Statement from Steve Schwab on the passage of the Take Care of America's Veterans Act in the U.S. House of Representatives

The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act, a package of more than 60 bipartisan bills for veterans, caregivers and survivors. Elizabeth Dole Foundation CEO Steve Schwab released the following statement.

“On Veterans Day, the House honored America’s entire veteran community with action, and I’m grateful to those who came together to pass the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act. This bill would reach more than 32 million veterans, caregivers, and survivors. That includes our most catastrophically injured veterans, the caregivers who set aside traditional employment to care for them and the surviving families who have waited more than 30 years for a meaningful increase in support. When you strengthen the caregiver, you strengthen the veteran and the entire family. These families have sacrificed enough and waited long enough, and we’re calling on the Senate to pass this bill as soon as possible. These are real people with real challenges, and this isn’t a partisan issue. It’s an American one.”