Rep. Miller Renews Commitment to Honor our Veterans

Press Release

Congresswoman Candice Miller (MI-10) today announced her renewed commitment to improving benefits for Veterans nationwide and in her district. Miller released the following statement:

"With Memorial Day approaching this Monday, I think it is important for us as Americans to take a moment to thank our Veterans for the sacrifices they have made for our great Nation. I would also like to take this one step further, and charge that as Americans it is our responsibility care for and respect our veterans. My district is home to thousands of veterans who have proudly served our country over the years—and I keep their special needs in mind when I go to the floor to fight for legislation that will provide our veterans with educational and health benefits.

Recently I was given the opportunity to support the GI Bill of 2008, which overwhelmingly passed in the House last week. The Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944 provided our WWII veterans with the opportunity to obtain a four-year degree at a public institution— and this legislation provides the same benefit to our men and women who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. It is important that we give our Veterans consistent educational benefits, and I am glad that many of my colleagues have joined me in providing this very important benefit to the members of our Armed Services."

This past week Congress brought three Veterans bills to the floor, which Miller had the opportunity to vote in favor of:

- H.R. 3819, the Veterans Emergency Care Fairness Act of 2007, provides reimbursement to
veterans for all emergency-treatment received in a non-Veterans Affairs health facility.
Healthcare for our veterans should not stop at doors of government healthcare facilities.
- H.R. 5826, the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2008, increases the
rate of compensation for our veterans who sustained disabilities while serving our country.
This Act also provides for surviving spouses and children of veterans while taking in to
account current cost-of-living estimates.
- H.R. 5856, the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Authorization and Lease Act of
2008, ensures that our Veterans Affairs health facilities remain up-to date and can provide
the best possible care for our sick and injured veterans.

"As a tireless advocate for Veterans benefits I am proud to support measures that enhance veterans' healthcare," Miller continued "in the wake of this important Holiday, I renew my commitment to support and champion for Veterans' rights. The sacrifice our American heroes have made must not be forgotten once the parades and celebrations of Memorial Day fade— it is incumbent upon us to provide our veterans with the benefits they so richly deserve."

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