On the recordJanuary 20, 2022
Today I rise in strong support of the EVEST Act. All gave some, and many made the ultimate sacrifice. America has made a promise to our veterans that we will take care of them when they return home. I represent Orange County, California, and many of my constituents have served their country proudly. One of my constituents, Billy Hall, from the city of Orange, enlisted at the age of 15, served from 1941 to 1945 in World War II, and again from 1948 to 1967 in the Korean and Vietnam wars. Every servicemember deserves our respect and gratitude, and most of all, all the benefits and care that we promised them when they would return home. This bill is very simple but very important. It automatically enrolls veterans in the healthcare system. It provides veterans healthcare without the red tape. I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on the EVEST Act and pass this simple and important commonsense legislation for our veterans.
