Saturday - November 23, 2024
U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Indiana Newsletter for Wednesday November 20, 2024 ( 2 items )  

Braun bill recognizing Medal of Honor recipients sent to President's desk to be signed into law
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: PHOTOS: Senator Braun visits 19 counties in one week on annual 92 County Tour Sen. Mike Braun, Sen. Jon Tester, and Sen. Sherrod Brown celebrated the House passage of their bipartisan Mark Our Place Act, which is now headed to President Biden's desk to be signed into law. The bill amends current law to allow the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide a headstone, marker, or medallion for Medal of Hono  more

Rep. Baird Supports VA Same-Day Scheduling, Votes for Sen. Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare & Benefits Improvement Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. James Baird, R-Indiana, issued the following statement on Nov. 19, 2024: * * * Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. The legislation includes a provision to require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to develop a plan to ensure veterans who call the VA for a health care appointment are scheduled for an appointment befo  more