by Rikki Almanza | Sep 23, 2026
California Representatives Raul Ruiz (D-25) and Mark Takano (D-39) helped lead a successful effort to move the Major Richard Star Act closer to a vote in the U.S. House after a discharge petition reached the 218 signatures needed to advance the legislation. Ruiz and...
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 | Aug 12, 2025
The VA health system is facing a worsening staffing crisis, according to a new report from the agency’s independent watchdog. All 139 Veterans Health Administration, VHA, medical center campuses reported worker shortages, with severe shortages rising 50 percent from...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 19, 2025
Veterans and their caregivers may soon see changes in how the VA handles benefits claims and appeals. A new package of bills introduced in the House of Representatives is focused on fixing delays, reducing errors, and updating outdated systems that have slowed down...
by Christian Southards | May 8, 2023
Our second California Veterans news roundup for May 2023 includes updates on efforts to build permanent housing for homeless, at-risk, and low-income Veterans in Los Angeles; a new bill that would permanently fund the VA’s VET TEC program, and more. Readers can send...
