Every veteran, no matter if they worked in the mess hall or on the front lines, deserves respect, honor, and dignity. Returning to civilian life is a challenging process for many and often leaves scars that are just as often invisible as they are visible.
As a Senator, John was proud to pass legislation to expand opportunities to veterans with disabilities and to provide additional funding to the Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project. Additionally, John supported and voted for legislation to extend eligibility to state programs for members of the national guard so that they, just like their brothers and sisters in the regular armed forces, can take advantage of the many benefits of service.
His priorities include:
- Opportunities Upon Return to Civilian Life: providing additional opportunities for gainful employment after military service.
- A More Effective VA: Ensuring adequate and efficient healthcare, including mental health support for all veterans.
- Community Led Projects: Supporting local veterans organizations with grant funding to support community engagement and projects.
