During Annual Veterans Breakfast, Whitehouse Announces Bill to Protect Servicemembers from Foreclosure
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On Saturday, during his 8th Annual Veterans Breakfast and Resource Fair at the Rhode Island National Guard Armory, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse presented medals to a Korean War veteran from Pawtucket, heard from veterans and their families about the issues they face, and announced legislation to protect servicemembers from losing their homes to foreclosure. Whitehouse introduced the legislation in the Senate on Thursday.
The event also included representatives from federal and state agencies, major employers, and veteran service organizations to provide information, employment opportunities, and services to attendees.
"I look forward to this breakfast every year. It's an opportunity to talk with Rhode Island veterans and their families about the issues they face, and provide an update on my work to ensure that veterans get the benefits, care, and fair treatment they've earned," said Whitehouse. "This year I was also proud to announce the introduction of the Foreclosure Relief and Extension for Servicemembers Act. After fighting for our country overseas, our troops shouldn't have to fight to keep a roof over their heads when they return home, and this bill will help."
Congressman David Cicilline, Major General Kevin McBride of the Rhode Island National Guard, and Providence VA Medical Center Director Dr. Susan MacKenzie joined Whitehouse for the event.
"I am honored to join with Senator Whitehouse at his Annual Veterans Breakfast to help connect Rhode Island veterans to the many great organizations that advocate for them. Supporting those who have served our nation and made extraordinary sacrifices is one of our most important responsibilities as elected officials. I want to thank Senator Whitehouse for his dedication to this issue and I look forward to continuing to work with him in Congress to ensuring our government fulfills its promises to veterans and their families," said Cicilline.
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