WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) signed on as a co-sponsor to H.Res. 249, a resolution sponsored by Congresswoman Cynthia Lummis (R-WY).
H.Res. 249 “Expresses the sense of the United States House of Representatives that the Department of Veterans Affairs should take full responsibility for financing the health care benefits earned by veterans with service-connected disabilities.”
Earlier this week, President Obama suggested, then backtracked on a proposed policy that would require some disabled veterans to pay for medical treatments as a result of service-connected injuries through their private insurance.
“I am proud to co-sponsor H.Res. 249 to ensure that the VA continues to cover medical costs for our veterans who have service-related injuries. Our wounded heroes have already made sacrifices for our Nation and it is unthinkable to ask them to pay for medical costs associated with their brave service. I ask that this resolution be brought to the House floor for immediate consideration and passage.”
Friday, March 20, 2009
Latta Co-Sponsors Veterans Health Care Bill
Statement:
HRES 249
