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 | Mar 12, 2026
The Major Richard Star Act—legislation designed to open full retirement pay to thousands of medically retired combat-injured Veterans—has been blocked in the U.S. Senate for the second time after the measure was prevented from advancing on March 3. The decision...
by Rikki Almanza | Oct 1, 2025
The Heroes Earned Affordable Lifts, or HEAL, Act is a recent piece of federal legislation introduced to improve transportation benefits for Veterans who travel to and from VA healthcare facilities. Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) introduced the most recent version of the...
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 26, 2025
The American Legion HQ reported that the organization submitted written testimony to Congress, stressing the need for the U.S. Department of Defense’s Transition Assistance Program, TAP, to evolve and modernize in ways that best support Service Members and their...
by Rikki Almanza | Feb 26, 2025
Monday, The American Legion Legislative Commission and Council convened at the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs hearing room, a historic first, at the Cannon Office Building on Capitol Hill, per The American Legion HQ. Chairman Matthew Shuman encouraged attendees...
