Assemblyman Reuben D’Silva Introduces Wide-Ranging Legislation to Protect Nevada Veterans

Assemblyman Reuben D’Silva, a Marine combat-disabled war veteran, has introduced a significant and comprehensive piece of legislation aimed at bolstering support for Nevada’s veterans and their families. This new bill addresses several critical issues, offering both stronger protections and expanded benefits for the state’s veteran community.
The bill will look to enact the following measures supporting Nevada veterans:

- Penalize/enforce regulations for unaccredited claim agents charging veterans. The bill will require that all unaccredited individuals working on VA claims, and those calling to be VSO reps be prohibited from charging veteran and/or dependents for any assistance provided.
- Codify the State of Nevada’s veteran hiring program to ensure long-term sustainability of the state workforcre.
- Codify the 2019 Veteran Peer Mentor Program to frther stabilize the state workforce.
- Eliminate fees for spousal interment at Nevada state veteran memorial cemeteries.
- Add Gold Star family members to the list of certain persons eligible to receive a free annual pass to each and all Nevada state parks and recreation areas.
In putting this bill together, Assemblymand D’Silva said, “I am proud to bring forward a bill that will further enhance protections and benefits for Nevada Veterans and their families.”
Fred Wagar, Nevada Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Team Lead stated, “This bill is important to the mission of the DAV to ensure the safety, security and improved access to benefits for nevada’s disabled veterans and their families. The issues addressed in this omnibus bill is a great step in those endeavors.”
If signed into law, this comprehensive piece of legislation will mark a significant milestone in the ongoing effort to support Nevada’s veterans and their families. Assemblyman D’Silva’s personal experience as a Marine combat veteran adds an important and authentic voice to the initiative, ensuring that the needs of the state’s veteran population are met with empathy and practical solutions.