WASHINGTON D.C. — Military families face some unique challenges, which advocates say are causing service members to leave or not to join in the first place. Now, lawmakers have created a new panel on Capitol Hill to address these issues.

This new House subcommittee is called the “quality of life panel.” Congressman Don Bacon (R) Nebraska, who is leading the effort, said if we don’t address these issues, our country’s safety is at risk.

In many cases, the quality of life concerns involve every day issues.