Veterans' benefits
What the VA pays veterans, such as disability compensation and pensions, whether those payments keep up with living costs, and whether they are raised or cut.
What they call for
DemocratsRepublicans26 new members addressed this issue. Many call for more than one thing.
Protect veterans' benefits from cuts
11 members“Protect VA healthcare and veterans’ benefits from cuts.”View on their website ↗
“Protect veterans’ benefits and prevent cuts at the VA.”View on their website ↗
“While House Republicans have proposed cutting veteran disability benefits, I’ll fight any attempt to cut veteran benefits. We should invest in the absolute best mental and physical healthcare for our veterans.”View on their website ↗
“Rechazo los esfuerzos por debilitar los beneficios de los veteranos para financiar recortes de impuestos corporativos o servir prioridades políticas que no tienen nada que ver con el bienestar de los militares retirados.”View on their website ↗“He’ll always vote to protect Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security benefits that North Carolinians depend on every day, as well as the benefits that our veterans earned.”View on their website ↗
“It also means protecting Social Security, Medicare, and Veterans benefits, and undoing the recent cuts to Medicaid (Medical Assistance) and SNAP.”View on their website ↗
“In Congress, Paul will fight to protect Veterans healthcare and the benefits earned by the men and women who served.”View on their website ↗
“She will always fight to protect veterans’ healthcare and benefits, and will be a vocal opponent of cuts to the VA.”View on their website ↗
“In Congress, I’ll protect benefits, strengthen the Veterans Administration and ensure every veteran receives the care and respect they’ve earned.”View on their website ↗
“Protect pensions and benefits veterans have already earned.”View on their website ↗
“I will oppose any attempt to cut military pensions or disability benefits. These are promises made to service members. Breaking them dishonors service and hurts families who sacrificed for this country.”View on their website ↗
“In Congress, I will push to expand VA healthcare in North Carolina, strengthen mental health services, and protect pensions that veterans depend on.”View on their website ↗
“I will relentlessly focus on protecting Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care from privatization, while expanding mental health and suicide prevention resources, and safeguarding mandatory funding for earned benefits against budget cuts.”View on their website ↗
“I oppose the current Taking Care of America’s Veterans Act (TCAVA) as written, with Section 108 taking away benefits from future veterans. The idea that the only people being required to adhere to ‘Pay-Go’ rules are veterans while the Department of Defense gets a blank check to wage wars is unacceptable.”View on their website ↗
“There is no world where reducing benefits and support for veterans to save money will be tolerated by me. We did our duty and the American government must do its duty to provide lifetime care for our sacrifices.”View on their website ↗
Ensure veterans receive the benefits they earned
10 members“Andy Barr has led the fight for our veterans, passing the Veterans Fairness and Transparency Act, ensuring our veterans had access to key disability benefits when federal offices shuttered during the COVID-19 pandemic.”View on their website ↗
“I’m fighting for the thousands of service members, veterans, and military families who live in Maryland’s Fifth district. Our district is home to four active military installations, and supporting those who serve is part of who we are. When our veterans come home, they should not have to fight another battle for timely healthcare, stable housing, or the benefits they earned through their service. I will be a relentless advocate to ensure we keep the promise we made when service members made the moment they made the selfless decision to serve our country.”View on their website ↗
“And that same promise extends to our veterans, who kept their commitment to us and deserve a country that keeps its commitment to them, with the health care, benefits, and respect they’ve earned.”View on their website ↗
“I'll protect the VA, expand mental health care, end veteran homelessness, and deliver the benefits earned.”View on their website ↗
“That’s why in Congress, Jessica will ensure veterans receive all the benefits they have earned—starting with care at VA clinics.”View on their website ↗
“Ensure veterans receive the hard-earned benefits they deserve”View on their website ↗
“Cut red tape so veterans aren’t left waiting for support they earned”View on their website ↗
“Our veterans, military families, and rural communities deserve leaders who will keep their promises, strengthen access to healthcare and earned benefits, and deliver real results. That’s the kind of leadership I will bring to Congress.”View on their website ↗
“Our veterans fought for our freedoms, and we owe it to them to be there when they come home. That means ensuring all veterans receive the Veterans Administration benefits they earned, strengthening pathways for veterans to access job training and quality careers, and protecting and strengthening the VA.”View on their website ↗
“He has continued to campaign for veterans, passing laws that ensure they get the benefits they have earned.”View on their website ↗
“Ensure veterans receive the care, respect, and benefits they earned through service.”View on their website ↗
“Fight to Ensure Veterans Receive the Care & Benefits They Earned”View on their website ↗
Expand and strengthen veterans' benefits
4 members“Expanding Benefits & Services for Veterans and Military Families”View on their website ↗
“Barr pointed to his record of delivering tangible results for service members and veterans, including supporting increased annual military pay raises through the FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and backing the landmark 2024 Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act.”View on their website ↗
“Sydney will strengthen veterans’ benefits and protect Social Security and Medicare so seniors and those who served can retire with security and peace of mind.”View on their website ↗
“From the largest expansion of veterans benefits in our lifetimes to cutting prescription drug costs, I fought for and passed legislation in Congress that has had a real impact on the lives of people who put their trust in me.”View on their website ↗
Make veterans' benefits keep up with the cost of living
2 members“In Congress, she fought to pass the PACT Act–the largest expansion of veterans’ health care in our lifetime, cut health care and prescription drug costs, secured direct investments in our communities, and passed legislation to provide three cost-of-living increases for our veterans.”View on their website ↗
“During this public health emergency, it is more important now than ever to provide this cost-of-living adjustment to disabled veterans who depend on their benefits to pay for necessities”View on their website ↗
“As a 20-year Navy veteran, I understand how important it is to ensure that veterans’ benefits reflect the rising costs of living”View on their website ↗
“I also introduced and passed the Gold Star Families Act to provide tax relief for Gold Star families and championed legislation to provide three cost of living increases to veterans.”View on their website ↗
“Chris introduced and passed legislation to provide a cost-of-living increase for veterans and military families, fought to reduce backlogs and wait times for care, and helped expand VA health care to millions of veterans suffering from toxic exposure.”View on their website ↗
“Chris also secured a critical increase in veterans’ benefits to ensure the support they receive keeps pace with our changing economy.”View on their website ↗
Let combat-injured retirees receive full retirement and disability pay
1 member“Pass the Major Richard Star Act: Medically retired, combat-injured veterans deserve to receive their full amount in benefits without an unfair offset.”View on their website ↗
Raised the issue without a specific call
1 member“Ensure disabled veterans, who have given the most to their country, can afford to live comfortably upon returning home.”View on their website ↗
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