U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen from Nevada are seeking answers from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regarding significant job cuts that are impacting veteran services.

With nearly 220,000 veterans relying on VA facilities in Las Vegas, Reno, and rural areas, the senators are particularly concerned about the implications of these cuts.

In their correspondence, they requested detailed information on the number of affected employees in Nevada, how many of them are veterans, and the reasons behind their terminations.

Additionally, they asked for assessments on how these job cuts could affect VA services and what measures are being taken to mitigate any negative consequences, especially for veteran employees.

In their letter to VA Secretary Doug Collins, the senators expressed their worries about the broader impact of personnel terminations on veterans both in Nevada and nationwide.

They cautioned that these job cuts could result in longer wait times for medical care, delays in processing disability claims, and disruptions in essential support services.

Highlighting the VA's critical role in delivering care, benefits, and support to veterans, the senators warned that staff reductions could severely disrupt operations.

Cortez Masto and Rosen have a strong track record of advocating for veterans, including efforts to secure their personal information and the authorization of a new VA hospital in Reno.