Policy area · 5 issues
Defense and veterans
It covers the armed forces, readiness, weapons and procurement, bases, military intelligence, veterans' benefits and care.
91 new members wrote on defense and veterans. 34 of the 121 campaign websites we’ve read give it at least 100 words.
Where they stand
What new members call for on each defense and veterans issue.
Veterans' health care 40 members addressed itGive veterans the quality health care they earned36Fully fund and staff the VA and oppose cuts to it15and 10 more positionsVA funding and staffing 30 members addressed itProtect and strengthen the VA against cuts17Reverse the VA staff and funding cuts12and 5 more positionsMilitary and veteran mental health 28 members addressed itExpand mental health care for veterans and service members25Strengthen veteran suicide prevention and crisis care8and 3 more positionsVeterans' benefits 26 members addressed itProtect veterans' benefits from cuts11Ensure veterans receive the benefits they earned10and 3 more positionsVeterans' employment 24 members addressed itHelp veterans find good civilian jobs13Expand job training for veterans12and 4 more positions
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Who wrote on it
- Jamie AgerHouse · NC-11 · Democrat · 2 issues here
Colin AllredHouse · TX-33 · Democrat
Annie AndrewsSenate · South Carolina · Democrat · 4 issues here
Andy BarrSenate · Kentucky · Republican · 3 issues here- Paul BarringerHouse · NC-13 · Democrat · 4 issues here
Melissa BeanHouse · IL-8 · Democrat- Teresa Benitez-ThompsonHouse · NV-2 · Democrat
Rebecca BennettHouse · NJ-7 · Democrat · 5 issues here
Daniel BissHouse · IL-9 · Democrat · 4 issues here
Adrian BoafoHouse · MD-5 · Democrat · 3 issues here- Victoria BroderickHouse · TN-4 · Democrat
Luke BroninHouse · CT-1 · Democrat
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