Congressman Lou Correa is fighting for veterans in Washington D.C. He believes every servicemember deserves our respect, gratitude, and most of all, the benefits and care they are promised. As a Member of Congress and a Member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, the Congressman has introduced critical legislation for our vets, including the VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act, the Veteran Employment and Child Care Access Act, and the Servicemember Family Burial Act.
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Congressman Lou Correa Is Proud To Serve Our Veterans
Since entering office in 2017, Congressman Correa has worked tirelessly for America's veterans. Here is how he is ensuring America keeps our promise to our veterans.
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Honoring Our Own: Congressman Correa honored local Orange County hero Army Specialist Trevor A. Win’E by naming the United States Postal Service located at 1075 North Tustin Street in Orange, California after him. Spc. Win'E was killed in 2004 after volunteering to deploy to Iraq. |
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Advancing Medical Research: Congressman Correa is leading the charge on researching alternative medications for veterans suffering from PTSD and chronic pain. Congressman Correa has introduced legislation directing the Department of Veterans’ Affairs to research cannabis and other substances that may help veterans find relief. |
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Fighting Veteran Homelessness: Congressman Correa has introduced legislation to help homeless veterans access job training and childcare. The Congressman also introduced legislation to expand funding and supported critical state and federal programs needed to get homeless Americans off the streets. |
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Ensuring Vets Succeed After Service: Congressman Correa has introduced legislation to help veterans access job training, transition services, and employment opportunities when they complete their service. The Congressman also voted in support of the modernized G.I. Bill, which helps veterans attend college and trade school following their service. |
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Accessing Better Healthcare: Congressman Correa has fought to expand and enhance the health services available to our veterans. Congressman Correa has introduced legislation to improve access to healthcare for female veterans. Additionally, the Congressman supports legislation to improve healthcare provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and expand access to community care health programs for veterans unable to visit a V.A. facility. |
Additional Accomplishments For Our Veterans
Legislation Introduced
- H.R. 712 — VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019
- H.R. 5486 — Veteran Employment and Child Care Access Act of 2018
- H.R. 4335 — Servicemember Family Burial Act
- H.R. 4334 — Improving Oversight of Women Veterans' Care Act of 2018
- H.Res. 590 — Calling on the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a clinical study assessing the effectiveness of treating chronic pain in veterans with cannabis in comparison to opioids.
Click here to see the full list of veterans' legislation supported by Congressman Correa.
Improving & Expanding Veterans' Healthcare
- Congressman Correa introduced a resolution to encourage the Department of Veterans Affairs to research the effectiveness in treating veterans’ chronic pain with cannabis in comparison to opioids
- Congressman Correa introduced the “Improving Oversight of Women Veterans’ Care Act” to require VA to provide reports to Congress on gender- specific healthcare received by women veterans in and out of the agency. The House passed the bill.
- Congressman Correa introduced the “VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act,” which states VA has the authority to conduct research on the safety and effectiveness of medical cannabis and requires VA to report to Congress on how it intends to exercise that authority.
- Congressman Correa wrote a letter that asked for clarification of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ policy on medical cannabis usage in states where it is legally prescribed.
- Congressman Correa wrote a letter asked for the inclusion of language in the subcommittee appropriations report that urged the Department of Veterans Affairs to research medical cannabis.
- Congressman Correa introduced the “VA Hiring Enhancement Act”, which allows the Department of Veterans Affairs to recruit and hire doctors up to two years prior to the completion of required training, releases physicians from “non-compete agreements” for serving in the VHA, and updates the minimum standard for VHA physicians to include the completion of a postgraduate medical residency
- Congressman Correa wrote a letter to President Trump to request the timely nomination of qualified candidates for senior-level positions at the Department of Veterans Affairs due to concerns about the lack of permanent leadership.
Investing In Services & Benefits
- Congressman Correa introduced the “Servicemember Family Burial Act” to allow VA to bury predeceased spouses and dependent children of active- duty servicemembers in national veteran cemeteries. The House passed the bill.
- Congressman Correa introduced the Facilitating Veterans' Education Act to direct the Department of Defense to provide a copy of the Joint Services Transcript to servicemembers upon their discharge from the Armed Forces.
- Congressman Correa joined a letter to VA Secretary Wilkie asking for communication to veterans on their GI Bill benefits.
Honoring Our Veterans' Sacrifices
- Congressman Correa introduced a bill to name the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1075 North Tustin Street in Orange, California, as the "Specialist Trevor A. Win'E Post Office." The bill passed the House.