Veteran & Military
Senator Markey has consistently worked to insure veterans receive the benefits they so nobly earned in defense of our nation. Senator Markey strongly believes that we need to provide robust funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs to allow it to eliminate its current backlog of health benefits requests. He has supported efforts to modernize the agency and the VA facilities throughout Massachusetts. Senator Markey has worked to expand job-training programs for veterans and opportunities for veteran-owned small businesses. Senator Markey has fought to ensure that all of veterans gain access to services such as health care, education and additional services for those who have been diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury.
- Senator Markey Statement on President Trump’s Plan for Afghanistan Posted on 08/22/17
- Senator Markey Calls for Even Tougher Sanctions on North Korea, China in Light of Report of Pyongyang’s Missile-Ready Nuclear Warheads Posted on 08/08/17
- Senator Markey Criticizes National Security Adviser McMaster Comments on Preparation for Preventive War” in North Korea Posted on 08/05/17
- Senator Markey Commends State Department Willingness to Engage in Dialogue with North Korea and Reiterates Call for Direct Diplomacy Posted on 08/01/17
- Markey Joins Gillibrand on Bipartisan Letter With 44 Senators Urging Secretary Mattis Not To Implement Transgender Ban Posted on 07/28/17
- Senator Markey Denounces Trump’s Transgender Military Ban Posted on 07/26/17
- Senators Markey and Feinstein Lead Call for Inclusive, Transparent, and Comprehensive Review by Trump Administration of Role of Nuclear Weapons in U.S. Security Posted on 07/19/17