Supporting Veterans
I am working hard to ensure that our nation’s veterans have access to quality health care and benefits, as well as jobs, education, and affordable housing.
My voting record in Congress has been rated 100% consistent with the policies of both the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and the American Legion.
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I was proud to help pass President Biden’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which includes many provisions that help veterans and their families.
The new law addresses unemployment among veterans by investing in infrastructure across the country, creating job opportunities for the nearly 200,000 servicemembers who transition to the civilian work force each year.
Additionally, the American Jobs Act invests in small businesses, supporting more than 2.5 million veteran-owned small businesses, according to the Small Business Administration.
My colleagues and I recently passed the 2022 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, which provides critical investments in health care, including a record $97.5 billion for veterans’ medical care.
This includes $13.2 billion for mental health care, providing treatment and support for the nearly 2 million veterans who receive mental health services through the VA.
It also includes $599 million to fund suicide prevention outreach and services like the Veterans Crisis Line.
The bill also enhances the VA’s ability to reach homeless veterans with $2.2 billion for Homeless Assistance Programs.
This Congress, my California House and Senate colleagues and I helped pass and sign into law the West Los Angeles VA Campus Improvement Act.
This law allows the VA to contribute land-use revenues generated at the West LA VA campus to the development of supportive housing and services for homeless veterans.
I have continued to work to ensure the VA effectively and efficiently fosters the health care and housing needs of our veterans.
Thousands of veterans rely on the Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center in North Hills for medical care.
However, much more work is needed to ensure that Valley veterans get the world-class hospital infrastructure they deserve.
Our office is dedicated to serving our veterans.
My staff regularly assists veterans who need help with VA disability benefits, veterans’ and survivors’ pensions, VA medical services, burial benefits, obtaining and correcting military records, and awarding overdue or lost military service medals.
We have also helped many veterans cut through red tape and delays to get the medical appointments they need.
Don’t hesitate to contact our Constituent Services Office (818) 501-9200 or visit BradSherman.house.gov/Help
The following information is for veterans. Please contact our office for assistance with any questions or problems you may have.
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How can I contact the Department of Veterans Affairs?
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How can I get education benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill?
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How can I get medical benefits?
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How can I get information on suicide prevention?
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How can I get a home loan?
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How can I get life insurance?
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How can I get vocational rehabilitation and employment benefits?
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How can I get survivor benefits?
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What drug benefits are available?
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How can I get a copy of my military records?
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How can I apply for a medal, award, or decoration that I earned while in the service?
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What other services are available to me?
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Where can I get more information on Federal benefits for veterans?
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Where can I get more information on CALIFORNIA benefits for veterans?
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Where can I get help getting my veterans benefits?
Information for Military Personnel
Additional resources, including birth certificates, consumer protection, disaster preparedness, and unclaimed property.
More on Supporting Veterans
Sherman Oaks, California – Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) announced that nearly $16 million in federal funds for projects in the San Fernando Valley and parts of the Westside of Los Angeles have been included in legislation signed into law by President Biden today.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On January 25th, Congressmen Brad Sherman (CA-32) and Ted Lieu (CA-36) urged the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to change its policy on counting service-connected disability benefits as income so that homeless disabled veterans can access housing.
Washington, D.C. - Today the House Financial Services Committee held a hearing with Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia Fudge. Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) urged Secretary Fudge and HUD to reform regulations to allow disabled veterans to qualify for supportive housing programs.
Los Angeles, CA -- Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) joined Congressman Ted Lieu (CA-36) and other state and local officials at the groundbreaking of five new buildings at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman shared the news that starting Jan. 17, all veterans will be able to access emergency mental health care free of charge at any Veterans Affairs medical facility or outside clinic, regardless of whether they are already enrolled in department health care services.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) celebrated the Senate’s passage of historic legislation expanding access to care for veterans exposed to toxic substances in the line of duty. Championed by Democrats in both Chambers of Congress, the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act overcame widely-condemned Republican obstruction and will now go to the President’s desk to be signed into law.