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Rubio Releases Military And Veterans Agenda For The 118th Congress

Feb 13, 2023 | Press Releases

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) reintroduced seven bills to support service members, veterans, and their families.  

  • “We owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to the men and women who put their lives on the line to serve our nation. Last year, we made important progress on critical issues like burn pits and veterans’ health. I look forward to working with the administration to ensure those laws are implemented fairly and effectively. I will continue to fight on behalf of these heroes and their families. They never gave up on America and we should never give up on them.” – Senator Rubio

Rubio detailed his efforts to ensure service members and veterans have the support they need and have earned in a Medium post
 
Below is the list of bills Rubio reintroduced:  

  • Better Examiner Standards (BEST) for Veterans Act. First introduced in July 2021, this legislation would ensure that only licensed health care professionals conduct medical disability examinations (MDEs) on behalf of the U.S. Senators Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ), Rick Scott (R-FL), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), and Mike Braun (R-IN) cosponsored the legislation.
  • Rachael Booth Act. First introduced in November 2021, this legislation would fix a gap in the way that current law treats dependents of service members who have suffered from domestic abuse. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Rick Scott (R-FL), and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) cosponsored the legislation. Congressman Vern Buchanan introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives.
  • Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act. First introduced in September 2016, this legislation would protect our nation’s veterans by making it a crime to scam or defraud an individual of their veterans’ benefits. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Rick Scott (R-FL) cosponsored the legislation. Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) will introduce companion legislation in the House of Representatives.
  • Reusing Equipment for Environmental Fortification (REEF) Act. First introduced in October 2021, this legislation encourages the Navy to prioritize the repurposing of retired vessels into artificial reefs to reinforce marine environments and create both recreational and economic opportunities. Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives.