Veterans Issues
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| Congresswoman Pelosi greets veterans during a tour of the San Francisco Veterans Administration Medical Center’s Community Living Center to highlight our pledge to leave no veteran behind. |
We must honor the service of all of our men and women in uniform, remember those who perished at war, and celebrate the courage of those who come home. In Congress, our work is founded on a solemn promise: just as the military pledges to leave no soldier behind on the battlefield, we will leave no veteran behind when they return home.
Under Democratic majorities, Congress passed the largest increase in veterans funding in history and enacted the Post 9/11 GI Bill; restoring the promise of a full, four year scholarship for veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. In the House, we passed a bill to end the Disabled Veterans Tax which unjustly targets military retirees who were injured in the line of duty.
Our work will not be complete until homeless veterans are off the streets, claims are settled in an expedient and transparent manner, and no veteran in need of care is ever turned away from a VA medical facility. Equally important, Democrats will remain dedicated to finding work and training opportunities so that veterans can provide for their families and be prepared for the jobs of the future.
As we honor our veterans, we must always remember our MIAs and POWs. They will not be forgotten. Our nation can never fully repay the debt of gratitude we owe to the courageous men and women who have worn our nation’s uniform.
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Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in commemoration of Veterans Day, which falls on Tuesday.
“Veterans Day is an opportunity for Americans to salute the indomitable courage and selfless sacrifice of the heroes who have served our nation in uniform. On this important holiday, we gather together across the nation to honor their sacrifice and to remember that every day our country is safe is a day our veterans made possible.
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after President Obama, in a speech to the American Legion’s 96th Convention, announced 19 new executive measures for service members, veterans, and military families:
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the House approved the bipartisan, bicameral agreement on legislation to reform and strengthen the Department of Veterans Affairs by a vote of 420-5:
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Senator John McCain (R-AZ), Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), and Congressman Jeff Miller (R-FL) joined former Senator Elizabeth Dole and Hidden Heroes Caregivers as they unveiled the new bipartisan Hidden Heroes Congressional Caucus for Military and Veteran Caregivers. The Caucus will raise awareness and develop and advance legislation in support of America’s 5.5 million military and veteran caregivers. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Jeff Miller and Senate Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders announced an agreement on legislation improving accountability and increasing access to care at the Department of Veterans Affairs:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the House passed the motion to instruct offered by Congresswoman Julia Brownley to direct the House conferees to the VA bill to agree to provisions in the Senate legislation.
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after President Obama announced he will nominate former Procter & Gamble CEO Robert McDonald to be the next Secretary of Veterans Affairs:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement marking the 70th anniversary of the date President Roosevelt signed the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 into law:
“In 1944, with millions of American servicemen still locked in a mortal struggle against tyranny in both hemispheres, our nation looked towards a future of peace. Our nation made a solemn commitment to honor the service and sacrifice of our troops in word and deed, and to look after all those who made it home.
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today named House Democratic Members to serve on a conference committee to complete legislation to increase accountability at the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and help ensure our veterans have access to the timely health care they need.
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement marking the 150th anniversary of the date Arlington National Cemetery was established in 1864:
“Arlington is sacred ground – a place of rest for our heroes for 150 years, where America honors those who have died in the service of our country, from President John F. Kennedy to the Unknown Soldier.