VIDEO: Senator Peters Releases Statement Ahead of the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States of America
Detroit. “And it includes the generations of Michigan veterans and servicemembers who throughout our history have answered
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As Member of Armed Services Committee, Peters Secures Investments to Bolster Michigan’s Defense Capabilities in National Defense Bill
that the cleanup is done right. Supporting Our Veterans & Servicemembers Pay Raise for Servicemembers: The bill authorizes … panels authorized to review and potentially upgrade a veteran’s discharge. These upgrades can help veterans access vital
Rep. McDonald Rivet Announces Over $10 Million Returned to Mid-Michigan Families and Seniors
back into the pockets of local families, seniors, veterans, and small businesses. Anyone in mid-Michigan … Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and the Department of Defense. The Congresswoman
ICYMI: McDonald Rivet Leads Moment of Silence for Former Michigan Senator Don Riegle
needed them most, stand up for Gulf War veterans exposed to toxic chemicals, and rally against bad trade
Reps. Scholten Leads Bipartisan Resolution Celebrating 75 Years of the International Hearing Society
have the right support network. Every week, veterans and seniors in our community turn to the International Hearing
Tlaib Announces $57,174,720 in Community Project Funding, Billions in FY27 Appropriations Requests for the 12th
affordable, clean water, housing and health care for veterans, expanded childcare benefits, and household food safety. She also … funding is urgently needed. $650 million for State Veterans Homes – 92 Representatives signed our bipartisan letter supporting long
Slotkin Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Support Outdoor Rehabilitation for Veterans
Ahead of Armed Services Hearing, A
Reps. McDonald Rivet, Harrigan Introduce Bill to Give Service Members Housing Literacy Counseling
orders, and home loans through the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Military Financial Literacy Act is supported … Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals (VAREP), and Vietnam Veterans of America
Slotkin, Sheehy Introduce Legislation to Knock Down Barriers for Veterans Pursuing Apprenticeships
Sheehy (R-MT) introduced the pro-veteran, bipartisan Reducing Arbitrary Barriers to Apprenticeship Act to increase access … Bill benefits for veterans pursuing apprenticeships. “The GI Bill has been a successful engine toward bringing our veterans
Peters Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Protect Burial Benefits for Veterans
introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure terminally ill veterans are not prevented from receiving full Department of Veterans Affairs … toward burial and funeral expenses only if a veteran passed away at a VA facility. Gerald
Peters Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Give States Flexibility to Respond to Local Workforce Needs
bipartisan legislation that wassigned into lawto allow more veterans to use their GI bill benefits toward securing
Senator Peters Helps Senate Pass Defense Appropriations Bill, Secures Key Provisions to Bolster Michigan Military Installations and Strengthen National Security
research discovery into health care solutions for servicemembers, veterans, and the American public. Supporting Michigan’s Servicemembers … bill fully funds programs that support servicemember and veteran suicide prevention and response. The bill also supports continued
Peters Secures Funding to Strengthen Educational Opportunities, Improve Health Outcomes for Michiganders in Senate Appropriations Bill
students and recent graduates. Developing Educational Opportunities for Veterans and Underserved Students:The bill includes … State University develop and expand educational opportunities for veterans and underserved students living in rural areas of Michigan
Homeland Security Democrats Call on Chairman Paul to Conduct Urgent Oversight of ICE and CBP Excessive Use of Force & Improper Actions
Angeles who was wrongfully detained, arrested an Army veteran and U.S. citizen during an immigration raid in California
Dingell Invites Students to Participate in Annual Valentines for Veterans Project
students to participate in her annual “Valentines for Veterans” project by creating handmade Valentine’s Day cards … delivered directly to local veterans. Since 2015, students across the region have made hundreds of cards each year
2025 YEAR IN REVIEW: Senator Peters Continues Working Across the Aisle to Deliver for Michigan
Invest in Michigan’s Defense Installations, Protect Veterans Benefits, Expand Access to Opioid Addiction Treatments, and More WASHINGTON … protect our Great Lakes. SUPPORTING OUR NATION’S VETERANS & THEIR FAMILIES Legislation Protecting Burial Benefits for Military Families
Slotkin Demands Answers from VA Ahead of Deployment of Electronic Health Record Modernization in Michigan While Serious Issues Remain Unresolved
sent a new letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins, demanding answers from … goal of improving the quality of care for veterans by updating the outdated VistA system to allow
Slotkin Secures 30+ Wins in FY26 Pentagon Budget, Focusing on New Missions, New Tech and New Jobs for Michigan
helps retiring servicemembers transition to Michigan’s veterans’ agencies. Pushes for permanent funding for the annual Northern Strike
Dingell, Bergman Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ensure Accountability in VA Peer Review Process
Jack Bergman (R-MI) today reintroduced the Veterans Affairs Peer Review Neutrality Act to improve quality of care … report , requested by Dingell, by the Department of Veterans Affairs Inspector General that revealed leadership failures
Peters Leads Colleagues in Raising Concern Over New Defense Department Facial Hair Policy
committed to supporting our nation’s servicemembers and veterans. Peters volunteered for the U.S. Navy Reserve
WATCH: New Slotkin Video Features New Video Evidence of Hegseth Hypocrisy
five other Democratic lawmakers with service and veteran backgrounds to be hanged for remarks that sound strikingly similar
Stevens, Brown Introduce Legislation To Strengthen and Expand America’s Cybersecurity Workforce
Socioeconomically diverse communities Individuals from nontraditional educational paths Veterans Individuals who were formerly incarcerated Authorization of Appropriations
Peters Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Accountability & Neutrality in VA Peer Review Process
ensure it is conducted effectively. “Our nation’s veterans deserve nothing but the best quality health care … reintroduce this bipartisan bill to help ensure all veterans receive quality care by establishing commonsense measures to make
Joint Statement from Lawmakers Slotkin, Kelly, Crow, Deluzio, Goodlander and Houlahan
released the following joint statement: “We are veterans and national security professionals who love this country and swore
Peters Secures Provisions to Support Michigan Veterans, Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Bipartisan Legislation Signed into Law
Selfridge Air National Guard Base and Michigan’s veterans in bipartisan legislation recently signed into law. TheMilitary Construction … Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Actprovides funding to help Selfridge prepare for its incoming F-15EX fighter