Cherfilus-McCormick Praises Drop in Veteran Homelessness

Cherfilus-McCormick Praises Drop in Veteran Homelessness

Grayson Bakich
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November 12, 2024
Veteran homelessness rates have reached a historic low under the Biden-Harris Administration, a milestone that Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (R-FL) praised in a recent statement, saying, "This momentous achievement reflects the commitment of the Biden-Harris administration and congressional Democrats to support the men and women who served our country." The Military Times confirmed the news, noting […]
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Bilirakis Criticizes Lack of Priority for Veterans Under Biden-Harris Administration

Bilirakis Criticizes Lack of Priority for Veterans Under Biden-Harris Administration

Grayson Bakich
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September 16, 2024
As adviser to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) on veterans issues, Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) told The Floridian in a recent interview that there is a clear difference in the priority by which veterans are treated between the Trump Administration and the Biden-Harris Administration, slamming the latter for "doing everything they possibly can to eliminate community care." […]
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Cherfilus-McCormick, Ciscomani Introduce Bill Streamlining Veterans' Care

Cherfilus-McCormick, Ciscomani Introduce Bill Streamlining Veterans' Care

Grayson Bakich
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September 5, 2024
Medicare and Veterans Affairs rarely coordinate, making providing care to elderly and disabled veterans on both programs more of a hassle than it should be. Representatives Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (R-FL) have introduced a bipartisan bill to create case managers for these veterans, streamlining and personalizing the processes. Named the "Coordinating Care for […]
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Steube Discusses Veterans' True Choice Bill on Veterans Day

Steube Discusses Veterans' True Choice Bill on Veterans Day

Grayson Bakich
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November 11, 2022
Today is Veterans Day, and we honor those who served in our armed forces. To celebrate, Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL-17), a veteran himself, appeared on Fox to discuss his Veterans' True Choice Act. The bill, first introduced in 2021, allows former service members to receive coverage from TRICARE Select, part of the Dept. of Defense. […]
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Rubio Calls Out VA Inefficiency After Vets Experience Long Delays

Rubio Calls Out VA Inefficiency After Vets Experience Long Delays

Jackson Bakich
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September 8, 2022
On Wednesday, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) penned a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough to voice his opinions and share his worries about the delays that former service members are experiencing in the VA. The Florida Senator did not fail to mention that the state of Florida has 1.5 million veterans […]
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Bilirakis Plans to Put Veterans First in Vaccine Rollout

Bilirakis Plans to Put Veterans First in Vaccine Rollout

Jim McCool
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March 2, 2021
Throughout the new COVID vaccine rollout, many states are still working out who gets the vaccine first.  Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) at the State of the State Address today reaffirmed his belief that seniors and first responders come first.
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Waltz Sponsors Bill Furthering PTSD Research

Waltz Sponsors Bill Furthering PTSD Research

Daniel Molina
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January 16, 2020
“We will never forget the sacrifices you have made."
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Mast rips VA for

Mast rips VA for "limping from scandal to scandal"

Daniel Molina
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December 12, 2019
“This… exemplifies why the VA should be begging for increased oversight.”
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