Veterans Affairs and Armed Services

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.

In addition, my bill H.R. 1223, the Sustain, Support and Defend Act was included as Section 2807 of H.R. 2647, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2010, which was signed into law on 10/28/2009. This bill promises to improve on-base housing for soldiers living in Army barracks.

For information on homeland security and defense please visit our issue page dedicated to the topic.

Veterans Affairs and Armed Services Related Documents:

Foxx introduces bipartisan bill to help disabled veterans Press Release (June 17, 2010)
Supporting freedom despite the high costs Foxx Report (May 01, 2010)
Foxx votes for troop funding, military pay raise Press Release (December 16, 2009)
Foxx calls on President Obama to support victory in Afghanistan Press Release (December 1, 2009)
Foxx honors local WWII veterans at WWII Memorial in DC Press Release (October 28, 2009)
Foxx legislation to improve military housing in NC passes House Press Release (June 25, 2009)

Veterans Affairs and Armed Services Related Links:

Department of Veterans Affairs The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) 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 List of VA medical centers and clinics in the Mid-Atlantic region including North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia.
VetSuccess The Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment VetSuccess Program assists Veterans with service-connected disabilities to prepare for, find, and keep suitable jobs. For Veterans with service-connected disabilities so severe that they cannot immediately consider work, VetSuccess offers services to improve their ability to live as independently as possible.

Veterans Affairs and Armed Services Related Legislation:

H.R. 270: TRICARE Continuity of Coverage for National Guard and Reserve Families Act of 2009 (cosponsor)
H.R. 303: Retired Pay Restoration Act (cosponsor) H.R. 347: To grant the congressional gold medal, collectively, to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, United States Army, in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II (cosponsor)
H.R. 613: Military Retiree Survivor Comfort Act (cosponsor)
H.R. 775: Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act (original cosponsor)
H.R. 1182: Military Spouses Residency Relief Act (cosponsor)
H.R. 1203: Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act (cosponsor)
H.R. 1223: Sustain, Support and Defend Act (introduced 02/26/09)
H.R. 5555: Disabled Veterans' Surviving Spouses Home Loans Act (introduced 06/17/10)
H.Res. 111: Establishing a Select Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (cosponsor)
H.Res. 225: Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that general appropriations for military construction and veterans' affairs be considered as stand-alone measures (cosponsor)
H.Res. 868: Honoring and recognizing the service and achievements of current and former female members of the Armed Forces (cosponsor)

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