Veterans

Democrats are proud to stand with veterans who have endured great sacrifice to keep our nation safe and protect our freedom. We are working to improve health care access and treatment for veterans by cutting red tape, modernizing VA hospitals, building VA outpatient clinics in communities where veterans live, and expanding the health services available under the VA. We are working to eliminate the VA disability appeals backlog so that veterans can receive their benefits in a more timely manner and with fewer errors occurring. We are also taking steps to help veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses find employment. When Democrats last held both the White House and control of Congress, we kept our promise to take care of our nation’s veterans. Democrats updated the G.I. Bill for post-9/11 veterans to strengthen their access to higher education, and recently supported making the G.I. Bill a lifetime benefit for the first time in history. Democrats expanded employment opportunities by bolstering veterans’ workforce programs and offering a tax credit to businesses that hire unemployed veterans. We also increased the number of VA mental health providers and social workers to meet increased demand, and expanded mental health services. We will continue to respond to the needs of veterans and their families.

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Hoyer Statement on President Trump's Comments Demeaning Servicemembers
President Trump’s words about those who died defending our nation were disgusting and outrageous. Never before have I seen a president - or any public elected official, for that matter - so callously demean the sacrifices and service of America’s fallen heroes and those currently serving.
Hoyer Statement on Memorial Day
“This year, we observe Memorial Day at a moment in our history characterized by loss, struggle, and sacrifice.  While we remember, as we do each year, the fallen military heroes who served our nation in uniform, we also pause to reflect on the enormous loss of life that has occurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, with nearly 100,000 American lives taken. 
Hoyer Statement on the 75th Anniversary of D-Day
On the gray morning of June 6, 1944, under the light of a full moon, tens of thousands of American, British, Canadian, and Allied troops waded forth from landing craft onto the uncertain beaches of a captive continent.
 
Hoyer Statement on Memorial Day
On Memorial Day, we remember those who fell in service to our nation and all it represents. 
Hoyer Statement on Delays in GI Bill Benefits for U.S. Veterans
It is appalling that veterans have been made to wait for months to receive their G.I. Bill benefits, with some even forced to move out of their homes or face bankruptcy as a result. 
Hoyer Statement on Veterans Day
This Sunday, Americans across our country will gather to celebrate the service of veterans and the sacrifices of military families. 
Hoyer Statement on the Tenth Anniversary of the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill
Today marks ten years since the enactment of the Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act, known commonly as the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill. 
Hoyer Statement on Memorial Day
Throughout our history, this country has been strengthened by the courage and devotion of Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice under our flag. 
Hoyer Statement on the Veterans' Affairs MISSION Act of 2018
While the VA Choice reauthorization bill will enable the continuation and expansion of critical veterans health programs, I have serious concerns about its funding.
Hoyer Statement on Veterans Day
On Veterans Day, families and communities gather to honor the service and sacrifices of those who have worn the uniform of our nation.