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 Celebrates Veterans Day Posted on 11/11/16
- Democratic Senators Urge Federal Regulators to Act to Protect Students & Veterans From Fraudulent Institutions Like Trump University Posted on 07/15/16
- SENATE PASSES BIPARTISAN MILITARY WHISTLEBLOWER AND CORRECTION BOARD REFORMS IN NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT Posted on 06/15/16
- President Signs POW/MIA Remembrance Act into Law Posted on 05/02/16
- Senator Markey Applauds Approval of New CIA Benefit for Family of Glen A. Doherty Posted on 04/20/16
- Senate Passes POW/MIA Remembrance Act Posted on 04/15/16
- Senator Markey Statement on Nomination of Judge Merrick Garland to the U.S. Supreme Court Posted on 03/16/16