Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I thank Chairman Takano for yielding. As chair of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs' Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, and as a Representative for tens of thousands of veterans around Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, I strongly believe that we have got to do more to support those who have served our country. We can't allow men and women who have served to fall into homelessness, end up without a job, or go without the basic services that they deserve. Today, we are taking a significant step in making sure veterans are no longer left behind. I am so proud to lead the DELIVER Act, a robust, action-forward package to help get our veterans back on their feet. The legislation includes six of my bipartisan bills to help get veterans the housing and employment opportunities they deserve. It includes the Homeless Veteran Coronavirus Response Act, a bill I introduced with my friend, Representative Gus Bilirakis--I don't see Gus here, but I am grateful to him--to expand and strengthen VA services to homeless veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic. It includes the Veteran HOUSE Act, a bill I co-led with my friend Representative Scott Peters, also from San Diego, to expand the HUD- VASH program to homeless veterans discharged under conditions other than honorable.…”