Veterans' Affairs

Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) today introduced the Reduce Unemployment for Veterans of All Ages Act, legislation to ensure that veterans with service-connected disabilities – regardless of age – can prepare for, find, and maintain meaningful careers. Brownley is co-chair of the House Democratic Caucus’s Reinvesting in Our Returning Heroes Task Force, and this bill is the first plank of the Task Force’s veterans jobs agenda.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) was named the Legislator of the Year by HillVets, a bipartisan veterans advocacy group, last week in recognition of her strong leadership as Ranking Member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health and her efforts on behalf of veterans in Ventura County and nationwide.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued a statement today regarding U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs leadership.

Last week, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) spearheaded an effort by more than 90 Members of Congress to call for continued support for Veterans Treatment Courts – locally driven programs that integrate community and VA resources and services to help veterans caught in the justice system who are struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues. In FY 2018, the House provided $10 million for Veterans Treatment Courts, and the letter urges the Appropriations Committee to provide the highest possible level of funding for FY 2019.

We as a nation have made a promise to the heroes who put on the uniform. Small-business ownership must be accessible to all the men and women who have sacrificed on our behalf. The Veteran Entrepreneurs Act is one idea, among many, that can tear down the barriers to help veterans fulfill their dream of becoming entrepreneurs.

Rep. Julia Brownley toured ZPower, a Camarillo-based battery manufacturer, on Thursday afternoon to survey the work the company does for veterans. ZPower’s primary clientele is hearing aid manufacturers. The company creates rechargeable microbatteries that can power certain kinds of hearing aids, which typically run on disposable batteries.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) toured ZPower, a company based in Camarillo that produces rechargeable silver-zinc microbatteries. She met with ZPower employees and saw firsthand the critical role local manufacturers play in our region’s economy as part of her “Julia at Your Job” series.

“I am concerned … that the VA may attempt to justify cuts or changes to the program at the expense of our most vulnerable veterans, rather than working to improve and expand the program,” said Congresswoman Julia Brownley.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued a statement today after President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union address.

By Tom Kisken Originally published in the VC Star The company captain lay sprawled on the ground with wounds that threatened his life. More than 120 Marines, most of them teenagers, were pinned in a muddy ditch by machine gun fire coming from two directions outside of Hue, Vietnam. Gunnery Sgt. John Canley, a quiet, tall […]

Today, legislation authored by Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) was signed into law, bringing 28-year Marine veteran Sergeant Major (Ret.) John Canley of Oxnard one step closer to receiving the prestigious Medal of Honor.

Today, a bill authored by Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) heads to the President’s desk for signature, bringing Sergeant Major (Ret.) John Canley of Oxnard one step closer to receiving the prestigious Medal of Honor.

On Thursday, February 1, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) will host a Veterans Claims Expo to assist Ventura County veterans with pending claims with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

On Thursday, January 25, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) will host a Veterans Community Meeting to discuss the new Oxnard VA clinic, which was authorized when her legislation was signed into law last year.

By Eric Wicklund of mHealthIntelligence December 05, 2017 – A new bill that seeks to modernize the oft-criticized Department of Veterans Affairs includes a provision allowing VA doctors to treat veterans via telemedicine no matter where they live. The 125-page Veterans Community Care and Access Act of 2017, filed this week by Sens. John McCain […]

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA), co-chair of the House Democratic Caucus Reinvesting in Our Returning Heroes Task Force, led a forum with Members of Congress and experts on how the federal government can help ensure veterans have the resources and opportunities they need to start their own businesses.

Today, Representatives Claudia Tenney (NY-22) and Julia Brownley (CA-26) introduced the Veteran Entrepreneurs Act. This bill will help veterans achieve the American Dream of opening a small business by reducing barriers often in the way of starting a business.

Today, Congressman Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) and Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA), the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health, introduced the Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program Improvement Act of 2017 to fight veteran homelessness by strengthening job training programs for our warfighters who have returned home.