We'll never be able to repay the debt we owe to those who have worn the uniform, but today, Congress delivered on a promise to our veterans and their families.
The PACT Act will be the biggest expansion of VA health care in decades. We should all take pride in this moment.
“Justice for our Veterans prevailed… and @POTUS Biden will sign it. The Honoring our PACT Act will benefit an estimated 3.5 million Veterans.
To those who stood in the way of swift passage: Even though this fight is done, we will not forget your betrayal of Veterans.” #PACTAct
Our veterans put everything on the line for our country. Tonight, @POTUS will talk about how we can meet our sacred obligation to them, whether they’re dealing with medical debt or the health impact of serving near burn pits. https://t.co/bfFRTygdET
President Biden just signed an Executive Order to establish sexual harassment as an offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice — as called for by the I Am Vanessa Guillén Act in the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act.
This afternoon, I’m signing an Executive Order to make sexual harassment an offense in the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and to strengthen the military’s response to domestic violence and the wrongful broadcast or distribution of intimate visual images.
Even in our toughest times, America always gets back up and builds a better future. We are stronger today than we were a year ago.
Watch our new video featuring @tomhanks and extraordinary Americans to celebrate one year of the Biden-Harris Administration.
Happy #FourthofJuly — to all service members, their families, and all Americans. I hope this holiday is particularly meaningful after such a difficult year.
And yesterday, I received the final recommendations & complete report of the IRC on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment. In coming days, I will present to @POTUS my specific recs about the findings, but I know enough at this point to state the following: https://t.co/OJXuU5VtQN
On my very first full day in office, and at @POTUS' direction, I ordered a comprehensive review of the sexual harassment prevention efforts within the U.S. military. Just as I said then, this is a leadership issue, and we will lead. Our people depend upon it.
I am immeasurably grateful for the bravery that members of our Armed Forces have shown through nearly two decades of combat and deployments in Afghanistan. They have never backed down. They have never wavered in their resolve. And they have paid a tremendous price on our behalf.
We have a sacred obligation to care for our nation’s veterans and their families. The American Rescue Plan will help deliver on that obligation by ensuring access to VA health care and providing immediate economic relief.
On this National Medal of Honor Day, we recognize the brave service members whose heroism and courage earned them our nation’s highest military decoration. We must never forget their acts of valor and the sacrifices they made in defense of our country.
This morning, I signed the SAVE LIVES Act into law — expanding the VA’s authority and allowing them to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to all veterans, their spouses, and caregivers.
VETERANS RESOURCES
Texas veterans and VSOs, please add to this list with resources and requests.
VA Veterans Disaster Response 24/7 hotline: 1-800-507-4571
VA Disaster Assistance Information: https://t.co/tSsc6foTh9
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