Assemblywoman Addie Russell has been appointed to chair the Subcommittee on Women Veterans in the New York State Assembly. This subcommittee is tasked with the examination of issues related to women veterans, including the transition of women veterans from a combat zone to civilian life, and the availability of benefits for women veterans.
New York State has the fourth largest women veterans’ population in the United States. The Assemblywoman will be focusing on addressing concerns of women veterans, including health care needs, and advocating for policies that address inequities within the military and veterans administration.