Edwards Joins Chairman Bost to Introduce Take Care of America's Veterans Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) joined House Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost (IL-12) to introduce the Take Care of America's Veterans Act, comprehensive legislation to improve veterans' access to care, strengthen benefits, and modernize VA services.

The package includes reforms to expand health care access, improve mental health and suicide prevention programs, support caregivers and surviving military families, modernize disability claims processing, and strengthen accountability across the VA system.

It also includes the Major Richard Star Act to ensure combat-disabled medically retired servicemembers can receive both military retirement pay and VA disability benefits without offset.

"Our veterans deserve a VA system that works for them," said Congressman Edwards. "This legislation improves access to care, strengthens benefits, modernizes outdated systems, and ensures taxpayer dollars are being used responsibly. I'll continue working to make sure that every veteran in Western North Carolina receives the support and services they've earned through their sacrifice and service."

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