Shimkus Votes for Veterans

Press Release

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) supported legislation to address a variety of issues affecting our nation's 21.2 million veterans. All six bills passed the House on Monday evening with bipartisan support.

"Whether it be finding a job or putting a roof over their heads, the challenges facing American servicemen and women don't end when they return from the battlefield," said Shimkus. "Unemployment among post-9/11 veterans is higher than the national average and 11 percent of homeless adults previously served in the military."

"Taken together, these six bills help address those problems by expanding options for affordable housing and incentivizing employers to hire more veterans. They also take small but meaningful steps to ensure VA officials are held accountable for the care they provide," Shimkus added.

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