The proposed bill H.R. 667, The Heroes at Home Act, addresses two main conditions: traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The bill aims to evaluate and improve resources and care available to veterans and current members of the Armed Forces. There is also a component of this bill focusing on telehealth and telemental programs, which is when care is delivered long distance via telecommunications. There will also be a focus on reaching rural areas via telemedicine. Training programs will also be offered through the Department of Veterans Affairs for the family members and care providers of the affected veterans.
John T. Salazar is the main sponsor of the Heroes at Home Act. He is a Republican from Colorado who is dedicated to working on rural and veterans affairs. He is currently serving in the House of Representatives. His passion for rural affairs stems from growing up on a farm with his five siblings, as well as his current occupation as a potato seed farmer and cattle rancher. He is also a veteran, and is committed to keeping the promises that America has made to veterans, servicemen, and their families. He currently sits on the Committee on Veterans Affairs, as well as the Military Construction subcommittee. He is now serving in his third term in office. He and Mary Lou, his wife of 30 years have 3 children, and one grandchild. To learn more about each individual co-sponsor, click on their name located on the blog sidebar.
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In my opinion, this bill is a much needed addition to the current war and health of our military. Telecommunication is a smart way to reach theses military veterans and provide care for both Traumatic Brain Injuries and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. PTSD is something that is so often overlooked and sometimes takes time to develop and recognize. By increasing funding and education on the health of veterans and increasing resouraces for TBI and PTSD, troops will be healthier at home. I think this is a very important bill to be passed and hope it is passed in the near future while this war is still occuring.
Thank you for reading our blog. We agree with you on the importance of this issue. We hope to see this bill pass and see families across the nation struggling with soldiers with PTSD and TBI get some much needed recognition and help. You can track the progress of the bill using the links on the right hand side of our blog.
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