OFFICIALS LEGISLATION INTEREST GROUPS PUBLIC STATEMENTS COMMITTEES VETOES

Issue Position: Veterans

Issue Position

Date: Jan. 1, 2012
Issues: Veterans

* Introduced the "Assure our Veterans and Surviving Spouses a Life in Dignity Act" in March 2006. This legislation raises earned income limits to make more veterans and surviving spouses eligible for the VA's Improved Pension.

* Cosponsor of several pieces of legislation focused on addressing the medical, educational, and homeownership needs of our veterans.

* Assured Funding for Veterans Health Care Act of 2005 - HR 515 and the New GI Bill of Rights for the 21st Century Act - HR 2131

* Resuming Education After Defense Service Act of 2005 - HR 772

* American Veterans Homeownership Act of 2005 - HR 2952

* Founder of the annual "San Fernando Valley Veterans Day Parade", which began in 2004 and has included the participation of approximately 60 veteran groups and thousands of local residents


Source
arrow_upward