Press Releases

July 2020
House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Passes 12 Bipartisan Bills Promoting Inclusivity at VA, Update to VA’s Exclusionary Motto
Chairman Takano Applauds New Veteran Suicide Prevention, VA Police Reform Bills
Congressional Leaders Introduce Bill to Provide Benefits to Veterans and Military Families Fighting COVID-19
House Unanimously Passes Three Bipartisan Bills for Veterans Despite COVID-19 Pandemic
Lawmakers to VA: “Take Necessary Action to Prevent Sexual Harassment within the Department”
Chairman Takano, Luria Respond to the Long Awaited VA Character of Discharge Regulation
Chairman Takano Announces Support for Two New Bipartisan Veteran Suicide Prevention Bills
June 2020
Chairman Takano Speaks with Reserve Officers Association to Discuss how Reservists are Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic
Chairman Takano, Brownley, Rice Call on VA to Update Exclusionary Motto, Honor Women, LGBTQ Veterans
Chairman Takano Responds to President Trump’s PREVENTS Roadmap to Combat Veteran Suicide
Chairman Takano: “The pandemic has exposed some alarming vulnerabilities and gaps in VA’s pandemic readiness.”
Chairman Takano Speaks with Military Officers Association of America to Discuss National Guard and Reserve Parity, VA’s Response to the Pandemic
Chairman Takano, Subcommittee Chair Lee Statement on GAO’s Recommendations for VA’s Electronic Health Record Project
Chairman Takano Speaks with CEO of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America to Discuss Veterans’ Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Chairman Takano Speaks with National Guard Association of the United States to Discuss Impact On National Guard During Pandemic
Chairman Takano Speaks with Johns Hopkins University’s Dr. Josh Sharfstein to Discuss Contact Tracing and How Veterans Can Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19
May 2020
Chairman Takano, Tri-Caucus Call On VA to Provide Demographic Data For Minority Veterans Affected By COVID-19
House Unanimously Passes Three Bipartisan Bills for Veterans Despite COVID-19 Pandemic
Chairman Takano to VA: Fully and Fairly Implement Paid Sick Leave & Telework Policies During Pandemic
Chairman Takano on Memorial Day 2020: “It is our duty to mark this moment despite the uncertainty of our time.”
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