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Veterans service organizations press Congress to finish Dole Act implementation, strengthen PACT Act processes and improve transition supports
Summary
National VSOs at a joint congressional hearing outlined legislative priorities: full funding and implementation of the Elizabeth Dole Act provisions, codifying a faster presumptive process under the PACT Act, GI Bill parity for Guard/reserve, TAP improvements and investments in suicide prevention and EHR modernization.
Leaders of major veterans service organizations told a joint House–Senate Veterans' Affairs hearing they want Congress to move from passing statutes to funding and implementing programs that affect veterans’ daily lives.
"We deeply appreciate the opportunity to discuss our legislative priorities for the 119th Congress," James LaCourcier, national commander of The American Legion, said in opening testimony. VSOs urged completion and implementation of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act, stronger presumptive‑condition procedures under the Honoring our PACT Act, enhanced transition assistance for separating service members, and sustained…
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