Background:
The Sen. Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Act is a comprehensive package that would provide health care and benefits for veterans, caregivers, and survivors. This package has the support of both Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. Senate, but lacks the support to receive a vote in the House of Representatives. This is because Democrats in the House have yet to signal support for this legislation that could provide life-altering and life-saving benefits. This bill is the result of a months-long compromise between varying stakeholders and is an example of how Washington, D.C., negotiations should work.
Dozens of organizations that advocate on behalf of veterans, caregivers, and survivors support this important legislation, and it deserves bipartisan AND bicameral support.
Take Action:
Urge your elected officials to show bipartisan leadership and support the Sen. Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Act TODAY. Furthermore, we must ask that they pressure Congressional leadership to put this bill up for a vote.