Hearing from your members is vital to shaping our policy and overseeing the actions of the VA.
The American Legion has been a key partner in passing critical legislation for veterans and their families.
More than 694,000 toxic-exposed veterans and survivors are receiving PACT Act benefits long overdue.
I want to talk about toxic exposure for just a moment.
They are working for you, so they should be listening to you.
It is my top priority of mine to hold the VA accountable for you, the men and women who serve, no matter what.
The PACT Act was a heavy lift, and I am here to say we couldn't have done it without you.
There are a number of issues requiring legislative action, from veteran suicide to homelessness to education benefits.
Now, this is the largest expansion of healthcare and benefits for veterans and their families in recent history.
We must not waiver in our commitment to ensuring that they are able to access health care and benefits they have earned.
I am proud to have DAV's support for one of my top priorities this year, passing the Major Richard Star Act.
The best way for us to honor the legacy of veterans and their survivors is to translate our words into meaningful action.
On Tuesday, DAV members and other veteran service organizations joined me at a press conference to call for swift passage of the Major Richa...
I have said it before and I will say it again. Toxic exposure is a cost of war.
Unfortunately, legislation like the HOME Act and the Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act are currently being held up by those whose priorities lead...
This bill has overwhelming bipartisan support and would allow combat-disabled veterans to collect their full DoD retirement pay and VA disab...
I wish we, in Congress, had more to show for ourselves in terms of legislative productivity in the 118th Congress.
