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Basile Sponsors
Legislation to Aid Injured Vets: Bill attempts to aid soldiers who
have lost limbs in service
Boston, MA: Rep. Carlo Basile (D) East Boston, recently sponsored
legislation that would enable the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to
aid returning veterans who have been injured in combat and have lost
limbs or the use of limbs while serving their country.
“It breaks my heart to see our returning veterans, those who have
sacrificed so much for all of us and our country, struggle even more
to re-acclimate themselves to life after service. These men and
women have suffered terrible injuries to protect us all and we must
do all we can to help them regain their independence and live their
lives to the fullest,” said Rep. Basile.
The legislation amends SECTION 1. Chapter 115 of the General Laws by
inserting language that would allow returning veterans the ability
to apply for financial help and receive benefits for the purpose of
home modification from the Commonwealth.
The benefits provided to veterans will be used to provide any
modification, including but not limited to special fixtures or
movable facilities, made necessary by the nature of the veteran's
disability. These benefits will be available for the modification of
every owner-occupied or rented dwelling, dwelling unit, mobile
dwelling unit or rooming house unit in which the veteran resides.
The benefits will be capped not to exceed $75,000.
Rep. Basile is also participating in a fundraising motorcycle ride
to benefit The Wounded Vet Run on April 28th. The run will benefit
two local returning veterans who lost limbs while fighting in
Afghanistan. The run will take place at 1:30 p.m. leaving from
Boston Harley Davidson, 1760 Revere Beach Parkway, in Everett .
There will be a cookout to follow at The Italian American War
Veterans Post 6, 60 Paris St. in East Boston.
Rep. Carlo Basile serves the community of East Boston, Ward 1 in the
House of Representatives. He has served since 2007. He lives in East
Boston with his two children, Carlo and Christian.
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