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(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Today, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) introduced the 250 Years of Service and Sacrifice Commemorative Coin Act to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Our office was contacted by the family of a U.S. Army veteran requesting assistance in locating documents required for a military funeral.
After successfully reaching out to the National Archives and Records Administration, we were able to obtain the necessary documents, ensuring the veteran will have a military funeral tomorrow. Our office extends our gratitude for his service to our country, and condolences to his family.
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis today released the below statement following the passage of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, bipartisan legislation that reforms and improves health care, benefits, and services at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for veterans, their families, and their survivors:
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(WASHINGTON, DC) – Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis honored National POW/MIA Recognition Day which is tomorrow, the third Friday of September. Earlier this week, she recognized U.S. Army Air Force's 2nd Lt. Francis E. Callahan of New Brighton, Staten Island whose remains were recently identified after 80 years by the Department of Defense POW-MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA). |
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today released the following statement regarding the House's bipartisan passage of the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis presented awards to students who were nominated — and ultimately received appointments — to United States military academies.
The presentation took place at the Marine Corps League Detachment 246 in Sunnyside.
Nominations are based on evaluations including factors such as academic achievements, extra-curricular activities, leadership skills, physical aptitude, character, motivation, and the results of interviews.
Congratulations are in order for:
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R – Staten Island/South Brooklyn) honored a U.S. Army veteran who served Staten Island and the nation for decades as a tireless advocate.
Lee Covino passed away earlier this week at the age of 72.
Our office recently assisted a retired member of the NYPD and former federal employee who worked at the Department of Veterans Affairs in unlocking his TreasuryDirect account after being locked out for several weeks, preventing him from accessing his investments.
At the end of April, this constituent contacted our office after the Bureau of the Fiscal Service (BFS) was slow to acknowledge his request to lift a hold on his account, and his attempts to contact TreasuryDirect resulted in phone calls being abruptly disconnected with no resolution.