Congresswoman Lauren Underwood | Congresswoman Lauren Underwood Official U.S. House Headshot
Congresswoman Lauren Underwood | Congresswoman Lauren Underwood Official U.S. House Headshot
JOLIET – On May 23, Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced she will host a Veterans Town Hall at the La Salle VFW, Post 4668 on Saturday, May 27 at 12:00 p.m. She will be joined by Representative Mark Takano (CA-39), Ranking Member of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Underwood and Ranking Member Takano will share updates on their work serving veterans and legislation they’ve passed that helps veterans access health care and benefits.
“I invite my community to attend our Veterans Town Hall, where we’ll discuss our work to support veterans and how my office can help them,” said Underwood. “I’m delighted to welcome Ranking Member Takano, who led the passage of the Honoring our PACT Act, historic legislation for veterans exposed to toxic substances. We’re focused on making sure that our veterans can receive the health care and benefits they deserve.”
Ranking Member Takano became Chair of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs in 2019. He is the lead sponsor and author of the Honoring our PACT Act, historic legislation Underwood helped pass that extends health care and benefits to millions of veterans who were exposed to toxic substances while serving our country.
Veterans Town Hall
Saturday, May 27
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
La Salle VFW, Post 4668: 2325 Donahue St, La Salle, IL 61301
RSVP: http://tinyurl.com/il14veteranstownhall
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