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House Approves Bipartisan Holt-Runyan Amendment To Prevent Veteran Suicide - Provides $20 million for outreach

Washington, D.C.  – On Thursday evening, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a bipartisan amendment authored by Rep. Rush Holt (D-NJ) and Rep. Jon Runyan (R-NJ) that would dedicate $20 million to veteran suicide prevention outreach efforts. “...

MEDIA ADVISORY - Congressman Runyan To Host Ocean County Veterans Expo

For Immediate Release June 2, 2011 Ocean County, NJ – Congressman Jon Runyan (NJ-3) will host his second veterans expo since taking office at Ocean County College.  The expo will take place on Monday June 6th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 p.m. in the College...

Runyan Applauds House Passage Of Disabled Veterans Bill To Improve Claims And Appeals Process

For Immediate Release June 1, 2011 Washington, DC – Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed HR 1484 (the Veterans Appeals Improvement Act of 2011).   The bill, which originated out the Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs (DAMA)...

A Salute to Heroes for Memorial Day - Wreath laying ceremony attended by vets, elementary students, Runyan.

TOMS RIVER - Hands were steady upon hearts and on foreheads as attendees saluted and pledged during a well attended ceremony for Memorial Day on Friday...On this Memorial Day weekend at Toms River's Ocean County library, the 16th Annual Veterans Wreath Laying and Memorial Service, was conducted by the Ocean County Veterans Memorial Association...Many veterans from the Korean, Vietnam and Iraq wars and World War II were honored from Congressman Jon Runyan, as he handed out caps to the vets, in rememberance of their service to this country...There was a moment of silence as Taps played and the proud men and women who served their country paid their respect to those who had died. Timothy Ryan, a local funeral director, played master of ceremonies to the event. At the beginning of the event, students from Lanes Mills School in Brick were there singing there patriotic hearts out with such songs as God Bless America to This Land is Your Land. After Taps was played, people were led out side to the Vietnam Veterans War memorial were there was a wreath lain on the memorial. They had a moment of silence before breaking for a luncheon back inside the library. It allowed for the chance to connect, share stories, and remember the holiday.

Runyan does job quietly in first year in House

WASHINGTON — Jon Runyan is still no fan of the nation's capital...Nearly six months after he was sworn in with the GOP-majority House freshman class, the 37-year-old Mount Laurel Republican is unimpressed with the pomp, ceremony and schmoozing that dominates Washington...Not being the guy who yells on the House floor and makes the evening news isn't necessarily a weakness, said Rep. Rob Andrews, a Democrat in the 1st Congressional District..."I've found him to be most focused on the issues that affect his area, and that's commendable,"...The two have collaborated on securing funding for the Joint Base. Andrews also praised Runyan for introducing a bill that would ensure pay parity for civilian employees at joint bases..."I find him to be very agreeable," the Haddon Heights Democrat said. "He's easy to get along with and easy to work with."

House Approves Runyan Amendment To Increase Contracting Competition And Transparency As Part Of The National Defense Authorization Act

Runyan Introduces Bi-Partisan Bill to Honor Mothers of Fallen Soldiers

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jon Runyan (NJ-3) introduced HR 1980, “The Gold Star Mothers National Monument Act of 2011.”  This bi-partisan legislation would authorize the Gold Star Mothers National Monument Foundation to build a Gold Star...

House Approves Runyan, Loebsack Legislation to End Gravesite Reservations at Arlington Cemetery

House Passes Runyan Veterans' Cost Of Living Adjustment Legislation

House Veterans' Affairs Committee Passes Key Runyan Sponsored Legislation

WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee reported out several key pieces of legislation sponsored and supported by Congressman Jon Runyan (NJ-3):  HR 1627, a bill that includes portions of legislation authored by Runyan that...