Arlington, VA – Today, the House Veterans Affairs Committee (HVAC) passed HB 1259, the VA Accountability First Act of 2017. The bill was introduced by HVAC Chairman Rep. Phil Roe (R-TN) just last week. Representatives Kuster (D-NH), Takano (D-CA), and Walz (D-MN) unsuccessfully proposed pro-union amendments which would have watered down the bill – each… Read more »
Raleigh, NC – Today the North Carolina State Senate Finance Committee passed, by voice vote, the “Ease Occupational Licensing Burdens on Military Families,” or SB8, a bill, which would ease occupational licensing burdens on military families in the state. If fully enacted, the measure would allow military members and their spouses to practice their professions under licensure from another state while transitioning to the requirements of the licensing boards of North Carolina.
Arlington, VA – Tonight at 7:30 p.m. the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, chaired by Rep. Phil Roe, M.D., will hold a hearing entitled, “Shaping the Future: Consolidating and Improving VA Community Care.” This hearing will examine the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Choice Program and the future of VA community care programs, authorities and budget impact.
Tallahassee, FL – Today the Occupational Opportunity Act, or HB 615, passed through the Florida Careers & Competition Subcommittee in a unanimous, bipartisan vote. The bill will next be considered by the full Commerce Committee.
Arlington, VA – Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) will host the next event in the tele-town hall series, “Future of the Courts,” with Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE) TONIGHT at 8PM ET.
Arlington, VA – Today Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) is launching a new campaign urging Rep. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) to support the newly-introduced VA Accountability First Act of 2017. The group is releasing web ad targeted at the constituents of Rep. Rosen, asking them to call her in support of the bill. “Fraud. Abuse. Veterans… Read more »
Phoenix, AZ – Today Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) is launching a new campaign urging Rep. Krysten Sinema (D-AZ) and Rep. Tom O’Halleran (D-AZ) to support the newly-introduced VA Accountability First Act of 2017. The group is releasing web ads targeted at the constituents of Rep. Sinema and Rep. O’Halleran, asking them to call the elected… Read more »
