WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) today introduced Nancy Espinosa, National Commander of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and a constituent from Kaysville, Utah, at a joint hearing held by the House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committees to better understand the legislative priorities of the DAV and its members.
Romney expressed his gratitude for the opportunity, stating, "I appreciate the chance to be here with you today. And I am proud to introduce a fellow Utahn, the National Commander of the Disabled American Veterans, Nancy Espinosa."
Commander Espinosa, a service-connected disabled veteran of the Army, has been serving as the National Commander for the DAV since 2023. She brings a wealth of experience to her role, having been a member of the Army Reserve, the New Mexico Army National Guard, and currently a member of DAV Chapter 14 in Layton, Utah.
In his remarks, Senator Romney highlighted the importance of Commander Espinosa's work, stating, "Commander Espinosa understands firsthand the issues that impact veterans. The work she does is vital to ensuring that veterans and their families have access to the benefits they need to live long and full lives."
As the hearing aimed to address the legislative priorities of the DAV and its members, Commander Espinosa's presence and insights were crucial in providing a firsthand perspective on the challenges faced by veterans across the country.
In closing, Senator Romney thanked Commander Espinosa, saying, "Thank you, Commander Espinosa, for your willingness to appear before the Committee today and for your service to our country. And thank you to the members of this esteemed panel."
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