WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley, along with Senators Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas and Ron Wyden of Oregon, sent a letter to U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans Chairman Daniel Akaka and Ranking Member Richard Burr requesting their support in passing the "Honor America's Guard-Reserve Retirees Act" yet this year.
The legislation grants full Veteran status to National Guard and Reserve members who served for 20 or more years and who through no fault of their own were never activated.
"Veteran is a title that honors America's selfless service members with proper dignity and respect," Grassley said. "Unfortunately, there has been an injustice for many National Guard and Reservists whose service to their country has not been fully recognized. I support this legislation that corrects this inequality and grants them the recognition they have earned."
Click here to read Grassley's letter.
