PVA Statement – Passage of Elizabeth Dole Caregiver Bill, Urges President to Sign Swiftly

Paralyzed Veterans of America Issues Statement in Response to Passage of Elizabeth Dole Caregiver Bill, Urges President to Sign Swiftly

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 16, 2024) – Paralyzed Veterans of America National President Robert Thomas issues the following statement in response to Congress passing the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. This legislation is a comprehensive bipartisan package of bills that expands services for veterans, their families and caregivers, as well as their survivors across healthcare, education, benefits, and more. The bill now heads to the president’s desk.

“Paralyzed Veterans of America is grateful to Congress for passing the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, a critical step forward in supporting the families and caregivers of our nation’s veterans, especially those with catastrophic injuries and diseases, like MS and ALS. This bipartisan effort reflects a shared commitment to honoring the sacrifices of those who have served by ensuring they and their caregivers receive the vital supports they desperately need. As this legislation now heads to the White House, we urge President Biden to swiftly sign it into law. We are too close to enacting life-changing support for veterans and their caregivers to delay any longer.”

PVA has long called on Congress to pass the Elizabeth Dole Act. To learn more about PVA’s efforts on this issue, visit PVA.org/PolicyPriorities, or check out our PVA Caregiver Video Series at PVA.org/Caregivers.