Congressional Veteran Commendation

The Congressional Veteran Commendation is a nominations-based program designed to recognize both the military service and community service of veterans living in the 31st Congressional District of California. These honorees are exceptional Americans who served our country as former members of the United States Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard).

The nomination packet may be self-submitted by the veteran or submitted by a nominator acting on behalf of the veteran with their permission. A review board will evaluate the packets and make recommendations to Congressman Cisneros. 

The Congressional Veterans Commendation recipients will be formally honored later during the Congressman's Service Academy Information Night on September 10th, 2026.

ELIGIBILITY:

• Veteran must currently reside in the 31st Congressional District of California, which includes Azusa, Baldwin Park, Bradbury, Covina, Duarte, El Monte, Glendora, Industry, Irwindale, La Puente, La Verne, Monrovia, San Dimas, South El Monte, and West Covina. It also covers several unincorporated neighborhoods, including parts of Avocado Heights, North El Monte, South San Jose Hills, West Puente Valley, Valinda, Mayflower Village, South Monrovia Island, Vincent, Citrus, and Charter Oak. To confirm your federal representative and congressional district, please click Find Your Representative.
• Veteran was active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces or was a reservist called to active duty.
• Veteran was honorably discharged or retired from the United States Armed Forces.
• Veteran has demonstrated exceptional service to their community.

Please complete this form to submit your nomination packet.

Form deadline: 5:00 PM PT on Monday, September 7, 2026