Press Releases
Oct 2, 2014
Runyan, House VA Committee to Hold Field Hearing on Failures of Philadelphia VA
Washington, D.C. – On October 3, 2014, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs (HVAC DAMA) will conduct a field hearing entitled “Rhetoric v. Reality: Investigating the Continued Failures of the Philadelphia VA Regional Office.”
Sep 4, 2014
Runyan Announces Grant Awards to Indian Mills Volunteer Fire Company and Shamong Emergency Medical Services
Shamong Township, NJ - Today, Congressman Jon Runyan (NJ-3) announced that the Indian Mills Volunteer Fire Company and Shamong Emergency Medical Services have been awarded a $12,291 grant from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the...
Aug 7, 2014
Runyan Announces Grant Award to Mount Laurel Township Emergency Medical Services
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – Today, Congressman Jon Runyan (NJ-3) announced that the Mount Laurel Township Emergency Medical Services has been awarded a $96,000 grant from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to strengthen its overall level of preparedness and ability to respond to fire and related hazards.
Jun 20, 2014
Runyan Amendment Protecting KC-10 Fleet Passes House As Part of Fiscal Year 2015 Defense Appropriations Bill
Issues: Defense and National Security
Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4870, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2015 by a vote of 340 to 73. This legislation provides funding for military operations, critical national security needs, and programs which support our nation’s servicemembers and their families. Included in the bill is an amendment to protect the KC10 fleet authored by Rep. Runyan.
Jun 10, 2014
Runyan Issues Statement Following Passage of Veterans Access to Care Act
Issues: Veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jon Runyan (NJ-03) made the following statement following the passage of H.R. 4810, the Veterans Access to Care Act of 2014: “With the release of yesterday’s internal audit report by the VA bringing to light...
Jun 5, 2014
Runyan Visits Interstate Connecting Components in Lumberton
Issues: Defense and National Security
LUMBERTON, N.J. - Today, Congressman Jon Runyan (NJ-03) visited Interstate Connecting Components (ICC) in Lumberton to see firsthand the skilled jobs that the production of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and amphibious warships bring to the region and...
Jun 4, 2014
Runyan Announces $914.7M Contract for Lockheed Martin Space Fence Program
MOORESTOWN, N.J. - Today, Congressman Jon Runyan (NJ-03) announced that Lockheed Martin, Moorestown has been awarded a contract for the construction of the Space Fence program. This $914.7 million, fixed price contract will significantly improve...
May 30, 2014
Runyan Issues Statement Following VA Secretary’s Resignation
Issues: Veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jon Runyan (NJ-03) made the following statement after the resignation of U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki: “First off, there is no doubt that Secretary Shinseki is a patriot who has...
May 29, 2014
Runyan Amendment to Protect Fishing Communities Passes Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C.-This afternoon, the House Committee on Natural Resources passed Congressman Jon Runyan’s (NJ-03) amendment to H.R.4742, the Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act. H.R. 4742 would...
May 22, 2014
Runyan Amendment to FY15 NDAA Passes House
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Last night, the House of Representatives passed an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2015 authored by Rep. Jon Runyan (NJ-03). The amendment would establish pay parity standards for the...
