Veterans and Military Services Committee

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Veterans and Military Services Committee

The Veterans and Military Service Committee engages NACo and its members to develop and highlight county best practices and policies to promote innovative programs, services and benefits for our nation’s military, veterans and their families.

The Veterans and Military Service Committee engages NACo and its members to develop and highlight county best practices and policies to promote innovative programs, services and benefits for our nation’s military, veterans and their families.

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2019-12-04

The Veterans and Military Service Committee engages NACo and its members to develop and highlight county best practices and policies to promote innovative programs, services and benefits for our nation’s military, veterans and their families.

Veterans Affairs

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President signs law authorizing service dog program for veteran mental health

On August 25, President Biden signed the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) for Veterans Therapy Act into law. The legislation aims to connect veterans with mental health treatment through work with service dogs.
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Congress reintroduces bipartisan legislation supporting county veterans service officers

On July 21, Reps. Mike Levin (D-Calif.), Matt Rosendale (R-Mon.), Tim Ryan (D-Ohio) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) and Sens. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Dan Sullivan (R-Ark.) reintroduced the Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach (CVSO) Act, a bipartisan, bicameral bill that aims to provide new federal resources to county veteran service officers (CVSOs).
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Members of U.S. House Veterans Affairs Committee unveil comprehensive package to aid veterans, address toxic exposure

On May 26, U.S.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks feedback on new community-based suicide prevention program

On April 1, the U.S.
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Congress passes legislation to expand VA vaccine eligibility

On March 19, the U.S.

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President signs law authorizing service dog program for veteran mental health

Congress reintroduces bipartisan legislation supporting county veterans service officers

Members of U.S. House Veterans Affairs Committee unveil comprehensive package to aid veterans, address toxic exposure

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks feedback on new community-based suicide prevention program

Congress passes legislation to expand VA vaccine eligibility

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