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Schauer announces special payments for Service Members who served under stop-loss orders
Oct 22, 2009
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Today Congressman Mark Schauer announced that special payments are now available to over 185,000 service members nationwide whose enlistments were involuntarily extended since September 11, 2001, providing $500 for every month they were held under stop-loss orders. Congress established this payment ...
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Applications due soon for Rep. Schauer's service academy nominations
Oct 16, 2009
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Today Congressman Mark Schauer is reminding high school seniors living in the 7th district that if they plan to apply to a service academy, they are required to obtain a Congressional nomination. To apply for a nomination from Congressman Schauer, students must send completed applications to his Dis...
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Info on Service Academy Nominations
Oct 14, 2009
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In case you weren't able to attend Congressman Schauer's Service Academy Expo in Jackson this week, we wanted to let constituents know that you can find more information about our nomination process by clicking here on our website.
If you are interested in applying for a congressional nomination,...
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Schauer votes to extend homebuyer incentives and provide more stable health care funding for veterans
Oct 8, 2009
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Today, Congressman Mark Schauer voted to pass two key measures for our American veterans. The Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act (H.R. 3590), which passed with bipartisan support today, will extend the deadline for taking advantage of the first-time homebuyer tax credit under the American Recove...
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Schauer to Host Military Academy Expo Next Monday
Oct 6, 2009
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Next Monday, Congressman Mark Schauer will host a Military Academy Expo in Jackson for students living in the 7th congressional district who are interested in applying to one of the five military service academies. Representatives from all five military academies will be on-hand to answer questions....
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House Approves $2M in Funding for Dexter Research Center to Develop Technology to Protect Military Personnel
Jul 31, 2009
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Yesterday evening, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2010, which included $2 million for Dexter Research Center requested by Congressman Mark Schauer (D-MI) to complete development of a Total Perimeter Surveillance (TPS) system. The new infrar...
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House Approves $2M for Deerfield Company to Develop Fuel Efficient Military Vehicles
Jul 31, 2009
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Yesterday evening, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2010, which included $2 million for Limo-Reid Technologies, Inc. (formerly Hybra-Drive Systems LLC) of Deerfield requested by Congressman Mark Schauer (D-MI). The funding will complete the d...
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House approves $1.5M for United Solar Ovonic to Develop Photovoltaic Systems for Defense Buildings in Battle Creek
Jul 30, 2009
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Today the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2010, which included $1.5 million for United Solar Ovonic (USO) to develop rugged, non-glass photovoltaic (PV) rooftop systems for Department of Defense buildings in Battle Creek. The funding was request...
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Schauer Announces Nearly $200k for Volunteers of America to Help Lansing-Area Homeless Vets Find Jobs
Jun 29, 2009
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Today U.S. Department of Labor and Congressman Mark Schauer (D-MI) announced a federal grant of $199,857 for Volunteers of America to expedite the reintegration of homeless veterans in Eaton, Ingham and Clinton Counties into the labor force. The Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP) is adm...
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House Committee Approves More Than $7.7M for Fort Custer Construction, Requested by Schauer
Jun 24, 2009
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Late last evening, the House Appropriations Committee voted to pass the 2010 Military Construction Appropriations bill, which includes $7.7 million for construction projects at Fort Custer Training Center requested by Congressman Mark Schauer (D-MI). The bill now advances to the floor for considerat...
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