News VA opens PACT Act to hundreds of thousands of veterans The expansion increases health-care eligibility for toxic-exposed veterans who served after 9/11, or during the Gulf War or Vietnam. Oct 06, 2022 Oct 06, 2022
News Buddy Check Week included in omnibus mental health bill The STRONG Veterans Act of 2022, supported by The American Legion, addresses mental health care provided by VA. Sep 11, 2022 Sep 11, 2022
Video The path to the PACT Act The historic toxic exposure legislation and other legislative victories are among the highlights in this week’s American Legion podcast. Aug 30, 2022 Aug 30, 2022
News Bipartisan legislation could help Afghan evacuees in legal limbo The SIV and asylum pathways are faced with heavy backlogs as many grow concerned over their legal statuses facing uncertainty; American Legion-supported legislation would provide those evacuees with a pathway to permanent residency. Aug 18, 2022 Aug 18, 2022
News ACES Act seeks to study cancer rates in fixed-wing pilots, aircrews An Air Force study shows pilots and aircrews may be at a higher risk for some cancers. Aug 12, 2022 Aug 12, 2022
News Legionnaires sent more than 34,000 messages to Congress urging them to pass the PACT Act You can keep up with The American Legion’s legislative efforts through the online Legislative Center. Aug 12, 2022 Aug 12, 2022