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Military and Veterans

Protecting Veterans, Servicemembers, and Military Families

Every day, U.S. servicemembers bravely put their lives on the line for our country and it is imperative they are given the necessary support and resources. I am honored to represent current and former servicemembers and have consistently worked to ensure they are treated justly.

Advocating for Active Servicemembers and their Families

I recognize the immeasurable sacrifices our active servicemembers make in defense of our nation and am committed to addressing their concerns and ensuring they are fully supported.

As the top Democrat on the Subcommittee on Readiness, I play an integral role in shaping the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This annual bill sets the policy for the U.S. military, and each year, I make sure it encompasses the interests of our servicemembers.

In the NDAA for Fiscal Year 2023, I added provisions to increase and improve housing for servicemembers, helping ensure all servicemembers receive the good-quality housing and benefits that they deserve. Additionally, I built upon my previous work to aggressively address PFAS contamination throughout military installations and protect the health of servicemembers and their families.

Expanding Care for Our Veterans

The men and women who have served our nation faithfully deserve not only our respect and thanks, but our assurance that the doors to the future will be open to them. I am committed to expanding healthcare and benefits for military veterans and guaranteeing they are provided with the compensation they deserve.

Throughout my tenure as Readiness Chair, I have worked to address issues affecting toxic-exposed veterans and I was honored to support the Honoring our PACT Act, signed into law by President Biden on August 10th, 2022. This new law will finally treat toxic exposure as a cost of war and will deliver the healthcare, support, and relief owed to impacted veterans.

Advancing the Mission of Travis AFB

California’s 8th Congressional District is home to Travis Airforce Base (AFB), the largest air mobility organization in the Air Force. Ensuring the critical missions of Travis AFB are supported in the NDAA and other U.S. policies is among my top priorities.

I secured $7.5 million in funding for a key project at Travis AFB in the NDAA for Fiscal Year 2023. Additionally, after listening to the recommendations of Solano County, I introduced a requirement that the Department of Defense provides standardized rules for military base access. This provision will help local communities support Travis AFB, as well as improve local roads and traffic flow.