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(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6157, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, which included a bipartisan amendment offered by Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) and Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08). The amendment allocates $10,000,000 to the Defense POW (Prisoner of War)/Missing Persons Accounting Agency to assist in identifying unclaimed remains that have been missing since the Korean conflict, and is completely offset by reducing spending in other accounts. The Allen/Raskin Amendment passed with unanimous bipartisan support.
To honor those who have served in the Vietnam War, local leaders in Frederick County, Maryland held a dinner and pinning ceremony.
The American Legion Francis Scott Key Post 11, in the Main Hall, hosted many veterans who served in the war. Frederick County Council President Bud Otis and Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) honored the veterans.
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(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) released the following statement commemorating Veterans Day on Saturday, November 11, 2017:
“This Veteran’s Day weekend, our immense gratitude and appreciation go out to millions of veterans who fought and served honorably to keep the peace in America.”
Vietnam War 50th Commemoration Pinning Ceremony
Congressman Jamie Raskin will be hosting a series of Vietnam War 50th Commemoration pinning ceremonies to honor Vietnam-era veterans in Maryland’s 8th Congressional District. The pinning ceremony is part of an ongoing national effort to honor all Vietnam-era veteran military service members who were on active duty between November 1, 1955, and May 15, 1975, regardless of where they served. These veterans are eligible to receive a Vietnam Veteran lapel pin at the ceremony.
As 20 veterans commit suicide every day, some lawmakers believe service dogs may save their lives. In Congress, a bill is being considered that would match veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress with highly trained service dogs.
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Congressman Jamie Raskin released the following statement commemorating Memorial Day on Monday, May 29, 2017:
“This Memorial Day weekend, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in serving our country.
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Today, Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), the Ranking Member of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Social Security, introduced the ‘Social Security 2100 Act’ (H.R 1902), which is cosponsored by Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08). This bill will cut taxes for Social Security recipients, provide a benefit bump for current and future beneficiaries, and keep the system strong for generations to come.