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Reps Bentivolio and Duckworth introduce bill to help veteran-owned small businesses

Jul 30, 2014 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman Kerry Bentivolio (R-MI) and Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced the Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act (H.R. 5231) -- which allows veteran-owned small businesses to apply for and receive unwanted government surplus or excess property.

Congressman Kerry Bentivolio’s statement on the release of five Taliban officials

Jun 4, 2014 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Kerry Bentivolio issued the following statement on the Obama Administration’s decision to exchange five Taliban officials, who were detained at Guantanamo Bay, for the release of United States Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl:

Mobile District Office to Visit Plymouth, Canton, Farmington, and Clawson

May 2, 2014 Blog Post

The Mobile Office will visit different locations across the 11th District to provide constituents with greater access to federal services.

Schedule

Rep. Bentivolio announces Military Academy Nominees

Feb 3, 2014 Press Release

Congressman Kerry Bentivolio is privileged to announce the nomination of twenty-nine applicants to the prestigious UnitedStates military service academies. Hailing from municipalities all across Michigan’s Eleventh District, which contains portions of Oakland and Wayne counties, these ambitious young people will be competing to become the future leadership of our nation’s armed forces.

The help our veterans need

Nov 19, 2013 Editorial

As a former soldier who served in both the Vietnam and Iraq War, I can tell you that our veterans often find it difficult to transition from military to civilian life. Workplace skill training can be a lifesaver for many of our veterans making the move from our armed services to the private sector.

Too many of our soldiers are finding it difficult to find jobs when they return from overseas. It’s time to help them out.

Rep. Bentivolio Introduces Veterans’ Jobs Bill

Oct 30, 2013 Press Release

Today, Rep. Kerry Bentivolio introduced the Veteran’s Entry to Apprenticeship Act, H.R. 3384. This act amends current law, specifically Title 38, to allow veterans to use their educational benefits for enrollment in pre-apprenticeship programs.

Shut-down update

Oct 15, 2013 Blog Post

Dear Constituents,

The partial shut-down is now entering its third week.

Even while the chambers disagree on the continuing spending resolution, the House did pass bills to fund:

Rep. Bentivolio votes to Honor the Families of Fallen Soldiers

Oct 9, 2013 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Kerry Bentivolio voted for the Honoring the Families of a Fallen Soldier Act, H.J.Res 91. This legislation makes continuing appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits of deceased military service members of the Department of Defense. It passed the House of Representatives in a bipartisan fashion with a vote of 425-0.

GOP Combat Veterans Lead Fight Against Syrian Military Strike

Sep 17, 2013 In The News

Republican congressmen who have witnessed the horrors of war for themselves as combat veterans are among those leading the way in opposition to American involvement in Syria.

Reps. Kerry Bentivolio of Michigan, Chris Gibson and Michael Grimm of New York, Doug Collins of Georgia, Ron DeSantis of Florida and Steve Stivers of Ohio have all come out saying they oppose air strikes.