Larsen Continues Commitment To Veterans Following Six Roundtables

Statement

Following a series of six recent roundtables with veterans across the Second Congressional District, Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today thanked the approximately 414 veterans and their family members who attended.

Larsen heard questions and comments from veterans on a variety of issues, including reforms at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and successes and challenges getting access to services like health care, job training and housing. He provided a summary of some of the themes from the roundtables and underscored his continued commitment to connecting veterans with the services they need.

"I had the opportunity recently to meet with more than 400 veterans and their family members at six roundtables across Northwest Washington. I am grateful to all the veterans and their families who took time to meet with me during these events. Their ideas will help me do a better job working on their behalf in Congress. And I thank all veterans in the Second District and across the country for their service.

"Common themes emerged during all of the roundtables, including questions about the VA Choice program, services available at the Mount Vernon Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) and the VA backlog. Based on the feedback I heard, I will be looking in the coming weeks at some ways to continue improving veterans' access to the services they need. My office also will be working to help more than two dozen veterans who attended the roundtables with their individual circumstances.

"I have always worked to be an advocate for local veterans in Congress by pushing to address their needs for health care, education, employment and housing. My commitment remains steadfast as I continue to look for solutions that support our country's veterans," Larsen said.

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