Julia Brownley: “I am so very proud to announce that the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs once again authorized the Women Veterans…”

“I am so very proud to announce that the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs once again authorized the Women Veterans Task Force, which has been instrumental in helping Congress develop and pass impactful legislation that is greatly improving the lives of women veterans across the country. Since its establishment in 2019, the task force has built a powerful women veterans outreach network through convening bipartisan meetings with community advocates, veterans service organizations, stakeholders, and individual veterans. The Deborah Sampson Act, the task force's signature achievement and one of the most comprehensive pieces of legislation for women veterans in our history, is the result of this direct insight. The authorization of the task force will further advance our mission to increase the visibility of women veterans and promote inclusivity and true equity for the 2 million women who have served our Nation in uniform. As chair of the Women Veterans Task Force, I am proud to continue our work to recognize the service and sacrifice of America's women veterans. ____________________”