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...
by Rikki Almanza | Feb 21, 2025
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are taking steps to ensure that Veterans do not experience a lapse in health insurance coverage after completing their military service. Rep. Young Kim (R-Calif.) has reintroduced the Combat Veterans Pre-Enrollment Act, H.R.8312, a bill that...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 22, 2023
The American Legion unveiled the results of a nationwide survey to amplify the voices of Veterans in light of the VA’s anticipated National Standards of Practice, or NSP. This release comes shortly before an upcoming hearing on NSP by the House Committee on...
by Jared Morgan | Jul 25, 2022
Rep. Julia Brownley (D-CA) spoke about the work being done on the women veterans task force and thanked the House Committee on Veterans Affairs for its support. “The authorization of the Task Force will further advance our mission to increase the visibility of...
