Our Veterans

Veterans are indisputably deserving of the best care given their fight to protect our freedoms. The following are positions for which I will advocate.

1. Veterans Healthcare:

• Strengthen VA Healthcare: Allocate resources to improve and modernize Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare facilities to ensure timely and quality medical care for veterans.

• Mental Health Services: Expand mental health services and resources to address the unique mental health challenges faced by veterans.

2. Employment and Job Training:

• Veteran Employment Programs: Support programs that facilitate the transition of veterans into civilian employment, providing training and resources to match their skills with job opportunities.

• Veteran Hiring Tax Credits: Advocate for tax incentives for businesses that hire veterans.

3. Education Benefits:

• GI Bill Improvements: Work to enhance the GI Bill, ensuring that veterans have access to affordable education and vocational training.

4. Homelessness Prevention:

• Veteran Housing Programs: Increase funding for programs addressing veteran homelessness, providing affordable housing options and support services.

• Legal Assistance: Support initiatives that provide legal assistance to veterans facing housing issues.

5. Disability Benefits:

• Streamline Claims Processing: Advocate for improvements in the VA's disability claims process to ensure timely and accurate determination of benefits.

• Expand Disability Compensation: Work to expand disability compensation for service-related injuries and illnesses.

6. Transition Assistance Programs:

• Transition Support Services: Enhance and expand transition assistance programs to better prepare veterans for civilian life.

• Peer Support Networks: Support the creation of peer support networks to help veterans navigate the challenges of reintegration.

7. VA Accountability and Transparency:

• VA Oversight: Advocate for increased transparency and accountability within the VA to ensure efficient and effective use of resources.

• Whistleblower Protection: Support legislation that protects whistleblowers within the VA who report wrongdoing.

8. Military Family Support:

• Family Support Services: Extend support services to the families of veterans, recognizing the integral role they play in the veteran's well-being.

• Childcare Assistance: Advocate for affordable and accessible childcare options for veteran families.

9. Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention:

• Increase Mental Health Resources: Allocate resources to expand mental health services for veterans, focusing on prevention and crisis intervention.

• Community Partnerships: Foster collaborations between the VA and community organizations to address veteran suicide prevention.

10. Veteran Small Business Initiatives:

• Small Business Loans: Support initiatives that provide easier access to small business loans for veteran entrepreneurs.

• Government Contracting Preferences: Advocate for preferences in government contracting for veteran-owned businesses.

11. Technology and Innovation:

• Telehealth Services: Promote the use of telehealth services to improve access to healthcare for veterans, especially those in rural areas.

• Innovation Grants: Support grants and programs that encourage the development of innovative solutions to address veterans' unique challenges.