by Rikki Almanza | Apr 14, 2025
On April 10, a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators introduced a bill to prevent disabled Veterans facing homelessness from being denied housing assistance due to the disability benefits they receive. The Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act, HUDVA, led by Senators...
by Rikki Almanza | Apr 10, 2025
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed seven bipartisan bills designed to improve services and support for Veterans and their families. House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.) issued a statement commending the bipartisan effort,...
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 27, 2025
U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) has introduced two pieces of legislation focused on eliminating federal taxes on Social Security and military retirement benefits, mirroring policies enacted in Nebraska. The Social Security Check Tax Cut Act and the Tax Cuts for...
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 20, 2025
The House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity recently reviewed legislative proposals to strengthen the VA Home Loan Program. A primary focus was the “Restoring the VA Home Loan Program in Perpetuity Act,” introduced by...
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 14, 2025
On Thursday, two federal judges ruled against the mass termination of thousands of probationary federal employees, ordering their reinstatement. The rulings impact nearly 20 federal agencies, including the VA, and the majority of the 30,000 workers dismissed in...
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 13, 2025
The American Legion has released a survey for Veterans and their families to share their perspectives on recent and future government actions affecting them. The feedback helps ensure Veterans receive the care they need when they need it. Take the survey.“The American...
