The American Legion Backs ‘Take Care of America’s Veterans Act’ as Path Forward for Long-Stalled Bills, Acknowledges ‘Offsets’
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...
Several Veterans Bills Backed by The American Legion Move Forward
The U.S. House passed six Veteran-related bills during the week of May 18, including five supported by The American Legion through testimony. The measures would increase certain VA benefits, improve healthcare appointment scheduling, expand Fisher House access, and...
Executive Order Speeds Research on Psychedelics for PTSD in Veterans
On Saturday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to speed up research into psychedelic drugs. The announcement comes as the VA continues searching for better treatment options for Veterans living with PTSD. According to...
New Bill Seeks to Expand Hearing Aid Options for Veterans Through VA
Veterans with mild to moderate hearing loss could soon face fewer hurdles when seeking hearing aids through the VA under newly introduced bipartisan legislation. The Veterans Hearing Aid Improvement Act would allow eligible Veterans to access over-the-counter hearing...
