Military and Veterans
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As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, I am fighting to ensure that our military is fully prepared for threats and challenges worldwide.
As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, I am fighting to ensure that our military is fully prepared for threats and challenges worldwide. The United States’ ability to protect its vital interest, both now and in the future, is one of the most solemn duties of the Congress. My priorities include:
- Supporting our service members and their families
- Restoring our military readiness
- Modernizing our facilities and equipment to ensure American dominance of land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace
- Preserving our military industrial base
We have a proud history of military service in western Pennsylvania, and supporting our men and women who risk their lives protecting our country's national defense is one of my highest priorities. The same is true for our military veterans, who deserve our utmost respect and support. Since coming to Congress, I have worked hard to ensure that our troops and veterans are taken care of. To that end I have co-sponsored legislation that provides for concurrent receipt of Survivor Benefit Plan and Disability Indemnity Compensation without offset; legislation that supports VA fee based care coverage for rural veterans; legislation that helps veterans transition successfully from military service to civilian employment; and legislation that expands orthopedic, traumatic brain injury, and post traumatic brain disorder treatment in non-VA facilities. I support our veterans and their families that have sacrificed so much for our great country.