Military and Veterans
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Thousands of veterans, military personnel, and their families call our region home. Garamendi has their back.
Two programs you need to know: The Work Opportunity Tax Credit entitles many businesses with tax credits to hire veterans. The Veterans Retraining and Assistance Program entitles qualified veterans to receive up to 12-months of education assistance. Click on the links to learn more information
The 10th Congressional District is home to Travis Air Force Base, the largest air mobility organization in the Air Force and the largest employer in Solano County. I am honored to represent thousands of veterans, military personnel, and their families, and I am committed to protecting their welfare and providing them with every opportunity to prosper. I have a 100% pro-veterans record, fighting for better medical services and educational opportunities for veterans. I am also the author of two bills to help veterans get jobs and avoid predatory debt practices. H.R. 6293, the Servicemembers Rights Enforcement Improvement Act of 2012, and H.R. 3860, the Help Veterans Return to Work Act.
Since entering Congress, I have hosted a Women Veterans Fair and Veterans Jobs Fair, along with a workshop to help faith-based, non-profit, and public care providers better serve veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I will continue to fight for better services for all veterans, especially those who are homeless, jobless, and suffering from the mental and physical scars of war.
For more information concerning my work and views on military and veterans issues, please contact my Washington, DC office. You should also look at my page on veterans benefits.
I look forward to your feedback. Thank you.