Defense and Veterans

McMorris Rodgers, Mast offer bill to protect rights of wounded service members

United States military veterans could effectively appeal decisions made regarding their medical separation from service and entitlement to disability benefits…

12 months ago

Granger, Bost propose appropriations for military construction, VA, related agencies

U.S. Reps. Kay Granger (R-TX) and Mike Bost (R-IL) on Wednesday led the introduction of comprehensive GOP legislation that would…

1 year ago

Mace introduces bipartisan PLUS for Veterans Act

U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) recently proposed a bipartisan bill that would improve the review of claims for benefits under…

1 year ago

South Dakota lawmakers support tribal military veterans

A congressional charter would be created for the nonprofit, nonpartisan National American Indian Veterans (NAIV) organization under a bipartisan, bicameral…

1 year ago

Thompson’s bill moves military housing complaint database forward

With many United States military service members experiencing poor living conditions or hazardous housing situations, U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson…

1 year ago

Kelly joins effort to designate Rt. 20 as National Medal of Honor Highway

U.S. Route 20 between Newport, Ore., and New England would be designated as the National Medal of Honor Highway under…

1 year ago

Bipartisan legislation to support disabled veterans sponsored by Bacon

U.S. Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) has introduced bipartisan legislation to help disabled veterans access a larger pool of funding from…

1 year ago

McMorris Rodgers sponsors bill to support veterans, hold VA accountable

U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) has introduced a bill requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to hold quarterly…

1 year ago

Reschenthaler proposes bill to create DOD task force on mental health for military

Bipartisan legislation recently offered by U.S. Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) would establish a mental health task force within the U.S.…

1 year ago

Joyce sponsors bipartisan Military Suicide Prevention in the 21st Century Act

To help reduce the suicide rate among United States military service members, a bill led by U.S. Rep. Dave Joyce…

1 year ago

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