FACT SHEET: To Mark Veterans Day, Biden-Harris Administration Highlights Historic Care, Benefits & New Actions to Support Veterans and Their Families
November 11, 2024
Today, on Veterans Day, President Biden and Vice President Harris honor the service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans and their families. The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to ensuring that veterans have access to the world-class care and benefits they have earned, and to addressing the unique challenges faced by our veterans and their families.
Historic Care and Benefits
- The American Rescue Plan Act, signed into law by President Biden in March 2021, provided $17 billion in funding to VA medical facilities to address the urgent needs of veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding has supported increased access to telehealth services, mental health care, and other essential services.
- The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, signed into law by President Biden in June 2022, will provide a historic $13 billion in funding to VA mental health programs. This funding will be used to expand access to mental health care, reduce veteran suicide rates, and support veterans who are experiencing trauma.
- The PACT Act, signed into law by President Biden in August 2022, will significantly expand access to healthcare and benefits for veterans who were exposed to toxic substances while serving in the military. This law will help veterans who have been suffering from the long-term effects of exposure to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other harmful substances.
New Actions to Support Veterans and Their Families
In addition to these historic investments, the Biden-Harris Administration is taking new actions to support veterans and their families, including:
- Launching a new initiative to reduce veteran suicide by 20% by 2025. This initiative will include increased access to mental health care, expanded peer support programs, and new efforts to address the root causes of veteran suicide.
- Expanding access to VA health care for veterans who were discharged from the military under other than honorable conditions. This change will ensure that more veterans have access to the care they need, regardless of their discharge status.
- Providing new support for veterans who are experiencing homelessness. This support will include increased funding for housing assistance, job training, and other essential services.
- Investing in research to develop new treatments for veterans who have been exposed to toxic substances. This research will help us better understand the long-term effects of exposure to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other harmful substances and develop new treatments to help veterans who are suffering from these effects.
Conclusion
The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to ensuring that veterans have access to the world-class care and benefits they have earned, and to addressing the unique challenges faced by our veterans and their families. The actions we are taking today will help us build a more just and equitable society for our veterans and their loved ones.
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