I was honored to participate in this week's press conference during which a bipartisan group of legislators who serve on the House VA Committee implored Senators to do the right thing by sending the Blue Water Navy bill to the President's desk to become law. These heroes have already waited far too long. We must honor our commitment to them by ensuring they receive the benefits and healthcare they deserve.

I am proud that my bill, the SIT-REP Act, passed the Senate as part of S. 2248 this week. It passed the House earlier this month. This legislation, which ensures our Veterans are not adversely impacted when bureaucratic red tape causes GI Bill payments to be delayed, is very timely given the recent delays by the VA in processing payments. I am continuing to closely monitor that situation, and have been assured that all Veterans will receive the full amount they are due. However, my bill will guarantee, moving forward, that Veterans will not lose access to education or be charged with additional fees from the schools. The bill is now headed to the President’s desk for signature, which will mark the 27th bill I have offered to become law since January 2015.