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Senator Jerry Moran Applauds House Passage of Take Care of America’s Veterans Act

Senator Jerry Moran Applauds House Passage of Take Care of America’s Veterans Act

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, has applauded the passage of his legislation, the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act (TCAVA), by the U.S. House of Representatives. This landmark bill aims to enhance healthcare, benefits, and services for millions of veterans, their families, caregivers, and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees. The legislation, which includes bipartisan provisions, is now set to be considered by the U.S. Senate. Senator Moran emphasized that the bill is long overdue and will deliver crucial support to the nation's veterans. The TCAVA incorporates several bicameral and bipartisan legislative pieces, such as the Major Richard Star Act, the Love Lives On Act, the Veterans’ ACCESS Act, and the Sharri Briley And Eric Edmunson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act, alongside numerous other priorities supported by both Senate and House Committees on Veterans’ Affairs. The bill has garnered support from a wide array of veterans' organiz...

Senator Jerry Moran Urges Congress to Pass Aviation Safety Legislation Following Deadly Flight 5342 Crash

Senator Jerry Moran Urges Congress to Pass Aviation Safety Legislation Following Deadly Flight 5342 Crash

Kansas Senator Jerry Moran is renewing his call for Congress to pass aviation safety legislation, nearly two years after the Flight 5342 crash that resulted in 67 fatalities, including seven Kansans. Speaking on Monday, Senator Moran emphasized the urgency for legislative action, stating that the time for delay is over and Congress must finalize a bill before the end of the year. He highlighted that the families of the victims continue to advocate for these changes to prevent future tragedies. While legislative proposals like the ROTOR Act and the ALERT Act have been drafted, none have yet been enacted into law, and no new aviation safety legislation has been introduced in the House. Senator Moran stressed that both the Senate and House have acted on the issue, and there is bipartisan support for improving aviation safety, urging lawmakers to resolve their differences and deliver a final bill.

New Jersey House Delegation Unanimously Votes to Advance Veterans' Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay Bill

New Jersey House Delegation Unanimously Votes to Advance Veterans' Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay Bill

All 12 U.S. House members from New Jersey voted in favor of a motion to discharge H. Res. 1247, a resolution aimed at bringing the Major Richard Star Act (H.R. 2102) to the House floor for a vote. The motion passed with a 245-175 vote. The Major Richard Star Act seeks to allow veterans with combat-related disabilities to receive both their retirement pay and disability compensation concurrently, without reduction. The vote saw all 210 Democrats present vote yes, along with one independent, and 34 Republicans. Notably, 175 Republicans voted no, despite 94 of them being cosponsors of the underlying bill, H.R. 2102. The resolution itself, filed by Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.), would mandate that the House proceed to consider H.R. 2102. After an hour of debate, a voice vote initially indicated the 'noes' prevailed, but Rep. Takano demanded a recorded vote, leading to the proceedings being postponed for a later announcement.

Bernie Sanders won't support Schumer for Senate Democratic leader, saying it's time for change

Bernie Sanders won't support Schumer for Senate Democratic leader, saying it's time for change

Sen. Bernie Sanders says he won't be supporting Sen. Chuck Schumer as the Democratic majority leader in the new Congress

Congressman Golden Celebrates Passage of Take Care of America’s Veterans Act in House

Congressman Golden Celebrates Passage of Take Care of America’s Veterans Act in House

Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) has celebrated the passage of the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act in the House of Representatives. This legislation, which received bipartisan support and passed via a voice vote, aims to strengthen veterans' benefits and improve VA healthcare. The bill includes numerous provisions designed to enhance various aspects of veterans' lives, such as healthcare, mental health services, and support for wounded warriors and surviving spouses. Congressman Golden emphasized the country's promise to care for its veterans and their families, highlighting the critical reforms within the bill. The passage occurred on Veterans Day, which Golden noted as an appropriate time to honor service members by supporting this legislation. The act has garnered support from several prominent veterans' organizations, including The American Legion, Wounded Warriors Project, and American Veterans (AMVETS).

Rep. Mark Takano Forces House Vote on Major Richard Star Act to End 'Wounded Veteran Tax'

Rep. Mark Takano Forces House Vote on Major Richard Star Act to End 'Wounded Veteran Tax'

Rep. Mark Takano, the ranking Democrat on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, has successfully used a discharge petition to force a House floor vote on the Major Richard Star Act (H.R. 2102). The petition garnered the necessary 218 signatures, with Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., providing the decisive signature. This legislative maneuver bypasses the usual committee process, compelling the House speaker to schedule a full chamber vote within two legislative days. The Major Richard Star Act aims to eliminate the 'wounded veteran tax,' a policy that currently reduces the military retirement pay of combat-injured veterans who also receive VA disability compensation. This affects approximately 59,000 combat-injured veterans, particularly those medically retired with fewer than 20 years of service, who are currently forced to forfeit a portion of their earned benefits.

Missed Hegseth vote disappointed Americans, Democratic leader says

Missed Hegseth vote disappointed Americans, Democratic leader says

White House Sends Nominations and Withdrawals to Senate, Including Ambassadors and Judicial Appointments

White House Sends Nominations and Withdrawals to Senate, Including Ambassadors and Judicial Appointments

The White House has sent a series of nominations and withdrawals to the Senate for various key positions. These nominations include individuals for ambassadorships, federal judgeships, and leadership roles within government agencies. Among the notable nominations are Jeffrey Colyer, of Kansas, to be Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates; Cynthia Kierscht, of Minnesota, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Senegal and concurrently to the Republic of Guinea-Bissau; and Michael LoSapio, of New Jersey, to be Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) within the Department of Homeland Security. Other nominations include federal district judges, associate judges for the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, and assistant secretaries for various departments such as Energy, Justice, and Transportation. The White House also announced one withdrawal: David MacNeil, of Florida, to be a Federal Trade Commissioner.

The Latest: Republican Rep. Thomas Massie files resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

The Latest: Republican Rep. Thomas Massie files resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Rep. Thomas Massie has moved to force a vote to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, focusing on the war in Iran

Trump approval holds at 32%, near lowest of his career, Reuters Ipsos poll finds

Trump approval holds at 32%, near lowest of his career, Reuters Ipsos poll finds

By Jason Lange WASHINGTON, Nov 9 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's approval rating held near the lowest level of his political career, depressed by national concerns over rising prices that tanked his Republican Party in last week's midterm elections, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll completed

The 5 midterm winners Democrats should build 2028 around | Opinion

The 5 midterm winners Democrats should build 2028 around | Opinion

Democrats flipped seats and statehouses from Texas to Kansas. If they want the White House back, they need to study how it happened – and who won.

Congress returns to a changed Washington after GOP's election wipeout

Congress returns to a changed Washington after GOP's election wipeout

Congress returns to a changed Washington after Democrats trounced Republicans in the midterm elections