Veterans

Members of the United States Armed Forces dedicate their lives to defending our freedom. When they return home, we must provide our veterans and their families with the health, education, and employment resources that they have so bravely earned.
As the daughter of a World War II veteran, I am always mindful of the need to support our veterans and their families. Building on the progress we have already made, we must continue working to ensure veterans have high-quality health care, including treatment for the signature injuries of war, access to a four-year college education, and job training programs that can help them transition to the civil workforce.
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Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) released the following statement today ahead of tomorrow’s commemoration of Veterans Day:
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) released a statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4502, a package of seven Appropriations bills to fund the federal government for Fiscal Year 2022.
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) released the following statement ahead of Monday’s observance of Memorial Day:
The Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies will accept community project funding requests in the following accounts.
Military Construction accounts under the Department of Defense:
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) issued the following statement today ahead of Wednesday’s commemoration of Veterans Day:
“On Veterans Day, we take time to honor those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, and to recognize their bravery, commitment, and sacrifices to protect the values and freedoms we hold dear as Americans. Whether they served in the Air Force, Army, Navy, Coast Guard, or Merchant Marines, our veterans deserve the support of a grateful nation.
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.), released the following statement today ahead of Monday’s observance of Memorial Day:
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) released the following statement today ahead of Monday’s commemoration of Veterans Day:
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) released the following statement in observance of Memorial Day:
Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 (H.R. 299).
When our brave men and women sign up to serve, the American people make a promise to them.
We assure them of clearly defined benefits that are guaranteed upon completion of their service. Unfortunately, for many veterans of the Vietnam era who served offshore of the Republic of Vietnam, our government fell short of this solemn duty.
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) today joined House Appropriations Democrats in voting to approve the FY 2020 Military Construction-Veterans Affairs funding bill. The investments in this legislation ensures that our military has the facilities needed to meet current and emerging threats, veterans have access to the quality care and services they’ve earned, and families have access to clean and safe housing.


