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Rikki Almanza
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Bill Introduced to Extend National Vietnam Veteran Commemoration Efforts
Lawmakers have introduced the Vietnam Veteran Commemoration Fund Act, a bipartisan bill extending federal efforts to recognize Vietnam War-era Veterans before the program’s official end...
Congress Introduces New Legislation to Fix VA Claims and Appeals Process
Veterans and their caregivers may soon see changes to the VA benefits process as new House bills work to cut delays, reduce errors, and update...
Thousands of Disabled Veterans May Soon Receive Extra Retroactive Pay
Thousands of disabled Veterans may soon receive additional retroactive compensation after the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the military improperly capped payments through the...
American Legion Testifies Before Congress on Veteran Health, Housing, and Benefits Bills
American Legion leaders urged Congress to pass legislation that would improve Veterans’ access to care, housing, education, and mental health services.
VA Announces $42 Million in Legal Services Grants to Combat Veterans Homelessness
The VA has announced $42 million in new grants to help Veterans facing or at risk of homelessness.
Brownley Reintroduces Bill to Allow Cremated Veterans Burial With Loved Ones
A bill introduced in the House by Congresswoman Julia Brownley would ensure that cremated Veterans can be interred alongside their spouses or dependents in national...
California Assembly Advances AB53 Tax Relief Bill for Veterans
The California Assembly has passed AB 53, a bill that would grant military retirees and their families up to $20,000 in state tax exemptions, with...
VA Lifts Hiring Freeze on Over 100 Roles, Expands Support at Veterans Crisis Line
The VA is lifting its hiring freeze on more than 100 additional positions within the Veterans Health Administration, VHA, including critical support roles at the...
House Passes No Wrong Door for Veterans Act, Awaits Senate Approval
The House of Representatives recently passed H.R. 1969, the No Wrong Door for Veterans Act, a bipartisan bill designed to improve mental health care and...
VA Physicians Face Restrictions After Publishing on Veteran Health Risks
VA scientists are facing new restrictions on publishing research after two doctors were reprimanded for warning about the health impacts of budget cuts, The Guardian...
