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Rep. Sherrill To Hold Virtual “Monday with Mikie” on Resources for Veterans During COVID-19
August 20, 2020
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Parsippany, NJ -- Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) announced today a fourth virtual "Monday with Mikie" meeting focused on resources for veterans during COVID-19. Rep.

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Chairs of Servicewomen & Women Veterans Congressional Caucus Demand Congressional Hearings on Spc. Vanessa Guillen Murder, Comprehensive Review Of Sexual Harassment and Assault In The Armed Forces
July 31, 2020
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Washington, DC –Servicewomen & Women Veterans Congressional Caucus Chairwoman Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Vice Chairs Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ), Elaine Luria (D-VA) and Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) requested that the House and Senate Armed Services Committees hold hearings into the murder of Spc. Vanessa Guillen, support legislative proposals to address sexual assault and misconduct and work to implement policies that root out the culture of sexual harassment and assault in the Armed Forces.
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Rep. Sherrill Secures Passage of Strong, Bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act Focused on Innovation, Preparedness, and Resilience
July 1, 2020
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Washington, DC -- Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) voted today to advance the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021 in the House Armed Services Committee.

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Sherrill, Booker Introduce Women Veterans Appreciation Day Resolutions
June 12, 2020
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Washington, DC -- Today, Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), Vice Chair of the Servicewomen and Women Veterans Caucus, announced the introduction of a House resolution designating June 12th as Women Veterans Appreciation Day to recognize the service and sacrifices of women veterans and bring attention to the unique needs of women veterans.

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Representatives Sherrill, Panetta, and King Introduce Bill to Ensure Benefits for National Guard Members Deployed During COVID-19
May 26, 2020
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Parsippany, NJ – Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) joined Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-20), Representative Peter King (NY-02), and 36 of their colleagues to introduce the bipartisan National Guard COVID-19 Earned Benefits Guarantee Act.

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Rep. Sherrill’s Office Delivers More than 4,000 Valentines for Veterans
February 14, 2020
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Washington, DC -- Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) announced that for Valentine's Day, her office delivered more than 4,000 valentines for veterans written by residents from the 11th District of New Jersey.

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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
Rep. Sherrill Delivers Unanimous Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Pair Veterans with Service Dogs
February 5, 2020
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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).

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Rep. Sherrill Urges House Passage of Legislation to Pair Veterans with Service Dogs
February 3, 2020
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Parsippany, NJ -- Today, Representative Mikie Sherrill urged her colleagues to support the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) for Veterans Therapy Act (H.R. 4305). The bipartisan PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act will create a pilot program within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to give veterans access to treatment derived from working with service dogs. Representative Sherrill is a lead sponsor of the PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act alongside its author, Representative Steve Stivers (R-OH). The House is expected to vote on the legislation this week.
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Rep. Sherrill Announces Valentines for Veterans Program
January 27, 2020
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Parsippany, NJ – Today, Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) announced the launch of the “Valentines for Veterans” program. Residents are invited to drop off Valentine’s Day cards for military veterans at Representative Sherrill’s District Office in Parsippany, starting today through Monday, February 10, 2020. Cards submitted in envelopes should not be sealed closed unless mailed to the district office. The cards will be distributed to veterans throughout the 11th Congressional District.
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