Senator Tina Smith (MN), introduced S. 2821, the Mark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act. The bill is named after the late Hawaii Congressman Mark Takai, a veteran of the U.S. Army and Hawaii Army National Guard who passed away in 2016 and was the original sponsor of the bill in the House of Representatives. […]
Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2018
Senator Johnny Isakson (GA), Chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, introduced S. 3089-the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2018. This bill would authorize a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for veterans in receipt of compensation and pension, and for survivors of veterans who died from service-incurred disabilities and are in receipt of Dependency and Indemnity […]
Bells to be Tolled to Honor World War I Veterans
Maryland Joins Nation to Commemorate Sacrifices of more than 60,000 Veterans Governor Larry Hogan today issued a proclamation calling for bells to be tolled in Maryland on November 11, 2018 at 11:00 am in remembrance of veterans of World War I. The proclamation coincides with a call by the United States World War I Centennial […]
Veterans Fair Debt Notice Act of 2018.
Senator Deb Fischer (NE) introduced S. 2884, the Veterans Fair Debt Notice Act of 2018. This bill would require the VA to create a debt notice letter, with the assistance of veterans service organizations, to be written in plain language, providing a clear explanation of why the debt was created and the options available to […]
Maryland Joins FTC in “Operation Donate with Honor”
Leader in Nationwide Effort to Combat Fraudulent Charities That Falsely Claim to Help Veterans and Service Members Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh and Maryland Secretary of State John C. Wobensmith, in coordination with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), today announced enforcement actions taken against four sham charities operating in Maryland as part of a […]
Gov Hogan Committed To Maryland’s Veterans
“To our veterans and their families, let me reiterate that Maryland has a governor, and an entire administration, that continue to work and fight on your behalf each and every day.” Secretary George Owings III “On the heels of Memorial Day, and as we find ourselves in the heart of the veteran service organization convention […]
Cruisin’ Southern Maryland Presents Check to CHVH
On June 12, 2018, members of Cruisin’ Southern Maryland met at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home (CHVH) to present the proceeds raised during their annual car show, held Memorial Day weekend. Through the year-long effort of local car clubs and organizations, Cruisin’ Southern Maryland was able to donate an unprecedented $20,000 to Charlotte Hall Veterans Home! […]
DAV on HR 4843 Bill on Veterans Exposed to Herbicide
In January 2018, Representative Bruce Westerman (AR) introduced H.R. 4843, a bill that would concede herbicide exposure to all veterans who served at any military installation in Thailand during the Vietnam Era for purposes of determining their eligibility for VA benefits. This measure is a companion bill to S. 2105, introduced by Senators John Boozman […]
DAV Asks Support on HR 5191 on Alzheimer’s Disease
Representative Mike Coffman (CO) introduced H.R. 5191, a bill directing the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish at least three Alzheimer’s disease research, education, and clinical centers within the Department. Studies show veterans who experienced brain trauma in the course of their service are at higher risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease or other forms […]
Sen Steve Waugh: Are We Serving Those Who Served?
The Year Of The Veteran As the Vice Chairman of the Senate Veteran’s Caucus, I spearheaded the first ever Maryland Veterans Summit, where representatives from 50 Veterans organizations identified the top issues for the VETERANS AGENDA. When I gave this to all 188 legislators, it helped them introduce bills that would make a real difference […]
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