America's first job is defending our nation and its interests, and that includes taking care of the men and women who served in the Armed Forces.
I recently introduced H.R. 4505, a bill to that will allow Gold Star Parents access to VA nursing homes. They are currently only allowed access now if they have lost "all" of their children during war. This legislation would grant them access if they have lost "any" of their children. There is no cost for the bill since the government does not pay a per diem for Gold Star Parents, and it is strongly supported by the National Association for State Veterans Homes and the American Legion.
* To read the text of H.R. 4505, click here
* To read my summary of H.R. 4505, click here
* To read my Memorial Day salute to a fallen veteran, click here
* To read my article on America's Veterans in the Amarillo Globe, click here