29, 2022 House and Senate VA Committee Leaders Introduce Bill to Simplify G.I. Bill Reporting Requirements Rep. Mike Bost, ...
June 23, 2022 Bost Backed Veterans' Mental Health Bill Passes House Rep. Mike Bost
June 17, 2022 DUCKWORTH, YOUNG BILL TO PROVIDE TSA PRECHECK® TO DISABLED VETERANS PASSES SENATE Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 16, 2022 DUCKWORTH APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF BILL TO EXPAND HEALTHCARE FOR VETERANS, PROVIDE CARE FOR TOXIC EXPOSURE Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 7, 2022 Tweet - "I'm live on the Senate floor discussing the Corinthian Colleges settlement and legislation we are considering on the Senate floor this week, the PACT Act. It would help veterans who were exposed to toxic chemicals during their service." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 6, 2022 Letter to Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Casey Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Veterans Affairs to Make Websites Accessible for People with Disabilities Rep. Mike Bost, ...
May 30, 2022 Tweet - "This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. We must never forget their courage, honor, and sacrifice." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 18, 2022 Duckworth's Bipartisan Bill to Codify Boots to Business Program Passes Senate Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 12, 2022 Ranking Member Bost, Sen. Sullivan Lead Effort to Modernize VA Home Loan Program Rep. Mike Bost
April 28, 2022 Tweet - "Was glad to see my Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration Act pass the Senate earlier this week. I hope the House soon follows suit. Predatory #4profit colleges were allowed to take advantage of far too many student veterans. They deserve this relief." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 28, 2022 In Veterans' Affairs Hearing, Underwood Advocates for Expansion of VA's Lethal Means Safety Training to Prevent Veteran Suicide Rep. Lauren Underwood
April 28, 2022 Rep. Miller Slams Biden Admin for Possibility of Department of Veterans Affairs Funds Going to Border Crisis Rep. Mary Miller
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. Danny Davis, ...
April 21, 2022 God Bless Our Military Heroes Rep. Mary Miller
April 11, 2022 Letter to Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Resuming Escorts for Honor Flight Veterans Rep. Mike Bost, ...
March 31, 2022 Ranking Member Bost Slams Democrats' Witch Hunt to Stigmatize Veterans as Domestic Violent Extremists Rep. Mike Bost
March 31, 2022 Ranking Member Bost Encourages Committee Refocus on Real-Life Problems Veterans Face Rep. Mike Bost
March 29, 2022 Ranking Member Bost Joins Subcommittee Leaders Nehls and Rosendale in Effort to Reform Disability Claims Systems for Veterans Rep. Mike Bost
March 28, 2022 Durbin Introduces Legislation To Restore Veteran Education Benefits After Unaccredited, For-Profit College Scams Illinois Veterans Sen. Dick Durbin
March 21, 2022 Underwood Passes Legislation to Address Department of Veterans Affairs Nurse and Physician Assistant Shortage Rep. Lauren Underwood
March 17, 2022 Tweet - "Thank you @ILVetsAffairs for taking action to protect Illinois veterans from a predatory school. These defrauded veterans should have their benefits restored by @DeptVetAffairs ." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 14, 2022 Bost Statement on VA's Facility Modernization Recommendations Rep. Mike Bost
March 10, 2022 Duckworth Meets With the Illinois Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America and Emphasizes Her Commitment to Our Nation's Heroes Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 1, 2022 Duckworth Meets With the Illinois Chapter of Disabled American Veterans and Emphasizes Her Commitment to Our Nation's Heroes Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 11, 2022 Duckworth Highlights How Her Bipartisan Law Is Helping Veteran-owned Small Businesses Grow & Create Jobs in Visit to Federal Surplus Property Warehouse Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 10, 2022 Bost Introduces Bill to Get Toxic-Exposed Veterans Lifesaving Care Rep. Mike Bost
Jan. 31, 2022 Letter to Hon. President Joseph Biden-Reps. Kildee, Fitzpatrick Lead New Bipartisan Push for Funding to Address PFAS Chemicals Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Jan. 31, 2022 Letter to the Hon. David Ferriero, Archivist of the United States for the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration - Congressman Biggs Seeks Answers on Veterans' Record Backlogs Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Jan. 24, 2022 Congressman Keller Fights for Timely Service Records for Veterans, Continues to Call on the National Personnel Records Center to Fully Reopen Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Jan. 24, 2022 Letter to Hon. David Ferriero, Archivist of the United States - DAVIS, BOST URGE NATIONAL PERSONNEL RECORDS CENTER TO FULLY REOPEN TO IN-PERSON STAFFING Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Jan. 24, 2022 Letter to Hon. David Ferriero, Archivist of the United States - Bentz, Keller, Bost Demand National Personnel Records Center Fully Reopen for Veterans' Access to Benefits Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Jan. 19, 2022 BOST INTRODUCES BILL TO STRENGTHEN VA MENTAL HEALTH AND SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAMS Rep. Mike Bost
Dec. 20, 2021 SCHNEIDER DONATES 50,000 FREQUENT FLYER MILES TO HELP SERVICE MEMBERS AND SUPPORT GLOBAL HEALTH Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veteran Affairs - Congressman Good and Congressman Lamborn Send Letter to Secretary McDonough Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Following a COVID-19 outbreak at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center @ChicagoVAMC , @SenDuckworth and I are calling on all VA Medical Centers in IL to take every step necessary to ensure they adhere to COVID protocols. The health & safety of our veterans must be the top priority." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Urge VA Medical Centers In Illinois To Adhere To COVID-19 Protocols Following Outbreak At Jesse Brown VA Medical Center Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 30, 2021 Collins, Duckworth's Bipartisan Protecting Moms Who Served Act Signed Into Law Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 30, 2021 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Lauren Underwood Rep. Lauren Underwood
Nov. 30, 2021 DUCKWORTH'S BIPARTISAN PROTECTING MOMS WHO SERVED ACT SIGNED INTO LAW Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 30, 2021 PRESIDENT BIDEN SIGNS FIRST BILL IN UNDERWOOD'S HISTORIC "MOMNIBUS' LEGISLATION INTO LAW Rep. Lauren Underwood
Nov. 23, 2021 BOST INTRODUCES BILL TO IMPROVE MST DISABILITY EXAM PROCESS Rep. Mike Bost
Nov. 19, 2021 AS SENATE DEBATES NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, DUCKWORTH OUTLINES HER PROPOSALS TO SUPPORT MILITARY FAMILIES, SCOTT AIR BASE AND MILITARY READINESS IN ST. CLAIR COUNTY Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 18, 2021 UNDERWOOD, MCKINLEY INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO STRENGTHEN VA OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITY Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Nov. 18, 2021 Collins, Duckworth's Bipartisan Protecting Moms Who Served Act to be Signed into Law Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 17, 2021 Representatives García and Grothman Introduce Veterans and Consumers Fair Credit Act to Protect Consumers from Predatory Lending Practices Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 17, 2021 DUCKWORTH, WYDEN RE-INTRODUCE BILL TO HELP DEPORTED VETERANS GAIN CITIZENSHIP Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 16, 2021 BERGMAN'S VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION AUDIT BILL PASSES HOUSE Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Nov. 16, 2021 Underwood Legislation to Establish Protections for Student Veterans Passes the House Rep. Lauren Underwood
Nov. 11, 2021 Tweet - "To all the veterans in Illinois and across the United States--happy Veterans Day and thank you for your service to our country. A special salute to my older brothers, Bill and Bob who served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean war." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
July 13, 2022 BOST VOTES TO SUPPORT TOXIC-EXPOSED VETERANS Rep.Mike Bost
June 29, 2022 House and Senate VA Committee Leaders Introduce Bill to Simplify G.I. Bill Reporting Requirements Rep.Mike Bost, ...
June 23, 2022 Bost Backed Veterans' Mental Health Bill Passes House Rep.Mike Bost
June 17, 2022 DUCKWORTH, YOUNG BILL TO PROVIDE TSA PRECHECK® TO DISABLED VETERANS PASSES SENATE Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 16, 2022 DUCKWORTH APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF BILL TO EXPAND HEALTHCARE FOR VETERANS, PROVIDE CARE FOR TOXIC EXPOSURE Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 7, 2022 Tweet - "I'm live on the Senate floor discussing the Corinthian Colleges settlement and legislation we are considering on the Senate floor this week, the PACT Act. It would help veterans who were exposed to toxic chemicals during their service." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 6, 2022 Letter to Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Casey Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Veterans Affairs to Make Websites Accessible for People with Disabilities Rep.Mike Bost, ...
May 30, 2022 Tweet - "This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. We must never forget their courage, honor, and sacrifice." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 18, 2022 Duckworth's Bipartisan Bill to Codify Boots to Business Program Passes Senate Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 12, 2022 Ranking Member Bost, Sen. Sullivan Lead Effort to Modernize VA Home Loan Program Rep.Mike Bost
April 28, 2022 Tweet - "Was glad to see my Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration Act pass the Senate earlier this week. I hope the House soon follows suit. Predatory #4profit colleges were allowed to take advantage of far too many student veterans. They deserve this relief." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 28, 2022 In Veterans' Affairs Hearing, Underwood Advocates for Expansion of VA's Lethal Means Safety Training to Prevent Veteran Suicide Rep.Lauren Underwood
April 28, 2022 Rep. Miller Slams Biden Admin for Possibility of Department of Veterans Affairs Funds Going to Border Crisis Rep.Mary Miller
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.Danny Davis, ...
April 21, 2022 God Bless Our Military Heroes Rep.Mary Miller
April 11, 2022 Letter to Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Resuming Escorts for Honor Flight Veterans Rep.Mike Bost, ...
March 31, 2022 Ranking Member Bost Slams Democrats' Witch Hunt to Stigmatize Veterans as Domestic Violent Extremists Rep.Mike Bost
March 31, 2022 Ranking Member Bost Encourages Committee Refocus on Real-Life Problems Veterans Face Rep.Mike Bost
March 29, 2022 Ranking Member Bost Joins Subcommittee Leaders Nehls and Rosendale in Effort to Reform Disability Claims Systems for Veterans Rep.Mike Bost
March 28, 2022 Durbin Introduces Legislation To Restore Veteran Education Benefits After Unaccredited, For-Profit College Scams Illinois Veterans Sen.Dick Durbin
March 21, 2022 Underwood Passes Legislation to Address Department of Veterans Affairs Nurse and Physician Assistant Shortage Rep.Lauren Underwood
March 17, 2022 Tweet - "Thank you @ILVetsAffairs for taking action to protect Illinois veterans from a predatory school. These defrauded veterans should have their benefits restored by @DeptVetAffairs ." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 14, 2022 Bost Statement on VA's Facility Modernization Recommendations Rep.Mike Bost
March 10, 2022 Duckworth Meets With the Illinois Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America and Emphasizes Her Commitment to Our Nation's Heroes Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 1, 2022 Duckworth Meets With the Illinois Chapter of Disabled American Veterans and Emphasizes Her Commitment to Our Nation's Heroes Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 11, 2022 Duckworth Highlights How Her Bipartisan Law Is Helping Veteran-owned Small Businesses Grow & Create Jobs in Visit to Federal Surplus Property Warehouse Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 10, 2022 Bost Introduces Bill to Get Toxic-Exposed Veterans Lifesaving Care Rep.Mike Bost
Jan. 31, 2022 Letter to Hon. President Joseph Biden-Reps. Kildee, Fitzpatrick Lead New Bipartisan Push for Funding to Address PFAS Chemicals Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Jan. 31, 2022 Letter to the Hon. David Ferriero, Archivist of the United States for the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration - Congressman Biggs Seeks Answers on Veterans' Record Backlogs Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Jan. 24, 2022 Congressman Keller Fights for Timely Service Records for Veterans, Continues to Call on the National Personnel Records Center to Fully Reopen Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Jan. 24, 2022 Letter to Hon. David Ferriero, Archivist of the United States - DAVIS, BOST URGE NATIONAL PERSONNEL RECORDS CENTER TO FULLY REOPEN TO IN-PERSON STAFFING Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Jan. 24, 2022 Letter to Hon. David Ferriero, Archivist of the United States - Bentz, Keller, Bost Demand National Personnel Records Center Fully Reopen for Veterans' Access to Benefits Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Jan. 19, 2022 BOST INTRODUCES BILL TO STRENGTHEN VA MENTAL HEALTH AND SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAMS Rep.Mike Bost
Dec. 20, 2021 SCHNEIDER DONATES 50,000 FREQUENT FLYER MILES TO HELP SERVICE MEMBERS AND SUPPORT GLOBAL HEALTH Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veteran Affairs - Congressman Good and Congressman Lamborn Send Letter to Secretary McDonough Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Following a COVID-19 outbreak at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center @ChicagoVAMC , @SenDuckworth and I are calling on all VA Medical Centers in IL to take every step necessary to ensure they adhere to COVID protocols. The health & safety of our veterans must be the top priority." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Urge VA Medical Centers In Illinois To Adhere To COVID-19 Protocols Following Outbreak At Jesse Brown VA Medical Center Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 30, 2021 Collins, Duckworth's Bipartisan Protecting Moms Who Served Act Signed Into Law Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 30, 2021 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Lauren Underwood Rep.Lauren Underwood
Nov. 30, 2021 DUCKWORTH'S BIPARTISAN PROTECTING MOMS WHO SERVED ACT SIGNED INTO LAW Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 30, 2021 PRESIDENT BIDEN SIGNS FIRST BILL IN UNDERWOOD'S HISTORIC "MOMNIBUS' LEGISLATION INTO LAW Rep.Lauren Underwood
Nov. 23, 2021 BOST INTRODUCES BILL TO IMPROVE MST DISABILITY EXAM PROCESS Rep.Mike Bost
Nov. 19, 2021 AS SENATE DEBATES NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, DUCKWORTH OUTLINES HER PROPOSALS TO SUPPORT MILITARY FAMILIES, SCOTT AIR BASE AND MILITARY READINESS IN ST. CLAIR COUNTY Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 18, 2021 UNDERWOOD, MCKINLEY INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO STRENGTHEN VA OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITY Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Nov. 18, 2021 Collins, Duckworth's Bipartisan Protecting Moms Who Served Act to be Signed into Law Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 17, 2021 Representatives García and Grothman Introduce Veterans and Consumers Fair Credit Act to Protect Consumers from Predatory Lending Practices Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 17, 2021 DUCKWORTH, WYDEN RE-INTRODUCE BILL TO HELP DEPORTED VETERANS GAIN CITIZENSHIP Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 16, 2021 BERGMAN'S VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION AUDIT BILL PASSES HOUSE Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Nov. 16, 2021 Underwood Legislation to Establish Protections for Student Veterans Passes the House Rep.Lauren Underwood
Nov. 11, 2021 Tweet - "To all the veterans in Illinois and across the United States--happy Veterans Day and thank you for your service to our country. A special salute to my older brothers, Bill and Bob who served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean war." Sen.Dick Durbin
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