veterans

Keiser University on Tuesday joined a roundtable event to discuss the status of female veterans alongside Republican leaders Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez, and state Sen. Jay Collins. Headed up by Belinda Keiser and the Florida Commission on the Status of Women, the roundtable hit on issues affecting veterans, specifically female […]

WASHINGTON— With Northwest Florida having such a massive military presence, including being home to Eglin Air Force Base, Pensacola Naval Air Station, and several other military installations, it is hard to believe that the region does not have a Veteran’s Affairs hospital. CFO Jimmy Patronis, who is running for Congress in Florida’s 1st District, says […]

Even if 100% of FL Dems Vote Tomorrow, Just 45% of Remaining FL GOP Must Vote to Keep Turnout Lead Florida Republicans hold such a commanding voter registration and turnout lead over their Democrat counterparts that just 45% of their remaining electorate need vote tomorrow—even if 100% of Democrats...READ MORE   FL Rep. Anna Eskamani: […]

Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) and others have introduced the bipartisan Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims Act. This bill updates the original Camp Lejeune Justice Act, which was implemented to provide a compensation process for veterans and victims of contaminated drinking water at the site. The new legislation would clarify the […]

Scott Savages Harris's Tax Policy Proposals, 'No Earthly Idea What She is Doing' Vice President Kamala Harris has ignited derision among Republicans for her proposed tax policies should she retain the White House in November. Senator Rick Scott hit these policy proposals with both...READ MORE Danny Burgess: "As a fellow Zephyrhills resident, I see firsthand […]

Senator Rick Scott’s campaign poked fun at his opponent, former Representative Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL) for launching her veterans coalition in front of a small group of supporters, failing to produce a number of how many veterans have supported her, and called out her record on military issues such as servicemember’s pay. For instance, the Scott […]

The US House of Representatives approved legislation earlier this week to end the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) prohibition on assisting veterans in accessing medical marijuana. According to current law, VA healthcare providers may not recommind, refer, or facilitate veterans’ access to marijuana, regardless of a patient’s state of residence. US Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) […]

Representatives Byron Donalds (R-FL) and Colin Allred (D-TX) have come together in a bipartisan fashion to introduce the Informing Veterans on Education for Transition for Servicemembers (VETS) Act, a bill that attempts to inform former members of the U.S. military of the benefits they’ve earned as they move past their career in the Service. Rep. […]

This Memorial Day weekend, former President Donald Trump has announced his “Veterans and Military Families for Trump” coalition of over 175 endorsements from Veterans, Congressmen and women, and heroes who have shown dedication to their country. "Veterans and Military Families for Trump” are unified around their support for President Trump as a leader fighting to […]

US Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) has long prioritized supporting veterans in his time in Congress.  Now the Congressman is trying to extend veteran pensions to those who could not serve longer due to injury, as baked in, or long-standing veteran benefits formula is preventing injured veterans from receiving the full benefits they deserve  Rep. Bilirakis […]

Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) – a U.S. Army combat veteran – is demanding answers from Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough after receiving calls from other veterans claiming they’ve lost access to their mental health physicians. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been a major concern for military personnel since it was recognized by the American […]

Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) announced that he has co-led the Veterans Claims Quality Improvement Act alongside Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost (R-IL). Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee Chairman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) first introduced the legislation. The bill is designed to “ensure that the VA Board of […]

Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) recently co-sponsored the Veterans Appeals Options Expansion Act (HR 7793), a bill designed to cut red tape regarding the VA Board of Veterans’ Appeals’ (Board) appellate process for veteran claimants by giving them more choices on how and when their appeals are processed. The Florida congressman mentioned that he’s seen a […]

Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) has introduced a bill to name the West Palm Beach VA (Veterans Affairs) medical center as the “Thomas H. Corey Health Care System of West Palm Beach.” According to Rep. Mast’s press release, Thomas H. Corey was a decorated Vietnam War Veteran and a veteran’s rights advocate for many years. The […]

U.S. Representatives Scott Franklin (R-FL) and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) introduced their bipartisan bill known as the Scheduling for Community Health and Easy Data to Understand for Legislators to Evaluate Services (SCHEDULES) Act which looks to provide “timely treatment” for former military personnel at the VA (Veterans Affairs). The legislation would establish a standard timeline for […]

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 throughout the state that have earned a Purple Star Schools designation. “Florida is proud to be the most military and veteran- friendly state in the nation,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “As a veteran, I understand firsthand the challenges […]

Representative Darren Soto (D-FL) has introduced the Don Young Veterans Advancing Conservation Act, a bipartisan bill that intends to administer “employment of veterans in the marine conservation field.” This legislation would require the Secretary of Commerce to create a grant program in order to facilitate the training and eventual hiring of veterans in the field. […]

Despite working on bipartisan legislation in the past and portraying himself as a moderate Democrat member of Congress, the NRCC believes that US Rep. Darren Soto (D-FL) is not only an extreme Leftist, but will be a vulnerable target in the 2024 elections.  The NRCC has just blasted Rep. Soto over voting against veterans' healthcare […]