Issue Position: Serving Our Veterans

Issue Position

Having served in Afghanistan and Iraq, Jared knows first-hand some of the challenges members of the military face when they return home. From improving transition services for newly-returned vets to improving VA healthcare for older veterans, Jared has been deeply invested in improving the lives of Maine veterans. As a member of Congress, he has:

Led an effort to push the VA to establish a permanent unit at Togus to provide long-term beds for mental health and substance abuse treatment.
Passed an amendment through the House to increase funding for long-term mental health care beds as a part of the annual VA funding bill.
Put a strong emphasis on constituent services to help veterans in need.
Helped fight to successfully repeal the unfair "Widow's Tax" that offset pension benefits to military widows.
Voted for a successful effort to expand VA protections to Blue Water Navy Veterans exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam.

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