by Rikki Almanza | Jul 11, 2024
The American Legion is hosting a panel discussion on Capitol Hill today to mark the second anniversary of The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act, the most extensive expansion of healthcare and benefits...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 25, 2024
Today in Washington, D.C., The American Legion, along with several other Veteran service organizations, gathered to advocate for the passage of H.R. 8371, the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. Chanin Nuntavong,...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 21, 2024
On Thursday, an event hosted by The American Legion at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. marked the 80th anniversary of the GI Bill, which is on June 22. Organized by The American Legion and supported by several sponsors including ARK All-in-One Relocation,...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 18, 2024
Earlier this month, bipartisan state senators, Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones, R-Santee, and Senator Josh Becker, D-Menlo Park, introduced Senate Bill 803, known as the “Heal Our Heroes Act.” This proposed bill permits the therapeutic use of certain...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 14, 2024
The VA has added three new types of cancer to the list of presumed service-connected disabilities due to military environmental exposure under the PACT Act. A sub-regulatory policy letter published in the Federal Register now includes the following cancers as...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 13, 2024
During a House subcommittee hearing on June 12, The American Legion voiced its endorsement for legislation that improves educational and economic opportunities for Veterans and Service Members. Kevin O’Neil, Senior Policy Associate for The Legion’s Veterans Employment...
