Posted on Dec 17, 2024 By Daniel Contreras | National Commander
After months of bipartisan negotiations, DAV is pleased to see Congress pass the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. As its name suggests, this comprehensive and transformative legislation will improve the lives of veterans and their caregivers on several fronts, including Department of Veterans Affairs health care and benefits, streamlining the disability claims process, expanding access to job training and employment opportunities, address veteran homelessness and strengthen mental health services, easing burdens for aging and disabled veterans to receive at-home care and much more.
We applaud the leadership of House Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost, Ranking Member Mark Takano, Senate Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Jon Tester, and Ranking Member Jerry Moran, who worked tirelessly together to get this bill through the legislative process.
This expansive package is an excellent example of how our elected leaders can positively impact the lives of veterans when they come together. We look forward to the President signing this bill, which will bring much needed relief to America’s veterans and their caregivers.
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Today on Patriot Day, we honor the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, and the countless families, first responders, servicemembers and communities forever changed by that day.
In the days and years that followed, a generation of Americans answered the call to serve. For DAV, that meant standing alongside veterans and families whose lives were forever shaped by the wars that followed—and continuing to serve them long after they returned home.
Immediately following the Sept. 11 attacks, DAV mobilized to assist with the relief efforts. Manhattan-based NSOs volunteered at the Giants Stadium, the Javits Center and the ruins of the World Trade Center. On Sept. 21, DAV established an office at the Family Relief Center on Pier 94 alongside a host of other agencies. From this location, with the assistance of the FBI, New York fire and police departments, and the companies located in the World Trade Center, NSOs identified veterans and their families who were victims of the attacks and provided whatever assistance they could.
Today, we remember those we lost, honor those who served and continue to stand with the veterans and families whose lives were shaped by the events of Sept. 11. We will never forget. ...
Sept. 10, also known as World Suicide Prevention Day, serves as a reminder of the importance of connection, compassion and looking out for one another.
A simple conversation with somebody who’s going through a hard time can open the door to support. If you know a veteran who may be struggling, take a moment to check in. Listen to them without judgment, let them know you care, and encourage them to reach out for help when they need it.
Together, we can help create a community where veterans know they have someone in their corner.
If you are a veteran in crisis or concerned about one, 24/7, confidential crisis support is available for free. Dial 988, then press 1. ...
After months of bipartisan negotiations, DAV is pleased to see Congress pass the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. As its name suggests, this comprehensive and transformative legislation will improve the lives of veterans and their caregivers on several fronts, including Department of Veterans Affairs health care and benefits, streamlining the disability claims process, expanding access to job training and employment opportunities, address veteran homelessness and strengthen mental health services, easing burdens for aging and disabled veterans to receive at-home care and much more.
