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House Passes Half-Dozen Veteran-Friendly Bills

Legislation would increase benefits for some disabled veterans, streamline the ability to make healthcare appointments, expand Fisher House eligibility and more. The House passed six veteran-friendly bills, including five that The American Legion supported via testimony, during the week of May 18. A summary of the bills endorsed by the Legion and previous statements: • H.R. 6047 the Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act…...

House Passes Half-Dozen Veteran-Friendly Bills Legislation would increase benefits for some disabled veterans, streamline the ability to make healthcare appointments, expand Fisher House eligibility and more. The House passed six veteran-friend…

Legion Testifies on Legislation Improving VA Care and Accountability

Legislative Director Cole Lyle testified before the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on pending legislation that the organization supports and opposes. American Legion Legislative Division Director Cole Lyle testified May 20 before the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs regarding pending legislation that the Legion supports and opposes. In his testimony, Lyle answered questions from committee members regarding U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) research, veterans defrauded of GI Bill benefits, creating trust and excellent care for sexual assault victims and consolidation of advisory committees....

Legion Testifies on Legislation Improving VA Care and Accountability Legislative Director Cole Lyle testified before the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on pending legislation that the organization supports and opposes.  American Legion Legislative Divisio…

Statement for the Record submitted to House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs offers suggestions to address issues such as compensation & pension exams errors, clearer standardized guidance. The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act of 2022 was the largest expansion of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) veteran care and benefits in generations and was staunchly supported by The American Legion....

Legion Urges Improvements In VA Claims Timeliness & Accuracy Statement for the Record submitted to House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs offers suggestions to address issues such as compensation & pension exams errors, clearer standardized guidance. …

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The American Legion FEB 02, 2024 Ahead of The American Legion’s Washington Conference, taking place Feb. 25-28, the Legion has released its legislative agenda for the second session of the 118th Congress. The trifold highlights just some of the areas of focus of The American Legion, which will strongly advocate for additional legislation to improve the lives of veterans, servicemembers and their families....

American Legion’s 2024 Legislative Agenda The American Legion FEB 02, 2024 Ahead of The American Legion’s Washington Conference, taking place Feb. 25-28, the Legion has released its legislative agenda for the second session of the 118th Co…

Our Mission: To provide staff support to the Legislative Commission and its Convention Committee; serve as the principal advocate of servicemembers, veterans, and their families on Capitol Hill; provide Members of Congress and their professional staff valuable information that furthers their and our goals along with our standing as an institutional authority in the veteran community; to facilitate the completion of goals set by our members through Resolution; to enhance strategic collaboration and partnerships ensuring benefits and services are available to servicemembers and veterans for generations to come....

American Legion National Legislative Division Our Mission: To provide staff support to the Legislative Commission and its Convention Committee; serve as the principal advocate of servicemembers, veterans, and their families on Capitol Hil…

The American Legion DEC 04, 2023 Eliminate the yearly hassle of remembering to renew your American Legion membership by taking advantage of the new multiyear membership available to current and potential members. Legionnaires needing to renew for 2024 or veterans joining the organization for the first time can lock-in a three-year membership by visiting legion.org/renew or legion.org/join. A multiyear membership was approved by the National Executive Committee of The American Legion during the organization’s Spring Meetings last May....

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American Legion Multi-year Membership The American Legion DEC 04, 2023 Eliminate the yearly hassle of remembering to renew your American Legion membership by taking advantage of the new multiyear membership available to current and pot…

The black granite memorial walls at Veterans Memorial Coliseum are one of Oregon’s largest and most significant veterans memorials. While the memorials have been placed in temporary storage, their story and that of the soldiers they represent will continue to be told. Decades ago, two separate memorial walls were erected in sunken gardens flanking the Coliseum's entrance. Inscribed in gold with the names of Portland-area soldiers who gave their lives for their country in wartime, the walls are one of Oregon's largest veterans memorials....

Portland Veterans Memorial Coliseum The black granite memorial walls at Veterans Memorial Coliseum are one of Oregon’s largest and most significant veterans memorials. While the memorials have been placed in temporary storage, their …