Rick Scott

11/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/08/2024 13:20

Sen. Rick Scott Shares 2024 Veterans Day Update Highlighting Legislative Update for the Military Community

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, ahead of Veterans Day, Senator Rick Scott shared his 2024 Veterans Day Legislative Update. Within the update, Senator Scott shares his work to support Florida's veterans, active duty service members and their families, and also highlights legislative actions he is working on and victories for the community.

Senator Rick Scott said, "This Veterans Day and every day, I am honored to serve the brave men and women who have fought to protect our great nation, and today I am proud to share this legislative update. As a Navy veteran and the son of a World War II veteran, I know firsthand the sacrifices our veterans, military members and their families make to defend our freedom. Veterans of our Armed Forces truly represent the best of what it means to be an American and a Floridian. None of the opportunities and freedoms we have as Americans would be possible without the dedicated service of our brave heroes. Fighting for our heroes continues to be one of my top priorities as your U.S. Senator and a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. I have made it my mission to keep our state the most military and veteran-friendly state in the nation, by championing important legislation and funding to support priorities that matter most to Florida's military and veteran families. I will always do everything I can to support our veterans and their families so they can succeed and pursue their dreams. If you are a Floridian in need of assistance with a federal agency, like the VA, go to rickscott.senate.gov/contact/casework to get the help you need."

Senator Scott is always working to make the entire federal government more efficient and work for the American people. Through advocacy, outreach and casework, issues arise that highlight the need for increased oversight and Congressional action. The following bills are either sponsored or cosponsored by Senator Scott during the 118th Congress. More details provided within the update.

  • Veterans Accessibility Act
  • SCHEDULES Act
  • Major Richard Star Act
  • Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act
  • U.S.-Israel PTSD Collaborative Research Act
  • Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act
  • Veterans Homecare Choice Act
  • The Services Dogs Assisting Veterans (SAVES) Act
  • Ensuring Continuity in Veterans Health Act
  • Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Promotion Act
  • Supporting Economic Opportunity of Veterans

Below are bills that Senator Scott supported that have become law:

  • The PACT Act
  • Faster Payments to Veterans' Survivors Act
  • Improving Access to the VA Home Loan Benefit Act
  • Hire Veteran Health Heroes Act
  • Patient Advocate Tracker Act
  • SVAC Act
  • Veterans and Family Information Act
  • Veterans Auto and Education Improvement Act
  • Veterans Eligible to Transfer School (VETS) Credit Act
  • VA Transparency & Trust Act
  • Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act
  • DUMP Opioids Act
  • Protecting Moms Who Served Act
  • Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration and Recovery Act
  • PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act
  • Responsible Education Mitigating Options and Technical Extensions (REMOTE) Act
  • Wounded Warrior Access Act
  • Solid Start Act
  • Wounded Veterans Recreation Act
  • Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act
  • Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act
  • Korean American VALOR Act

Read Senator Scott's Veterans Day Update HERE or click the image above.

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