Veterans' health care

How veterans get medical care through the VA, how good and affordable it is and how long they wait for it, which veterans qualify, and how much care the VA pays private doctors to provide instead.

Give veterans the quality health care they earned

27 members
Paul Barringer
House · NC-13 · Democrat
“I support fully funding the VA while streamlining bureaucracy to ensure timely access to quality health care, mental health services, and job training.”
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Rebecca Bennett
House · NJ-7 · Democrat
“As Americans, it’s our responsibility to do everything we can to ensure that our veterans and their families get the support they need – in education, employment, housing, healthcare, and more.”
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Adrian Boafo
House · MD-5 · Democrat
“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.”
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“Strengthen care quality at the VA. Ensure high quality, timely care at the VA by reducing wait times, expanding specialty services, and strengthening oversight.”
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Bob Brooks
House · PA-7 · Democrat
“We should serve those who served us. I’ll work to make sure every veteran in the Lehigh Valley, Carbon County and across the country gets access to quality healthcare, mental health services, job training, and housing. I’ll also work to stop the disastrous mass firings at the VA and bring those people back.”
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Jerry Carl
House · AL-1 · Republican
“Give Our Veterans the Best Care Possible”
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“South Alabama is home to a large and proud veteran community, and Jerry has a proven record of fighting for our veterans. Whether it is pushing for greater access to care or pushing back against federal bureaucrats, Jerry will always put our veterans first.”
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Jasmine Clark
House · GA-13 · Democrat
“Build a World-Class VA Health System”
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Pia Dandiya
House · FL-22 · Democrat
“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.”
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Ryan Elijah
House · FL-7 · Republican
“We must also guarantee that our veterans receive the best possible care after their service to our nation.”
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La Shawn Ford
House · IL-7 · Democrat
“As Congress debates the future of the VA, La Shawn K. Ford believes the path forward must prioritize access, accountability, and respect. Veterans deserve modern care, mental-health resources, affordable housing, and workforce support — not bureaucratic delays or funding cuts.”
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Sam Forstag
House · MT-1 · Democrat
“Taking care of the men and women who serve our country in war isn’t an option, it’s our duty. We need to make sure the people who served this country get the care they need, not start new wars that we don’t need.”
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“Fight efforts to privatize the VA and reverse DOGE’s cuts to VA healthcare staff. VA care should be fully funded, public, and readily accessible.”
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“Fight for Montanans who are facing barriers to care for injuries they sustained while serving.”
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Johnny Garcia
House · TX-35 · Democrat
“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.”
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Lindsay James
House · IA-2 · Democrat
“Support and Expand the PACT Act: Those who have served our country should never question if they can afford care.”
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Jessica Killin
House · CO-5 · Democrat
“That’s why in Congress, Jessica will ensure veterans receive all the benefits they have earned—starting with care at VA clinics.”
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Kristina Knickerbocker
House · OH-10 · Democrat
“As a major and nurse in the 88th Air Base Wing at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Kristina led teams to improve medical care for active duty, veterans, and military families. Her work was instrumental in developing and implementing solutions that directly resulted in better health outcomes and increased medical readiness for servicemembers.”
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“I’ll fight to fully fund and protect the VA, defend and grow Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, support military families, and make sure every veteran has access to the healthcare, jobs, and stability they were promised.”
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Nancy Lacore
House · SC-1 · Democrat
“Improve healthcare for our Veterans”
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Eileen Laubacher
House · CO-4 · Democrat
“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.”
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William Lawrence
House · MI-7 · Democrat
“In defending the V.A., and in my own constituent services, I will work to honor the promise made to our veterans, especially by ensuring that they have good housing and healthcare.”
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Paul LePage
House · ME-2 · Republican
“In Congress, Paul will fight to protect Veterans healthcare and the benefits earned by the men and women who served.”
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Elaine Luria
House · VA-2 · Democrat
“In Congress, I will continue to fight for my fellow veterans to reverse the devastating DOGE cuts endorsed by Jen Kiggans that have gutted veterans’ care, work to cut red tape in the VA system, and ensure that our veterans get the care they need and deserve.”
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JoAnna Mendoza
House · AZ-6 · Democrat
“She will always fight to protect veterans’ healthcare and benefits, and will be a vocal opponent of cuts to the VA.”
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Richard Ojeda
House · NC-9 · Democrat
“Veterans deserve more than words. They deserve healthcare, pensions, and respect that matches the sacrifice they gave this nation.”
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“Every veteran deserves timely, quality VA healthcare without months of waiting.”
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“Better VA care, fair pensions, and mental health support for veterans.”
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Austin Rogers
House · FL-2 · Republican
“He will work to ensure our veterans can successfully transition back to civilian life and that every veteran has access to the highest-quality care through the VA.”
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Stefany Shaheen
House · NH-1 · Democrat
“In Congress, Stefany will fight to get veterans quality health care close to home, Anthony DiLorenzo has said he backs the Trump Administration’s cuts to veterans health care directed by Elon Musk and DOGE.”
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“In Congress, Stefany will fight to get veterans quality health care close to home.”
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“Undoing the damage this Administration has done to health care and other critical services for veterans isn’t enough. Our country owes a debt to all those who serve, in Congress I will make sure we honor it.”
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Janelle Stelson
House · PA-10 · Democrat
“In Congress, I will vote to expand access to health benefits, continuing education and job-training to equip veterans for continued success back home in our communities.”
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Joe Strada
House · FL-11 · Republican
“Ensure veterans receive the care, respect, and benefits they earned through service.”
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Brent Taylor
House · TN-9 · Republican
“Fight to Ensure Veterans Receive the Care & Benefits They Earned”
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Fred Wellman
House · MO-2 · Democrat
“We must reverse Secretary Collins’ staffing cuts and reinstate personnel at the VA, strengthen the PACT Act to support toxic-exposed veterans, and reduce veteran homelessness while improving access to timely, high-quality medical and employment support.”
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“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.”
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Fully fund and staff the VA and oppose cuts to it

12 members
Paul Barringer
House · NC-13 · Democrat
“I support fully funding the VA while streamlining bureaucracy to ensure timely access to quality health care, mental health services, and job training.”
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Bob Brooks
House · PA-7 · Democrat
“We should serve those who served us. I’ll work to make sure every veteran in the Lehigh Valley, Carbon County and across the country gets access to quality healthcare, mental health services, job training, and housing. I’ll also work to stop the disastrous mass firings at the VA and bring those people back.”
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La Shawn Ford
House · IL-7 · Democrat
“As Congress debates the future of the VA, La Shawn K. Ford believes the path forward must prioritize access, accountability, and respect. Veterans deserve modern care, mental-health resources, affordable housing, and workforce support — not bureaucratic delays or funding cuts.”
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Sam Forstag
House · MT-1 · Democrat
“Fight efforts to privatize the VA and reverse DOGE’s cuts to VA healthcare staff. VA care should be fully funded, public, and readily accessible.”
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Lindsay James
House · IA-2 · Democrat
“Restore Funding to the VA: Veterans across the district have said that they love their healthcare providers at the VA. It's imperative that Congress reverse cuts to VA staff so the our veterans can begin to get the care they have not only earned, but love, in their community again.”
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Jake Johnson
House · MN-1 · Democrat
“I’m fighting to make sure veterans’ healthcare and veterans’ programs are fully funded, rather than spending money on endless wars in the Middle East.”
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Jessica Killin
House · CO-5 · Democrat
“Right now, every single VA medical center in the country is reporting staffing shortages, leading to decreased care for our veterans, longer wait times, and missed appointments. She’ll fight to restore funding, increase staff, and reduce wait times at clinics.”
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Kristina Knickerbocker
House · OH-10 · Democrat
“I’ll fight to fully fund and protect the VA, defend and grow Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, support military families, and make sure every veteran has access to the healthcare, jobs, and stability they were promised.”
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Elaine Luria
House · VA-2 · Democrat
“In Congress, I will continue to fight for my fellow veterans to reverse the devastating DOGE cuts endorsed by Jen Kiggans that have gutted veterans’ care, work to cut red tape in the VA system, and ensure that our veterans get the care they need and deserve.”
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JoAnna Mendoza
House · AZ-6 · Democrat
“She will always fight to protect veterans’ healthcare and benefits, and will be a vocal opponent of cuts to the VA.”
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Richard Ojeda
House · NC-9 · Democrat
“I will fight to expand facilities in North Carolina, hire more staff, and cut red tape so veterans are not left waiting months for appointments or denied the care they earned.”
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Fred Wellman
House · MO-2 · Democrat
“We must reverse Secretary Collins’ staffing cuts and reinstate personnel at the VA, strengthen the PACT Act to support toxic-exposed veterans, and reduce veteran homelessness while improving access to timely, high-quality medical and employment support.”
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Expand mental health care and suicide prevention for veterans

10 members
Paul Barringer
House · NC-13 · Democrat
“I support fully funding the VA while streamlining bureaucracy to ensure timely access to quality health care, mental health services, and job training.”
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Daniel Biss
House · IL-9 · Democrat
“Addressing the Veterans’ Mental Health Crisis and Veteran Homelessness: In Washington, I’ll seek to end the veteran’s mental health crisis. We need to ensure that every veteran who needs or wants it has access to appropriate mental health treatment. I’ll also work to fully fund and expand existing programs that work to address the epidemic of homelessness among our veterans. And I’ll fight to reverse the Trump administration’s disgusting move to end mortgage relief for veterans.”
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Bob Brooks
House · PA-7 · Democrat
“We should serve those who served us. I’ll work to make sure every veteran in the Lehigh Valley, Carbon County and across the country gets access to quality healthcare, mental health services, job training, and housing. I’ll also work to stop the disastrous mass firings at the VA and bring those people back.”
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La Shawn Ford
House · IL-7 · Democrat
“As Congress debates the future of the VA, La Shawn K. Ford believes the path forward must prioritize access, accountability, and respect. Veterans deserve modern care, mental-health resources, affordable housing, and workforce support — not bureaucratic delays or funding cuts.”
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Johnny Garcia
House · TX-35 · Democrat
“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.”
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Sarah Trone Garriott
House · IA-3 · Democrat
“I’ll also advocate for increased investment in suicide prevention and crisis response.”
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Lindsay James
House · IA-2 · Democrat
“Expand Mental Health: Iowa is one of the worst states in the country for mental health treatment. Congress must act to ensure that veterans are able to navigate any mental health challenges no matter their zip code.”
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Elaine Luria
House · VA-2 · Democrat
“Women now make up the fastest growing group of veterans enrolling in VA health care and deserve quality mental health care to address issues such as PTSD and military sexual trauma”
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Richard Ojeda
House · NC-9 · Democrat
“Prioritize mental health care for veterans and families.”
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“Expand access to counseling and treatment to end veteran suicide.”
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“We must expand VA mental health services, increase access to counseling, and address PTSD and suicide directly.”
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“Better VA care, fair pensions, and mental health support for veterans.”
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“In Congress, I will push to expand VA healthcare in North Carolina, strengthen mental health services, and protect pensions that veterans depend on.”
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Fred Wellman
House · MO-2 · Democrat
“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.”
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Expand VA care close to home, including rural areas and telehealth

7 members
Paul Barringer
House · NC-13 · Democrat
“Where possible, we should also expand public-private partnerships to reduce wait times and bring care closer to home.”
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Sarah Trone Garriott
House · IA-3 · Democrat
“In Congress, I’ll work to expand access to VA services—especially in rural areas—and ensure our vets can access housing, education, and job training without jumping through hoops.”
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Lindsay James
House · IA-2 · Democrat
“Expand Mental Health: Iowa is one of the worst states in the country for mental health treatment. Congress must act to ensure that veterans are able to navigate any mental health challenges no matter their zip code.”
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Eileen Laubacher
House · CO-4 · Democrat
“Expand VA partnerships, mobile clinics, and broadband-supported telehealth”
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JoAnna Mendoza
House · AZ-6 · Democrat
“She will work to expand VA specialty care in rural communities, increase access through telehealth and mobile services, and fix transportation barriers by improving eligibility and reimbursement rates.”
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Richard Ojeda
House · NC-9 · Democrat
“I will fight to expand facilities in North Carolina, hire more staff, and cut red tape so veterans are not left waiting months for appointments or denied the care they earned.”
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“In Congress, I will push to expand VA healthcare in North Carolina, strengthen mental health services, and protect pensions that veterans depend on.”
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Stefany Shaheen
House · NH-1 · Democrat
“In Congress, Stefany will fight to get veterans quality health care close to home, Anthony DiLorenzo has said he backs the Trump Administration’s cuts to veterans health care directed by Elon Musk and DOGE.”
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“In Congress, Stefany will fight to get veterans quality health care close to home.”
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Cut wait times for VA care

6 members
Paul Barringer
House · NC-13 · Democrat
“I support fully funding the VA while streamlining bureaucracy to ensure timely access to quality health care, mental health services, and job training.”
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“Where possible, we should also expand public-private partnerships to reduce wait times and bring care closer to home.”
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Adrian Boafo
House · MD-5 · Democrat
“Strengthen care quality at the VA. Ensure high quality, timely care at the VA by reducing wait times, expanding specialty services, and strengthening oversight.”
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Jessica Killin
House · CO-5 · Democrat
“Right now, every single VA medical center in the country is reporting staffing shortages, leading to decreased care for our veterans, longer wait times, and missed appointments. She’ll fight to restore funding, increase staff, and reduce wait times at clinics.”
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Nancy Lacore
House · SC-1 · Democrat
“Create a maximum wait time for VA appointments.”
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Richard Ojeda
House · NC-9 · Democrat
“Every veteran deserves timely, quality VA healthcare without months of waiting.”
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“I will fight to expand facilities in North Carolina, hire more staff, and cut red tape so veterans are not left waiting months for appointments or denied the care they earned.”
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Fred Wellman
House · MO-2 · Democrat
“We must reverse Secretary Collins’ staffing cuts and reinstate personnel at the VA, strengthen the PACT Act to support toxic-exposed veterans, and reduce veteran homelessness while improving access to timely, high-quality medical and employment support.”
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Extend VA care to more veterans, like those exposed to toxins

4 members
Lindsay James
House · IA-2 · Democrat
“Support and Expand the PACT Act: Those who have served our country should never question if they can afford care.”
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Eileen Laubacher
House · CO-4 · Democrat
“Ensure full access to care for those impacted by burn pits and toxic exposures”
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Elaine Luria
House · VA-2 · Democrat
“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.”
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“As the Chairwoman of the House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, Congresswoman Luria successfully advanced this long overdue legislation to provide these essential VA healthcare benefits for the estimated 52,000 Blue Water Navy Veterans.”
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Fred Wellman
House · MO-2 · Democrat
“We must reverse Secretary Collins’ staffing cuts and reinstate personnel at the VA, strengthen the PACT Act to support toxic-exposed veterans, and reduce veteran homelessness while improving access to timely, high-quality medical and employment support.”
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Cut red tape and bureaucracy at the VA

4 members
Paul Barringer
House · NC-13 · Democrat
“I support fully funding the VA while streamlining bureaucracy to ensure timely access to quality health care, mental health services, and job training.”
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La Shawn Ford
House · IL-7 · Democrat
“As Congress debates the future of the VA, La Shawn K. Ford believes the path forward must prioritize access, accountability, and respect. Veterans deserve modern care, mental-health resources, affordable housing, and workforce support — not bureaucratic delays or funding cuts.”
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Elaine Luria
House · VA-2 · Democrat
“In Congress, I will continue to fight for my fellow veterans to reverse the devastating DOGE cuts endorsed by Jen Kiggans that have gutted veterans’ care, work to cut red tape in the VA system, and ensure that our veterans get the care they need and deserve.”
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Richard Ojeda
House · NC-9 · Democrat
“I will fight to expand facilities in North Carolina, hire more staff, and cut red tape so veterans are not left waiting months for appointments or denied the care they earned.”
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Keep VA care public and stop its privatization

3 members
Sam Forstag
House · MT-1 · Democrat
“Fight efforts to privatize the VA and reverse DOGE’s cuts to VA healthcare staff. VA care should be fully funded, public, and readily accessible.”
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Eileen Laubacher
House · CO-4 · Democrat
“Stop the privatization of the VA”
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Fred Wellman
House · MO-2 · Democrat
“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.”
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Let more veterans get care from doctors outside the VA

2 members
Paul Barringer
House · NC-13 · Democrat
“Where possible, we should also expand public-private partnerships to reduce wait times and bring care closer to home.”
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Adrian Boafo
House · MD-5 · Democrat
“Ensure our women veterans get the care they need. Expand healthcare options for women veterans, including prenatal and obstetric care, IVF access, breast cancer screenings and treatments, and expanded community care options when VA facilities cannot meet demand.”
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Strengthen oversight and accountability at the VA

2 members
Adrian Boafo
House · MD-5 · Democrat
“Strengthen care quality at the VA. Ensure high quality, timely care at the VA by reducing wait times, expanding specialty services, and strengthening oversight.”
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La Shawn Ford
House · IL-7 · Democrat
“As Congress debates the future of the VA, La Shawn K. Ford believes the path forward must prioritize access, accountability, and respect. Veterans deserve modern care, mental-health resources, affordable housing, and workforce support — not bureaucratic delays or funding cuts.”
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Expand health care for women veterans

2 members
Adrian Boafo
House · MD-5 · Democrat
“Ensure our women veterans get the care they need. Expand healthcare options for women veterans, including prenatal and obstetric care, IVF access, breast cancer screenings and treatments, and expanded community care options when VA facilities cannot meet demand.”
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Elaine Luria
House · VA-2 · Democrat
“Women now make up the fastest growing group of veterans enrolling in VA health care and deserve quality mental health care to address issues such as PTSD and military sexual trauma”
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