Rep. Allred Introduces Bill to Help Veterans and Caregivers Pay for Personal Protective Equipment
May 15, 2020
May 15, 2020
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32), a member of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, introduced the Aid and Attendance Support Act. The bill will increase by 25 percent the amount paid to disabled veterans to assist with their daily activities to help cover new COVID-19 related expenses for 60 days, including purchasing personal protective equipment for veterans and their caregivers.
Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32), a member of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, introduced the Aid and Attendance Support Act. The bill will increase by 25 percent the amount paid to disabled veterans to assist with their daily activities to help cover new COVID-19 related expenses for 60 days, including purchasing personal protective equipment for veterans and their caregivers.