Veterans and military
Veterans' benefits and care, service members, and defense policy.
Veterans benefits and health care are federal, run through the VA. States add their own benefits on top: property tax exemptions, tuition, licensing credit for military experience and state veterans homes.
Who decides this
- Congress
- VA health care and benefits, disability compensation, the GI Bill, and defense authorization and spending.
- Your state
- State veterans homes, property tax exemptions, in-state tuition, and professional licensing credit for service.
- Your city or county
- Local veterans services offices and county assistance programs.
In Congress Senate Veterans Affairs · Senate Armed Services · House Veterans Affairs · House Armed Services
2 open questions
H.R. 3639
Should Veterans Exposed to "Forever Chemicals" (PFAS) Get Guaranteed VA Health Care?
The bill would extend VA care to veterans exposed to PFAS at bases. Supporters cite toxic-exposure fairness; opponents cite cost and scientific uncertainty. Where do you land?
H.R. 136
Should the VA Be Required to Study Every Veteran Suicide and Overdose Death?
The bill would require an independent review of veterans who died by suicide or overdose after VA treatment. Supporters cite prevention; skeptics question cost and scope. Where do you land?
Common questions
- Who can fix a problem with my VA claim?
- The VA, and your member of Congress can intervene on your behalf through casework. That is one of the most effective uses of a congressional office.