U.S. Senator Kay Hagan recently announced that the Senate has unanimously passed legislation to ease screening requirements at airport security checkpoints for injured and disabled service members and veterans.
Before passing the Senate, the bipartisan legislation passed the House of Representatives unanimously on May 21st. The bill was signed into law by the President last week.
“This bipartisan bill helps ensure that the men and women who have sacrificed so much for our country are treated with the respect they deserve,” Hagan said. “Veterans and service members who have suffered service-related injuries often struggle to travel, and we should help make their lives easier. I’m pleased Congress came together to pass the Helping Heroes Fly Act that will make air travel more convenient and dignified for our veterans.”
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