Dear Mr. Larry Killion,
Thank you for contacting Rep. Derek Kilmer about
H.R. 704, Military Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act &
H.R. 705, Fort Hood Victims and Families Benefits Protection Act. Derek appreciated you writing in about this issue and asked me to follow-up.
Derek
is grateful for the tremendous dedication and sacrifice of service
members and their families. Our nation enjoys unparalleled freedom
because of the commitment of our troops—a commitment we should return as
we continue to support
the service members and families who have dedicated their lives to
serve and protect our nation. Derek believes that if you serve our
country, we should have your back.
Rep.
John Carter (Texas) has introduced the Military Whistleblower
Protection Enhancement Act. This legislation would provide whistleblower
protections to a member of the Armed Forces who complains or discloses
evidence of ideologically
based threats or actions of another member that may be
counterproductive or detrimental to U.S. interests or security.
Rep.
John Carter (Tex.) has also introduced the Fort Hood Victims and
Families Benefits Protection Act. This legislation would express that
congress believes that any member of the Armed Forces who was killed or
wounded in the attack at
Fort Hood, Texas, on November 5, 2009, and their family members should
receive the same treatment and benefits as the victims and families of
the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and that they should receive
the same benefits as individuals that have
been killed or wounded in an overseas combat zone such as Iraq or
Afghanistan.
He
will be sure to keep your thoughts in mind as Congress debates this
issue in the future. Derek encourages you to continue to share your
views with him on this topic or any other issue.
Thank you for reaching out and please continue to do so through kilmer.house.gov/contact.
Best,
Sarah Round
Legislative Correspondent
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer (WA-06)
P: (202) 225-5916
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