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Tracking Since: November 11, 2018
RT @KrisGoldsmith85: .@RepMarkTakano opens the hearing by explaining what this isn't about: It isn't about demonizing veterans. It isn… https://t.co/PK7wynGqaI
RT @AN_Goldstein: As a woman veteran, #MST survivor, and survivor of a sexual assault at VA, it was devastating to have a front row seat as… QT @VetAffairsDems: Today, Republican members of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs walked out on a vote to pass the historic Deb… https://t.co/6u9PEHk1e8)
RT @AN_Goldstein: The #DeborahSampsonAct, HR 3224 JUST PASSED THE HOUSE https://t.co/B55uhaqbA7 QT @VetAffairsDems: Just one day after #VeteransDay, the House just passed all 9 bills brought to the floor by @VetAffairsDems,… https://t.co/JO1OT0a8pE)
RT @RepChrisPappas: Honored to join the #VeteransDay ceremony in Manchester to thank all those who have worn the uniform of this countr… https://t.co/thuGNBYpLR
RT @VetAffairsDems: Tens of thousands of veterans who work in public service jobs qualify for PSLF. If you are a veteran who works in… https://t.co/PT64PK7aFk
Getting Chairman @RepMarkTakano's Honoring our PACT Act would not have been possible without the tireless advocacy of Veterans Service Organizations. Last night, Chairman Takano thanked them for their work and unwavering support. https://t.co/3YUt56rril
The Veterans’ Compensation Cost of Living Adjustment Act is a reminder of our renewed commitment to supporting the quality of life for veterans and their families. Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Chair @RepLuria: https://t.co/KOK3YYTwUD
RT @RepSherrill: Today is a momentous day for the health of our nation’s veterans suffering from burn pit toxic exposure. The Honori… https://t.co/JKOufQotOs
RT @POTUS: As a nation, our truly sacred obligation is to equip those we send into harm’s way and care for them and their fami… https://t.co/spRJ1A4ctU
RT @JimLangevin: When we send young men and women to fight overseas, we owe them the very best care once they return home. That i… https://t.co/SNXMpepa7a
RT @RepLindaSanchez: Republicans put partisan politics over the well being of veterans. The #PACTAct expands health care access for vet… https://t.co/Mm92wMoGYl
RT @Acyn: VA Benefits For Toxin-Exposed Veterans Passes 86-11 https://t.co/PRYgzI0Sz8
RT @RepCartwright: I applaud tonight’s passage of the #PACTact and within it, my #CampLejeuneJusticeAct. Marines who signed up to def… https://t.co/9xoWbc7OZk
RT @DAVHQ: DAV National Deputy Legislative Director Shane Liermann delivers remarks during a live press conference on the… https://t.co/VjJiOex8zo
RT @RepMarkTakano: We are standing here empty handed because of the incomprehensible actions of Republican Senators who allowed naked… https://t.co/cvqTQLyzYG
This morning, the Committee voted to authorize the Women Veterans Task Force for the remainder of the 117th Congress. Thank you, Chairwoman @RepBrownley, for your advocacy for women veterans and your ongoing leadership of the Task Force. https://t.co/xjE6borZrz
RT @DeptVetAffairs: The #VeteransCrisisLine has a new, easier-to-remember number—Dial 988 then Press 1. Learn more:… https://t.co/UYzuYir3tG
RT @RepDavidTrone: �Veterans across the country, including the over 42,000 in my district, will receive expanded access to care and be… https://t.co/qFlkMdsJKk
RT @megkabat: While at first glance, it looks amazing that VA is getting big boost, all of the other programs being cut, - Medicare, Medica… QT @LeoShane: Looking at the VA budget request for fiscal 2021, everything is up. Non-defense spending is down 5% across all agen… https://t.co/McTYQIt09V)
Veterans who receive care at VA are less likely to die by suicide than those who are not. It is vital to remove any and all barriers veterans may face when accessing timely, high-quality mental health care. Chairman @RepMarkTakano on the need for his REMOVE Copays Act ⬇️ https://t.co/MWC4nhbM7e
RT @RepMikeLevin: As Vice Chair of @VetAffairsDems, I've worked with @SecVetAffairs and local leaders to ensure every veteran has a h… https://t.co/gGlTb9bhJK
RT @PhxVAHealthcare: Did you know over 600K #WomenVets use VA health care today This National Women’s Health Week, enroll to receive yo… https://t.co/bWTzb1YTGE
RT @VetAffairsDems: .@RepBrownley's Equal Access to Contraception Act ensures that veterans have the same access to contraception as their… QT @RepBrownley: My bill, the #EqualAccess to Contraception for Veterans Act, is simple! It addresses the disparity between veterans… https://t.co/kFdQgosbln)
Thank you @SenSchumer for your commitment to upholding our country's promise to toxic-exposed veterans by bringing Chairman @RepMarkTakanos Honoring our PACT Act to the Senate floor. QT @SenSchumer: TUNE IN: I’m joining @GillibrandNY, @RepRaulRuizMD, @JohnFeal2, @JonStewart, and veterans advocates to work for the… https://t.co/ZG8XfgC3cA)
Congratulations to Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Staff Director Justin Vogt for receiving @DAVHQ's Special Recognition Award! Justin has worked with members on both sides of the aisle to strengthen and improve veterans' employment, education, and training programs.
Senator Elizabeth Dole has continued to serve our country's veterans long after she retired from public service. @RepBrownley's bill – that bears Senator Dole's name will – expand home & community-based services for veterans so they can age with comfort & dignity in their homes. https://t.co/6bHc9eussp
RT @RepSchrader: Veterans play an essential role in defending our nation & it is our duty to care for them when they come home. Toda… https://t.co/t6OUxtMUFu
RT @RepGwenMoore: We must support those who sacrifice for us. Service members are exposed to toxins through burn pits, contaminated… https://t.co/Taqxby6itS
RT @RepGregStanton: Our veterans risked their lives for us. We owe it to them to provide the care and benefits they've earned. Today,… https://t.co/bkY5PraI6g
RT @RepDeborahRoss: I’m headed to the House floor to offer an amendment to the Honoring our PACT Act. This legislation will ensure vet… https://t.co/Kz0CZBEzjc
RT @SpeakerPelosi: Join @RepMarkTakano, @RepElaineLuria, @RepPaulRuizMD, advocates and me for a press conference to highlight the urge… https://t.co/1BaAKFEFPc
Veterans who worked around burn pits and are now living with the effects of that exposure should not be turned away from VA for benefits and care. Thank you to @WWP_DC for supporting the Honoring our PACT Act and for being a tireless advocate for post-9/11 veterans. https://t.co/8AZHoF7ls3
RT @WWP_DC: #ICYMI: Toxic-exposed veterans have held up their part of the pact — now it's our turn. Thank you, @RepMarkTakano.… https://t.co/kZUyFV2SHO
Over the weekend, Chairman @RepMarkTakano joined @RepRaulRuizMD and @SecVetAffairs in Palm Springs to listen to veterans about the issues they are facing and tour the Palm Springs Air Museum. https://t.co/i5wu0Ex5Tr
When we sent our servicemembers into harm's way, we made a promise to care for them – and pay for that care – when they came home. In the words of @USMC veteran Nicolas, "This would only be right." https://t.co/Bhx3AWlkWP
Yesterday, the Committee welcomed Veteran Service Organizations and advocates to discuss the Honoring our PACT Act and our collective duty to help toxic-exposed veterans. Congress cannot renege on it's responsibility to pay for the care and benefits these veterans have earned. QT @MilitaryTimes: The measure has gained praise from veterans advocates but obections from fiscal conservatives, who point to the nea… https://t.co/bIAFmNXdu7)
RT @DeptVetAffairs: You don’t need special training to make a difference—supporting #Veterans can be as simple as sharing resources.… https://t.co/Gwt374PIs6
Tomorrow morning, the Committee will markup Chairman @RepMarkTakano and Ranking Member @RepBost's STRONG Veterans Act and @RepUnderwood's RAISES Act. Tune in below! https://t.co/NSzrxSulfZ
We have repeatedly seen National Guard and Reserve members serve our communities, often on short notice. But right now, they have unequal access to their GI Bill benefits. The Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act ensures that #EveryDayInUniformCounts toward their benefits. https://t.co/0gSaGtfcik
"In 2021, the House passed 23 bills! These bills ranged from #COVID19 relief for veterans and their families to ensuring @DeptVetAffairs is transparent to Congress about its ongoing projects." https://t.co/7wQPD6bANP
RT @LeoShane: As Bob Dole is brought into the Capitol for a final time, Elizabeth Dole — big advocate for veteran caregivers — st… https://t.co/JgwChAk5E9
RT @VetAffairsDems: Nearly three-fourths of Americans agree that it is time to update @DeptVetAffairs' infrastructure. The… https://t.co/Yw04TXKU61
RT @RepVeasey: Ahead of #VeteransDay, join @VetAffairsDems Chairman @RepMarkTakano & I for a discussion about how the… https://t.co/lriLOp60jp
Each day, more toxic-exposed veterans get sick & die waiting for the care &benefits they've earned. The Honoring our PACT Act takes action now by delivering VA benefits and care to up to 3.5 million veterans exposed to burn pits & airborne hazards. Chairman @RepMarkTakano ⬇️ https://t.co/JlZB3M019Z
.@RepLBR’s Veteran Culturally Competent Care Act will train community providers to have a deeper understanding of military and veteran culture. This helps ensure providers in the community are equipped to care for the unique needs of our veterans. https://t.co/caxnZvSel1
.@RepLuria's Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act passed this year will be the largest cost-of-living increase in nearly 40 years. This living adjustment is critical for veterans living w/ service connected disabilities & their survivors. https://t.co/uv9hxl2Mhk
At yesterday's Subcommittee on Health legislative hearing, @RepDelgado talked about his REACH for Veterans Act. His bill would change the Veterans Crisis Line number to 9-8-8 – an important step towards making mental health resources more accessible to veterans in crisis. QT @repdelgado: Our veterans need more support & they need it now. Today, I spoke to @VetAffairsDems about my bipartisan bill, the… https://t.co/vryO44jWl5)
The second panel of this morning's hearing on domestic violent extremism is starting now. Watch here ⬇️ https://t.co/sdy265LovC
Domestic violent extremism is a threat to our nation &, when taken to the extreme, our democracy. It also directly impacts the Committee's work. Today's hearing will look at domestic violent extremist groups & how they recruit veterans. Tune in @ 10a EST https://t.co/lfPPO2XjCO
FBI Director Christopher Wray described domestic violent extremism as one of the greatest threats facing our country. Tomorrow, the Committee will hold a hearing on domestic violent extremist groups and the targeted recruitment of veterans. Tune in ⬇️ https://t.co/lfPPO2XjCO https://t.co/gy8NqQLuS4