Defense and Veterans

Murkowski bill aims to improve mental health, finances for military serving in Alaska

U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) on June 9 sponsored bicameral, bipartisan legislation that would better support members of the U.S.…

2 years ago

Three Miller-Meeks’ bills supporting U.S. veterans signed into law

Three bills introduced by U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) to support the health and honor the lives of America’s military…

2 years ago

McMorris Rodgers’ bill fairly compensates Soldier’s Medal recipients for exceptional heroism

U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) on May 31 sponsored legislation that would eliminate the cap on additional retired pay…

2 years ago

Reschenthaler, 60+ lawmakers request VA improve homeownership for veterans

To ensure America’s military veterans might effectively compete in the current housing market, U.S. Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) and a bipartisan contingent of…

2 years ago

Cassidy’s new bill informs disabled veterans about all available education benefits

U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) on May 26 sponsored a bipartisan bill that would better inform United States military veterans…

2 years ago

Capito, Rounds offer legislation to eliminate VA commission

U.S. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Mike Rounds (R-SD) on May 24 cosponsored bipartisan legislation to eliminate the U.S.…

2 years ago

Young, Rounds call for $500M to support U.S.-Israel cooperative defense

In order to meet the security needs of both the United States and Israel, U.S. Sens. Todd Young (R-IN) and…

2 years ago

Sweeping, bipartisan toxic-exposure bill announced by Moran, Democratic colleague

U.S. Sens. Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Jon Tester (D-MT) on May 18 unveiled a successfully negotiated bipartisan bill that would…

2 years ago

House advances Buchanan’s VETS Credit Act

The U.S. House of Representatives on May 17 overwhelmingly approved legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL) to help…

2 years ago

Bice, Turner introduce bill to make specific DOD security clearances portable

In an effort to expand job opportunities for United States military service members transitioning into civilian national security contractor positions,…

2 years ago

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