Defense and Veterans

Moran-led bill would enhance burial benefits, legacies of U.S. veterans

U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS) on April 10 sponsored a bipartisan bill that would improve memorialization and burial benefits for…

3 weeks ago

Fitzpatrick-led bipartisan bill ensures CBP officers receive retirement benefits

U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) on April 5 sponsored bipartisan legislation that would require U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)…

3 weeks ago

Fischer cosponsors bipartisan Veterans Assistance Helpline Act

A bipartisan bill recently introduced by U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE) would require the U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs to…

3 weeks ago

Johnson underscores need for National Guard bonus programs

Disruptions to soldier incentives by the National Guard Bureau (NGB) have become a troubling trend that cannot continue, says U.S.…

4 weeks ago

Air Force to implement cold weather pay at North Dakota bases after Hoeven request

The U.S. Air Force will implement cold weather special duty pay this year for certain service members, including those located…

1 month ago

Bost bill supports veterans by reforming VA appeals process

U.S. House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost (R-IL) recently unveiled legislation that would expand options and cut red tape…

1 month ago

Hoeven begins statewide tour highlighting North Dakota’s increasing role in U.S. defense

U.S. Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND) on March 27 kicked off a statewide military tour to tout the recently passed fiscal…

1 month ago

Tillis cosponsors bipartisan bill to repay service members for education contributions

U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) on March 19 introduced bipartisan legislation that would authorize the repayment of Montgomery GI Bill…

1 month ago

House T&I Committee approves Graves’ Coast Guard bill

The U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee on March 20 approved a bipartisan bill sponsored earlier this month by…

1 month ago

Republicans offer bipartisan bill to honor families of military veterans

Bipartisan legislation unveiled on March 19 by U.S. Reps. Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA), John Joyce (R-PA), Mike Kelly (R-PA), and Glenn…

1 month ago

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