veterans

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 […]

Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) is leading a bipartisan amendment to the 2024 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act providing protections to veterans who use medical cannabis. According to the Veterans Affairs website, while veterans will not be denied benefits for medical cannabis use, VA doctors cannot prescribe, recommend, or provide any assistance in […]

Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) told The Floridian he would be appointed as Special Advisor to Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) in an exclusive interview, where he also spoke about how House Republicans handle veterans' issues compared to Democrats, saying "I think we actually get things done instead of talking about it." Rep. Bilirakis began by […]

Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) will introduce three bills designed to aid America's veterans and active service members in the Armed Forces' healthcare, benefits, and safety standards. First, the Veteran Overmedication and Suicide Prevention Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to gather data on veterans who had perished by suicide or drug overdose […]

Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has introduced the Veterans Homecare Choice Act which looks to make it easier for those who’ve served to receive home care. Since the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) decided to not include nurse registries in the Community Care Network (CCN), some veterans have struggled to find the care they need. […]

In late April, House Republicans passed the Limit, Save, and Grow Act to cut Federal spending. The Biden Administration accused the bill of cutting funds for veterans' healthcare. Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) struck back against the allegation in an op-ed for Fox News, saying President Biden "views [veterans] as political pawns." "As a veteran, and as a member of Congress […]

As a former U.S. Army Servicemember, Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) announced that he is supporting the Retain Skilled Veterans Act, which looks to bring the 180-day rule to a permanent end. Under current law, military retirees must wait 180 days following their retirement from the service before they take a position at the Department of […]

Congressman Brian Mast (R-FL)  has introduced the Veterans Homecare Choice Act. This bill looks to make it easier for those who served our country to have more options when it comes to picking their homecare service providers. Should the bill be sent to the President’s desk at some point, red tape would be reduced to allow […]

Today is Veterans Day, and we honor those who served in our armed forces. To celebrate, Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL-17), a veteran himself, appeared on Fox to discuss his Veterans' True Choice Act. The bill, first introduced in 2021, allows former service members to receive coverage from TRICARE Select, part of the Dept. of Defense. […]

In 2020, nurses and medical field employees were praised as "front line," workers like never before.  Now, Florida is seeing an increase in veterans now serving as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). The Florida Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (FANA) is thanking the military veterans who have taken skills from their previous service and transferring it […]

Just recently, the Supporting Families of the Fallen Act was signed into law by President Joe Biden (D). This bill, which was introduced by Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) alongside co-sponsor Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL). looks to support service members by increasing their life insurance coverage amounts. The bill increases life insurance coverage from $400,000 to […]

As difficult as training for the military is, getting out of the U.S. Armed Forces is the true challenge. Veterans are tragically a demographic at high risk of suicide. Thankfully, recent data conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) showed that, in 2020, the number of veteran suicides decreased in Florida to 493. This […]

On Wednesday, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) penned a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough to voice his opinions and share his worries about the delays that former service members are experiencing in the VA. The Florida Senator did not fail to mention that the state of Florida has 1.5 million veterans […]