WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) supported House passage of the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act, which includes two of his legislative priorities aimed at improving veterans’ health care and protecting the benefits they have earned.

The package includes Rep. Jackson’s legislation to establish a Blast Overpressure and Mitigation Task Force to better understand and address the long-term health effects of blast exposure on servicemembers and veterans. It also includes his Fairness in Veterans’ Education Act, which helps ensure veterans receive reimbursements they earned through their contributions to the Montgomery GI Bill.

“Our servicemembers put themselves in harm’s way to defend our nation, and we have a responsibility to ensure they receive the care, support, and benefits they deserve when they return home,” said Rep. Jackson.“By advancing these provisions in the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act, Congress is taking important steps to address the invisible wounds of military service and ensure veterans receive the benefits they were promised. Our veterans kept their commitment to America, and we must keep our commitment to them.”

Read the full bill text here.

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