Kicking off the month of March, Congressman Adam Kinzinger (IL-16) and his staff will once again be collecting greeting cards and letters for the residents of the La Salle Veterans Home
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U.S. Representatives Adam Kinzinger (IL-16) and Cheri Bustos (IL-17), and U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), a former Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, called for the inclusion of their bipartisan bill to increase funeral benefits for eligible veterans in the next phase of Coronavirus relief legislation. With COVID-19 posing serious risks among elderly veterans and those with service-related health conditions, the Burial Rights for Ameri...
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Representative Adam Kinzinger is calling on his constituents to help write St. Patrick Day Cards for local veterans. The cards will be given to residents of the LaSalle Veteran’s Home. In a statement, Kinzinger said “We are lucky to live in the land of the free because of the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed… I believe we can –and should- show our veterans know [sic] how much we appreciate them any time throughout the year.” Cards containing well wishes may be sent to Kinzinger...
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U.S. Reps. Adam Kinzinger and Elaine Luria introduced legislation to help the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs better understand the incidence of cancer diagnosis and mortality among fighter pilots. The bipartisan Military Pilot Cancer Incidence Study Act is meant to ensure access to quality preventative health care for service members, according to a news release. "When I joined the Air Force, I knew the risks that came with military service, especially flying in combat missions," Ki...
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Today, Congressman Adam Kinzinger (IL-16) joined Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) in introducing the Military Pilot Cancer Incidence Study Act.
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Last month, Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) joined Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) as an original cosponsor to introduce H.R.5522, the Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability Entitlement Act.
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Washington, DC – In honor of Veterans Day, Congressman Adam Kinzinger (IL-16) penned an op-ed for a Special Edition of The Ripon Society’s Forum Magazine. As a veteran himself, the Congressman understands how important it is to make sure our veterans have the resources they deserve and the support they need—and it’s a priority for him as he serves in Congress. “We Must Ensure Our Veterans Know They Are Not Alone” | By: Adam Kinzinger | Veterans Day 2019 | The Ripon Forum | “America has the great...
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