How President Trump Has Committed to Supporting Every Brave American Who Has Served Our Country

WH News Staff : Nov 12, 2019
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"We must strive to build communities that truly serve, support, and protect our veterans from the very first moment they return to civilian life." -President Donald J. Trump

[WhiteHouse.gov] President Donald J. Trump has made it a priority to support the American veterans who courageously protected our country. (Screengrab image: via Ian Langsdon-AFP-Getty images)

• President Trump has worked tirelessly to ensure that our American heroes have the care and support they have earned when they leave the service.

• In 2018, President Trump signed the largest funding bill for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in history, securing $86.5 billion for the VA.

• President Trump signed the VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act, making it easier to identify problems within the VA and improve the quality of service for veterans.

• In an effort to expedite the appeals process for veterans, President Trump signed the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act.

• President Trump created a 24/7 White House VA Hotline to ensure that our veterans receive immediate attention and aid.

PROVIDING QUALITY CARE: President Trump continues working tirelessly to improve healthcare quality for veterans and end the tragedy of veteran suicide.

• The President signed the VA MISSION Act, a monumental reform of the VA system that will help provide our veterans with the care and support they deserve.

• This legislation greatly expands veteran's ability to choose the healthcare that best meets their individual needs.

• Under the VA Mission Act, veterans will gain access to care right in their own communities.

• President Trump signed an Executive Order on the "President's Roadmap to Empower Veterans and End a National Tragedy of Suicide" (PREVENTS Initiative).

• The order calls on members of the Federal government and the private sector to join efforts in improving veterans' quality of life and identifying veterans in need.

• Last year, President Trump signed a funding bill that secures $8.6 billion for veterans' mental health services and $400 million for opioid use prevention.

HONORING OUR HEROES AT HOME: President Trump is ensuring that our veterans receive the resources they need to return to civilian life with dignity and security.

• President Trump is making sure that veterans receive the educational benefits they deserve.

• In 2017, the President signed the "Forever GI Bill," providing veterans access to their veteran educational benefits at any point during their lifetime.

• President Trump signed a presidential memorandum that makes it easier for totally and permanently disabled veterans to have their Federal student debt eliminated.

• The Administration has taken action to help boost veterans' employment.

• Under the Trump Administration, veteran employment reached the lowest level ever recorded.

• President Trump issued an Executive Order to enhance opportunities for military spouses to find employment within the Federal government.

• President Trump signed legislation to ensure that veteran benefits will receive the same cost of living adjustment increase as social security. Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here