#GI Bill
Bill to Reimburse Veterans’ GI Bill Benefits Passes Senate
Reps. Tulsi Gabbard and Andy Barrʻs bipartisan legislation to ensure timely reimbursement for veterans who were underpaid or faced delays in their Forever GI bill housing benefits recently passed the US senate. The Forever GI Bill Housing Payment Fulfillment Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to assess how many veterans were impacted, […]
New Law Ensures Veterans Get Full Housing Benefits
Advocates say the bill was drafted to hold the VA accountable for its “failure to fully comply” with reimbursement rates set by the Forever GI Bill.
US Senate Passes Veterans’ Jobs Bill
The US Senate approved a Jobs Bill for Veterans that encourages businesses to hire unemployed veterans and wounded warriors.
AKAKA RECEIVES VFW CONGRESSIONAL AWARD
U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka today was presented with the VFW Congressional Award. The VFW Congressional Award has been presented annually since 1964 to one member of the House or Senate for significant legislative contributions on behalf of veterans and military service personnel. “This award is extremely important to the VFW,” said National Commander Glen M. […]