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

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3 new members addressed this issue (with these filters). Many call for more than one thing.

Protect veterans' benefits from cuts

1 member
Annie Andrews
Senate · South Carolina · Democrat
“Protect VA healthcare and veterans’ benefits from cuts.”
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Make veterans' benefits keep up with the cost of living

1 member
Chris Pappas
Senate · New Hampshire · Democrat
“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.”
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“Chris also secured a critical increase in veterans’ benefits to ensure the support they receive keeps pace with our changing economy.”
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Raised the issue without a specific call

1 member
Josh Turek
Senate · Iowa · Democrat
“Ensure disabled veterans, who have given the most to their country, can afford to live comfortably upon returning home.”
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