News Ruiz shares reason behind passion for passage of PACT Act Distinguished Public Service Award recipient praises Legion for its support of legislation signed into law last August. Feb 28, 2023 Feb 28, 2023
News HVAC chairman prioritizes implementing PACT Act, reducing veteran suicide rate At The American Legion’s Washington Conference, Rep. Bost highlights upcoming legislation that would help improve the lives of veterans, servicemembers and their families. Feb 28, 2023 Feb 28, 2023
News Takano warns of budget battle ahead Champion of the PACT Act tells Legionnaires he is “worried about the fate” of accomplishments made for veterans in the last Congress. Feb 28, 2023 Feb 28, 2023
News VA top health official: Veteran suicides ‘a public health scourge’ Under Secretary for Health Dr. Shereef Elnahal calls veteran suicide prevention VA’s top and most important clinical priority. Feb 27, 2023 Feb 27, 2023
News A victory for World War II veterans Recently passed legislation drops means testing, which grants access to VA health care for all WWII veterans. Jan 25, 2023 Jan 25, 2023
News All veterans in suicidal crisis can now get free mental health care from VA Veterans in acute suicidal crisis will be able to go to any VA or non-VA health care facility for emergency health care at no cost Jan 18, 2023 Jan 18, 2023