Pelosi Statement on Senate Confirmation of Mike Michaud as Assistant Secretary of Labor

"Former Congressman Mike Michaud has long been a stalwart champion of America's veterans, servicemembers and military families.  The Department of Labor has truly gained an asset in Mike, with his years of experience, leadership and commitment in addressing veterans' employment, job training and quality of life as they transition home.

"Mike's dedication to America's veterans has been seen time and time again through his years as Ranking Member on the House Committee on Veterans Affairs.  He brought Democrats and Republicans together to ensure veterans receive high quality and timely access to health care and benefits – expanding funding for homeless veterans, improving transition services for rural veterans and their families, reducing the disability claims backlog, and strengthening mental health services.  And throughout his time in Congress, Mike was an unwavering champion for hard-working American families.

"It is our moral responsibility to close the career and training gap that far too many servicemembers face as they transition to civilian life.  I look forward to working with the new Assistant Secretary to uphold America's bedrock promise in serving our veterans as well as they have served us – never forgetting the sacrifice of our military families.  With Mike at the helm of this vital role at the Department of Labor, our communities, veterans and families will have an unwavering, energetic advocate and leader renowned for honoring the service of our nation's veterans through action."