Issue Position: Honoring Our Nation's Veterans

Issue Position

Three of Chris's grandparents were veterans of WWII, and when they returned home after the war they knew their country had their back. Unfortunately, many of today's veterans don't feel this same commitment. Chris is fighting hard to ensure that every veteran receives exceptional care and timely services from the VA and its partners.

As Chair of the Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Chris is working to honor our nation's veterans by:

Leading a successful effort to compel VA to repay home loan fees that were improperly charged to veterans. Thanks to his leadership almost $300 million was returned to veterans nationwide including roughly $660,000 to veterans in New Hampshire.

Ensuring the urgent needs of veterans aren't ignored as our nation grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic. He passed legislation in the House to give veterans a reprieve from harassment by debt collectors and ensure that veterans can get care at the emergency room without racking up enormous medical bills.

Leading the fight in Congress to protect VA whistleblowers from retaliation and ensure that the Department is taking action when waste and wrongdoing are reported at VA facilities

Holding VA leadership accountable for payments owed to doctors and hospitals in New Hampshire, and as a result of his efforts, millions of dollars in outstanding claims have been paid to health care providers

Introducing the PFAS Registry Act to create a national database for service members and veterans who have been exposed to PFAS contamination during their time in uniform

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