We owe our deepest gratitude to the men and women who have served our country selflessly. Veterans have courageously sacrificed to protect our liberties and freedoms. They deserve a system that honors that sacrifice. 

My Priorities: 

  • Veteran-Centered Care: Reform the VA so that veterans receive timely, respectful, and effective care. The emergency room at the VA hospital should not serve as the de-facto primary care provider for any veteran. Veterans should have their own doctor with reasonable appointment schedules for routine medical treatment. 

  • Expand Transition Support and Job Training: Increase opportunities for servicemembers moving into civilian life by providing resources to secure meaningful employment. Support programs like Skillbridge, Yellow Ribbon, and the Veteran Readiness and Employment Programs. 

  • Improve Mental Health and Caregiver Services: Not all wounds are visible, and you don’t need to be a combat veteran to be wounded. Veterans from every generation and every service background deserve access to strong mental health programs and caregiver support. 

  • Protect Health Care Options: Safeguard and expand access to high quality medical care, including more choices in how and where veterans receive treatment. This includes expanding access for veterans in rural areas and increasing access to telehealth services when appropriate. 

I will work with local partners, veteran service organizations, and federal agencies to make sure every veteran receives the care, respect, and support they have earned. 

So far, I cosponsored:  

  • H.R.740 - Veterans’ ACCESS Act of 2025 

  • H.R.4398 - Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act 


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