Bilirakis Co-Leads Bill to Improve Veteran Claims Efficiency

Bilirakis Co-Leads Bill to Improve Veteran Claims Efficiency

Jackson Bakich
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April 12, 2024
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) announced that he has co-led the Veterans Claims Quality Improvement Act alongside Republican Conference Chair Elise...
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Bilirakis Co-Sponsors Bill to Cut VA Red Tape

Bilirakis Co-Sponsors Bill to Cut VA Red Tape

Jackson Bakich
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April 4, 2024
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) recently co-sponsored the Veterans Appeals Options Expansion Act (HR 7793), a bill designed to cut red...
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Mast Introduces Bill to Name VA Medical Center After Vietnam Veteran

Mast Introduces Bill to Name VA Medical Center After Vietnam Veteran

Jackson Bakich
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February 14, 2024
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) has introduced a bill to name the West Palm Beach VA (Veterans Affairs) medical center as...
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Franklin Introduces Bill to Enforce Efficiency at VA

Franklin Introduces Bill to Enforce Efficiency at VA

Jackson Bakich
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January 31, 2024
U.S. Representatives Scott Franklin (R-FL) and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) introduced their bipartisan bill known as the Scheduling for Community Health...
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More Florida Schools Added to the List of 'Purple Star Schools of Distinction'

More Florida Schools Added to the List of 'Purple Star Schools of Distinction'

Chris Nelson
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November 12, 2023
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that an additional 73 Florida schools have been awarded the Purple Star School of Distinction due to their extensive support for military families. There are now nearly 200 schools...
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Soto Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Hire Veterans to Support Marine Conservation

Soto Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Hire Veterans to Support Marine Conservation

Jackson Bakich
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August 7, 2023
Representative Darren Soto (D-FL) has introduced the Don Young Veterans Advancing Conservation Act, a bipartisan bill that intends to administer...
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NRCC Targets Darren Soto After Controversial Vote on Veterans

NRCC Targets Darren Soto After Controversial Vote on Veterans

Jim McCool
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July 28, 2023
Despite working on bipartisan legislation in the past and portraying himself as a moderate Democrat member of Congress, the NRCC...
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Steube Introduces Medical Cannabis Protections for Veterans

Steube Introduces Medical Cannabis Protections for Veterans

Grayson Bakich
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July 26, 2023
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) is leading a bipartisan amendment to the 2024 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations...
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Bilirakis To Be Appointed Special Advisor for Veterans' Affairs

Bilirakis To Be Appointed Special Advisor for Veterans' Affairs

Grayson Bakich
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July 19, 2023
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) told The Floridian he would be appointed as Special Advisor to Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA)...
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Buchanan to Introduce Pro-Veteran Bills Ahead of Independence Day

Buchanan to Introduce Pro-Veteran Bills Ahead of Independence Day

Grayson Bakich
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July 1, 2023
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) will introduce three bills designed to aid America's veterans and active service members in the Armed...
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Rubio Introduces Bill, Allows Veterans Easier Access to Home Care

Rubio Introduces Bill, Allows Veterans Easier Access to Home Care

Jackson Bakich
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June 7, 2023
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has introduced the Veterans Homecare Choice Act which looks to make it easier for those who’ve...
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Mast Excoriates Biden for Politicizing Veterans Against Limit, Save, and Grow Act

Mast Excoriates Biden for Politicizing Veterans Against Limit, Save, and Grow Act

Grayson Bakich
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May 8, 2023
In late April, House Republicans passed the Limit, Save, and Grow Act to cut Federal spending. The Biden Administration accused the bill of...
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Mast Announces Support for End of 180-Day Waiting Period for Military Retirees

Mast Announces Support for End of 180-Day Waiting Period for Military Retirees

Jackson Bakich
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May 8, 2023
As a former U.S. Army Servicemember, Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) announced that he is supporting the Retain Skilled Veterans Act,...
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Mast Introduces Bill Cutting Red Tape for Veterans

Mast Introduces Bill Cutting Red Tape for Veterans

Jackson Bakich
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November 23, 2022
Congressman Brian Mast (R-FL)  has introduced the Veterans Homecare Choice Act. This bill looks to make it easier for those who...
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Steube Discusses Veterans' True Choice Bill on Veterans Day

Steube Discusses Veterans' True Choice Bill on Veterans Day

Grayson Bakich
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November 11, 2022
Today is Veterans Day, and we honor those who served in our armed forces. To celebrate, Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL-17),...
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FANA Encourages Veterans Become CRNAs

FANA Encourages Veterans Become CRNAs

Jim McCool
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November 11, 2022
In 2020, nurses and medical field employees were praised as "front line," workers like never before.  Now, Florida is seeing...
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Rick Scott Commends the Passage of the 'Supporting Families of the Fallen Act'

Rick Scott Commends the Passage of the 'Supporting Families of the Fallen Act'

Jackson Bakich
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October 18, 2022
Just recently, the Supporting Families of the Fallen Act was signed into law by President Joe Biden (D). This bill,...
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Florida Appears to see Drop in Veteran Suicides, But Number is Still Tragically High

Florida Appears to see Drop in Veteran Suicides, But Number is Still Tragically High

Grayson Bakich
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September 20, 2022
As difficult as training for the military is, getting out of the U.S. Armed Forces is the true challenge. Veterans...
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