Veterans Issues
Our state is home to over 50,000 veterans. They are a testament to the greatest love of country, and are truly the pride of North Dakota. The greatest privilege of my public service is the time I am able to spend with those who have served our country.
While I believe steps must be taken to reduce our national debt, the veterans of our military should not be asked to bear the brunt of these reductions. I will work in Congress to deal with our fiscal problems without invoking cuts to critical services for United States military personnel. I care deeply for our veterans and share your desire to ensure they receive the very best treatment and care from active duty through retired life.
Veterans looking for employement in North Dakota, or employers looking to hire veterans can contact a Veterans Job Specialist at Job Service ND.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the U.S. House of Representatives approved bipartisan and bicameral legislation to establish accountability and more timely care for veterans at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The compromise agreement is the result of the House-Senate conference committee created when the House passed the latest version of the reforms on June 18. The Senate is expected to follow the House in passing the agreement later this week.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman Kevin Cramer announced the U.S. House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation to establish a more expedited and reasonable airport security screening process for veterans traveling to visit war memorials built in their honor. The Honor Flight Act would require the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to create protocols making the passenger screening process less stressful and more respectful for military veterans.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs will receive a total of $379,613 to improve health care access for approximately 5,477 veterans living in rural areas of the state, Congressman Kevin Cramer said today. The funds are sourced from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as part of a program authorized by Congress to help state veterans service agencies transport veterans to VA medical centers.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the U.S. House of Representatives approved bipartisan legislation to establish accountability and more timely care for veterans at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The compromise agreement combines the texts of two bills previously passed by the House. It was approved in the U.S. Senate last week.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation to ensure all veterans receive timely health care. Congressman Kevin Cramer, an original cosponsor of the legislation, said the bill would require the VA Secretary to provide care at a non-VA clinic to veterans who experience long wait times or live more than 40 miles from a VA medical facility.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman Kevin Cramer announced the House of Representatives passed additional accountability measures for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amid the mismanagement scandal affecting the health care of veterans nationwide. Cramer said the Demanding Accountability for Veterans Act marks the second time in recent weeks the House has approved bipartisan reforms for the department.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman Kevin Cramer released the following statement on the 70th anniversary of D-Day, the allied invasion of Normandy during World War II.
"It is hard to put into words the significance of this day in world history. We are fortunate to still have surviving D-Day veterans in our midst who can bear witness to the heroism demonstrated at Normandy beach. Today we remember the service of those brave men and women and thank them for their great sacrifices.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman Kevin Cramer called on the U.S. Senate to join the House of Representatives in passing accountability reforms for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amid the mismanagement scandal affecting the health care of veterans nationwide.
BISMARCK, N.D. – Today Congressman Kevin Cramer released the following statement on the resignation of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki:
BISMARCK, N.D. – Today Congressman Kevin Cramer released the following statement on the resignation of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki: