Veterans
As an Iraq War combat Veteran who went on to serve at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and who still receives her medical care there, Senator Duckworth understands the unique needs our Veterans face. She believes in the VA’s integrated system of care and remains committed to improving it for Veterans in Illinois and across the country. She also knows our country has an obligation to support our Veterans by making sure they have timely access to the health, retirement, disability and educational benefits they earned through their service and sacrifice.
After serving 23 years in the Reserve Forces, Senator Duckworth remains committed to the brave men and women who serve our nation from the moment they put on the uniform to long after they transition into civilian life. As our military and Veteran population grows and changes, she is committed to updating and refining policies to meet the needs of current and future Veterans and their families.
Latest
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February 20, 2026
Duckworth Reacts to VA Retreating from Enforcing the Project 2025 Ambush Rulemaking That Threatens to Prevent Veterans from Seeking or Accessing the Health Coverage They Earned
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February 18, 2026
Duckworth Demands VA Rescind Rule Change Designed to Prevent Veterans from Seeking or Accessing the Health Coverage They Earned
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February 13, 2026
Duckworth, Murray, Hirono, Warren Lead Democratic Colleagues in Demanding VA Rescind Draconian Abortion Care Ban for Veterans
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February 11, 2026
U.S. Military Leaders Agree with Duckworth: Expanding TRICARE Coverage of IVF Would Benefit Servicemembers and Strengthen Military
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January 29, 2026
Duckworth Presses VA Secretary on Haphazard Restructuring Plan Amidst Trump-Induced Staffing Shortage at the VA
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January 08, 2026
Duckworth, Cisneros, Colleagues Introduce the PROTECT Military Families Act
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January 07, 2026
Duckworth Cosponsors Kaine’s Bipartisan War Powers Resolution on Venezuela
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December 29, 2025
Duckworth Highlights Key 2025 Efforts as 2025 Draws to a Close
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December 24, 2025
Duckworth Statement on Trump’s VA Abortion Ban That Denies Millions of Veterans the Care They’ve Earned
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December 19, 2025
Duckworth, Blumenthal Demand Investigation into Trump’s Misuse of VA Resources to Help Execute His Extreme Deportation Campaign