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The American Legion Backs ‘Take Care of America’s Veterans Act’ as Path Forward for Long-Stalled Bills, Acknowledges ‘Offsets’

The American Legion Backs ‘Take Care of America’s Veterans Act’ as Path Forward for Long-Stalled Bills, Acknowledges ‘Offsets’

by Rikki Almanza | Jun 17, 2026

The American Legion is supporting the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act, a major legislative package that would bring more than 60 Veterans’ bills together, including the Major Richard Star Act which has garnered significant Legion support on its own. The Take...
House Passes Bill to Raise VA Benefits for Gold Star Families and Severely Disabled Veterans

House Passes Bill to Raise VA Benefits for Gold Star Families and Severely Disabled Veterans

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—...

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