H.R.214 -
Veterans’ True Choice Act of 2023. 01/09/2023
- Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee
on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the
Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the
jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/214
PA SB 177 - A
Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania, further providing for exemptions and special provisions. Memo: Disabled Veterans’ Property Tax
Relief. Last Action: Referred to STATE
GOVERNMENT, Jan. 19, 2023 [Senate]
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/BillInfo.cfm?syear=2023&sind=0&body=S&type=B&bn=177
S.344 - Major
Richard Star Act. 02/09/2023 - Read
twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/344
H.R.1045 - Health
Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2023. 02/14/2023 - Referred to the House Committee
on Armed Services.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/1045
H.R.602 - To
amend the VA MISSION Act of 2018 to expand the Veterans Healing Veterans
Medical Access and Scholarship Program to include more students and schools.
01/27/2023 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 03/30/2023 -
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/602
S.956 - Health
Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2023. 03/23/2023 - Read twice and referred to the
Committee on Armed Services.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/956
S.1119 - CHAMPVA
Children's Care Protection Act of 2023.
03/30/2023 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans'
Affairs.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1119
H.R.2414 -
CHAMPVA Children’s Care Protection Act of 2023.
03/30/2023 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
04/14/2023 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/2414
H.R.2693 - Pay
Our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2023.
04/18/2023 - Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. 04/19/2023 - Referred to
the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/2693
S.1266 - Love
Lives On Act of 2023. 04/25/2023 - Read
twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1266
S.414 - Caring
for Survivors Act of 2023. 02/14/2023 -
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 04/26/2023 -
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/414
H.R.3592 - Donut
Dollies Congressional Gold Medal Act.
05/22/2023 - Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in
addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be
subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such
provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3592
H.R.3176 -
Veterans Health Care Freedom Act. Latest
Action: House - 05/26/2023 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3176
H.R.3746 — Fiscal
Responsibility Act of 2023. Latest
Action: 06/03/2023 Became Public
Law No: 118-5.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3746
PA HB 1401 - An
Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated
Statutes, in disabled veterans' real estate tax exemption, further providing
for exemption. Memo: Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemption Bill. Last Action: Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, June 13, 2023 [House]
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billInfo/billInfo.cfm?sYear=2023&body=H&type=B&bn=1401
S.777 - Veterans'
COLA Act of 2023. Latest Action:
06/14/2023 Became Public Law No: 118-6.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/777
H.R.1282 - Major
Richard Star Act. 03/01/2023 Referred to the Committee on Armed Services,
and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be
subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such
provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. 03/23/2023 - Referred to the Subcommittee on
Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. 05/31/2023 - Motion to place bill
on Consensus Calendar filed by Mr. Bilirakis.
06/21/2023 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice
Vote. 07/18/2023 - Reported (Amended) by
the Committee on Armed Services. Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 117.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/1282
S.30 - Fiscal
Year 2023 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act. Latest Action: 07/18/2023 Became Public Law No: 118-8.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/30
H.R.1096 - 250th
Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps Commemorative Coin Act. Latest Action: 07/26/2023 Became Public Law No:
118-10.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/1096
H.R.3672 — To
designate the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Indian River,
Michigan, as the "Pfc. Justin T. Paton Department of Veterans Affairs
Clinic". Latest Action: 07/28/2023 Became Public Law No: 118-12.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3672
#GerofitExercise:
The Gerofit Experience – July 31, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sz4kxt6Q3-c
#GerofitExercise:
Quick & Effective Total Body Workout – August 24, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHBHUkDZmkI
H.R.5287 -
Veterans Access to Direct Primary Care Act. Latest
Action: House - 09/01/2023 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/5287
S.112 - A bill to
amend title 38, United States Code, to strengthen benefits for children of
Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida, and for other purposes. Latest Action: 10/06/2023 Became Public Law No: 118-18.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/112
H.R.1226 —
Wounded Warrior Access Act. Latest
Action: 11/13/2023 Became Public
Law No: 118-21.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/1226
H.R.366 — Korean
American VALOR Act. Latest Action:
11/13/2023 Became Public Law No: 118-20.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/366
H.R.6333 -
Veterans Emergency Care Reimbursement Act of 2023. Latest Action: House - 11/27/2023 Referred to
the Subcommittee on Health.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/6333
H.R.3848 -
Housing our Military Veterans Effectively Act of 2023. 06/06/2023 - Referred to the House Committee
on Veterans' Affairs. 06/13/2023
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. 06/14/2023 - Subcommittee Hearings Held. 07/19/2023 - Subcommittee Consideration and
Mark-up Session Held. Forwarded by
Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote. 07/26/2023 - Committee Consideration and
Mark-up Session Held. Ordered to be
Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote. 09/08/2023 - Reported (Amended) by the
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Placed
on the Union Calendar. 12/04/2023 - At
the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant
to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further
proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 12/05/2023 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 – 10. 12/06/2023 - Received in the Senate and Read
twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3848
S. 3958, the
Molly R. Loomis Research for Descendants of Toxic Exposed Veterans Act of
2024. 03/14/2024 - Read twice and
referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/3958
H.R.1083 - Caring
for Survivors Act of 2023. 02/17/2023 -
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 03/20/2023 - Referred to
the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. 04/10/2024 -
Subcommittee Hearings Held. 04/16/2024 -
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee
by Voice Vote.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/1083
H.R.3651 - Love
Lives On Act of 2023. 05/24/2023 -
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee
on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the
Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the
jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
06/29/2023 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and
Memorial Affairs. 04/10/2024 - Subcommittee Hearings Held. 04/16/2024 -
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee
by Voice Vote.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3651
H.R.815 — Making
emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2024, and for other purposes. Latest
Action: 04/24/2024 Became Public
Law No: 118-50.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/815
H.R.2379 - To
designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 616 East
Main Street in St. Charles, Illinois, as the "Veterans of the Vietnam War
Memorial Post Office". Latest
Action: 05/07/2024 Became Public
Law No: 118-54.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/2379
H.R.593 — To
rename the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in
Hinesville, Georgia, as the "John Gibson, Dan James, William Sapp, and
Frankie Smiley VA Clinic".
Latest Action:
05/13/2024 Became Public Law No: 118-61.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/593
Expansion of
Disabled Veteran Property Tax Relief Approved by Senate - Senator Bartolotta –
June 5, 2024
PA SB 194 - An
Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated
Statutes, in disabled veterans' real estate tax exemption, further providing
for duty of commission. Memo:
Excluding VA Aid
and Attendance Income for Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption. Last Action:
Referred to
FINANCE, June 7, 2024 [House]
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/billinfo.cfm?syear=2023&body=S&type=B&bn=194
H.R.8347 -
Improving Menopause Care for Veterans Act of 2024. Latest Action: House - 06/27/2024 Referred to
the Subcommittee on Health.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/8347
Freeman’s
Challenge: The Murder That Shook America’s Original Prison for Profit | The New
York Historical - July 17, 2024
H.R.8481 - Emergency Community Care Notification Time
Adjustment Act of 2024. Latest Action: House
- 07/17/2024 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/8481
Whitefish doctor
admits defrauding Medicare and other federal health programs - July 18, 2024
Opinion: Project
2025 would slash veterans’ hard-earned benefits. The tenants of Project 2025, written by
former and possibly future Trump administration officials, would overhaul the
VA at the expense of veterans. – July 21, 2024
https://taskandpurpose.com/opinion/opinion-project-2025-slash-benefits/
S.4929 - Lethal
Means Safe Storage for Veteran Suicide Prevention Act. 08/01/2024 - Read twice and referred to the
Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/4929
Republican
Project 2025 Takes Dead Aim at Veterans' Health and Disability Benefits –
August 12, 2024
A Second Trump
Term Would Decimate Veterans’ Healthcare and Benefits Analyzing the Impacts of
Project 2025 on the Veterans Health and Benefits Administrations – August 13,
2024
https://veteranspolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/VHPI-Project-2025.pdf
S. 5074, the
Protecting Regular Order for Veterans Act of 2024. 09/17/2024 - Read twice and referred to the
Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/5074
H.R.9468 -
Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations
Act, 2024. Latest Action: 09/20/2024 Became Public Law No: 118-82.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/9468
PA HB 2578 - An
Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated
Statutes, in disabled veterans' real estate tax exemption, further providing
for duty of commission. Memo:
Extending the
Review Period for Disabled Veterans’ Real Estate Tax Exemption. Last Action:
Referred to
VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Sept. 24, 2024 [House]
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/BillInfo.cfm?syear=2023&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=2578
S.2825 - Dustoff
Crews of the Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act. Latest Action: 09/26/2024 Became Public Law No: 118-87
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/2825
S.656 - Veteran
Improvement Commercial Driver License Act of 2023. Latest Action: 10/01/2024 Became Public Law No: 118-95.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/656
Why Project 2025
Is So Bad for Veterans. Donald Trump and
his running mate, J.D. Vance, and their allies at the Heritage Foundation
threaten the very existence of the kind of care veterans like me depend on. –
October 2, 2024
https://shepherdexpress.com/news/issue-of-the-month/why-project-2025-is-so-bad-for-veterans/
Veterans: Protect
your benefits from claims predators – October 17, 2024
https://news.va.gov/135597/veterans-protect-your-benefits-from-claims-predators/
Navy Announces
Site for New Navy Museum – Seapower – October 18. 2024
https://seapowermagazine.org/navy-announces-site-for-new-navy-museum/
H.R.9924 - What
Works for Preventing Veteran Suicide Act.
Latest Action: House - 10/25/2024 Referred to the Subcommittee on
Health.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/9924
Dispatches,
Episode 30: Julia Cooke – October 30, 2024
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=914223390129087
Check your
Veteran Health Identification Card. 1.5
million VHICs have or will expire soon – November 2, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136113/check-your-veteran-health-identification-card/
DMVA Now
Accepting Veterans’ Trust Fund Grant Applications – November 4, 2024
https://www.media.pa.gov/pages/military-and-veteran-affairs-details.aspx?newsid=707
Josef Peebles
Obituary – November 6, 2024
https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/nj/willingboro/josef-peebles-18856615
Department of
Military and Veterans Affairs Secures $600,000 Grant to Develop Suicide
Mortality Review Programs in York, Westmoreland Counties – November 7, 2024
https://www.media.pa.gov/pages/military-and-veteran-affairs-details.aspx?newsid=708
Shapiro
Administration Secures More Than $1 Billion in Total Claims for Pennsylvania
Veterans This Past Year – November 12, 2024
https://www.media.pa.gov/pages/military-and-veteran-affairs-details.aspx?newsid=709
Veterans Day: The
Privilege of Service. “It is real, it is
priceless, and it is forever ours.” – November 13, 2024
https://www.hoover.org/research/veterans-day-privilege-service
Watch
"Vietnam War-era "Dustoff" crews honored with Congressional Gold
Medal" on YouTube – November 13, 2024
https://youtu.be/GbygIA2cBM8?si=iQ7QGVcl5mCkCkWe
Donald Trump Picks Former Congressman Doug Collins As
Secretary of Veterans Affairs | NewsX. Former Georgia
Republican Doug Collins, who played a pivotal role in
defending President-elect Donald Trump rump during his first
impeachment, has been nominated as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. –
November 14, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77wjYUoYwT8&t=11s
Department of Defense Releases Its Annual Report on
Suicide in the Military for Calendar Year 2023 – November 14, 2024
House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost
and Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Ranking Member Jerry Moran sent a
letter to VA Secretary Denis McDonough questioning VA’s delayed implementation
of the MST Claims Coordination Act (P.L.117-303). – November 14, 2024
https://www.veterans.senate.gov/services/files/AEDCA167-7232-42E8-98D9-6DCCD5A9F7F6
VA and DOD
announce updates to improve Veteran and caregiver access to installations –
November 15, 2024
Am I eligible for
commissary and exchange privileges?
https://www.va.gov/resources/commissary-and-exchange-privileges-for-veterans/
Pharmaceutical
Company QOL Medical and CEO Agree to Pay $47M for Allegedly Paying Kickbacks to
Induce Claims for QOL’s Drug Sucraid - November 15, 2024
The heroic story
of John Levitow: The lowest-ranking airman to ever receive the Medal of Honor –
November 16, 2024
10 programs that
could be on the ‘government efficiency’ chopping block – November 16, 2024
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/11/16/trump-musk-ramaswamy-doge-program/
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Community Living Center
General Purpose
Recreation Therapy
Social Work
Women’s Health
Live Whole Health
Episode #248: Don’t fight the feelings – November 18, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136529/live-whole-health-episode-248-dont-fight-the-feelings/
Trump’s War With
the Press Takes a Terrifying Turn. Donald
Trump has nominated a Project 2025 author to lead the Federal Communications
Commission. – November 18, 2024
https://newrepublic.com/post/188529/donald-trump-war-press-fcc-project-2025
Scotia Man Pleads
Guilty to Groping a Nursing Student at the Albany VA Medical Center – November
18, 2024
H.R. 8371: The
Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits
Improvement Act. 11/19/2024 - Received
in the Senate.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/8371
Better life/work
balance is waiting for you at VA. Find
better balance in your career – November 19, 2024
https://news.va.gov/135969/better-life-work-balance-waiting-for-you-at-va/
Lawmakers advance
plans to boost veteran caregiver support – November 19, 2024
Legion applauds
House passage of Dole Act – November 19, 2024
Post’s new garden
to also serve as extension of Be the One - November 19, 2024
Air Force veteran
tackles complex military recruiting crisis – November 19, 2024
VA OIG
Testimony—VA Cybersecurity: Protecting Veteran Data from Evolving Threats –
November 20, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVhuafxy2vI
Now is the
perfect time to try to stop smoking again.
Most Veterans are able to quit smoking for good – November 20, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136574/now-is-the-time-to-try-to-stop-smoking-again/
International
Survivors of Suicide Loss Day.
Communities across America will hold events Nov. 23 – November 20, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136267/international-survivors-of-suicide-loss-day/
Musicians On Call
free concert for Veterans – November 20, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136513/musicians-on-call-free-concert-for-veterans/
VA acknowledges
significant errors in budget shortfall predictions – November 20, 2024
Republican
senators push for more VA oversight after agency claimed $15B budget shortfall
– November 20, 2024
Weak passwords,
easy access and unsupported web apps hinder online security at the VA –
November 20, 2024
Legion Baseball
alumni earn MLB awards for 2024 – November 20, 2024
Subcommittee on
Technology Modernization Oversight Hearing – November 22, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1F3fpDCrmII
Veteran and VA
provider and the future of virtual reality.
Barry Peterson uses his experiences with virtual reality to help other
Veterans – November 21, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136287/veteran-provider-and-future-of-virtual-reality/
Caregivers find
support and services at VA. “They
provided care that went beyond dad's medical needs.” – November 21, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136274/caregivers-find-support-and-services-at-va/
International
Fraud Awareness Week: Protecting Veterans from emerging scams – November 21, 2024
VVA
Mourns the Passing of Brigadier General George B. Price, USA, Ret. (August 28,
1929 - November 17, 2024) – November 21, 2024
https://vva.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/PressReleaseNo.24-19.pdf
As the VA
secretary departs, focus remains on outreach, trust – November 21, 2024
VA Environmental
Health Registry Evaluations
https://www.publichealth.va.gov/docs/VET-HOME/Registry_Evaluation.pdf
Founded by
veterans, healthcare providers, and journalists in 2016, the Veterans
Healthcare Policy Institute is a non-profit, non-partisan think tank that
provides clear, fact-based analysis to improve veterans’ healthcare and
benefits.
Vietnam's New
'Modern City' With Luxury Apartments, Vast Green Space – November 21, 2024
https://www.newsweek.com/vietnams-new-modern-city-luxury-apartments-vast-green-space-1983671
Senators push for
more VA oversight after agency claimed $15B budget shortfall – November 21,
2024
Local Home
Healthcare Company Owner Accused of $800,000 Fraud – November 21, 2024
https://www.justice.gov/usao-edmo/pr/local-home-healthcare-company-owner-accused-800000-fraud
As the VA
secretary departs, focus remains on outreach, trust – November 21, 2024
Perinatal
Veterans Socials foster community at Orlando VA. “Veterans Socials… where everyone knows how
you feel.” – November 22, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136332/perinatal-veterans-socials-foster-community/
Honoring
Veterans: Army Veteran Alvin C. Tso – November 22, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136636/honoring-veterans-army-veteran-alvin-c-tso/
“I joined the
Million Veteran Program after losing my best friend to cancer”. MVP isn’t just about your own health. It’s
about all of us – November 22, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136278/i-joined-the-million-veteran-losing-friend/
Honor Flight: A
journey of gratitude and reflection – November 22, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136722/honor-flight-a-journey-of-gratitude-and-reflection/
Exploring Rural
VA Communities: Big Spring, Texas. Enjoy
a change of pace – November 22, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136124/exploring-rural-va-communities-big-spring-texas/
DAV Naomi Chapter
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TeleDermatology:
Timely care when you need it. Within two
hours, Veteran received diagnosis and treatment – November 23, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136435/teledermatology-timely-care-when-you-need-it/
SHRIMPS:
Improving practices and keeping patients safe.
“SHRIMPS streamlined the handoff process in our operating room.” –
November 23, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136438/shrimps-improving-practices-and-patients-safe/
REBOOT Combat
Recovery program works for Navy Veteran.
Making peace with trauma - November 24, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136270/reboot-combat-recovery-program-for-navy-veteran/
Nurse
practitioner resident training.
Providing improved access to quality care at VA – November 24, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136451/nurse-practitioner-resident-training/
The story of a
Gold Star father. Son dreamed of flying
– November 25, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136735/the-story-of-a-gold-star-father/
Army Veteran,
welding student featured as star-skilled tradesperson at NASCAR Cup Series race
ATDM offers free
specialized training in the latest manufacturing technology – November 25, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136710/army-veteran-welding-student-nascar-cup-race/
OAM’s innovative
one-handed bra closure. Solution
enhances quality of life for women Veterans – November 25, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136623/oams-innovative-one-handed-bra-closure/
Hiring Veterans:
Jobs of the week for Nov. 25, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136753/hiring-veterans-jobs-week-nov-25-2024/
Live Whole Health
#249: Cranberry sauce, vibrant and versatile - November 25, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136767/live-whole-health-249-cranberry-sauce-vibrant-and-versatile/
Massachusetts Man
Sentenced to Federal Prison for 15 months for Stealing from a Nonprofit Working
to Prevent Veteran Suicides – November 25, 2024
VA wants $6.6B in
extra funding for FY25, down from $12B request – November 25, 2024
H.R.7777 —
Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2024. Latest Action: 11/25/2024 Became Public Law No: 118-130.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7777
H.R.7333 — To
name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in West Palm Beach,
Florida, as the "Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center". Latest Action: 11/25/2024 Became Public Law No: 118-128.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7333
H.R.6324 — Fiscal
Year 2024 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act. Latest Action: 11/25/2024 Became Public Law No: 118-124.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/6324
H.R.5464 — To
name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in
Guntersville, Alabama, as the "Colonel Ola Lee Mize Department of Veterans
Affairs Clinic". Latest Action:
11/25/2024 Became Public Law No: 118-115.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/5464
H.R.4190 —
Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act.
Latest Action: 11/25/2024 Became
Public Law No: 118-114.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/4190
How a Vietnam
Veteran benefited from the PACT Act. “It
was a nice experience and I learned a lot.” – November 26, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136581/how-a-vietnam-veteran-benefited-from-the-pact-act/
1st Tix: A ticket
to wellness for first responders and their families. Free event tickets for current and former
first responders and their families – November 26, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136706/1st-tix-ticket-first-responders-families/
Veteran’s triumph
over lung cancer through early detection.
“I’m incredibly grateful to VA.” – November 26, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136419/veterans-triumph-over-lung-cancer-detection/
Protect your
donations from charity scams! – November 26, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136650/protect-your-donations-from-charity-scams/
VA nurse accused
of unlawfully accessing patient info – November 26, 2024
https://www.woodtv.com/news/calhoun-county/va-nurse-accused-of-unlawfully-accessing-patient-info/
Thanksgiving
offers time to reflect on VA’s mission, community. Reasons to be thankful – November 26, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136130/thanksgiving-reflect-on-va-mission-community/
DAV 2025
Mid-Winter Conference – February 23-26, 2025 (Tentative, pending confirmation
on Capitol Hill)
https://www.dav.org/events/2025-mid-winter-conference/
VA updates FY
2025 health care budget shortfall to $6.6B, nearly half its previous
estimate. The Veterans Health
Administration saw about a 40% reduction in the use of payment incentives
between fiscal 2023 and 2024. – November 26, 2024
Vets can opt for
‘green’ burials at VA cemeteries through new pilot – November 26, 2024
Why VETERANS Say
Trump Is a Threat to America – November 27, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M75ImlLaA7o
Trump MELTS DOWN
As Senate OUTMANEUVERS His GOP Allies AGAIN – November 27, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O46fG6n8BGU
VA offers
comprehensive care for epilepsy.
Dedicated team focuses on Veteran’s personalized care – November 27,
2024
https://news.va.gov/136588/va-offers-comprehensive-care-for-epilepsy/
Mountain Home
VA’s Vulnerable Population Outreach team: Heroic response during Hurricane
Helene – November 27, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136747/mountain-home-vas-response-hurricane-helene/
Taking charge of
diabetes. First step is knowing your
risk factors – November 27, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136467/taking-charge-of-diabetes/
Veterans, service
members share stories of overcoming hardships in new documentary. Free viewing of “Transformed By Trauma:
Stories of Posttraumatic Growth” – November 27, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136702/stories-overcoming-hardships-new-documentary/
VA’s commitment
to Veteran employment through federal careers.
Pathways to federal employment for Veterans – November 27, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136609/veteran-employment-through-federal-careers/
FDA greenlights
study of marijuana as PTSD-treatment for vets.
The clinical trial study will give veterans commercially and medically
available cannabis products to look at “real-world” use and assess the impact
on post-traumatic stress disorder. – November 27, 2024
https://taskandpurpose.com/news/veterans-cannabis-ptsd-study/
The Story of WII
and Battle of the Bulge Veteran Corp. Benjamin Berry – November 27, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1JSGfbCyJw
Trump’s pick to
run the VA, Sen. Doug Collins, vows to cut regulations and root out corruption
– November 27, 2024
https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2024-11-27/veterans-collins-secretary-trump-15984667.html
A ‘Vision for
Veterans’ DAV Magazine : November/December 2024
http://digital.dav.org/publication/?i=834192&article_id=4876190&view=articleBrowser
NEC adopts new
immigration reform resolution | The American Legion
MOAA - Joseph
“JJ” Montanaro
PTSD Bytes: PTSD
and traumatic brain injury. TBIs
increasingly common in recent military conflicts – November 28, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136591/ptsd-bytes-ptsd-and-traumatic-brain-injury/
Modern dialysis
safety: How simulation saves lives.
Dialysis safety improved by VA simulation – November 28, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136498/modern-dialysis-safety-simulation-saves-lives/
Navigating
holiday shopping risks when shopping online – November
28, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136768/navigating-holiday-shopping-risks-when-shopping-online/
USAF F-100 pilot
with 132 combat missions tells why the Skyraider was great for Vietnam and why,
like the A-10, it could not survive in a high-intensity conflict – November 28,
2024
Medicare open
enrollment and your CHAMPVA eligibility.
Your Medicare status affects your eligibility for CHAMPVA benefits -
November 29, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136600/medicare-open-enrollment-and-your-champva/
Honoring
Veterans: Air Force Veteran Robert Barmore – November 29, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136849/honoring-veterans-air-force-veteran-robert-barmore/
Housekeeper
aides… keep it clean and safe. Part of
Environmental Management Services - November 29, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136597/housekeeper-aides-keep-it-clean-and-safe/
VA creates green
burials at three national cemeteries - November 29, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136850/va-green-burials-three-national-cemeteries/
Learn about Veena
Muralidhara’s path to human resources at VA.
From corporate career to a job at VA – November 29, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136639/human-resources-va-with-veena-muralidhara/
Take charge of
your bladder health. Why it matters and
how to take control – November 30, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136732/take-charge-of-your-bladder-health/
New call line
helps Veterans connect. One Indiana call
line provides centralized, efficient patient advocacy – November 30, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136659/new-call-line-helps-veterans-connect/
Military Service
Branch Anniversaries
Pearl Harbor Day
Remembrance Day
https://www.dmva.pa.gov/veteransaffairs/Pages/Together-We-Serve-Veterans-Affairs.aspx
DMVA Highlights
Veterans’ Temporary Assistance Grants for Unexpected Hardships that Come with
Harsh Winter Weather
Indiantown Gap
National Cemetery to Host Annual Wreaths Across America Event Dec. 14, 2024
https://www.dmva.pa.gov/veteransaffairs/Pages/Together-We-Serve-Veterans-Programs-and-Services.aspx
Veterans Day
Light Show at the Gino J. Merli Veterans’ Center
Retired Army Lt.
Col./Retired Commandant Returns to GMVC
Veteran and Wife,
Residents at PA Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home, Celebrate 72nd Wedding Anniversary
https://www.dmva.pa.gov/veteransaffairs/Pages/Together-We-Serve-Veterans-Homes.aspx
3rd CST Teams Up
with U.S. Secret Service HAMMER Team
Military Share
Event
https://www.dmva.pa.gov/veteransaffairs/Pages/Together-We-Serve-Director-of-the-Joint-Staff.aspx
PAARNG
Collaborates with Academy Cadets During Recruiting Event
Soldiers Return
from Deployment
https://www.dmva.pa.gov/veteransaffairs/Pages/Together-We-Serve-PA-National-Guard-Army.aspx
New mission
brings parachute rigging back to the wing [Image 1 of 10]
https://www.dvidshub.net/image/8732298/new-mission-brings-parachute-rigging-back-wing
148th ASOS
conducts field training [Image 10 of 16]
https://www.dvidshub.net/image/8733057/148th-asos-conducts-field-training
Pa. Air National
Guard Sends Guardsmen from 171st to N.C. After Hurricane Helene Carves Path of
Destruction in Southeast U.S. [Image 7 of 12]
New Mission
Brings Parachute Rigging Back – 193rd SOW
Always Ready –
193rd SOW
All-star
Leadership Day – 171st ARW
Team Biddle
Trains in Germany – 111th ATKW
https://www.dmva.pa.gov/veteransaffairs/Pages/Together-We-Serve-PA-National-Guard-Air.aspx
Keystone State
ChalleNGe Academy Accepting Applications for Next Class
Understanding
Policy: A Framework for Action
DMVA and PDE
Collaborate to Bring Career Exploration Opportunities to Pennsylvania Schools
A Guide to
Constituent Inquiries
https://www.dmva.pa.gov/veteransaffairs/Pages/Together-We-Serve-Policy-and-Legislation.aspx
PNG Military
Museum at Fort Indiantown Gap Open to the Public
https://www.dmva.pa.gov/veteransaffairs/Pages/Together-We-Serve-Facilities-and-Engineering.aspx
Click here to
find available jobs at DMVA
Click here to
find available federal government jobs in Pennsylvania
https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/Results?l=Pennsylvania
Click here to
view a list of events happening in the commonwealth
https://www.dmva.pa.gov/veteransaffairs/Documents/VC_Events.ASPX
VA housing for
homeless veterans in Los Angeles halted - Task & Purpose. The Ninth
Circuit’s stay blocks the construction of new permanent and temporary housing
on the 388-acre campus until at least April. – December 1, 2024
https://taskandpurpose.com/military-life/homeless-veterans-los-angeles-court-halted/
South Texas VA
and San Antonio Food Bank unite to end hunger.
“No hungry Veteran should be left behind.” – December 1, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136670/south-texas-va-and-san-antonio-food-bank-unite/
Veterans
Integrated Wheelchair Cleaning Kiosk (VICK).
How OAM helped bring a vision for automated wheelchair sanitization to
life – December 2, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136779/veterans-integrated-wheelchair-cleaning-kiosk/
Giving Tuesday
can make the difference in a Veteran’s life.
Volunteer or donate to your local VA - December 2, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136681/giving-tuesday-make-difference-veterans-life/
New York Doctor
Charged for Receiving Kickbacks – December 2, 2024
https://www.justice.gov/usao-ma/pr/new-york-doctor-charged-receiving-kickbacks
Click here to
view VFW-supported bills in the 118th Congress.
https://votervoice.net/VFW/bills
‘I told them my
wife is on borrowed time’: Clarksville veteran struggles with VA delays -
December 2, 2024
Live Whole Health
Episode #250: Finding joy and comfort in gratitude – December 2, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136862/live-whole-health-episode-250-finding-joy-and-comfort-in-gratitude/
Congress will
open next session with more veterans than two years ago – December 2, 2024
The US Military's
Last Propeller-Driven Fighter Plane Was A Star In Vietnam – December 3, 2024
Staff Incorrectly
Processed Claims When Denying Veterans’ Benefits for Presumptive Disabilities
Under the PACT Act – December 3, 2024
Nutrition
supports a strong immune system. Many
factors can affect your immune system – December 3, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136685/nutrition-supports-a-strong-immune-system/
PIT Count gives
insight into Veteran homelessness. Podcast
explains HUD homelessness survey – December 3, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136674/pit-count-gives-insight-veteran-homelessness/
Veteran
Homelessness Drops to 15 Year Low -
Annual Report
https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/AnnualReport-2023-508v2.pdf
Hiring Veterans:
Jobs of the week for Dec. 3, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136870/hiring-veterans-jobs-week-dec-3-2024/
Find your way to
a VA career as a medical support assistant – December 3, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136279/find-your-way-to-va-medical-support-assistant/
Self-proclaimed
“Short Sale Queen” and associates indicted in federal mortgage fraud scheme –
December 3, 2024
Operations
Manager Charged in Kickback Scheme – December 3, 2024
https://www.justice.gov/usao-ma/pr/operations-manager-charged-kickback-scheme
Bill would push
VA to expand outside medical care options for vets – December 3, 2024
VA awards $1.5
million to study using psychedelics for PTSD treatment – December 3, 2024
VA History in
Focus: Widows Pensions – December 3, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9E0SLVEv30
A push to cut
veterans disability benefits is gaining traction, experts warn. Veterans' benefits earned through two decades
of sustained war are now under attack as "absurdly generous." –
December 3, 2024
https://taskandpurpose.com/news/veterans-disability-benefits-cuts/
H.R.10012 - To
amend title 38, United States Code, to include eyeglass lens fittings in the
category of medical services authorized to be furnished to veterans under the
Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes. Latest Action: House - 12/03/2024 Referred to
the Subcommittee on Health.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/10012
H.R.10267 -
Complete the Mission Act of 2024. Latest
Action: House - 12/03/2024 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans'
Affairs.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/10267
Mental Health –
Get Help
https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/get-help/access-care.asp
Mental Health – Tobacco
and Health
https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/quit-tobacco/how-to-quit.asp
“I was free
falling.” Marine Veteran Describes Commitment to Recovery
https://www.maketheconnection.net/stories/989/
Mental Health –
Women Veterans
https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/women-vets/index.asp
Mental Health – Depression
https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/depression/treatment.asp
Mental Health –
Older Veterans
https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/older-veterans/index.asp
Please see the
attached Bee News e-Newsletter from the Navy Seabee Foundation.
VA Can Enhance
Reporting of Its Progress to Reduce Drug Overdose Deaths – December 4, 2024
Air Force Veteran
on living with MS. “Telehealth video
calls make reporting my concerns extremely easy.” – December 4, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136691/air-force-veteran-on-living-with-ms/
Nothing stops
Asheville SCOUT from serving Veterans. “We
help Veterans when they need it.” – December 4, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136690/nothing-stops-asheville-scout-serving-veterans/
VA honors Native
American Veterans’ service with Native American Direct Loan program – December
4, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136951/va-honors-service-native-american-direct-loan/
Pay to Live – December 4, 2024
https://globalpost.com/stories/convicted-vietnamese-tycoon-spared-death-if-she-repays-billions/
Podiatrist and
Patient Recruiter Sentenced for $8.5M Compounding Fraud Scheme – December 4,
2024
Amid concerns
about blast exposure, VA launches new outreach campaign to enroll Veterans in
health care – December 4, 2024
VFW and Columbia
University Announce Military Transition Collaboration. The VFW and Columbia’s Center for Veteran
Transition and Integration team up to solve critical transition issues - December
04, 2024
Have your say:
Proposed changes to VA Caregiver Support Program. Your feedback is important in shaping the
final rule – December 5, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136924/proposed-changes-va-caregiver-support-program/
Stay safe this
December: Prevent impaired driving and save lives. Every day, 32 people in the U.S. are killed
in crashes involving an alcohol-impaired driver. – December 5, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136782/stay-safe-december-impaired-driving-save-lives/
Connecticut Real
Estate Agent Sentenced to Prison for Defrauding Clients in Long Running Short
Sale Fraud Scheme – December 5, 2024
Thousands More
Could Be Eligible for VA Family Caregiver Program Under Proposed Overhaul –
December 5, 2024
VA proposes rule
to expand access to its Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family
Caregivers – December 5, 2024
Prepare for VA’s
secure sign-in changes. In 2025, you’ll
need to start using a Login.gov or ID.me account to sign in.
https://www.va.gov/initiatives/prepare-for-vas-secure-sign-in-changes/
Deported Veterans
Advocacy Project
https://www.veteransforpeace.org/our-work/vfp-national-projects/deported-veterans-advocacy-project
Learn more about
VFP's national project, Deported Veterans Advocacy Project by visiting their
website here.
Ruben Robles
returned to the U.S. on Thursday morning after being deported nearly 27 years
ago. Robles was a legal resident, but
not a U.S. citizen while serving in the Army during the Vietnam War. – December
6, 2024
https://www.borderreport.com/news/military/deported-veterans-seek-pardons-from-biden/
VA raises the bar
on care for Women Veterans. Results of
the study for barriers to care - December 6, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136796/va-raises-the-bar-on-care-for-women-veterans/
Honoring
Veterans: Army Veteran Roy Sheldon. – December 6, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136980/honoring-veterans-army-veteran-roy-sheldon/
Keep your food
safe this holiday season. Foodborne
illnesses affect about 48 million people each year – December 6, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136793/keep-your-food-safe-this-holiday-season/
The 6888th
Central Postal Directory Battalion and the Congressional Gold Medal – December
6, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136985/6888th-central-postal-congressional-gold-medal/
Finding the right
words: How keywords can impact your resume.
Learn the lingo - December 6, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136344/finding-right-keywords-can-impact-your-resume/
States go after
‘claim sharks’ that charge vets for help with disability claims. The practice is legally questionable under
federal law, but there is no penalty for flouting it. – December 6, 2024
Lifesaving
housing programs put Veteran on the path to a permanent home. Army Veteran overcomes homelessness, lifelong
substance use disorder - December 7, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136788/housing-programs-put-veteran-on-path-to-a-home/
Augusta VA
Veteran honors his American Indian heritage.
In the spirit of harmony and diversity – December 7, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136800/augusta-va-veteran-honors-his-indian-heritage/
Veteran makes it
to the Golden Age Games. “I almost
didn’t get to go because of my accident.” – December 8, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136868/veteran-makes-it-to-the-golden-age-games/
Helping Veterans
combat food insecurity. VA partners with
Food is Medicine Coalition – December 8, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136805/helping-veterans-combat-food-insecurity/
Innovative
technology enables surgeons to save lives.
“I knew I was in great hands at VA.” – December 9, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136876/innovative-technology-surgeons-to-save-lives/
Build your family
with support from VA. You may be eligible
for a wide range of fertility services – December 9,
2024
https://news.va.gov/136812/build-your-family-with-support-from-va/
Live Whole Health
#251: Making space for breath – December 9, 2024
https://news.va.gov/137005/live-whole-health-251-making-space-for-breath/
Hiring Veterans:
Jobs of the week for Dec. 9, 2024
https://news.va.gov/137038/hiring-veterans-jobs-week-for-dec-9-2024/
WRIISC Advantage
Newsletter Fall 2024: VA Centers of Excellence - Quality Care at WRIISC
Facilities – December 9, 2024
The Veterans
Justice Commission is examining the extent and nature of veterans’ involvement
in the criminal justice system and developing recommendations for
evidence-based policy changes that enhance safety, health, and justice.
https://counciloncj.org/veterans-justice-commission/
Retired U.S. Army
Master Sergeant Livier “Livy” Lazaro serves on the National Subcommittee on
Deported Veterans and is the Commander of VFW Post 7420.
https://lulac.org/convention24/speakers/lazaro/
Defeating the
Holiday Blues.
https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced the identification of -- World War II Army Air Forces 1st Lt. George F. Wilson Jr.
https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/ID-Announcements/Article/3976386/pilot-accounted-for-from-world-war-ii-wilson-g/
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced the identification of -- Korean War Army Cpl. Paul E. Hoots
https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/ID-Announcements/Article/3968108/soldier-accounted-for-from-korean-war-hoots-p/
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced the identification of -- Korean War Army Cpl. Howard A. Troup
The Defense
POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced a burial update for -- Korean War Army Cpl. John B. Miller, South Carolina
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced a burial update for -- Korean War Army Cpl. Waymon Slaten, Alabama
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced a burial update for -- World War II Army Air Forces Tech. Sgt. Sanford G. Roy, Tennessee
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced a burial update for -- World War II
Army Private Jacob Gutterman, Virginia
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced a burial update for -- World War II
Army Air Forces Tech. Sgt. Lynn M. Farnham, Virginia
Audit of VA’s
Financial Statements for Fiscal Years 2024 and 2023 – December 10, 2024
https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/audit/audit-vas-financial-statements-fiscal-years-2024-and-2023
What we learned
about suicide prevention this year. We
shared resources, information and the idea of hope – December 10, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136927/what-we-learned-suicide-prevention-this-year/
Breathe easier:
COPD awareness for Veterans. COPD is
about managing your health before symptoms worsen – December 10, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136882/breathe-easier-copd-awareness-for-veterans/
Shopping for the
real deal. How to avoid online shopping
scams – December 10, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136989/shopping-for-the-real-deal/
College students:
Consider a mental health career at VA. Find
your opportunity
https://news.va.gov/136439/college-students-consider-mental-health-career/
VA must disclose
delays to see a doctor and alternatives for private-sector care under new
legislation – December 10, 2024
Lawmakers call
for in-depth VA study on blast pressure injuries –
December 10, 2024
VA Health System
Remains on Federal 'High Risk' List Due to Oversight Shortfalls – December 10,
2024
National Veterans
Service Surpasses $14 Billion in Total Recovered VA Disability Compensation. The VFW's Accredited Service Officer network
made significant impacts in veterans' lives in fiscal year 2024 – December 10, 2024
Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking – Amendments to the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for
Family Caregivers (PCAFC)
https://www.caregiver.va.gov/support/docs/docs2024/AR96-P_FAQs_Caregiver.pdf
Healthcare
Facility Inspection of the Durham VA Health Care System in North Carolina –
December 11, 2024
*New Upcoming
Tour of Honor* - May 17, 2025
https://www.honorflightphiladelphia.org/upcoming-events-landing-page
A Veteran’s
knockout fight against cancer. With grit
and grace – December 11, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136893/a-veterans-knockout-fight-against-cancer/
Comprehensive
care for chronic pain. Columbia VA’s
pain program – December 11, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136886/comprehensive-care-for-chronic-pain/
Healthcare
Facility Inspection of the VA Northport Healthcare System in New York –
December 11, 2024
Highest Award
Congress Can Bestow Going to Revered Vietnam POW Everett Alvarez – December 11,
2024
How a Navy sailor
fell off his ship, played dumb — and became a Vietnam POW hero – December 11,
2024
Examining the
Effectiveness of the Veterans Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Program. Statement
of
Kristina Keenan,
Deputy Director, National Legislative Service, Veterans Of Foreign Wars of the
United States, For the Record, United States House of Representatives, Committee
on Veterans’ Affairs, Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity – December 11, 2024
Surge in
applicants strains VA jobs program for disabled veterans – December 11, 2024
https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2024-12-11/disabled-veterans-jobs-program-16135482.html
Willing To Kill
Willing To Die - Episode 02 - The Battle of Phuoc Yen.
VHA Policy and
Practice Support Age-Specific Osteoporosis Screening in Women – December 12,
2024
HUD-VASH helps
Coast Guard Veteran Teresa Bowser age in place.
Bowser bounces back from homelessness with support of VA – December 12,
2024
https://news.va.gov/137021/hud-vash-helps-coast-guard-veteran-bowser/
Combating
loneliness and social isolation as a caregiver.
Every VA facility has a Caregiver Support Program – December 12, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136970/combating-loneliness-and-isolation-as-caregiver/
9 WEIRD Things OK
in Vietnam, Totally ILLEGAL in America!!! (SERIOUSLY?!!) – December 12, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBrXSTUKABU
15 military
veterans convicted of nonviolent crimes receive pardons – December 12, 2024
https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2024-12-12/veterans-pardons-biden-16146791.html
VA sees rise in
military sexual trauma claims, thanks to outreach work – December 12, 2024
New York Doctor
Pleads Guilty to Receiving Kickbacks – December 12, 2024
https://www.justice.gov/usao-ma/pr/new-york-doctor-pleads-guilty-receiving-kickbacks
Lawmakers urge VA
to halt ‘mega’ tech projects and focus on small updates that work – December
12, 2024
https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2024-12-12/veterans-technology%C2%A0lawmakers-budget-16147632.html
VA lowers life
insurance premiums for more than 3 million Veterans, service members, and
spouses – December 12, 2024
Registration for
Summer Sports Clinic is open. Celebrate
the resilience of Veterans and the power of adaptive sports – December 13, 2024
https://news.va.gov/137025/registration-for-summer-sports-clinic-is-open/
Honoring Veterans:
Army Veteran Scotty Hasting – December 13, 2024
https://news.va.gov/137114/honoring-veterans-army-veteran-scotty-hasting/
Keeping VSOs
informed. “Trainings like this one make
all the difference.” – December 13, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136973/keeping-vsos-informed/
VA commemorates
Transgender Day of Remembrance 2024.
Transgender Day of Remembrance highlights contributions and challenges
of transgender Veterans – December 13, 2024
https://news.va.gov/137014/va-transgender-day-of-remembrance-2024/
VA’s workplace
culture may help bring your job search to an end. See what we offer – December 13, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136458/vas-workplace-culture-may-bring-job-search-end/
Justice
Department Announces Resolution of Criminal and Civil Investigations into
McKinsey & Company’s Work with Purdue Pharma L.P.; Former McKinsey Senior
Partner Charged with Obstruction of Justice – December 13, 2024
Beyond beauty:
Supporting Veteran Guevara with innovative assistive technology. OAM collaborates with Veterans to create
personalized solutions for independence – December 14, 2024
https://news.va.gov/137029/beyond-beauty-veteran-guevara-with-technology/
Columbia VA
podiatrist recognized for diabetes-related amputation research. Groundbreaking research on DREADD phenomenon
– December 14, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136897/columbia-podiatrist-recognized-diabetes/
How an Army
Veteran is making health care more diverse and equitable. Applications now open for entrepreneurship
training program for Veterans – December 15, 2024
https://news.va.gov/137165/how-army-veteran-health-care-diverse-equitable/
Two Women
Veterans bond over fertility struggles.
VA gave them options and tools to use – December 15, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136906/two-women-veterans-bond-fertility-struggles/
FRA's 2023-2024
Legislative Agenda
https://www.fra.org/fra/Web/Advocacy/FRA_Agenda/Web/Content/FRA%20Legislative%20Agenda.aspx
Live Whole Health
#252: The Guest House: Who’s there? – December 16, 2024
https://news.va.gov/137215/live-whole-health-252-the-guest-house-whos-there/
Tips for managing
stress and beating the blues. Learn how
to manage stress during this demanding time – December 16, 2024
https://news.va.gov/137124/tips-for-managing-stress-and-beating-the-blues/
Assisting
Veterans with oral care during hospital stays to prevent pneumonia. With a proactive approach, HAPPEN modernizes
care systems to focus on the prevention of pneumonia – December 16, 2024
https://news.va.gov/137042/assisting-veterans-oral-care-prevent-pneumonia/
Hiring Veterans:
Jobs of the week for Dec. 16, 2024
https://news.va.gov/137138/hiring-veterans-jobs-week-dec-16-2024/
S.141 - Senator
Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. 12/16/2024 – House, On motion to suspend the
rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3
required): 382 – 12. 12/23/2024 - Presented to President.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/141
‘Disturbing and
disgusting’: House lawmakers investigate rampant sex, harassment, misconduct at
Tennessee VA facility – December 16, 2024
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced burial update for -- World War II Navy Seaman 2nd Class John C. Auld, New Mexico
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting
Agency announced burial update for -- World War II Army Pvt. 1st Class Arthur W. Crossland Jr., South Carolina
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting
Agency announced burial update for -- World War II Army Air Forces Sgt. Edward S. Kovaleski, Virginia
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting
Agency announced burial update for -- World War II Army Air Forces Sgt. Homer C. Nyberg, Virginia
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting
Agency announced burial update for -- Vietnam War Army Warrant Officer Albert R. Trudeau, Virginia
Fraud Alert:
Substance Use Disorder Treatment Scams – December 17, 2024
https://www.vaoig.gov/fraud-alert-substance-use-disorder-treatment-scams
Help Stop Scams
Involving Substance Use Disorder Treatment – December 17, 2024
Allegation of
Underutilization of Mental Health Clinics, and Concern for Delays in Patient
Care, at the Hinesville VA Clinic in Georgia – December 17, 2024
VA and Veterans
Yoga Project partner to enhance Veteran well-being. Yoga provides Veterans with tools to manage
stress and improve physical health – December 17, 2024
https://news.va.gov/137054/va-and-veterans-yoga-project-enhance-well-being/
Believing in
better days ahead. “I wake up in the
morning feeling hopeful about my future.” – December 17, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136911/believing-in-better-days-ahead/
Social Security
Administration simplifies SSI applications – December 17, 2024
https://news.va.gov/137146/social-security-simplifies-ssi-applications/
Home Based
Primary Care (HBPC) offers exceptional clinical care career paths. Healing Veterans at home – December 17, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136737/home-based-primary-care-exceptional-career-path/
Congress
finalizes sweeping bill to help veteran caregivers – December 17, 2024
S.1478 - A bill
to designate United States Route 20 in the States of Oregon, Idaho, Montana,
Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and
Massachusetts as the "National Medal of Honor Highway", and for other
purposes. 12/17/2024 - Became
Public Law No: 118-154.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1478
Deficiencies in
Inpatient Mental Health Suicide Risk Assessment, Mental Health Treatment
Coordinator Processes, and Discharge Care Coordination –
December 18, 2024
Inadequate Staff
Training and Lack of Oversight Contribute to the Veterans Health
Administration’s Suicide Risk Screening and Evaluation Deficiencies – December
18, 2024
VA announces
plans to award hundreds of millions in grants, launches new initiative to help
homeless Veterans – December 18, 2024
Shireta Jones’
passion and perseverance on pickleball court.
Joy and independence with pickleball – December 18, 2024
https://news.va.gov/137192/shireta-jones-passion-erseverance-pickleball/
Calling all
Veteran Serving Organizations.
Applications for the $100,000 Community Catalyst Challenge open in
January 2025 – December 18, 2024
https://news.va.gov/137142/calling-all-veteran-serving-organizations/
Pittsburgh VA
tests its response to national disaster.
Pegasus Stride exercise moves hospitalized civilians to safety –
December 18, 2024
https://news.va.gov/137179/pittsburgh-va-tests-its-response-to-disaster/
Online safety
measures for the Veteran community – December 18, 2024
https://news.va.gov/137154/online-safety-measures-for-the-veteran-community/
The purpose of
this notice is to solicit applications for Rural and Tribal Assistance (RTA)
Pilot Program grants. A total of $27 million is available to award for planning
and design phase activities for developing transportation projects in rural or
tribal communities. – December 18, 2024
https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/357673
Plan to avert
government shutdown does not include extra VA funds – December 18, 2024
Congress takes
the reins to return horse-drawn funerals to Arlington – December 18, 2024
VA Review Finds Underused Therapists and Misused
Scheduling for Mental Health Care at Georgia Clinic – December 19, 2024
For a
comprehensive list of every bill that has been introduced and referred to the
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs during the 118th Congress, click here.
For a
comprehensive list of every veterans' bill that has been voted on and passed
out of the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress, click here.
For a
comprehensive list of every veterans' bill that President Biden has signed into
law during the 118th Congress, click here.
Healthcare
Facility Inspection of the Birmingham VA Health Care System in Alabama –
December 19. 2024
VA releases
annual Veteran suicide prevention report, analyzing 2001-2022 data – December
19, 2024
VA Health Connect
delivers emergency care to Veterans at home.
“For Veterans enrolled in VA health care, VA Health Connect offers 24/7
virtual care, including tele-emergency care.” – December 19, 2024
https://news.va.gov/137276/va-health-connect-emergency-care-veterans-home/
VA releases 2024
National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report. Report shows a small increase in suicides,
less of an upward trend than the year before. – December 19, 2024
https://news.va.gov/137221/va-2024-suicide-prevention-annual-report/
Lebanon VA
treating cancer patients with theranostics – December 19, 2024
https://news.va.gov/137243/lebanon-va-treating-cancer-with-theranostics/
VA options to
keep your home while navigating financial hardships. Explore tailored solutions to maintain your
homeownership amid challenges – December 19, 2024
https://news.va.gov/137159/va-options-keep-home-financial-hardships/
Veterans for
Peace and the damage of proj 2025 on the VA. Veterans' and thus all of us –
December 19, 2024
West Haven Woman Who Diverted Narcotics from Dying VA
Medical Center Patients is Sentenced – December 19, 2024
https://www.justice.gov/usao-ct/pr/west-haven-woman-who-diverted-narcotics-dying-va-medical-center-patients-sentenced
Honoring
Veterans: Army Veteran David Bellavia – December 20, 2024
https://news.va.gov/137293/honoring-veterans-army-veteran-david-bellavia/
VA’s Medical
Foster Home program. “The Medical Foster
Home program gave him a family again.” – December 20, 2024
https://news.va.gov/137070/vas-medical-foster-home-program/
CMV meets with
the Congressional Hispanic Caucus at roundtable event – December 20, 2024
https://news.va.gov/137299/cmv-meets-congressional-hispanic-caucus-event/
VA begins
early-stage planning for the next Federal Electronic Health Record rollout in
mid-2026, continues ongoing improvement efforts at existing sites – December
20, 2024
VA to resume new
electronic health record rollout in mid-2026 – December 20, 2024
Exploring Rural
VA Communities: Roseburg, Oregon. Enjoy
a change of pace - December 20, 2024
https://news.va.gov/136815/exploring-rural-va-communities-roseburg-oregon/
Research Projects
VA researchers are using MVP data to learn about a range of health conditions
affecting Veterans.
https://www.mvp.va.gov/pwa/sites/default/files/2023-09/VA-MVP-Research-Projects-508.pdf
Building Better
Caregivers - Online workshop with 6 weekly self-paced lessons, facilitator
guidance, group support and access to an alumni community for program
graduates.
https://signup.buildingbettercaregivers.org/enroll/
VA Contingency
Planning. The Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA) is committed to delivering world-class health care and benefits to
Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors. Even in the event of a
shutdown, Veterans will still be able to access their health care, benefits,
and memorial services from VA. Here is how a government shutdown would affect
VA and those we serve.
https://department.va.gov/contingency-planning/
The VVA Veteran
Online
Read the Vietnam
War Commemoration’s final issue of Sitrep of 2024. The issue includes calendar
reminders and a director’s video message.
https://media.campaigner.com/media/47/476245/VWC%20SITREP%202024%20-%20Issue%2015.pdf
Make the
Connection. This website provides a
platform for veterans and their loved ones to connect through shared
experiences and access the support they need.
https://www.maketheconnection.net/
CWV Book Corner,
December: Navy Veteran Kimberly Henry – December 21, 2024
https://news.va.gov/137320/cwv-book-corner-december-navy-kimberly-henry/4
Tomah VA employee
receives 2024 Bob Jesse Award. “We are
committed to the message that all Veterans are welcome.” – December 21, 2024
https://news.va.gov/137127/tomah-va-employee-receives-2024-bob-jesse-award/
Helping Veterans
find community in gaming, Esports. Brick
by Brick Vets is using online gaming platform to reach Veterans – December 22,
2024
https://news.va.gov/137309/helping-veterans-find-community-gaming-esports/
Veteran looks to
the future after prolonged exposure therapy.
“I was going to have to get really brutally honest.” – December 22, 2024
https://news.va.gov/137077/veteran-looks-future-prolonged-exposure-therapy/
The VFW National
Home assists military, veterans, and their families with children, by creating
a foundation of services and resources to achieve their personal and family
goals in order to move forward in a positive, safe and healthy environment.
Blood Donors
Needed. Give the gift of life and get a
gift in return: Come to give blood Dec. 16-Jan. 3 for a cool, new American Red
Cross long-sleeved T-shirt, while supplies last!
https://www.redcrossblood.org/
Delivering hope
to children at Christmastime and beyond!
Through the gift of a new toy or book, Marine Toys for Tots’ programs
deliver joy and send a message of hope to America’s disadvantaged children.
The Defense
POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced an identification for -- World War II Army
Air Forces Staff Sgt. John H. Danneker
The Defense
POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced a burial update for -- World War II Army
Air Force Sgt. Homer C. Nyberg, Virginia
Calling all
Warriors: Are you ready to be trained to struggle well? – December 23, 2024
https://news.va.gov/137317/calling-warriors-ready-trained-struggle-well/
Navy Veteran
creates critical care dosing guides.
Saving seconds to save lives – December 23, 2024
https://news.va.gov/137184/navy-veteran-creates-critical-dosing-guides/
Hiring Veterans:
Jobs of the week for Dec. 23, 2024
https://news.va.gov/137346/hiring-veterans-jobs-week-for-dec-23-2024/
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