More on Veterans
Feb 15, 2013
In The News
Runyan reintroduces bill to give veterans larger benefit checks
U.S. Rep. Jon Runyan is renewing his annual push to give veterans a boost in their benefit checks as a potential fight brews over how the increases are calculated.
Oct 5, 2012
Press Release
Runyan Fights for Passage of Veterans COLA Legislation
Washington, D.C. –This week, Congressman Jon Runyan sent a letter to the Senate Majority and Minority Leaders strongly urging passage of H.R. 4114, the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Act of 2012. This legislation authored by Congressman Jon Runyan (R-NJ) would provide an increase in the amount of disability benefits provided to veterans equal to the COLA for Social Security Benefits. The bill was passed in the House of Representatives by voice vote on July 9, 2012, and is now being held up in the Senate.
Jul 20, 2012
Press Release
Runyan’s Amendment to Appropriations Bill Passes House
The amendment would reinforce current law that requires the Department of Defense to use American owned aircrafts in the Civil Reserve Air Fleet.
Jun 1, 2012
Press Release
Rep. Runyan Amendment to Prevent Funding for Informal BRAC Passes House
WASHINGTON – On Thursday May 31st, Congressman Jon Runyan (R-NJ) introduced an amendment to H.R. 5854 that would prohibit funds from being used to modify any military installations outside of the normal Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process. H...
Apr 13, 2012
In The News
Runyan Talks with WOBM's Tom Mongelli about Veterans Affairs Secretary's Visit to Joint Base Clinic
Congressman Runyan spoke with WOBM's Tom Mongelli about Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki's visit to the Community-Based Outpaitent Clinic at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst this week.
Aug 15, 2011
Press Release
Congressman Runyan to Tour Virtua Voorhees and The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
What: Congressman Jon Runyan (NJ-3) will tour two regional hospitals. The Congressman will tour Virtua Voorhees, and The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to gain an overview of each of the health care facilities, and meet with the leadership...
Jul 19, 2011
In The News
Jon Runyan joins house members to urge President to provide commitent to military and seniors
Congressman Jon Runyan (NJ-3) joined other House Members on the Capitol grounds urging the President to provide an immediate and explicit public commitment that the...
Jul 14, 2011
Press Release
Runyan Urges White House To Meet Obligations To Seniors And Military
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Jon Runyan (NJ-3) joined other House Members on the Capitol grounds urging the President to provide an immediate and explicit public commitment that the Administration will meet its obligations in paying our...
Jul 10, 2011
In The News
Medford soldier returns home
Army Pfc. Lawrence Spellman... a 2009 Shawnee High School graduate... "I was amazed to see complete strangers here. It was pretty cool." Cong.Runyan were...
Jul 10, 2011
In The News
Remembering Mexican aviator Emilio Carranza
Eighty-three years later, (American Legion Mount Holly Post 11) continues... tradition memorializing the man who is a national hero in his home country... U.S. Rep. Jon...
