ICYMI - Media Highlights Rep Issa's Bill Supporting Female Combat Veterans

More than 300 women participated in the cultural support team program between 2009, when it was activated, and 2021, when the Afghanistan war ended. Many sustained life-changing injuries as a result of their work, only to find that they have had to prove to the federal government their need for specialized health care because the Pentagon never classified them as “combat” veterans.

Last week a group of House Republicans and Democrats, all military veterans, introduced the Jax Act, which would require that these women’s personnel records be updated to reflect their front-line duties.  

“This is about more than just amending a military record,” said Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), an Army veteran and the bill’s primary sponsor. “It’s about telling the truth, recognizing courage under fire, and ultimately defending those who defended all of us.”

With its bipartisan sponsorship, there’s a strong chance the measure will move forward.

Read the full Washington Post story here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/03/27/jax-act-women-combat/