Tammy Exum

On Wednesday, the 50th Anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, with the fall of Saigon, the Connecticut House of Representatives unanimously passed (146-0-5) what we call the “HERO Act.” The HERO Act (HB 6442) is the result of a bipartisan effort and is a comprehensive package of legislation that reflects collaboration, listening, and a deep, collective respect for those who wore the uniform and served our country.

 

 

 

Among the bill’s components:

• Designate November as Veterans’ Month to reflect on and celebrate their military service
• Waive fees for the Purple Heart license plate, ensuring accessibility for those who have earned one of our nation’s highest military honors
• Create two new commemorative plates - one honoring women veterans and another recognizing the Borinqueneers - providing long-lasting public recognition of their historic contributions
• Free license renewals for veterans
• The Department of Veterans Affairs will evaluate how to improve and address shortcomings in available dental services for veterans
• Accelerate nursing home placement for service-connected veterans
• Improve school transitions for military families with children requiring special education services

 
Our veterans were willing to sacrifice everything – including their lives – for this country. They deserve to be seen, valued, and never forgotten.