Ciscomani, Chairman Bost Applaud Signing of Landmark Dole Act into Law

“The brave men and women who answered duty’s call to serve our nation are patriots of the highest-order and deserve a VA that is able to deliver the support and benefits their service earned,” said Ciscomani. “The Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act delivers for our veterans by reforming and modernizing the VA, streamlining the delivery of benefits and care, whether at the VA or at home, expanding access to job training and employment opportunities, promoting access to housing for homeless veterans, and supporting veteran’s families and caregivers. I am grateful to Chairman Bost and all the veteran-serving organizations and stakeholders for their work getting this much-needed bill across the finish line, and I look forward to continuing to work with the Committee and the incoming administration to deliver for our veterans, their caregivers, and families.” 

 

“The men and women who have served have earned access to a VA that puts them – not government bureaucracy – at the center of its operations. The Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act will do exactly that,” said Chairman Bost. “From expanding job training opportunities for transitioning servicemembers and veterans, to improving mental health care for caregivers, to protecting veterans’ healthcare options for day-to-day services to more elderly care options, and much more in between – I know this legislation will make a difference for veterans and their families. I want to thank the over 40 organizations – including veteran service organizations and key stakeholders – for their good fight in getting this vitally important bill to the president’s desk. I look forward to working with the Trump administration to make sure that the Dole Act is implemented properly and quickly to meet its mission for veterans and their families.” 

 

For a section-by-section summary of the provisions in the Dole Act, click here. Bill text can be found here.