Current Serving Service Members and Families

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Expanding the authorizations for Service Members to obtain their doctorate regardless of rank. Provide Military Spouses Education Credits to obtain up to a Masters Degree.

Strengthening Anti-Bias Training: Mandate inclusive and comprehensive anti-bias training across all branches of the military.

Expand and strengthen confidential reporting options to protect survivors from retaliation.

Increase funding for Sexual Assault Response Coordinators (SARCs) and Victim Advocates (VAs) to ensure every survivor has access to immediate, qualified support.

Establish Specialized Federal Employment Pathways:

Develop dedicated programs for military spouses to transition into federal government roles, emphasizing training, mentorship, and expedited hiring processes.

Codify protections for reproductive rights for all service members and their dependents, ensuring access to contraception, emergency contraception, abortion services, and fertility treatments without fear of stigma or career repercussions.

Upgrade base infrastructure, including communication systems, transportation networks, and recreational facilities, to enhance readiness and quality of life.

Increase funding for the VA to hire more mental health professionals and reduce appointment wait times.

Partner with community healthcare providers to offer veterans free or low-cost access to mental health services in underserved areas.

Increase funding and partnerships between the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide more housing vouchers and case management services.

Develop transitional shelters with a direct pipeline to permanent housing, ensuring veterans do not face prolonged periods of uncertainty.

Establish a federally funded program to provide free or low-cost legal representation for veterans.

Increase funding for existing programs that provide emergency financial assistance to veterans facing eviction, foreclosure, or utility shutoffs.

Convert existing VA clinics to operate 24/7 or build new facilities strategically placed to serve high-density veteran populations.

Increase partnerships between the VA and private healthcare providers to ensure veterans have access to care, even in underserved or rural areas.

 Develop regional “one-stop” centers where veterans can access services for healthcare, education benefits, housing, and employment under one roof. 

Advocate for increased federal funding to hire additional mental health professionals within the VA system, including psychologists, counselors, and social workers. 

 Establish a centralized, user-friendly system for veterans to access mental health services, minimizing bureaucratic barriers.