Defense and Veterans
We must ensure the security and prosperity of our nation by maintaining and strengthening our current strategic alliances and building new ones that reflect American interests and values. In Congress, I will commit to stopping Iran’s nuclear proliferation and fulfilling our constitutional obligation to “provide for the common defense” of America.
I understand that a world without U.S. leadership will be a more chaotic place, a place where we have less influence, and a place where our citizens face more dangers and fewer opportunities. I believe in a strong military that has the ability to expand our influence abroad and our security at home. At the same time, it is important to protect, compensate, and care for those young men and women who bravely defend our freedoms.
I will also work to improve the circumstances facing our veterans with more efficient systems and resources for their growing population. Indiana is home to over a half million veterans, and my district is home to the Marion VA Medical Center. We owe it to them to ensure that these Americans who have selflessly served to protect us, their families, and their survivors receive the care, benefits, and services they’ve earned.
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Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN5) released the following statement after voting in favor of House Resolution 4810 - the Veterans Access to Care Act – legislation giving veterans the ability to receive care from non-Veterans Affairs providers when their health needs are not being adequately addressed:
“Patients whose health care needs are not being met by our VA medical centers should have the option to seek care elsewhere. Our veterans have earned the best treatment available and we must make sure they receive it.
Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN5) released the following statement after voting in favor of House Resolution 4031 – the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Management Accountability Act of 2014 – legislation which gives the Secretary of the VA authority to remove or transfer failing senior employees:
By ALEX BYERS | 11/19/13 9:02 AM EST Updated: 11/19/13 10:25 AM EST
Communications complications during the Navy Yard shooting in September stemmed from too much information, not too little, D.C. Deputy Mayor Paul Quander said Tuesday morning.
Following President Obama's address to the nation Tuesday night, some members of Indiana's congressional delegation say they're still concerned about authorizing a military strike in Syria.
WASHINGTON — Indiana Sen. Dan Coats and Rep. Susan Brooks came out Tuesday against giving President Barack Obama the authority to strike Syria over its reported use of chemical weapons, making all but one of Indiana’s eight congressional Republicans either opposed to military action or leaning in that direction.
Sen. Joe Donnelly, D-Ind., a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Democratic Reps. Pete Visclosky of Merrillville and Andre Carson of Indianapolis have not taken a position.
Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN) released the following statement regarding proposed military action in Syria:
Rep. Susan Brooks, R-Carmel, will hold a security field hearing at Carmel City Hall on Tuesday to assess if Central Indiana is prepared for a mass casualty event.
The homeland security subcommittee field hearing will include Sen. Joe Donnelly, D-Ind.; Rep. Todd Young, R-Bloomington; and Rep Jackie Walorski, R-Jimtown.
State and local first responders as well as members of emergency medical response teams will provide testimony at the hearing.
The hearing will begin at 10 a.m.
WASHINGTON – Members of the Republican Women's Policy Committee held a meeting last night with representatives of the armed forces to discuss the recent revelations of wide-spread sexual assaults in the military. RWPC Members released the following statements regarding the discussions that took place:
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Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN) released the following statement today after voting in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2014:
“Today’s vote gives our military the resources necessary to protect our freedom in an increasingly dangerous world. It also takes the right steps to ensure taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly at a time when resources must be used cautiously.
Each year, Americans come together on Memorial Day to remember and honor those who have sacrificed their lives in defense of this nation.
It is a day that provides an opportunity to commemorate the brave efforts of all our Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guardsmen and Coast Guardsmen – those who have served throughout our nation’s history and those who still defend us today.