Press Release: Veteran Action Releases Veterans Bill of Rights, Launches Video Campaign for Veterans' ACCESS Act
Veteran Action today released the Veterans Bill of Rights, a comprehensive framework designed to protect veterans and provide policy guidance to safeguard the benefits they have earned at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The Veterans Bill of Rights has received endorsements from a distinguished coalition including U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy, Medal of Honor recipient David Bellavia, U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt, U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra, and Former Acting VA Secretary Peter O'Rourke.
The document outlines key principles to ensure America's veterans receive the support they deserve for their service and sacrifice. A central pillar is Freedom of Choice, which is being advanced through the Veterans' ACCESS Act, currently under consideration in Congress.
To mobilize support for this critical legislation, Veteran Action has launched a grassroots campaign pushing for passage of the Veterans' ACCESS Act. The organization has also released a new video urging Congress to pass what has been identified as President Trump's top legislative priority for veterans.
"The Veterans Bill of Rights represents our commitment to ensuring that the promises made to our nation's veterans are kept," said Darin Selnick, Senior Advisor at Veteran Action and author of the Veterans Bill of Rights. "This framework establishes clear principles that will guide policy decisions and protect the benefits our veterans have earned through their service and sacrifice."
Mark Lucas, Founder of Veteran Action, stated: "Democrats shut down the government over providing healthcare for illegal immigrants. The shutdown prevented passage of this important bill by Veterans Day. Our campaign will target Senators Dick Blumenthal, Ruben Gallego, and other Democrats pushing to sunset healthcare choice after 8 years. It’s despicable that Blumenthal, a Stolen Valor Senator, is limiting veteran healthcare choice."
About Veteran Action: Veteran Action is a smash-mouth political organization advocating for America First policies that strengthen national security and provide unwavering support for our veterans.