July 27, 2007
Senate Approves Wounded Warrior Act
On July 25, the Senate approved, by voice vote, the Wounded Warrior Act (H.R. 1538), after approving, also by voiceView More
Veterans
June 29, 2007
Senate Panel Approves Suicide Prevention Program for Veterans
On June 27, the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee approved, by voice vote, a bill (S. 479) that would establish aView More
June 15, 2007
Senate Bill Increases Focus on Women Service Members, Veterans
On June 14, the Senate Armed Services Committee approved, 25-0, the Dignified Treatment of Wounded Warriors Act (S. 1606). SponsoredView More
June 15, 2007
Women Veterans Highlighted as House Panel Examines Health Legislation
On June 14, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs held a hearing on health legislation for veterans. Included was aView More
May 25, 2007
House Approves Bill to Improve Outreach Programs for Veterans, Families
On May 23, the House approved, 421-0, legislation (H.R. 67) to improve outreach activities for veterans and their families. TheView More
May 25, 2007
FY2008 Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs Spending Bill Approved by House Subcommittee
On May 22, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies approved, byView More
May 25, 2007
House Panel Examines PTSD, Effects on Families
On May 24, the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee held a hearing on post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). ChairView More
May 25, 2007
Needs of Women Veterans Noted in Senate Committee Hearing
On May 23, the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee held a hearing on pending veterans’ health care legislation, including two measuresView More
May 18, 2007
Bill to Improve Outreach Programs for Veterans, Families Approved by House Committee
On May 15, the House Veterans Affairs Committee approved, by voice vote, legislation (H.R. 67) to improve outreach activities forView More
April 27, 2007
Senate Panel Hears Testimony on the Mental Health Needs of Women Veterans
On April 25, the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee held a hearing on veteran’s mental health issues, including the needs ofView More