North Pima News

U.S. Sen. Martha McSally's (R-AZ) bipartisan legislation was signed by President Donald Trump, which will enable veteran treatment courts to expand across the U.S.

“These courts have turned veterans’ lives around in Arizona, and now they will be able to do the same for veterans across our nation,” McSally said in a press release from her website. “Many veterans return from war with invisible wounds that can result in addiction and behavioral manifestations. We owe them the chance to recover and succeed. Veteran treatment courts allow vets to find healing, plus accountability from fellow vets while reconnecting with their military core values. The results we’ve seen in Arizona’s treatment courts have been astounding and I look forward to the success stories we will begin hearing across the nation as this program spreads.” 

Veteran treatment courts help veterans who committed non-violent misdemeanors transition back into civilian life, according to the press release. They also help veterans enroll in programs to recover from health and substance abuses. 

Other sponsors of the legislation are U.S. Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Rick Scott (R-FL), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Coons (D-DE), John Cornyn (R-TX), Tina Smith (D-MN), Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Reps. Charlie Crist (D-FL) and Elise Stefanik (R-NY).