The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is facing criticism for retracting promises to issue waivers for building and remodeling veterans' homes in Idaho. Lawmakers are urging the VA to honor its commitments and not play politics with veterans' care and benefits. Various representatives and senators are advocating for fair treatment of federal workers, supporting their rights to organize, fair pay, and better working conditions. Bipartisan efforts are being made to protect injured workers and provide expedited TSA PreCheck for disabled veterans.
I’m proud to support H.R. 7365, the Veterans Expedited TSA Screening (VETS) Safe Travel Act, helping veterans travel easier by providing TSA PreCheck for veterans who are amputees, paralyzed, or blind. Our veterans deserve our support!
This week is National Salute to Veteran Patients Week. As a physician, lawmaker, and veteran, I am proud of the work we have done so far to improve the health care veterans receive every day, and I am committed to ensuring all of our nation's veterans get the care they deserve. https://t.co/hvIwUlYOku
We can never fully repay the debt owed to our veterans—but we must ensure they have the care and support they deserve when they return home. I'm proud to have helped pass the #PACTAct into law: transformative legislation that is helping millions of veterans and their families.
The bipartisan PACT Act was signed into law by @POTUS to ensure we take care of the veterans who have sacrificed so much to keep our nation safe and secure. Thanks to the legislation, more than 5 million veterans have already been screened for toxic exposure from their service. https://t.co/eExFQnmSJz
This National Salute to Veteran Patients Week, I’m proud to be a member of @bipartisanvets. As veterans, making sure the VA gets it right is personal. Our brothers and sisters in arms use VA programs. We will continue to prioritize the health of our veterans, this and every week. https://t.co/dpINRb8Iuv
This week, members from AFGE Local 648 stopped by my DC office to talk about how I can support them in Congress as they fight for fair pay and advocate for better working conditions. I’m supporting legislation like the PRO Act to protect the right to organize. https://t.co/8ZxgYy8JBc
Earlier this week, we rallied with @AFGENational to stand united in support of their right to fight for fair wages and better working conditions for the thousands of dedicated government employees who keep our nation running. We won’t let House Republicans jeopardize the… https://t.co/G6dD9rPFLi
Earlier this week, we rallied with @afgeunion to stand united in support of their right to fight for fair wages and better working conditions for the thousands of dedicated government employees who keep our nation running. We won’t let House Republicans jeopardize the well-being… https://t.co/qFFMNUIOVg
It's our duty to make sure our veterans get the care and benefits they have earned. This week, I met with Veterans Administration employees from @AFGENational to discuss the issues our North Texas veterans face and how we can work in Congress to help. https://t.co/yhf0PFXn67
Working people shouldn’t need multiple jobs to make ends meet. Every worker deserves to be paid fairly — including folks who serve the public & work in government agencies. Proud to join @AFGENational & support union members organizing for a fairer workplace & better world. https://t.co/jhhPyE0FE5
Great to meet with AFGE Local 1969 members about how we can keep fighting to ensure VA employees receive fair wages, better working conditions, and the benefits they’ve earned through their work to keep MN veterans safe and healthy. https://t.co/tkN4Vx6Z1o
Absolutely agree! Accountability is key in the federal bureaucracy. Thanks to Rep. Roy for pushing the Public Service Reform Act, and I'm proud to cosponsor to ensure rogue bureaucrats can be held accountable. https://t.co/Rq8Gj5kOLi
As a veteran, I know how important @DeptVetAffairs services are. I will always support vets — not only during National Salute to Veteran Patients Week — but every day! https://t.co/Tap5FDTQ3X
I am proud to cosponsor @RepGosar’s VETS Safe Travel Act to ensure seamless airport experiences for our disabled veterans. We must ensure our courageous veterans receive the dignity and independence they deserve. 🇺🇸
Two years ago, I pushed for legislation to expand health care access for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits in the line of duty. Now, thanks to the PACT Act, thousands of Nevada veterans are getting the expanded benefits and treatment they've earned. https://t.co/P2qOmXGHJI
Read more about my latest bipartisan bill that would provide expedited TSA PreCheck security screening at airports for severely injured or disabled veterans here: 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 https://t.co/qo2Hh1xxXu
Yesterday, I met with members of the American Federation of Government Employees, who are urging Congress to pass legislation that protects their jobs, paychecks, and earned benefits. I stand in solidarity with all federal workers providing services to #IL03 and our communities.… https://t.co/rMe24FvFi3
Unions are the backbone of America, and I’m proud to support @AFGENational civil servants in their organizing efforts in cities and towns across our country. I’ll always be in the fight with you for worker protections, better benefits, and fair pay. https://t.co/ozSMcanUjd
I stood with labor leaders to oppose the Republicans’ fast-track commission that would cut earned benefits like #SocialSecurity. We don’t need to go behind closed doors to cut benefits nearly 70 million Americans rely on. We must protect and enhance benefits, not cut them! https://t.co/8s0IUkTh7O
I'm proud to introduce bipartisan legislation with @RepThompson to protect injured workers. Read more about our bill here: https://t.co/8KV1O16lhp https://t.co/eG3gP4qo9x
Members from AFGE District 8 dropped by my DC office this week to talk about how we can continue to work together to ensure that union employees feel supported in their fight for fair pay and better working conditions. I’ll always fight to protect your right to organize. https://t.co/cKLbuWIbse
Our nation's veterans should never be caught in the middle of politics and have to pay the price of government dysfunction. @SecVetAffairs - honor your word and issue Idaho the waiver for these necessary veterans' home projects. https://t.co/zv3gi2jkpg
As Americans, we must care for our nation's veterans after they have given everything to preserve our freedom. It's time for @SecVetAffairs and @DeptVetAffairs to keep their promise and issue the waiver so that we can continue to protect and serve our Idaho veterans. https://t.co/xOooraZMr2
The VA promised Idaho a waiver to build a new veterans home in Boise and remodel the veterans home in Lewiston. Now they are going back on their word. @SecVetAffairs stay true to your promise and stop playing politics with Idaho's heroes.
Everyone deserves basic rights on the job, fair benefits, and a living wage. I’m proud to stand with workers and their right to organize. ✊🏾 https://t.co/srYW4XLhJ6
Federal workers ensure that our government not only works – but works well for the American people. Yesterday, I was proud to speak at @AFGENational's legislative breakfast because as a former union member myself, I believe when we invest in our federal workers it helps everyone. https://t.co/QFj9ryb8HC
The VA promised Idaho a waiver to rebuild the Boise veterans home and protect veterans’ care. Now, it’s retracting that promise. @SecVetAffairs, issue the waiver and stop playing politics with our veterans. https://t.co/eHskc2nYrA