U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS) on Jan. 29 sponsored a bipartisan bill that would direct the President of the United States (POTUS) to develop a national strategy every four years on how to best coordinate efforts to support the well-being of America’s military veterans.
“This legislation would make certain there is a shared understanding of the purpose of veterans programs and clarify the outcomes they are intended to achieve,” Sen. Moran said. “Through a cohesive strategy, the programs, policies, and legislation that affect veterans and their families would better align around those goals in a coordinated, nationwide effort and would strengthen support for the next generation of service members.”
The National Veterans Strategy Act of 2026, S. 3726, which is cosponsored by U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), would establish in law that veteran success is a national interest.
If enacted, S. 3726 also would direct the federal government to develop standardized metrics to assess veteran outcomes to help identify gaps, bolster outcomes, and align veteran-related policies around shared, universal goals.
“The programs and benefits provided to our veterans can make a significant difference in a veteran’s success after service,” said Sen. Moran. “With so many entities already working to help veterans succeed – national, state, and local government, for-profit companies, and nonprofit organizations – veterans and the organizations serving them benefit from a uniform strategy that identifies the best ways to help our nation’s veterans succeed.”
Additionally, the bill would require POTUS to regularly consult and coordinate with federal and non-federal entities to identify challenges, develop solutions, and align resources and responses, according to a bill summary provided by Sen. Moran’s staff.
“Making good on our promises to veterans requires a whole-of-government approach,” said Sen. Blumenthal. “Our aim is to increase transparency and accountability, and provide a clear roadmap for serving veterans.”
The bill is supported by Combined Arms, Hire Heroes USA, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Vietnam Veterans of America, The American Legion, AMVETS, and the Syracuse University D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families.