[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H3298]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        WE CARE FOR OUR VETERANS

  (Mr. LATIMER asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LATIMER. Mr. Speaker, veterans give so much to our country, and 
it is up to us to take care of them when they become civilians. That 
means quality, easy-to-access care at VA hospitals and outpatient 
facilities and benefits for a disability diagnosis, purchasing a home, 
or learning skills to rejoin the workforce.
  In Congress, I am committed to maintaining these benefits for 
veterans and preventing any action that would require additional 
hurdles to receive these earned benefits.
  One major bill I am supporting is top of mind for veterans: H.R. 
1970, Providing Veterans Essential Medications Act, will direct the VA 
to reimburse State homes for the cost of certain costly medications 
provided to veterans who receive nursing home care.
  Last year, I visited the Bronx VA medical center to speak with staff 
and veterans about the high quality of services and research provided 
there.
  It is clear that the VA staff are doing everything that they can to 
care for and improve services for veterans. We will push back against 
any cuts by this administration that renege on our commitment to our 
veterans.

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