WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy issued the following press release:

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) spoke at the State Convention for Disabled American Veterans (DAV) in Baton Rouge, where he committed to continue advocating for veterans and their families in Washington.

"It is our duty to support our veterans, who risked their lives to defend our freedoms," said Dr. Cassidy. "In Washington, I'm working to make sure Congress works for them."

In December, Cassidy passed the VetPAC Act (https://www.cassidy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cassidy-legislation-to-improve-veterans-health-care-passes-senate/) and the Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services (https://www.cassidy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cassidy-...