Veterans
Honoring the service and sacrifice of members in the military and their families is one the greatest and proudest responsibilities for Members of Congress. One of Congressman Poliquin’s top priorities is to continue to support the brave men and women in uniform during active duty and once they return to civilian life.
When service members return to civilian life, it is imperative that they receive excellent healthcare, help with their benefits and any other issues that may arise. They have served our Country with honor and we must honor and fulfill our promises to them. Congressman Poliquin’s staff in Maine and Washington, D.C., is here to help with all constituents’ requests – click the link here.
More on Veterans
December 9, 2016
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Maine Congressional Delegation sent a letter to the Veterans Administration (VA) expressing concern about several long-unfilled vacancies at two Vet Centers in Maine. The letter from Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Bruce Poliquin urges the VA to fill those vacancies with qualified staff as soon as possible to ensure that Maine veterans have access to the quality and timely care they deserve.
October 26, 2016
Press Release
WASHINGTON – Congressman Bruce Poliquin (ME-02) is acting to halt the Pentagon’s efforts to force former California National Guard members to repay the bonuses they earned and were promised.
Congressman Poliquin sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Ash Carter asking for an immediate halt in efforts to recoup these bonuses and requesting information to better understand the reason behind the issue and its scope. Today, the Pentagon announced it would cease these recoupment efforts.
October 20, 2016
Press Release
PRESQUE ISLE – Congressman Bruce Poliquin (ME-02) presented the Bronze Star and several other medals for distinguished military service in Vietnam to an Air Force Veteran from Aroostook County on Thursday during a small ceremony in Presque Isle.
October 17, 2016
Press Release
WASHINGTON – To recognize the annual, national tradition to honor our fallen soldiers and Veterans that was started by Downeast Mainers 25 years ago, Congressman Bruce Poliquin (ME-02) is requesting a World War II aircraft flyover to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Wreaths Across America at Arlington National Cemetery this December.
October 4, 2016
Press Release
WASHINGTON – Congressman Bruce Poliquin (ME-02) is pushing the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to improve the reliability and efficiency of the Veterans Crisis Line (VCL), a service at the VA designed to help Veterans and their families find immediate assistance via phone and text message in cases where a Veteran is facing suicide or related dire situations.
September 29, 2016
Press Release
Representatives Chellie Pingree and Bruce Poliquin joined Representative Julia Brownley (D-CA) in introducing a bill last night to force the approval of a lease for a major expansion of the Portland VA health clinic, as well as leases at 23 other VA facilities around the country. Because of technicalities in the way the leases are approved, work on the expansion in Portland has been delayed.
August 1, 2016
Press Release
BANGOR, Maine – On Friday, Maine’s 2nd District Congressman, Bruce Poliquin, presented the prestigious Purple Heart to an Army Veteran from Eastern Maine who served in both Iraq and Afghanistan.
July 21, 2016
Press Release
AUGUSTA, Maine – Today, Maine’s 2nd District Congressman, Bruce Poliquin, spoke at the 6th Annual Maine Military and Community Network Conference on the importance of providing our Veterans with the care, support and service they deserve. The Congressman’s entire District staff attended the event and provided information on the services that the Congressional office can provide for Veterans, especially when dealing with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
July 6, 2016
Press Release
WASHINGTON – Today, Maine’s 2nd District Congressman, Bruce Poliquin, released the following statement on the latest report from a bipartisan Congressional panel, the Commission on Care, that recommends the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) take major steps to consolidate its facilities and implement a program to allow Veterans to receive care close to home from nearby private health centers:
June 23, 2016
In The News
Our State is home to more than 107,000 seniors and more than 126,000 veterans. Our seniors and our veterans have been promised benefits and support after their careers in the workforce and service to our country. I believe it is absolutely critical that those promises are fulfilled.