Issue Position: Veterans

Issue Position

I stand by our local veterans who have never stopped fighting to bring a VA hospital to the Valley to honor the sacrifices of all South Texas men and women who have served our nation proudly. Their efforts have led to vastly expanded health care services in South Texas, but much more still needs to be done. As Congressman, I will honor our nation's debt to our veterans by fighting for:

*A full VA Hospital in South Texas.
*Reform and modernization at the VA to ensure efficient and high-quality care for all veterans.
*Increased mental health services, including treatment, counseling and support, for those suffering from PTSD and their families
*Increased support for military families, especially those who must serve as caretakers for injured and disabled veterans.
*Strong GI Bill benefits to ensure every veteran has access to higher education and a chance to serve our nation as a civilian just as they did in uniform.
*Expanded civilian workforce opportunities for our service-members returning from the armed forces.

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