Veterans

As a veteran who served in the Army and deployed to Iraq, I am deeply committed to supporting America’s veterans. I’ve spearheaded Congressional reform efforts to provide veterans with health care choices outside of the VA system through my landmark legislation, The Veterans’ True Choice Act. I’ve also led on VA oversight issues in Congress, such as authoring a House-passed amendment to prevent VA employees from working on healthcare claims for illegal immigrants in ICE custody. I’m committed to crafting policies that ensure the VA works for our veterans, not against them. My office actively participates in the Library of Congress Veterans History Project Series, where we document the stories of FL-17’s veteran population for historical preservation. You can learn more about the VHP Project here.

News Articles

June 26, 2026 | Press Releases

Steube, Thompson Introduce GRACE for Military Survivors Act

WASHINGTON — U.S. Representatives Greg Steube (R-Fla.), Mike Thompson (D-Calif.), Juan Vargas (D-Calif.), and Jack Bergman (R-Mich.) today introduced the GRACE for Military Survivors Act, bipartisan legislation to provide surviving military families additional time to make important financial decisions following the loss of a loved one.

June 16, 2026 | Press Releases

Rep. Steube Attends North Port VA Clinic Groundbreaking

NORTH PORT, FL — U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the new North Port VA Clinic today, formally marking the start of construction on a facility that will expand healthcare access for veterans across Sarasota, Charlotte, and surrounding counties.

May 09, 2026 | Press Releases

Rep. Greg Steube Announces Veterans History Project Interview Featuring Colonel Robert J.M. Gaddis, United States Army

SARASOTA — U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today released the latest installment in his ongoing Veterans History Project Series, honoring the military service of constituents from Florida’s 17th District. This interview features Colonel Robert J.M. Gaddis, a retired U.S. Army Special Forces officer who served more than 26 years in uniform and continued supporting U.S. Special Operations efforts following his military retirement.

April 14, 2026 | Press Releases

Steube Urges VA to Approve Crucifix for Catholic Veterans

WASHINGTON — Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) led a letter to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) urging the agency to approve the…

December 04, 2025 | Press Releases

Steube, Lee Introduce Hire Student Veterans Act

WASHINGTON — U.S. Representatives Greg Steube (R-Fla.) and Susie Lee (D-Nev.) introduced today the Hire Student Veterans Act. This bill would expand the Work Opportunity Tax Credit for employers who hire eligible student veterans. It serves as the House companion to legislation introduced by Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.).

November 14, 2025 | Press Releases

U.S. Rep. Greg Steube Announces Veterans History Project Interview Featuring Master Sergeant Glenn Ackerman, United States Air Force (Global War on Terror)

SARASOTA — U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today released the latest installment in his ongoing Veterans History Project Series, honoring the military service of constituents from Florida’s 17th District. This interview features Master Sergeant Glenn Ackerman, a U.S. Air Force veteran who served from 1986 to 2006.

September 28, 2025 | Press Releases

U.S. Rep. Greg Steube Announces Veterans History Project Interview Featuring Lance Corporal Ron Zaleski, United States Marine Corps (Vietnam)

SARASOTA – U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today released the latest installment in his ongoing Veterans History Project Series, honoring the military service of constituents from Florida’s 17th District. This interview features Lance Corporal Ron Zaleski, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served from 1970 to 1972, including a deployment to Vietnam.

August 22, 2025 | Press Releases

U.S. Rep. Greg Steube Announces Veterans History Project Interview Featuring Specialist 5th Class Joseph Reynolds, U.S. Army (Vietnam)

SARASOTA – U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today released the latest installment in his ongoing Veterans History Project Series, honoring the military service of constituents from Florida’s 17th District. This interview features Specialist 5th Class Joseph Reynolds, a U.S. Army Veteran who served in the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1967.

July 13, 2025 | Press Releases

U.S. Rep. Greg Steube Announces Veterans History Project Interview Featuring Staff Sergeant Gerald Dombecki, United States Army (Desert Storm)

SARASOTA – U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today released the latest installment in his ongoing Veterans History Project Series, honoring the military service of constituents from Florida’s 17th District. This interview features Staff Sergeant Gerald Dombecki, a U.S. Army veteran who served from 1981 to 1993, including deployment to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Iraq during Operation Desert Storm.

June 20, 2025 | Press Releases

U.S. Rep. Greg Steube Announces Veterans History Project Interview Featuring Private First Class David Endean, United States Army

SARASOTA – U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R‑Fla.) today released the latest installment in the Veterans History Project Series, honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans from Florida’s 17th District. The interview features Private First Class David Endean, a Vietnam War veteran who served in the U.S. Army from September 25, 1968, to September 25, 1970.

May 13, 2025 | Press Releases

U.S. Rep. Greg Steube Announces Veterans History Project Interview Featuring Musician Third Class Dennis White, United States Navy

SARASOTA – U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today released the latest installment of the Veterans History Project Series, featuring Musician Third Class Dennis White, United States Navy. A lifelong musician and the recipient of the John Philip Sousa Award at his high school in Springfield, Ohio, White’s journey to military service was rooted in a passion for music and a determination to serve his country.

February 19, 2025 | Press Releases

U.S. Rep. Greg Steube Announces Veterans History Project Interview Featuring Specialist Joseph Julian, United States Army

SARASOTA – U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today announced the newest installment in the Veterans History Project Series, featuring Specialist Joseph Julian, United States Army. Specialist Julian’s service during the Vietnam War highlights the bravery and resilience of young Americans who answered their nation’s call in one of the most challenging periods in history.