Delaney Votes for Measures to Improve VA Services, Says Congress Must Remain Vigilant

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This week, Congressman John K. Delaney (MD-6) voted for The Veteran Access to Care Act (H.R. 4810), which passed the House in a strong bipartisan vote. There have been widespread problems at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals across the country, including: secret waiting lists, long wait times for care, and mismanaged treatments. The legislation requires the VA to enter into contracts with private health facilities to provide care to veterans who experience long wait times. The Access to Care Act also allows veterans that live more than 40 miles away from a VA hospital or clinic to receive care from non-VA providers.

On May 21, Delaney voted for the Department of Veterans Affairs Management Accountability Act (H.R. 4031), which makes it easier for the VA to fire ineffective employees.

"What's happening at the VA is a real outrage and Congress must remain vigilant in response to the problems taking place. This is straightforward to me: those who serve our country deserve the benefits they've earned, including prompt and effective medical care," said Congressman Delaney. "There are tens of thousands of veterans in my district and they deserve first class care. There are also many dedicated public servants who work at the VA and I want to make sure they have the resources and the policies in place to do their jobs well. The problems at the VA are wide-ranging, including a huge backlog for processing benefit and disability claims, especially for my constituents dealing with the Baltimore Regional Office, it's clear we have more work to do and we must aggressively tackle these issues. I encourage any of my constituents who are experiencing problems with the VA to contact my office immediately; we are ready to be your advocate."

Constituents who need help with the VA can contact Congressman Delaney's office at 301-926-0300.

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