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
DemocratsRepublicans5 new members addressed this issue (with these filters). Many call for more than one thing.
Ensure veterans receive the benefits they earned
2 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 ↗
“He has continued to campaign for veterans, passing laws that ensure they get the benefits they have earned.”View on their website ↗
Protect veterans' benefits from cuts
1 member
“Protect VA healthcare and veterans’ benefits from cuts.”View on their website ↗
Make veterans' benefits keep up with the cost of living
1 member
“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 ↗
Expand and strengthen veterans' benefits
1 member“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 ↗
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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