WWW: Senator Cassidy Delivers For Our Troops

Baton Rouge, LA - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) continues to deliver results for Louisiana's veterans and the brave men and women who serve our nation. As a member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, Dr. Cassidy has made it a top priority to ensure that those who risk their lives defending our freedoms receive the care, benefits, and support they deserve.

"Our men and women in uniform risk everything to defend this nation and our freedoms," said Dr. Cassidy. " As a member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, I will keep fighting to ensure our veterans receive the health care, benefits, and services they deserve."

Throughout his time in the Senate, Dr. Cassidy has consistently advocated for improving access to quality health care for veterans, strengthening VA services, and ensuring that veterans and their families receive the support they need. His work reflects a long-standing commitment to honoring the sacrifices of those who have worn our nation's uniforms.

Some of the Key ways Senator Cassidy has delivered for Louisiana's troops and veterans include:

• Senator Cassidy delivered over $1.6 BILLION for Barksdale Air Force Base through the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

• Senator Cassidy secures new VA outpatient clinic to expand care for Capital Region veterans.

• Senator Cassidy's bill to strengthen veterans' health care passed the Senate. The VetPAC Act improves oversight and accountability at the VA to ensure veterans receive better care.

• Senator Cassidy bill supporting gold star spouses passed the senate. This legislation expands access to career counseling and employment support for spouses of service members who died while serving our country.

• Senator Cassidy introduced the Veterans Mental Health and Addiction Therapy Quality of Care Act to ensure an independent review of mental health and addiction care veterans receive inside and outside the VA system.

• Senator Cassidy introduced the Veterans Appeals Modernization Act 2.0 to cut red tape and improve accountability in the veterans' benefits appeals process, helping veterans receive their benefits faster.

• Senator Cassidy and Senator Kennedy introduced legislation to rename Lafayette's VA Outpatient Clinic in honor of Korean War veteran Rodney C. Hamilton Sr.

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