Committee Advances Bills to Provide for Veterans

Today, the House Committee on Veterans Affairs advanced multiple bills to help improve the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure efficiency and effectiveness for our nation's Veterans.

Included in the legislation was Congressman Bilirakis's bill to authorize a survey of GI Bill users about their experience in choosing a school and the adjudication of their claim by VA. This legislation continues his ongoing efforts to improve educational opportunities for Veterans.

"Our Veterans deserve to be given every opportunity to succeed," said Bilirakis. "My legislation will help us determine how we can improve educational opportunities for our nation's heroes. Enhancing education for our Veterans is a crucial part of their transition to civilian life."

Additionally, the committee passed legislation that would authorize the construction of a new bed tower at the VA James A. Haley Medical Center in Tampa, FL. The James A. Haley Medical Center that was built in 1971 has seen many improvements due to the work and advocacy of Congressman Bilirakis.

"The Veterans in my area have waited patiently for these improvements. This will certainly create an environment for Veterans and their families to obtain the quality of care they deserve," said Bilirakis. "I am honored to continue this work."

"Caring for our Veterans is a national issue, not a partisan one," Bilirakis added. "These bills we advanced encourage consistency and transparency at the VA to better provide for our true American heroes. I am proud of my colleagues and I look forward to continuing our efforts on these important issues."

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