Issue Position: Veterans Care and Benefits

Issue Position

Our vast freedom is due to generations of Americans who have answered the call to duty and served our nation in the Armed Forces.

As an Air Force Veteran, Barry understands the challenges our veterans face getting health care, jobs and basic benefits. That's why he has fought to put the Veterans Administration on a path of reform. Since serving in Congress, Barry and other veterans serving in Congress have worked together to bring needed change to the Veterans Administration.

In the past year, Barry has helped to pass several legislative initiatives to provide better care to our veterans and improve the responsiveness of the Veterans Administration. The Veterans Affairs and Whistleblower Protection Act, which was signed into law by President Trump, reformed the VA by creating a streamlined process to remove, demote or suspend VA employees for misconduct or poor performance (including improper care of veterans). It also expanded the protection from retribution of whistleblowers, who are a critical factor in rooting out corruption and misconduct within the administration.

Barry has also supported legislation to allow the VA to provide adult day health care, increase disability payments for service connected disabilities and provide additional funding, provide for a Veterans ID card for all who have served, and increased funding to bring the VA health records system up to date.

While there is still much work to do for our nation's veterans, Barry remains committed to ensuring our veterans receive the best care and the most prompt service possible.

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