Federal legislators wonder if department leaders are exaggerating the funding discrepancy in veterans’ benefits. Some members of Congress, including Veterans Affairs Chairman Mike Bost of Illinois and Appropriations…
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House Bill Would Make Veterans Experience Office Permanent
Federal legislators seek to secure the VA office to improve trust and service quality for veterans. A bill has been introduced by Representatives Nikki Budzinski of Illinois and…
Read MoreCongress Passes $3 Billion VA Supplemental Funding Bill
Concerns over the Friday deadline avoided by Senate and House approval. President Joe Biden signed a supplemental funding bill for the Department of Veterans Affairs that was passed…
Read MoreVA Launches Call Center to Protect Veterans from Fraud and Scams
The department establishes the VSAFE website and call center for assistance. The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched resources to help protect U.S. veterans, service members, and their…
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HUD Expands Housing Access for Veterans with Disabilities
The agency adjusted the income eligibility threshold to account for disability benefits. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) updated the income qualifications for veterans with disabilities…
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House Passes First 2025 Funding Bill
The funding for the VA is facing an unlikely future due to the restrictions on federally-funded abortions. The House of Representatives passed its first bill for the 2025…
Read MoreVA Calls on Mortgage Services to Extend Veteran Foreclosure Moratorium
Issues guidance to extend VA-guaranteed loans to December 31. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a guidance to mortgage servicers advising them to extend the foreclosure moratorium…
Read MoreVA Creates Grant Program for Service Members Transitioning to Civilian Life
Awards of $500k will be matched by recipient organizations. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced a new grant program for military personnel transitioning to civilian life.…
Read MoreVA to Launch Program for Financially Distressed Veterans
The program will help 40,000 qualified veterans prevent foreclosure on mortgages. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that it will launch a new last-resort financial program on…
Read MoreLegislators Debate Veterans’ Affairs Budget
Disagreements arise over the Toxic Exposures Fund and other reforms to benefits. Legislators in Congress recently concluded negotiations on the current fiscal year budget, but concerns arose regarding…
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