Demanding Greater VA Accountability for North Country Veterans
2018 Result: We must continue to ensure that the VA provides our North Country heroes with the best possible care. I proudly supported the VA Accountability Act that was signed into law to increase accountability standards at the VA, remove employees for performance or misconduct, and add protections for whistleblowers. We encourage anyone who is […]
Putting Our Soldiers First
I was proud to successfully fight to preserve the important PTSD program for Fort Drum soldiers at River Hospital in Jefferson County.
Fighting for Healthcare Accessibility for Our Veterans
I was proud to support legislation in Congress that would allow our veterans who live more than 40 miles driving distance from the closest VA medical facility to access healthcare at a non-Department of Veterans Affairs facility of their choosing.
Supporting Our Military Caregivers
I introduced the Support Our Military Caregivers Act, which passed the House. This bill provides much-needed support for those who care for our wounded veterans.
Caring for Our Veterans
The Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention Act is an important piece of bipartisan legislation that I was proud to support. This legislation will provide resources to combat the tragedy of our nation’s veterans committing suicide while waiting for the care they need.
Protecting and Strengthening Fort Drum
When I came to Congress, I promised to be a strong voice for Fort Drum and to work across the aisle to protect and strengthen this critical installation. From my seat on the House Armed Services Committee, I led the fight to protect Fort Drum from potentially devastating cuts and have fought to strengthen our […]
Prioritizing Our Military Readiness
I fought to ensure that Fort Drum received an on-time transfer of Apache helicopters in order to see that our 10th Mountain Combat Aviation Brigade continues to be well-trained and equipped. Any delay would have had grave consequences on the 10th Mountain’s readiness and deployment schedule.
Secured the Largest Pay Raise to Our Troops in Nearly a Decade
I proudly hosted President Trump at Fort Drum, where he signed the national defense bill into law. As a Member of the House Armed Services Committee, I co-wrote this legislation that delivered the largest pay raise to our troops in almost a decade.
Supporting Our Military Families
As the home of Fort Drum and the Kesselring Navy nuclear site, our district knows firsthand the critical role military families play in supporting our troops and providing for our national defense. Military families make great sacrifices when relocating and transitioning to new schools, jobs and communities, and we must do all we can to […]
Supporting Military Spouses in the Workforce
Military spouses frequently face challenges in the workforce as a result of their spouses’ service. Legislation I’ve introduced aims to increase employment resources and expand job opportunities for military spouses. Military spouses serve too, and it’s critical that we work to ensure these brave men and women have the jobs they need and deserve. I […]
