Military And Veterans
As a doctor who has helped care for veterans, I know how important it is that service members, veterans, and military families can access the care, benefits, and support they have earned. Too often, they still face long wait times, bureaucratic delays, and unnecessary barriers when they try to get help. That is especially important here in Sacramento County, which is home to a large veteran community and critical support infrastructure, including the VA Medical Center at Mather.
That is why I was proud to help pass the PACT Act into law, expanding health care access for veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances. My office also works to make sure veterans in our region know about the benefits available to them and can get help accessing the care and support they have earned. Here at home, my office has helped veterans and service members cut through government red tape and recover more than $3,390,000 in benefits and services they were owed.
I have also supported local investments that strengthen care, housing, and long-term stability for veterans in the Sacramento region. That includes helping secure $1 million in federal funding for Phase 4 of Mather Veterans Village to help expand housing, health services, and stability for veterans in need. We have a responsibility to take care of our veterans when they come home, and I will keep working to make sure they get the care, benefits, and opportunities they have earned.