Veterans
"Veterans and servicemembers sacrifice to ensure all Americans have a chance to thrive, and I am profoundly grateful for the opportunity to serve them by improving their quality of life, economic opportunity, and health care through my work on the Veterans' Affairs Committee."
Veterans and servicemembers honor our country with the highest form of service, and fighting to improve their lives is a top priority for Rep. Underwood. As a Member of the Veterans' Affairs Committee, she is focused on improving veterans' health care, especially mental health services and women's health services, as women are the fastest growing veteran population. She has introduced legislation, the Veterans' Care Quality Transparency Act, to ensure that veterans who receive mental health care and suicide prevention services through the Veterans' Health Administration are receiving high-quality, effective care. This legislation passed unanimously in May 2019.
If you are a veteran living in the 14th Congressional District and would like help accessing services or care, please call the Congresswoman's Office at 630-549-2190. If you are a veteran who needs immediate assistance call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1 to talk to a mental health professional.
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