U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA-12) issued a statement on Veterans Day honoring the service and sacrifice of U.S. veterans and their families. Lee, the daughter of Lt. Col. Garvin Tutt, a veteran who served in two wars, emphasized the importance of thanking veterans and actively supporting their needs.
“Our veterans deserve more than just a ‘thank you.’ They need our action. In Congress, I have continued to fight for investment in the well-being of our brave service members,” said Lee.
In Congress, Lee works to uphold commitments to veterans, focusing on essential services like health care, housing, and fair wages. She highlighted the recent PACT Act, which has helped reduce healthcare costs for veterans nationwide. As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, Lee advocates for sustained funding to ensure veterans receive the benefits they deserve.
“As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I’ve fought and will continue to fight to provide our veterans with the quality wages, housing, and health care they deserve,” said Lee.
Noting that over 20,000 veterans reside in California’s East Bay area, Lee expressed her ongoing commitment to invest in veterans’ well-being, affirming that real gratitude requires meaningful action.
