Issue Position: Veterans and Active Duty Service Members

Issue Position

Jimmy knows from his own experience that our service members make enormous sacrifices every day to keep America safe and secure. That is why we must make sure that our troops not only get the support they need on the battlefield, but that they get the support they were promised -- and deserve -- when they return home.

In Congress, Jimmy has built a strong legislative agenda around serving those who served our country. He has advocated for veterans who need help cutting through the red tape at the Department of Veterans Affairs, worked to help our veterans find meaningful employment, and supported efforts to launch veteran-owned businesses.
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Before entering Congress, Jimmy served as a board member of the Veterans Transition Center, where he worked to address veterans' homelessness, and he was a proponent for the enactment of Monterey County's first Veterans Treatment Court, ensuring that veterans receive the services that they have earned. Jimmy worked with local leaders and veterans to help establish the Central Coast Veterans Cemetery. Based on his work for veterans, Jimmy was honored as a Monterey County Veteran of the Year in 2015.

Jimmy is also working to protect and strengthen the military installations on the Central Coast of California by promoting the groundbreaking work at the Naval Postgraduate School and the Defense Language Institute. These institutions provide critical education and training to help ensure successful missions and a safe return home. Not only do these facilities enhance our military, they are essential anchors for our local economy. Protecting and maintaining them is a top priority for Jimmy.

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