Congresswoman Aumua Amata has discussed with Veterans Administration Secretary Bob McDonald the need to add a wing to the LBJ Hospital dedicated to caring for veterans.
The congresswoman and other members of the House Veterans Affairs Committee met yesterday with Secretary McDonald in preparation for the upcoming budget hearing for the VA.
A press release from the Congresswoman’s Office said Aumua informed Secretary McDonald of her intention to introduce legislation that would require the VA to conduct a feasibility study for the expansion of the LBJ hospital to add a wing dedicated to caring for veterans.
The statement said Secretary McDonald was very receptive to the ideas that the Congresswoman expressed, and replied that due to her questioning during prior hearings, VA staff is already looking in to what can be done.
Congresswoman Aumua said, “Before the VA can proceed with any expansion of LBJ, there are many steps that must first happen. The feasibility study would be that first step, and I am eager to see it started,” .
She thanked Secretary McDonald for inviting her to the meeting and said she looks forward to working with him to ensure that veterans in American Samoa receive the services and care they have so rightfully earned.
