Rep. Calvert Votes for Improved Care for Injured American Heroes

REP. CALVERT VOTES FOR IMPROVED CARE FOR INJURED AMERICAN HEROES

This week U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA) voted to ensure America's injured and wounded military soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines receive the finest healthcare available through the military health system. The Wounded Warriors Assistance Act has the support of the senior Republicans and Democrats on both the House Armed Services Committee and the House Veterans Affairs Committee.

"Our troops, who have sacrificed so much for our country, deserve the absolute best care that we can provide," stated Rep. Calvert. "Congress must ensure that the disturbing conditions at Walter Reed are rectified and that the bureaucratic process is not hindering the recovery of our troops. This bill is a first step in the right direction."

H.R. 1538, the Wounded Warrior Assistance Act of 2007, provides the people, training and oversight mechanisms needed to ensure that our wounded warriors receive committed quality care and that the military health system will not fail them. The legislation also sets the stage for much needed reform of administrative processes that will restore member confidence in the integrity and efficiency of the disability evaluation system and begin the process of achieving a truly seamless transition of service members to the Department of Veterans Affairs programs.

The House Armed Services Committee voted in favor of the bipartisan Wounded Warrior Assistance Act for 2007 by 59-0 on Tuesday, March 20, 2007.

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