Reducing the Burden on Military Spouses
I introduced the Lift the Relocation Burden from Military Spouses Act to help alleviate unnecessary stress and expenses, help make job changes easier, and give military spouses and their families some deserved predictability as they serve our nation. I was proud to see this bill signed into law.
Reforming and Strengthening the VA Healthcare System
We must continue to ensure our heroes have access to the care they need. Our district is home to more veterans than any other district in New York State – over 60,000 brave men and women. When I speak with veterans in the district, they continue to struggle with access to the healthcare benefits they […]
Caring for Our Veterans
Our brave veterans served heroically, and we should never leave them behind. I was proud to work in Congress to support our local advocates on behalf of Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans by passing legislation to ensure these heroes receive the benefits they have earned.
Expanding Services at the VA
I helped the House pass the No Hero Left Untreated Act to secure essential benefits and services for our veterans.
Increasing Access to Hepatitis C Treatment for Our Nation’s Heroes
Vietnam veterans are at a much greater risk for carrying the Hepatitis-C virus, and millions of our veterans remain unaware of their status, preventing them from accessing the care they need. I sponsored common sense legislation to develop a pilot program to study ways we can expand testing and treatment for our heroes.
Giving Veterans Flexibility in Higher Education Choices
I was proud to help Congress pass an expansion of GI Bill education benefits that lifts the expiration on when they can be used, giving veterans more flexibility to attend the higher education institution of their choice.
Fighting the Heroin and Opioid Epidemic
The heroin and opioid epidemic is causing devastating effects on families across our district. I’ve heard countless heartbreaking stories from families throughout our community who have lost loved ones to this crisis. As a Member of the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force in Congress, I’ve secured over $4 billion in funding to combat this epidemic, and […]
Reauthorized the Children’s Health Insurance Program
In the 21st District, over 21,000 children use the Children’s Health Insurance Program for access to low-cost healthcare services. I was proud to lead the fight to extend this program for 10 years, ensuring this important resource would be available for our most vulnerable.
Helped Pass Right to Try, Giving Terminally-Ill Patients Access to Potentially Life-Saving Medicine
I was proud to help pass the Right to Try Act, which gives patients more access and opportunities for life-saving treatment.
Fighting for Our District Hospitals
Carthage Area Hospital delivers needed care to Fort Drum soldiers, their families, and our community. Facing a reimbursement issue with the Defense Health Agency, I went to work and recovered $6.8 million that was owed to the hospital. I will always fight to ensure our hospitals receive the funding they are entitled to so they […]
