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August 28, 2021

Parsippany, NJ–– Last week, Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) met with local military veterans who own small businesses across NJ-11 for a roundtable discussion on the challenges servicemembers face when starting a small business after their service and what additional support is needed.

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Honoring Sgt. Michael D. Kirspel, Jr.
October 22, 2019
Parsippany, NJ -- Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) joined with the community yesterday morning at Picatinny Arsenal to honor fallen soldier Sergeant Michael D. Kirspel, Jr., of Hopatcong, New Jersey. Picatinny Arsenal unveiled the plaque dedicating the Ballistic Evaluation Center in Sgt. Kirspel’s name.
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Seal of the United States House of Representatives
August 27, 2020

Parsippany, NJ -- Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) held a Veterans Outreach Day this week to assist veterans during COVID-19, provide resources from local stakeholders and providers, and talk about the issues facing the veterans community in the 11th District.

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Vet Center Visit
August 20, 2021

Parsippany, NJ –– Yesterday, Wednesday, August 18th, Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) hosted and participated in a number of events with local veterans focused on the most pressing issues facing the veterans community.

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May 22, 2023

Washington, DC– Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) reintroduced today the bipartisan Donut Dollies Congressional Gold Medal Act to recognize the service of the 627 women who risked their lives to support troops on the frontlines of the Vietnam War.

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W/ Rosie Torres
September 29, 2022

Washington, DC – Today Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill met with Rosie Torres, a nationally-known veterans advocate who was instrumental in the passage of the bipartisan Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 (PACT Act).  Sherri

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Rep. Sherrill speaks at a press conference with Vietnam Veteran Walter Parker and his service dog, Jackson, at the Capitol last year
February 5, 2020

Washington, DC -- Today, Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) delivered unanimous House passage of the bipartisan Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) for Veterans Therapy Act (H.R. 4305).

Issues:Veterans
November 14, 2022

Parsippany, NJ– At Morris Habitat for Humanity’s Veterans Build Kick Off Ceremony, Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) announced that the Morris Habitat for Humanity received the final award notice for a $3,000,000 federal grant to be used to help complete the construction of twenty-five

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Seal of the United States House of Representatives
November 11, 2020

WASHINGTON, DC -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) offered congratulations and thanks to GFS Supply & Services, Inc. in East Hanover for earning a Gold Medal in the HIRE Vets Medallion Award Program at the U.S. Department of Labor. The HIRE Vets Medallion Award recognizes a company or organization's commitment to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development.

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April 4, 2022

Washington, DC– Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) is working to improve educational opportunities for veterans by introducing the GI Bill Foreign Instituion Electronic Payments Act. Rep. Sherrill is leading this effort to update the current GI Bill Benefit parameters after hearing the concerns from veterans in her community.