WASHINGTON, D.C —Today, House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mark Takano (D-Calif.) issued the following statement regarding the ongoing work of the Committee to secure key provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act on behalf of our nation’s veterans. “Even as the end of the 116th Congress approaches, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs continues to advocate for our nation’s veterans…

Tuesday, December 8, 2020 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) – chairman and ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee (SVAC) – today led their Senate colleagues in calling on the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) to find ways to safely increase their operating capacity to reduce the backlog…

ABLE accounts were authorized by the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014. To be eligible to open an ABLE account, you must be an individual with a significant disability that began before age twenty-six. Such accounts allow those with disabilities and their families to save money in a tax-beneficial way. Contributions to an…

What does Veterans Day look like during a pandemic?  This year, while many of our Veterans are struggling with an increase of isolation, our Veterans have had to adjust to the absence of parades and celebrations that most look forward to.  With parades and school programs shut down due to Covid-19 concerns, how can we…

Veterans Day discounts and meals at restaurants  Applebee’s – November 11, 2020 Veterans and active-duty military receive a free meal from a limited menu at participating Applebee’s on November 11. Dine-in only. Visit the Applebee’s website for details.  Bakers Square – November 11, 2020 will offer a free Rise & Shine breakfast to veterans on Veterans Day; this meal includes…