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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March 28, 2018
Duckworth, Durbin Highlight How Additional Federal Funding for Veterans Could Help Improve Quincy Veterans’ Home, Protect Residents from Legionnaires’ Disease
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March 15, 2018
Duckworth Introduces Bill to Help Veterans with Children Access Child Care, Reduce Veteran Unemployment
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March 06, 2018
Duckworth, Durbin Call on Governor Rauner to Protect Illinois Families from Disastrous Impacts of GOP Tax Plan
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March 02, 2018
Duckworth, Murkowski & Udall Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Ensure Servicemembers Don’t Go Hungry
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February 20, 2018
At Quincy Veterans’ Home, Duckworth Demands Answers & Calls for Accountability on Legionnaires’ Crisis
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February 13, 2018
Durbin, Duckworth Statement On New Legionnaires' Disease Cases Confirmed At Illinois Veterans' Home Quincy
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January 24, 2018
Duckworth Meets with Danville VA Director to Discuss Veterans Priorities
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December 15, 2017
Duckworth Concerned over VA Proposal to Reduce Assistance to Homeless Veterans
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October 31, 2017
Duckworth: Trump Signing “Shameful” Bill to Overturn Arbitration Rule Hurts Veterans and Servicemembers, Breaks Another Campaign Promise
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October 23, 2017
Duckworth on Senate Floor: Overturning CFPB’s Arbitration Rule Would Harm Servicemembers Who Are Victims of Scams, Fraud & Abuse