Legislation
Legislation
VOW To Hire Vets
The VOW to Hire Heroes Act is a comprehensive jobs package that will aggressively attack the unacceptably high rate of veterans’ unemployment. (More)
Subcommittee Approves Employment Related Legislation
Bills regarding TSA employees, veteran-owned small businesses, and the TAP program are expected to pass. Moving VETS from DOL to the VA may meet resistance (More)
ADA Pool Regulations Delayed
Compliance with ADA standards for swimming pools could be postponed for another six months, and legislation would permit the use of portable equipment. (More)
House VA Subcommittee On Disability Assistance And Memorial Affairs Conducts Legislative Hearing
Committee reviews eight proposed bills covering a wide range of issues including claims processing, cemeteries, and COLA. (More)
House VA Subcommittee Reviews Service Member Transition To Veteran Status
Hearing highlights the challenges service members face when going from active duty to veteran status. (More)
Organizations Recognized For Supporting Veteran-Owned Bussinesses
VET-Force honors Paralyzed Veterans of America, the American Legion, and Vietnam Veterans of America. (More)
Senate Veteran's Affairs Committee Assesses Progress Of VA's Homeless Initiative
A decrease in the overall number of homeless veterans is reported, but the number of homeless women veterans continues to rise. (More)
PVA Government Relations Hosts Annual 2012 Advocacy/legislation Training Seminar
Each year, the Government Relations staff hosts a training seminar in Washington, D.C., to educate chapter representatives on PVA’s current policy and legislative priorities at the start of each Congressional session. (More)
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