Veterans Affairs

Our entire nation owes our military personnel and veterans a huge debt of gratitude.

Millions of Americans joined the service with the understanding that health care would be available to them when they retired.  However, for too many military retirees there is no health care, and the available health care is frequently inadequate.  As a strong supporter of veteran’s rights I believe that veterans deserve every benefit this country can afford them.

H.R. 1499, the Hero’s Earned Retirement Opportunities (HERO) Act is a bill that I spear-headed to correct a flaw in the tax code that prevents servicemen from placing income from combat pay into a tax-free retirement account. I am extremely proud that on May 23, 2005, H.R. 1499 became the first piece of policy changing legislation to pass the House sponsored by a first term Member of Congress.

Veterans Affairs Related Documents:

PRESIDENT SIGNS FOXX’S BILL INTO LAW ON MEMORIAL DAY (Press Release) May 29, 2006

PRESIDENT TO SIGN FOXX BILL TO HELP SOLDIERS ON MEMORIAL DAY (Press Release) May 26, 2006

FOXX VOTES TO STRENGTHEN HEALTH CARE, BENEFITS FOR VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY (Press Release) May 19, 2006

FOXX BILL PASSES SENATE, WILL GO TO PRESIDENT FOR SIGNATURE (Press Release) May 19, 2006

FOXX VOTES TO EQUIP TROOPS, GUARD BORDER, PROTECT VETERANS' HEALTH BENEFITS (Press Release) May 11, 2006

HOUSE PASSES IMPROVED VERSION OF FOXX BILL TO HELP SOLIDERS (Press Release) May 9, 2006

FOXX ACTS TO INCREASE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR VETERANS (Press Release) September 28, 2005

FOXX PENS, PROMOTES, PASSES FIRST BILL (Press Release) May 23, 2005

Veterans Affairs Related Links:

Department of Veterans Affairs  The Department of Veteran’s Affairs is the United States government's principal agency dedicated and committed to helping veterans get the services they have earned.

North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs  The Division of Veterans Affairs assists veterans and their families in the presentation, processing, proof and establishment of claims, privileges, rights and benefits as they may be entitled to under Federal, State or local laws.

Locate a VA Medical Center The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) provides a broad spectrum of medical, surgical, and rehabilitative care to its customers.

VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network

Veterans Affairs Related Legislation:

H.R. 808: Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act (co-sponsor)

H.R. 1499: Heroes Earned Retirement Opportunities (H.E.R.O) Act (introduced)