Honoring Our Veterans and Active-Duty Military
As President Calvin Coolidge once said: “the nation which forgets its defenders will itself be forgotten.” Serving in our Armed Forces is one of the most courageous and selfless decisions a citizen of this country can make, and when we send these brave men and women into harm’s way, we have a responsibility to care for them and their families when they return home.
In Congress, I’m fighting to protect the benefits these brave patriots have earned and ensure they always have the essential care they need. I’m particularly proud to have helped pass the Honoring our PACT Act, landmark legislation to strengthen medical care to veterans exposed to toxic substances.
I’m also working to reduce veteran suicide, expand veterans’ benefits, ensure the safety of our active-duty military members, and more. These courageous men and women have stood up to protect and defend the freedoms we hold dear—the very least we can do is stand up for them.
I'm proud to co-sponsor:
HR 2268 Keeping our Promises Act
Will provide veterans who served in the Vietnam War with the benefits and care they have earned, ensuring certain diseases are covered by the presumption of service connection relating to exposure of herbicides by certain veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam.HR 2806 Honoring All Veterans Act
Honoring the over 2 million women veterans who have bravely served our country.HR 2372 Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and Other Toxins Act
To provide for a presumption of service connection for certain diseases associated with exposure to toxins, and for other purposes.HR 914 Dental Care for Veterans Act
Expands eligibility for dental care to all veterans enrolled in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare systemH.R. 3577 U.S. Army Veterans of WWII Congressional Gold Medal Act
Recognizes the U.S. Army Veterans of World War II for their dedicated service to our nation.H.R. 4601 Commitment to Veterans Support and Outreach Act
Authorizes the VA to provide grant program to improve outreach and assistance to veterans and their families to inform them of the resources they have available.H.R. 1012 ‘Six Triple Eight' Congressional Gold Medal Act
To recognize the women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion for their contributions during WWII.H.R. 2568 United Stats Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Program
Recognizes Cadet Nurses as Veterans to provide burial benefits.H.R. 2569 Veterans Agent Orange Exposure Act
Provides overdue relief to U.S. Veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange while serving during the Vietnam War.
These brave men and women have stood up to protect and defend the freedoms we hold dear -- the very least we could do is stand up for them.
More on Honoring Our Veterans and Active-Duty Military
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle joined veterans and advocates to strongly condemn the Trump Administration’s decision to shut down Operation Enduring Welcome and the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts (CARE)—two federal programs designed to resettle Afghan nationals who supported U.S. military and diplomatic efforts.
Our Vietnam Veterans were not always given the respect they deserved, but we have worked over the years, and will continue to work, to right those wrongs.
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle recognized local Vietnam Veterans by presenting them with the Vietnam War Commemoration Lapel Pin in honor of their service.
(Washington, D.C.)— Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced the introduction of the Veteran Caregiver Re-education, Re-employment, and Retirement (Veteran Caregiver RRR) Act—bipartisan legislation designed to give caregivers compensated by the U.S.
(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle (D, NY-25) and Congressman Juan Ciscomani (R, AZ-6) announced they have introduced the Veteran Caregiver Re-education, Re-employment, and Retirement (Veteran Caregiver RRR) Act—legislation designed to give caregivers compensated by the U.S.
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, ahead of National Vietnam War Veterans Day, Congressman Joe Morelle recognized local Vietnam Veterans by presenting them with the Vietnam War Commemoration Lapel Pin in honor of their service.
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle recognized local Vietnam Veterans by presenting them with the Vietnam War Commemoration Lapel Pin in honor of their service.
(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released a video marking this upcoming Sunday as Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day.
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced the introduction of his Veteran Caregiver Re-education, Re-employment, and Retirement (Veteran Caregiver RRR) Act: bipartisan legislation to support veteran caregivers and ensure they have access to the benefits they deserve.
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle (D, NY-25) and Congressman Juan Ciscomani (R, AZ-6) announced they have introduced the Veteran Caregiver Re-education, Re-employment, and Retirement (Veteran Caregiver RRR) Act—legislation designed to support caregivers compensated by the U.S.