Rep. Sykes Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Veterans Legislation

Rep. Sykes Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Veterans Legislation

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) today applauded the final passage of a bipartisan package of legislation to strengthen benefits, education, and health care for America's veterans and their families.

Rep. Sykes supported four measures: H.R. 658, which establishes qualifications for marriage and family therapists providing clinical supervision in the Veterans Health Administration; H.R. 980, Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025, which improves flexibility and availability of career counseling services for veterans; H.R. 1458, VETS Opportunity Act of 2025, which expands access to skilled trade education under the GI Bill; and H.R. 3123, Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act, which ensures families receive pension benefits owed to veterans who pass away before payment is issued.

"These bills reflect a simple promise that when our veterans serve our country, our country must serve them back," said Rep. Sykes. "I was proud to support this bipartisan effort to deliver real results for veterans and their families."

Rep. Sykes has consistently supported efforts to improve veterans' quality of life and ensure the VA delivers timely, effective services to those who have worn the uniform.