🚨BREAKING NEWS: Chairman @JerryMoran & @HouseVetAffairs Chairman @RepBost have introduced comprehensive legislation to pass the Major Richard Star Act, as well as numerous other bipartisan veterans’ priorities.
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News and updates from the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman, Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS) @JerryMoran
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Yesterday, I spoke on the Senate floor on my plan to introduce legislation and pass the Major Richard Star Act along with other bipartisan legislation to improve health care and benefits for veterans. It has been over five years since the Major Richard Star Act was introduced,
00:00 - Senate VA Republicans repostedAhead of the 82nd anniversary of D-Day tomorrow, the @USABMC and @OperBenjamin are partnering to correct historical errors affecting our nation's Jewish war veterans through the new Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Program.
- 82 years ago today, thousands of Americans gave their lives in the Allied invasion of Normandy. We thank them for their service, and we remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
- Senate VA Republicans repostedTUNE IN: I'm chairing a @SVACGOP hearing to consider the nominations of Gary Shatswell to be Assistant Secretary of Information and Technology and Michael Tierny to be Assistant Secretary for Accountability and Whistleblower Protection at @DeptVetAffairs.
- TOMORROW: CM @JerryMoran will hold a committee hearing to consider two pending nominations for @DeptVetAffairs, Gary Shatswell to be Assistant Secretary of Information and Technology and Michael Tierny to be Assistant Secretary for Accountability and Whistleblower Protection.
- Senate VA Republicans repostedOn Memorial Day, we honored the sacrifices of America's fallen servicemembers by formally dedicating the new Gold Star Family Memorial at the Veterans Freedom Square Memorial in Independence. This memorial provides a place for family members to remember their loved ones and honor
- On the last Monday in May, we pause to remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to our country.  To those who are remembering a loved one this Memorial Day, we strive to carry your loved ones’ legacy forward and honor their memory.
- This Memorial Day, we pause to reflect and pay respect to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Today, and every day, we remember them and keep their survivors and loved ones in our hearts. See how you can give back to those who served:
- CM @JerryMoran had a productive conversation yesterday with @SecVetAffairs about supporting @DeptVetAffairs’ workforce and changes to VA's community care program that are reflected in their FY2027 budget request. ⬇️⬇️⬇️
00:00 - Senate VA Republicans repostedTUNE IN: I am leading an @SVACGOP hearing to review @DeptVetAffairs FY2027 budget request and FY2028 advanced appropriations request with testimony from @SecVetAffairs.
- "Congress has a responsibility to deliver meaningful benefits for veterans and their families, and the annual cost-of-living adjustment helps make certain that VA benefits keep pace with inflation." - CM @JerryMoran Learn more about the legislation:
