May is #MilitaryAppreciationMonth .

Today and every day, we say thank you to our nation’s military members, veterans and their families for their continued service and sacrifice.

TOMORROW: The Senate VA Committee will hear from Secretary Denis McDonough regarding the VA’s FY25 budget request and advanced appropriations for FY26.

Watch live here: veterans.senate.gov

Joined Senator Jon Tester in demanding answers about why VA has paused hiring at a time when too many veterans are experiencing longer wait times for care and VA is resisting providing community care referrals.

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“Making certain veterans benefits stay on pace with rising prices will help provide disabled veterans, certain surviving spouses and their children with peace of mind and continued support.” - Ranking Member Senator Jerry Moran

TUNE IN: The Senate VA Committee is holding a hearing on the specific and unique needs of women veterans and making certain that VA is ready to assist them in their life after service.

Watch live here: veterans.senate.gov

On #FormerPOWRecognitionDay , we pay tribute to our nation's Former POWs- especially the servicemembers who were imprisoned in the Bataan Peninsula during WWII. We thank you for your service and sacrifice to our country and vow to make certain your legacy is never forgotten.

INTRODUCED: Bill to permanently expand veterans’ access to exams for disability claims by Ranking Member Senator Jerry Moran and Senator Angus King.

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Numerous reports show that VA leadership is failing to properly screen employees and contractors. The VA must create a comprehensive plan on how they will fix their employee screening process to protect veterans and other employees.
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TOMORROW: Senate and House VA Committees are hearing from The American Legion and other VSO’s to discuss their legislative priorities for FY24 and how we can best support veterans and their families.

Watch Live: veterans.senate.gov

Caregivers are the forgotten heroes to the post-service success of our nation’s veterans.

I joined my colleague Kyrsten Sinema in introducing legislation that expands caregiver transition programs once their services are no longer needed.
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HAPPENING NOW: Senate and House VA Committees are hearing from Disabled American Veterans (DAV) about their legislative priorities and how they can best support their 1 million veteran members who were injured or became ill as a result of their military service.
 
Watch live HERE: veterans.senate.gov

TOMORROW: Senate and House Veterans' Affairs Committees will be hearing from Veterans of Foreign Wars, along with multiple other VSO's, regarding their legislative priorities to best support veterans and their families.

Watch Live HERE: veterans.senate.gov

Registration for the 43rd Annual NVWG in New Orleans is now open!

Veterans nationwide will unite and compete in 21 different adaptive sports to demonstrate unstoppable character and opportunities for all people with disabilities.

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TUNE IN: The Senate VA Committee is holding a hearing on maintaining veteran cemeteries to make certain VA continues its mission of memorializing veterans and honoring their service.

Watch live here: veterans.senate.gov

Here is an opportunity to show off your talent and use your artwork to honor our nation’s veterans.

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On the need to enact the Afghan Adjustment Act: 'This is a national security issue. It sends a message to our allies that we are dependable and a message to our adversaries that we're united' - Ranking Member Senator Jerry Moran

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'Leave no man behind' – I am grateful for the veterans who joined me in advocating for my bill, the Afghan Adjustment Act, which would help provide certainty for Afghan refugees here in the US, who assisted our military, & help bring home our Afghan partners who were left behind.

VA is accepting applications from organizations now through 3 pm ET on March 27 for the VA Adaptive Sports Grant Program. These programs provide adaptive sports & therapeutic recreational opportunities for disabled veterans and members of the armed forces.
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TUNE IN: The Senate VA Committee is holding a hearing on VA’s Vet Centers to make certain that those who have served and their families continue to receive high quality and timely mental health and readjustment counseling services.

Watch live: veterans.senate.gov

Wreaths Across America will be holding their annual “Wreaths Out” event tomorrow at 8 a.m at Arlington National Cemetery.
 
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