Veterans

Costello bill would give states more flexibility to meet the job training needs of veterans

Legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello (R-PA) on Wednesday would give states more flexibility to use existing grants to…

8 years ago

House approves Walorski provision requiring VA facilities to participate in state prescription drug monitoring programs

The House of Representatives approved legislation on Tuesday that includes a provision introduced by U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-IN) to…

8 years ago

Poliquin, Collins host VA officials in Maine, facilitate discussions on ARCH program

U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin (R-ME) and U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) hosted Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) officials in Caribou,…

8 years ago

Bill to ensure quality of mental health, substance abuse programs for veterans introduced by Roby

Legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Martha Roby (R-AL) on Friday would direct protection and advocacy agencies to investigate the quality…

8 years ago

Senate Veterans Affairs Committee leaders unveil comprehensive VA reform bill to improve accountability, veteran healthcare

Leaders of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, spearheaded by chairman and ranking member of the committee, U.S. Sens. Johnny Isakson…

8 years ago

Walters, McMorris Rodgers outline need for VA reform, investigation oversight in light of new report

U.S. Reps. Mimi Walters (R-CA) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) recently responded to an audit that discovered that the Department…

8 years ago

Calvert bill ensures military reservists received tuition and housing benefits as intended

U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA) introduced a bipartisan bill, H.R. 4941, on Thursday that would ensure that military reservists and…

8 years ago

Coffman issues bipartisan call for criminal investigation into VA hospital cost overrun

U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman (R-CO) led a bipartisan call on Thursday for a criminal investigation into the construction of a…

8 years ago

Tillis co-introduces bipartisan bill to aid veterans exposed to toxic burn pits

U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) co-introduced bipartisan legislation on Tuesday that would provide aid to veterans exposed to toxic burn…

8 years ago

Dent leads subcommittee hearing on VA oversight efforts

U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent (R-PA) led a subcommittee hearing on Thursday that explored how Congress can improve oversight of the…

8 years ago

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