Issue Position: Veterans

Issue Position

The men and women who serve our country in the military shouldn't be left to fend for themselves when they return home. Neither should their families. Veterans deserve every measure of our respect, our assistance, and our legal protection upon re-entering civilian life. If Congress doesn't do everything it can to help them find good-paying jobs and reduce barriers to access their health care benefits, then something's very wrong.

Access to timely and high-quality healthcare is one of the biggest issues facing our veterans. While the Trump administration deepens its ties to special interests that are seeking to privatize VA care -- including the Koch brothers -- I'm dedicated to making our current system better. That's why I supported the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act to reduce the complex avenues that veterans must navigate when receiving care and shorten the decision-making time frame.

In addition to healthcare reform, I've also supported educational benefits for veterans that allow our servicemen and women the opportunity to further their careers without falling prey to for-profit institutions that shamefully take advantage of them.

It's not just about passing new laws. I've held meetings and workshops with unemployed veterans to talk about the economy as well as with veteran business owners to talk about special opportunities in Southern Arizona. At every one of these meetings, I've been encouraged and heartened to hear the stories of veterans who believe in America more strongly than ever and just want to know that their voices are being heard.

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