The House of Representatives just passed a bill to automatically enroll eligible vets into the VA health care system. The bill is known as the Ensuring Veterans’ Smooth Transition Act, and it passed with a vote of 265-163. Currently veterans are required to proactively apply for health care benefits at the VA. But the new bill would make it so eligible veterans are … [Read more...] about House Passes Major New Veteran Bill, Will Automatically Enroll Veterans in VA Health Care
Biden Signs Four Bills Into Law for Veterans
President Biden has signed four new bills into law affecting veterans and their families. He said the bills were part of America’s duty to take care of military members after they serve our country. TRENDING: Congress Gives U.S. Veterans a Generous Mortgage Relief Program - Confirm Eligibility in 60 Seconds with Quick Quiz “We prepare those we send into harm’s way, and … [Read more...] about Biden Signs Four Bills Into Law for Veterans
All Veterans to Benefit from New Act Just Signed Into Law, Will Get Free Lifetime Access to National Parks
A new act signed into law gives all veterans and Gold Star families free lifetime access to National Parks. The act was part of the defense authorization bill which was signed into law last week. "When you take your oath, if you go into the service, to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic, you really are … [Read more...] about All Veterans to Benefit from New Act Just Signed Into Law, Will Get Free Lifetime Access to National Parks
Military and Veteran Travel Discounts
One of the best ways for businesses to show their support for the military is to offer special discounts. With more than 1.4 million active-duty personnel, the spending power of this group tops $80 billion. Military veterans make up an even larger set of potential consumers. The United States sports almost 20 million veterans. According to Refuel Agency, that … [Read more...] about Military and Veteran Travel Discounts
Drastic Changes to Military Pay, Benefits Is on Lawmakers’ Agenda for 2022
Top House lawmakers have announced that they are looking at “significantly” increasing pay and benefits for enlisted troops as part of next year’s defense authorization bill. During a Heritage Foundation event, Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala) stated both Republicans and Democrats are making the issue of military pay a top priority for 2022. “One of the things that Chairman Adam … [Read more...] about Drastic Changes to Military Pay, Benefits Is on Lawmakers’ Agenda for 2022