WEDNESDAY: Spanberger to Host Virtual Telephone Town Hall Focused on Issues Facing Virginia Veterans

During Wednesday’s Interactive Event, the Congresswoman will be joined by Representatives from the Virginia Department of Veterans Services to Answer Questions Directly from Seventh District Veterans

WOODBRIDGE, V.A. — U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger will host an open, public telephone town hall next Wednesday focused on issues facing Virginia veterans. The virtual event will also be livestreamed on Spanberger’s website and congressional Facebook page.

On Wednesday, February 22, Spanberger will be joined by representatives from the Virginia Department of Veterans Services to answer questions directly from Seventh District Veterans and their families. Additionally, the Congresswoman will deliver an update on her work for Virginia’s Veterans. In December, the President signed into law her bipartisan legislation to get refurbished government computers into the hands of Veterans.

“Our neighbors who answered the call to serve sacrificed to keep us safe — and we must do all we can to support them in return. While my team works hard to serve all Veterans who call the Seventh District home, I know there are still many issues facing Veterans in our communities,” said Spanberger. “I’m looking forward to Wednesday night’s event to hear directly from Virginia Veterans and their loved ones about their personal experiences with the VA, backlogged claims, mental health concerns, and more. These conversations help me to better understand and work on Capitol Hill to support our Veterans. I’m grateful to the Virginia Department of Veterans Services for joining us once again to share their expertise and help reach those who can benefit.”

WHO:

U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger

Ben Shaw, Central Regional Director, Virginia Veteran and Family Support Program, Virginia Department of Veterans Services

John C. Henry, Ph.D., Assistant Regional Manager, Central Region, Virginia Department of Veterans Services

WHEN: 7:30pm-8:30pm ET, Wednesday, February 22, 2023

DETAILS: To join the interactive telephone town hall, constituents should dial in to 833-380-0670. To watch the conversation live, Virginians can go to spanberger.house.gov/live or Spanberger’s Facebook page during the event.

Wednesday’s telephone town hall will be Spanberger’s 44^th open, public telephone town hall. These events have focused on the issues facing Virginia’s families, Veterans, small businesses, students, and seniors. Click here to watch full recordings of previous events.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Virginia Veterans are encouraged to reach out to Spanberger’s office with federal agency, program, or benefits issues. Constituents can reach out to her office by calling (540) 321-6130 or by filling out this form on the Congresswoman’s website.

Last year, the President signed into law Spanberger’s legislation to investigate the long-term, negative health impacts of jet fuel exposure on America’s servicemembers as part of the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act.

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