WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen issued the following press release:
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) in introducing legislation to make it easier for states to contact veterans about the benefits for which they may be eligible. The Empowering States to Serve Veterans Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide state veterans agencies with contact information for veterans residing in that state.
"States should be able to reach out directly to the veterans they serve so they can fully provide supplemental benefits and services parallel to those offered by the VA," said Senator Rosen. "This bill will tackle administrative hurdles and streamline proc...