Military/Veterans Affairs

Military/Veterans Affairs Updates

Feb 7, 2025

Moskowitz Leads Bill to Honor WWII Veteran Roddie Edmonds with Congress’s Highest Civilian Honor

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressmen Jared Moskowitz (FL-23) and Tim Burchett (TN-02) this week introduced bipartisan legislation (the Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act) to posthumously bestow the Congressional Gold Medal on Master Sergeant Roderick “Roddie” Edmonds. “During a period of darkness, hatred, and vile antisemitism, Roddie Edmonds showed unmatched bravery and solidarity,” said Congressman Moskowitz. “His decision […]

May 15, 2024

Military/Veterans Affairs

Congressman Moskowitz and Self Spearhead the Battle Against Foreign Espionage

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Keith Self (R-TX) and Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) are leading a letter urging U.S. Department of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to release the number of encounters our foreign adversaries, including China, Russia, and Iran, have attempted on U.S. military bases. Five additional Members signed onto this bipartisan letter, demanding answers regarding […]

Feb 27, 2024

Military/Veterans Affairs

PHOTO RELEASE: Moskowitz Presents Service Medals to 90-Year-Old Local Veteran Who Never Received Proper Recognition for His Service to Our Country

CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA – Today, Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-Florida) presented three service medals to Kenneth Bailey, a 90-year-old Coconut Creek resident, who was honorably discharged from the U.S. Air Force in 1956 and never received the medals to which he was entitled. For over 60 years, Bailey went without proper recognition from the U.S. Air Force. The medals Moskowitz helped […]

Jul 14, 2023

Military/Veterans Affairs

Moskowitz Slams Republicans for Prioritizing Culture Wars Instead of the U.S. Military

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, during a House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing, Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-Florida) slammed House Republicans for prioritizing culture war issues instead of passing a clean National Defense Authorization Act, as has been done on a bipartisan basis for years. Examples of amendments Republicans are pushing would undermine commonsense abortion access provisions, defend […]

Apr 20, 2023

Military/Veterans Affairs

Moskowitz Urges VA to Accommodate Burial Practice for Jewish Veterans

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-Florida) and Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Florida) sent a letter to Secretary Denis McDonough urging the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to allow burials that are consistent with Jewish values, customs, and laws. As of now, there are significant hurdles for Jewish families to get accommodations at VA cemeteries. Under […]