U.S. Sen. Bob Casey

Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Casey and Sen. Rick Scott introduced the Veterans Accessibility Act to ensure that VA complies with federal disability laws and makes its programs accessible for people with disabilities. The bill would establish a 15-person Advisory Committee on Equal Access, which would consist of veterans with disabilities, disability experts, and representatives of advocacy organizations. The committee would be responsible for evaluating and reporting on VA’s compliance with federal disability laws and would issue recommendations for how VA can improve its accessibility for people with disabilities. It would also examine the physical accessibility of VA facilities, as well as the accessibility of technology such as websites and applications.

Casey urged President Joe Biden’s Aug. 9 executive order to screen U.S. investments in national security sectors that are made in countries of concern, including the People’s Republic of China. As a lead sponsor of the recently-passed Outbound Investment Transparency Act, Casey has been pushing for congressional and executive action so the U.S. can better understand the risks of allowing foreign competitors to gain access to technology and know-how in national security sectors.