U.S. Department Veterans Affairs
Recent News About U.S. Department Veterans Affairs
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Kahele and others: It's a 'moral obligation' to recognize same-sex marriages under Veteran Affairs' guiding statute
A trio of lawmakers are now pushing legislation that formally recognizes LGBTQ+ Americans and same-sex couples under Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) marriage law for spouses or surviving spouses of veterans.
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Hawaii congressman introduces bill to 'notify veterans who experienced extreme situations' about mental health services
U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Virginia), along with U.S. Rep. Ed Case (D-Kaneohe), have introduced a bill by the name of "Be Ready to Assist Veterans in Extremis" Act (BRAVE), or House Resolution 5548, to notify veterans of available counseling and mental health resources.