House Passes Five Gosar Initiatives that Support Our Nation's Veteran

Statement

Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement after the House included four of his initiatives as part of H.R. 4974, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs (VA) and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2017 and passed the bill with his support:

"There is no reason our nation's veterans should not receive immediate help when they are having a mental health crisis and call a suicide hotline. I was pleased to see to the House pass my bipartisan language to rectify this injustice and ensure the Veteran Crisis Line provides an immediate response for veterans in need. I urge the Senate to take action so this important provision can be signed into law without delay.

"My colleagues also agreed with three other important amendments I offered to cut waste, fraud and abuse within a scandal plagued VA and ensure important resources go to our veterans. With Memorial Day just around the corner, I hope all Americans will take time to appreciate our service members who made the ultimate sacrifice."

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