Jeff Miller's and Bernie Sanders' VA Reform Passes Senate

U.S. Sen. Bernie Miller and U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller, R-Fla. -- the chairmen of their respective chambers Veterans Affairs Committee, reforming the U.S. Veterans Affairs department -- are sending $17 billion to help its medical facilities.

The new funds, which will be used over the next three years, come in the aftermath of reports across the nation detailing altered wait lists at VA facilities. As a result, Eric Shinseki resigned his post as VA secretary back in May.

The proposal passed the House earlier in the week and passed the Senate 91-3 on Thursday.

Miller cheered the news as the bill now heads to President Barack Obama.

Sen. Sanders and his colleagues deserve credit for taking action to address VAs delays in care and accountability crises, Miller said. We are now just one signature away from making government more accountable and providing veterans with real choice in their health care decisions. I am confident the president will do the right thing and sign this bill into law.