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Lawmakers Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Noncitizen Veterans from Deportation

Lawmakers reintroduced the Veteran Service Recognition Act, which would create a pathway to citizenship for noncitizen Veterans and protect those at risk of deportation.

Veterans Outpace Civilians in Volunteering and Voting, Report Finds

The 2025 Veterans Civic Health Index finds that Veterans are more likely than civilians to vote and spend more hours volunteering in their communities.

Pentagon Considers Turning Commissaries Over to Private Sector

Military families, retirees, and Disabled Veterans could see changes to their commissary benefits if the Pentagon moves forward with privatization plans.

The American Legion Helps Shape Key Veteran Legislation

Last week, the House passed 14 veteran-related bills with input from The American Legion, advancing priorities that improve care, education, and support for servicemembers and...

VA Expands PTSD Treatment Options to Support Veterans’ Recovery

Facilities across VA offer evidence-based PTSD treatments, including virtual care, to help Veterans recover, build resilience, and improve quality of life.

Senators Push Bill to Expand VA Authority on Disinterments in National Cemeteries

A bipartisan group of senators has introduced the RESPECT Act to expand the VA’s authority to remove convicted criminals from national cemeteries.

New US Bill Targets Veteran Suicide Through Medication Transparency

The Written Informed Consent Act, introduced in Congress, seeks to reduce Veteran suicide rates by requiring clearer medical consent and expanding access to prevention resources.

Veterans Outperform Slowing National Job Market

Despite a slowing U.S. economy and weaker hiring, Veterans continue to maintain lower unemployment rates than the general workforce.

California SB 694 to Protect Veterans from Predatory “Claim Sharks”

Proponents are asking for public support by September 12 to advocate for California SB 694, which fights "claim sharks" and protects Veterans.

Thousands of Housing Vouchers Go Unused as Veterans Remain Homeless in Los Angeles

Los Angeles has enough rental vouchers to end Veteran homelessness, but complex procedures and high turnover keep thousands without permanent housing.