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As a military service veteran, I know firsthand the unmet needs of our nation’s heroes. VA reform, while long overdue, is beginning to take shape. New VA policy for accountabilty needs to be followed by new options for education to ensure economic opportunity and greater healthcare choices for veterans.

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March 01, 2024 | Press Releases

U.S. Rep. Steube Announces Veteran History Project Interview Featuring U.S. Army National Guard Veteran Dan O’Leary

Punta Gorda, Fla. – U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today announced a new interview in the Veterans History Project Series – a way to feature the accomplishments and military careers of Florida’s 17th District veterans. This interview features United States Army National Guard veteran Dan O’Leary.

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January 04, 2024 | Press Releases

U.S. Rep. Greg Steube Announces Veteran History Project Interview Featuring U.S. Army Veteran Phillip Stotz

Punta Gorda, Fla. —  U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today announced a new interview in the Veterans History Project Series – a way to feature the accomplishments and military careers of Florida’s 17th District veterans. This interview features United States Army veteran, Phillip Stotz of Venice, Florida.

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December 15, 2023 | Press Releases

U.S. Rep. Greg Steube Announces Veteran History Project Interview Featuring Military Veteran Stephen Valdes

Punta Gorda, Fla. — U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today announced a new interview in the Veterans History Project Series – a way to feature the accomplishments and military careers of Florida’s 17th District veterans. This interview features U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force Veteran, Stephen Valdes of Punta Gorda, Florida.

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December 14, 2023 | Press Releases

U.S. Rep. Greg Steube Leads Colleagues in Demanding Answers on the VA Reportedly Using Veteran Resources for Illegal Immigrants

WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) led 23 of his colleagues today in demanding answers from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough regarding reports that the VA diverted resources intended for our veterans in order to process medical claims for illegal immigrants.

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November 20, 2023 | In The News

‘I’m afraid they’re gonna take everything’: Marine veteran gets letter from VA saying he needs to pay back $100K

WTSP TAMPA BAY — They served and paid their dues, but now thousands of veterans are being told they still owe the country, having collected a large sum of debt. Thousands of low-income veterans receiving pension payments from the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) are being hit with letters saying they were overpaid and need to pay back thousands and thousands of dollars.

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October 31, 2023 | In The News

Sarasota celebrates first ever veterans housing project

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – A groundbreaking ceremony was held on 25th St. in Newtown at 5 p.m. on Monday to celebrate the first ever veterans housing project in Sarasota. The Gulf Coast Community Foundation with the help of partners and generous donations are the ones bringing 10 rental units to help low-income veterans.

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July 25, 2023 | Press Releases

U.S. Rep. Greg Steube Introduces Bipartisan Amendment to Provide Protections for Military Veterans Using Medical Cannabis

WASHINGTON —  U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) introduced an amendment to provide protections for military veterans using medical cannabis for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. 

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June 12, 2023 | In The News

GOP Lawmakers Call For VA To Remove Pride Flag Saying Vets Deserve An “Apolitical” Experience

Tampa Free Press – President Joe Biden showed his colors on Saturday, hoisting the Pride flag from the White House and tweeting that “your house sends a clear message to the country and to the world. America is a nation of pride.”

But Rep. Greg Steube and other Republicans believed that is the wrong message for military veterans and sought to force Biden to pull down the Pride flag from above facilities managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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April 13, 2023 | Press Releases

U.S. Representative Greg Steube Discusses Timely and Quality Health Care for Veterans

SARASOTA —  U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today joined Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) in a town hall event to discuss his legislation,The Veterans True Choice Act, that would help to fix the V.A.’s failures. CVA Deputy Director John Byrnes, CVA Florida Grassroots Engagement Director, David Huston, and CVA Florida Strategic Director, Brian Fay hosted the event at Bayfront Community Center.

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November 18, 2022 | Press Releases

Rep. Steube Announces Veteran History Project Interview Featuring Army Veteran Bob Ruybal

NORTH PORT, Fla. — Congressman Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today announced a new interview in the Veterans History Project Series – a way to feature the accomplishments and military careers of Florida’s 17th District veterans. This interview features U.S. Army Veteran, Bob Ruybal of North Port, Florida.

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