Veterans
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Veterans Day Parade, Dallas, Texas
As the son, grandson, and brother of veterans, I deeply appreciate the brave men and women who have sacrificed to make our country and the world a better, safer place to live. We owe all our Armed Services personnel a debt of gratitude for their service and dedication to our nation.
One my top priorities is ensuring that our nation’s military service veterans receive the benefits and care that they need. The disability claims backlog at the VA is one of the most critical challenges facing veterans today. Congress must work with the VA to ensure that comprehensive steps are being taken to improve the delivery of care so that veterans are getting the care they need, when they need it.
Our nation is facing an impending fiscal disaster, which, if left unaddressed, will also threaten our ability to honor our commitments to veterans. We need to get this country off the path to bankruptcy to ensure that we are able to fulfill our obligations to those who have served this great country with distinction.
- I have consistently worked to ensure that our nation’s veterans have access to the care and resources that they need. I have supported the Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009, which authorizes advanced appropriations for veterans’ health care. This legislation was signed into law by President Obama on October 22, 2009.
- I was glad to support the Restoring GI Bill Fairness Act which provides additional educational assistance to our youngest veteran’s.
- I have supported legislation what would enact a Cost of living Adjustment for VA beneficiaries.
- I voted for the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act that would block proposed TRICARE premium increases.
May 25, 2012 Hensarling Pays Tribute to America’s Fallen Warriors on Memorial Day
May 18, 2012 Hensarling Statement in Support of the National Defense Authorization Act
May 24, 2011 Hensarling Votes to Improve Benefits for Veterans
February 17, 2011 Hensarling Provides Medals to World War II Veteran
August 10, 2010 Hensarling Hears from Local Veterans
June 28, 2010 Hensarling Announces Changes to Expedite VA Claims for Veterans with Service-Connected Disabilities
June 7, 2010 Hensarling Honors Cedar Creek Veterans Foundation