Keeping Our Commitment To Our Nation’s Veterans
‘Like those who’ve called for relief from Obamacare, many Americans across the nation are counting on us to help ensure better quality health care for our veterans. This is a critical issue for each of us, no matter what state we hail from, no matter what party we represent. Our veterans have sacrificed so much, and in return, they deserve our support.’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act:
“Like those who’ve called for relief from Obamacare, many Americans across the nation are counting on us to help ensure better quality health care for our veterans. This is a critical issue for each of us, no matter what state we hail from, no matter what party we represent. Our veterans have sacrificed so much, and in return, they deserve our support. We must keep the commitment we have to them when it comes to ensuring the VA is providing the quality health care they rely on. Unfortunately, as we all know, many VA facilities across the nation have long failed to provide our nations’ heroes with the timely and effective medical attention they need.
“Already, Congress has taken a number of steps to improve these facilities for our veterans and to keep the faith with those who have willingly and courageously fought on our behalf. Now, we can build on those efforts by passing the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act. As the name implies, this legislation will enhance accountability measures at the VA and better enable the Department to remove employees who are failing to meet the standards expected of them.
“This bill, in conjunction with continued administration efforts like those Secretary Shulkin announced yesterday, will further improve medical services offered to our veterans at VA facilities across the nation. It was unfortunate to see this legislation held up in a previous Congress, but I’m proud that the Republican Senate has made its passage among our top priorities. I want to again recognize Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Isakson and Senator Rubio for the part they played in moving this very important bill forward and remaining vigilant on behalf of America’s veterans. I know we’re all eager to advance it today and send it to the president’s desk for his signature.”
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