- Veterans -
Thank You For Your Service |
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Independence Day serves as a reminder that freedom is not free, and that we must continually renew our nation’s commitment to serving those who suffer the scars of battle. As a former guardsman and Air Force officer, and as the father of a decorated Navy SEAL, I have a deep appreciation for the brave men and women who have served in defense of our nation.
Babin discussing VA accountability with veterans at Dayton Veterans Day celebration |
My prayers are with the loved ones of those serving, and for those whose loved ones did not return home. I am proud to represent the more than 50,000 veterans who call the 36th Congressional District of Texas home.
Thank you, veterans, for your service, defending the United States, and for the liberty you have secured for all to enjoy.
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-Babin's Veterans' Checklist -
More Than 60 Bills to Benefit Veterans |
Creating More Jobs and Education Opportunities for Veterans
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✓ Removing arbitrary time limits on use of GI Bill benefits (PL 115-48)
✓ Making it easier for employers to hire veterans through apprenticeships (PL 115-89)
✓ Creating business and contracting opportunities for veteran-owned businesses (HR 974, HR 5044 & HR 2781)
✓ Bringing transparency and accountability to the VA’s contracting processes (HR 2006)
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Improving Medical Care and Veterans' Assistance
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✓ Safeguarding veterans’ medical care, homeless programs and nursing home care (PL 115-62)
✓ Strengthening veterans’ drug abuse and opioid abuse programs (HR 3832)
✓ Providing a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and increased compensation for veterans with disabilities (HR 4985 & HR 1329)
✓ Improving treatments for veterans with PTSD, TBI, MST, chronic pain, opioid addiction and mental illness (HR 1162 & HR918)
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Holding the VA Accountable to Congress and Veterans
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✓ Making it easier for the VA Secretary to fire employees for poor performance or misconduct (HR 1259)
✓ Enhancing audits to stop wasteful spending (PL 115-95)
✓ Applying common sense to the disability compensation claims process (PL 115-130)
✓ Protecting veterans from predatory financial practices (PL 115-131)
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Meeting the Needs of Our Current Service Members
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✓ Rebuilding our military through increased funding across all services (HR 5515)
✓ Increasing funding for troop readiness, research and acquisition of next-generation weapons to ensure battlefield dominance
✓ Providing the largest pay raise to our military in nine years
✓ Ensuring peace through strength
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Rebuilding our Military to Keep Americans Safe
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I voted for the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019 (H.R. 6157), continuing the restoration of American military strength by providing $674.6 billion in funding to our troops. This bill helps our Armed Services by...
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✓ Replenishing our military might by providing $145.7 billion for equipment procurement
✓ Increasing funding for military readiness programs to ensure our troops are ready for their missions
✓ Preparing and modernizing our Armed Forces for the future of warfare by providing $92.4 billion for research and development
✓ Boosting troop strength and providing $144 billion for military personnel and pay |
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| Solving Veterans' Problems |
Every day, my staff and I hear stories from veterans who are facing various issues with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). We want to help you.
My veterans’ casework staff are experienced, professional, and above all, dedicated to helping you resolve issues you may have with the VA. Please give us a call at (832)780-0966, (409) 883-8075, or (409) 331-8066 for assistance.
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| Constituent Success Stories |
“It’s an old phrase, Mr. Babin, but from the bottom of my heart I want to thank you for opening a door to me which had been slammed shut.”
–A.W., Harris County
“During the process of requesting my father’s veterans medical records I was told that it would take 120 days to receive them. You made a few calls and the records were placed in the mail by the next day.”
–Jamie, Liberty County
It was an honor to present Army veteran, John Jerrell Nichols, Sr. (pictured) with medals for his service during World War II. When we heard that First Sergeant Nichols had earned these medals but never received them, we went to work to secure them for him.
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| Babin Votes for Record Funding for Veterans |
Babin discussing veterans issues in Orange, TX. |
I was pleased to vote for H.R. 5895, which provides a record $194 billion to ensure that we fulfill the promises that have been made to our veterans.
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