"The PACT Act was not comprehensive... I've often said it was not meant to be one-and-done; it was a down payment. And there are significant populations that still need help." - RM @RepMarkTakano
This was a very important and needed discussion yesterday about what should happen next about toxic exposed veterans and their families. I’m glad that @DAVHQ had a seat at the table to discuss our #endingthewait report.
House Democrats hosted a roundtable today with veterans and advocates to highlight often overlooked toxic exposures affecting servicemembers and their families. RM @RepMarkTakano's Honoring Our PACT Act was just the beginning - paying for the cost of war isn't partisan. We're committed to identifying gaps and honoring our promise to those who served our nation.
DAV's legislative team is always ready to go to bat for veterans and their families, survivors and caregivers. Click here to view DAV's Critical Policy Goals for 2025 and learn how DAV plans to achieve them: https://t.co/19NdMO8aBN. #DAV#legislation#veterans#military
Earlier this week, Assistant National Legislative Director Jon Retzer testified at the @HouseVetAffairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations about how Congress can support VA law enforcement more in their efforts to serve and protect veterans.
Earlier this month, DAV's Naomi Mathis testified before the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee about equity in health care for #womenveterans. Mathis discussed DAV’s special report, “Women Veterans: The Journey to Mental Wellness” and shared a bit of her own story. #DAV#veterans
Last Friday, Deputy VA Secretary Tanya Bradsher and Lourdes Tiglao, director of the Center for Women Veterans, were presented with the 2024 DAV Special Recognition Awards for their passion, dedication, and commitment to protecting women veterans.
DAV Deputy National Legislative Director @ShaneLiermann has an exciting announcement for #veterans about the most recent cost of living adjustment increase. Learn more about DAV and get assistance with your VA claims at https://t.co/T3JqMO7eB1. #COLA#military#VAbenefit
DAV’s Nat. Leg. Director @ShaneLiermann has a message for all veterans and DAV members concerned about a pending government shutdown. DAV's many veterans services will all remain available despite any shutdowns. Please visit https://t.co/eR7eiOXB3X to reach an office near you.
Utah native Nancy Espinosa was elected national commander of DAV in Atlantic City, New Jersey, at the organization’s 101st national convention. The service-connected disabled Army veteran is the first Hispanic woman to hold DAV’s highest post. https://t.co/fVI2vAIEjn