1. United States
2. Texas
3. Letter

I am writing to express deep concern over the Trump administration’s budget cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs, which are putting veterans’ health and lives at risk. Internal VA emails reveal that these cuts have caused “severe and immediate impacts,” halting cancer trials and reducing care for more than 1,000 veterans suffering from serious conditions like kidney disease and brain injuries (ProPublica, May 2025). Instead of expanding care as mandated by Congress, the administration eliminated over 1,000 VA employees, including researchers working on mental health, cancer, and addiction. These are not just numbers—they are lifelines for veterans who depend on specialized care and long-term support (Wikipedia, 2025 United States federal mass layoffs). I urge you to act immediately. Veterans deserve more than broken promises and stripped services. Congress must restore critical funding, reinstate staff, and ensure the VA remains a trusted, fully resourced institution for those who served.