Pete Stark: “The service men and women serving overseas have born the brunt of the cost of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The…”

“The service men and women serving overseas have born the brunt of the cost of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act ensures that when they return, they will obtain the quality treatment and health care they deserve. This legislation addresses many of our veterans' most urgent needs. Record numbers of service men and women returning home are suffering from posttraumatic stress, and this bill ensures that mental health services are more accessible. The bill ensures that women don't get second-class health care by expanding coverage for women's health, including care for newborns. The bill also eliminates health care copayments for veterans who are catastrophically disabled. Many politicians use the slogan 'support the troops' when they mean 'support this war.' This bill actually supports our troops--by providing them the care and support services they need when they return home. I urge my colleagues to support this bill.”