H.Res. 863
Honoring the heroic military service, sacrifices, and contributions of veterans from the great State of Texas, and for other purposes.
Official summary
Written by the Congressional Research Service.
This resolution honors the service, sacrifice, and contributions of Texas veterans and their families. The resolution also expresses that the House of Representatives commits to working with the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure that veterans are provided timely care and applicable benefits and compensation as a result of their service.
Text of the bill
That the House of Representatives—
(1) honors the service, sacrifice, and contributions Texas veterans and their families have made to the cause of peace and freedom around the world;
(2) commits to working with, where proper, the Department of Veterans Affairs and appropriate executive agencies to ensure that veterans are provided timely care and are given the benefits and compensation to which they are entitled because of their service;
(3) reaffirms the commitment of Congress to assisting veterans with their transition to civilian life upon concluding their service in the Armed Forces; and
(4) recognizes that Congress must continue to invest in vital programs and resources to support the brave men and women veterans who have safeguarded the Nation’s liberties and upheld democratic principles at home and abroad.