news Valadao bill to help disabled veterans access VA services

[Veterans News]

U.S. Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) sponsored bipartisan legislation on Feb. 13 to create a permanent advisory committee within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to allow for better communication with disabled veterans.

[...] The congressman introduced the Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2024, H.R. 7342, along with original cosponsor U.S. Rep. Morgan McGarvey (D-KY). The bill would require the VA Secretary to establish an advisory committee on issues related to the accessibility of VA benefits, services, and facilities for veterans and employees with mobility impairments, hearing, visual, cognitive, or other disabilities, according to a bill summary.

“This bipartisan bill ensures disabled veterans have a seat at the table in providing feedback to the VA so they can easily access the benefits, services, and facilities they’ve earned,” Rep. Valadao said.

The advisory committee would be composed of 15 disabled veterans, experts, employees, and veteran service organization representatives, the summary said.

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[greg]

This would be great if it gets approved. It'd be better if the committee members stuck to truly advocating for the veterans they're meant to support.