There are more than twenty-five million veterans alive today and new veterans are returning home from duty overseas daily. These brave men and women have given much to protect the ideals and way of life that we enjoy in the United States. In light of the sacrifices made by our veterans, Congressman Lipinski strongly believes that as a nation we have an obligation to prioritize health care for veterans and ensure access to educational opportunities and home loan programs. Congressman Lipinski is committed to our nation's veterans. His legislative priorities for Third District veterans include ending the disabled veterans' tax, ensuring that all veterans have continued and improved access to VA health care facilities, and assisting Third District veterans with receiving access to support services to which they are entitled.

To learn more about Congressman Lipinski's leadership on veterans' issues, please see the following press releases, columns, and statements.

Lipinski Honors America's Veterans at Oak Lawn Ceremony (November 11, 2010)

Lipinski Fights for American Jobs, National Security, and Veterans (October 8, 2010)

Lipinski Introduces Resolution Honoring National POW/MIA Recognition Day (September 16, 2010)

Heeding Rep. Lipinski's Call, Pentagon Searches for Remains of Hundreds of American War Heroes at Tarawa, Site of Famous WWII Pacific Battle (August 17, 2010)

Lipinski Joins Wounded Warriors Ride (July 2, 2010)

Veterans Legislative Update - 2010

Lipinski Opposes Hasty Repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Policy, Adds Amendment to Defense Bill to Create Jobs and Strengthen Security  (May 28, 2010)

Lipinski Votes Against Repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Policy, Says We Should Heed Military's Chiefs of Staff and Allow Pentagon Study to be Completed (May 28, 2010)

Lipinski Honors Veterans in Brookfield and Stickney (November 11, 2009)

Congressman Lipinski's Veterans Fair to be Held Monday, Nov. 9, in Summit

Lipinski Applauds Injured Veterans Participating in Marathon (October 9, 2009)

Lipinski's Actions Spur Pentagon to Act on Recovering Remains of Fallen Heroes (October 8, 2009)

Veterans Legislative Update - 2009

Lipinski Presses Defense Department to Locate Remains of U.S. Service Members Killed in Battle of Tarawa (June 25, 2009)

Lipinski Joins "Wounded Warriors" on Soldier Ride on Flag Day (June 2009)

Congressman Lipinski Honors America's Veterans at Memorial Day Events (June 2009)

Veterans Legislative Update - 2008

Lipinski Helps Pass Bills to Aid and Honor Servicemembers and Veterans (May 22, 2008)

Lipinski Helps Pass Tax Rebate for Middle Class Families, Seniors, and Veterans (February 7, 2008)

Rep Lipinski Honored By Veterans (January 28, 2008)

Veterans Legislative Update - 2007

Lipinski Honors Local Veteran (October 17, 2006)

Lipinski Listens to Veteran's Concerns (June 1, 2005)

Lipinski Honors Local American Servicemen & Women (May 30, 2005)

Please use the information and links listed on this page to aid you in receiving the veteran benefits you deserve. And as always, please do not hesitate to contact any of my offices with any questions or comments you may have.