Today Congressman Michael C. Burgess (R-Lewisville) introduced H.R. 4116, the Veterans Healthcare Stamp Act of 2007, which aims at improving funding for programs that provide healthcare for veterans.

“Like most of you, I feel strongly about those who voluntarily dedicated their lives to the protection of our freedoms,” said Rep. Burgess.

“The purpose of this legislation is to provide the American public with an individual opportunity to supplement the cost of providing healthcare for men and women who have served their country honorably through military service. With this legislation we can join together to give back to those who have given so much.”

Congresswoman Betty McCollum, a Democrat from Minnesota, is signed on as an original co-sponsor of the act.

Under the bi-partisan act, the optional first-class stamp will be available for a slightly higher cost than the first-class rate. The additional funds raised through the purchase of this stamp would be sent to a program within the Department of Veterans Affairs dedicated to increasing veteran’s access to healthcare.

“The Veterans Healthcare Stamp Act is built upon the notion that Americans are proud, considerate, and companionate people and when they are given the opportunity they will support our nation’s veterans,” said Rep. Burgess. “This bill gives each American the opportunity to directly support America’s bravest men and women.”

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