Lipinski Helps Pass Bills to Aid and Honor Servicemembers and Veterans (May 22, 2008) |
This week, Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-03) helped pass 17 pieces of legislation aimed at supporting and honoring those who have served in the U.S. military, past and present. These pieces of legislation, which include tax breaks for veterans and improvements to veterans' health care, enjoyed overwhelming bipartisan support in the House of Representatives.
"Next Monday, America will observe Memorial Day, a holiday set aside to remember those brave men and women who have died during military service to our country," said Rep. Lipinski. "But as we remember those brave individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, it is only right that we also recommit to supporting and honoring the men and women currently serving our nation and those veterans who are still with us." "We have made enormous strides this Congress in making sure that support for our troops does not end when they return home," said Rep. Lipinski. "Last year, I helped pass the biggest funding increase in the history of the VA, and this week I was proud to support these 17 pieces of legislation that honor and support our nation's servicemembers and veterans. We must continue to fight for these brave men and women who have so heroically fought for us." The 17 veteran and military related bills passed by the House of Representatives this week include:
(May 22, 2008) ### |