by Rikki Almanza | Jun 5, 2026
A federal appeals court panel ruled Monday that a Pentagon policy directed by the Trump Administration likely violated constitutional protections by targeting transgender Service Members, giving the administration another court setback while parts of the policy remain...
by Rikki Almanza | May 26, 2026
The U.S. House passed six Veteran-related bills during the week of May 18, including five supported by The American Legion through testimony. The measures would increase certain VA benefits, improve healthcare appointment scheduling, expand Fisher House access, and...
by Rikki Almanza | May 22, 2026
The U.S. House has passed a bill that would increase certain VA benefits for surviving families and severely Disabled Veterans. The measure was sent to the Senate for further consideration. The House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs said the legislation—...
by Rikki Almanza | May 19, 2026
Disabled Veterans, surviving spouses and eligible dependents would receive a cost-of-living increase under a bipartisan Senate bill introduced this month. The Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2026 would raise certain VA benefits so they keep...
by Rikki Almanza | May 13, 2026
A new VA study found that Veterans who reported multiple toxic exposures during military service were more likely to experience suicidal thoughts and behaviors than Veterans who did not report exposures. The study, titled Toxic Exposure and Rates of Suicidal Thoughts...
by caLegion Contributor | May 11, 2026
Shared by U.S. Army Veteran and Newport Harbor Post 291 Legionnaire Ken Shoemake. The Contract Our Veterans Act (S. 3964 / H.R. 7534) extends the VA’s proven Veterans First contracting model to every federal agency. It gives Veteran-owned small businesses...
