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@VetAffairsDems

Chairman | House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs

Washington, D.C.
Vrijeme pridruživanja: lipanj 2010.

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    VA has a responsibility to our veterans in crisis. Chairman has made addressing veteran suicide ' top priority. But we need new solutions. That’s why we are calling on VA to institute an immediate nation-wide stand-down to address this crisis.

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    Thank you & for hosting today’s hearing on some really important legislation! We were grateful for the opportunity to provide our statement and attend.

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    Last night, I joined my guest, Kristen Fenty at the Reception. It was an honor to celebrate the repeal of the Widow's Tax with Gold Star Families. I will continue fighting to ensure these families are treated with the empathy and care that they deserve.

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  4. Tune in today at 10:00 am EST to watch our Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity hearing on Pending Legislation.

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    Study shows 25 % of women veterans were exposed to trauma, which includes both sexual harassment and sexual assault, at V.A. Medical Centers. House Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Mark Takano calls findings, "unacceptable."

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    In other news, the House today passed the PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act that, among other things, would allow VA to pay for service dogs for vets with .

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    I just spoke on the House floor to urge my colleagues to vote for the PAWS For Veterans Therapy Act today. This important bipartisan legislation helps veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress recover and return to civilian life by pairing them with service dogs.

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  8. Chair said it best: it is unacceptable to re-traumatize survivors-- just so they can get the benefits they earned.

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  9. Survivors also experience barriers when seeking treatment. Many victims who report their assault receive harsh discharges-- preventing them from getting key VA healthcare. Even if eligible, the VA benefits process is often traumatizing for survivors.

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  10. VA is supposed to be a safe place for veterans to receive treatment, but too often women veterans face catcalls and harassment within VA facilities. Read one woman veteran’s experience here:

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    Once again, I wish to say to survivors: we believe you, and we are committed to enabling safe and welcoming access to the resources that you need. In Congress, I will continue to work to ensure you get the support you deserve.

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  12. Sexual harassment and assault is widespread in the military-- 1 in 4 women veterans have experienced sexual harassment, denigration of service, or other hostile behavior from male veterans at VA facilities and many face retaliation for reporting.

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  13. VA is one of the top service providers in the world for survivors of Military Sexual Trauma but veterans don’t always know what resources are available. That’s why and the are examining VA’s support for survivors.

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    . calls on "to elevate addressing military sexual trauma to a much higher priority throughout VA."

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    Women senators introduce bill to help veterans who experience domestic or sexual violence Congresswoman introduces bill to end 'epidemic' of harassment, sexual assault at VA

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    Some background on VA/MST: History of military sexual trauma 'common' in older women veterans, VA says VA incorrectly denied military sexual trauma survivor benefits, Congress calls for change

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    Today at 10 a.m. set to hold a hearing on how VA supports MST survivors. This is a joint hearing between the committee oversight subpanel and the Women Veterans Task Force. VA expected to testify. Live stream:

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  18. Tune in today at 10:00 am EST to watch our Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations and hearing: Examining How VA Supports Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma.

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    : President Trump’s “work for veterans” includes allowing outside groups, with no ties to the veteran community, to influence VA policy - all from the convenience of their exclusive Mar-A-Lago club.

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    Getting ready for the with my guests, Melissa and Gianna. It’s an honor to have them here at the Capitol and to thank them both for their service and sacrifice.

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    4. velj

    My guest is of who support the 1.2 million veteran workers across America, including those in .

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