Take Care of America's Veterans Act

Floor Speech

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Mr. TAYLOR. Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Bost for yielding me the time.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the Take Care of America's Veterans Act. America's veterans represent the best our country has to offer, and it is time for Congress to deliver meaningful reforms to our veterans' benefit programs that improve the quality of life for America's warfighters.

That is why I am proud to be an original cosponsor of the Take Care of America's Veterans Act, which will modernize and enhance the delivery of VA benefits for veterans across our country.

As we continue to celebrate America's 250th anniversary, it is important that we realize that freedom is not free, and we wouldn't have this amazing country without the sacrifices of countless servicemembers and their families.

Now is the time to reaffirm Congress' support of our veteran community and put veterans first by passing this legislation.

I am particularly proud that this legislation includes the expansion of GI Bill benefits, increases benefits for severely disabled veterans and their families, and ends the wounded veterans tax, thanks to the inclusion of the Major Richard Star Act.

These reforms are long overdue, and I applaud Chairman Bost and the work of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee for their role in crafting this legislation.

This bill upholds the promise we made to our Nation's veterans that upon completion of their service, we would take care of them and their families.

It is our duty as temporary caretakers of our Republic to fight for those who keep us safe, and veterans are at the top of that list.

Mr. Speaker, on behalf of southern Ohio, I thank all our veterans and their families for the countless sacrifices they have made to keep our Nation safe. This vote is for them.

Mr. Speaker, I urge all my colleagues to support this bill.

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