by Rikki Almanza | Sep 30, 2025
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has reintroduced legislation aimed at protecting noncitizen military Service Members and Veterans from deportation while creating clearer paths to U.S. citizenship. The Veteran Service Recognition Act, led in the House by Rep. Mark...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 23, 2025
The American Legion recently provided testimony on a wide range of legislation that seeks to strengthen services and protections for Veterans. These measures include improving access to care, expanding education opportunities for those transitioning out of military...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 10, 2025
Lawmakers have introduced a bill that would change how medications are prescribed to Veterans in an effort to increase transparency and prevent suicides. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.), joined by Reps. Jack Bergman (R-Pa.) and Keith Self (R-TX), introduced H.R. 4837, the...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 5, 2025
California lawmakers are advancing Senate Bill 694, authored by Sen. Bob Archuleta (D-30th District), to stop predatory “claim sharks” that charge Veterans illegal or excessive fees for help with their VA benefits claims. Under federal law, only accredited...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 28, 2025
Editor’s note: Here’s our first piece of coverage on the 106th National Convention. Thousands came together for the American Legion’s 106th National Convention, spending a week of leadership elections, speeches, award presentations, and programs honoring...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 26, 2025
Editor’s note: This article has been updated for our November 2025 newsletter. The American Legion’s 106th National Convention was held earlier this fall at the Tampa Convention Center, bringing together thousands of Veterans, families, and supporters for a week...
