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Washington, DC – This evening, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) attended President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress. Her guest for the speech was Kristin Warzocha, President and CEO of the Greater Cleveland Food Bank.
December 21st Update: on December 20 the House passed legislation to fund the government, which was passed by the Senate early on December 21st. President Biden will sign the legislation later today, avoiding a shutdown.
Current funding for the federal government is set to expire on December 20, 2024.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) encourages local veterans to visit www.va.gov/PACT to learn more about new benefits and care available to veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxins. The PACT Act is the largest expansion of health care and benefits for veterans in decades, with more than 3 million veterans eligible for new benefits.
“I was proud to cast my vote for the bipartisan Honoring our PACT Act. Over three million veterans exposed to burn pits and toxins can now access the care they deserve. When we sent our servicemembers into harm’s way, we made a promise that we would take care of them when they came home.
WASHINGTON, DC– This week, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (Oh-11) joined her colleagues in passing legislation to increase compensation rates for veterans with service-related disabilities and military spouses paid by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The Veterans’ Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act (S.