Gov. Meyer Signs HB 1 Creating State-Level Department of Veterans Affairs

How will new state-level department transform services for veterans?

Delaware is on the path to creating a state agency for veterans, overseen by veterans.

Gov. Meyer signs bill to create Delaware Veterans Affairs department

Why Should Delaware Care?Delaware has more than 70,000 resident veterans and a strong tie to the military through the Dover Air Force Base, but currently there is no chief advocate for their needs. A new Department of Veterans Affairs will be created as a Cabinet-level agency over the next few years to fill that need. State Sen. Dave Lawson grew momentarily quiet as he stood before a crowd of more than 100 at the Smyrna American Legion post on W…

Delaware creates new state-level Department of Veterans Affairs

Gov. Matt Meyer signs legislation to create a new state-level Department of Veterans Affairs.

Gov. Meyer Signs HB 1 Creating State-Level Department of Veterans Affairs

On Wednesday, Gov. Matt Meyer signed House Bill 1 into law, creating a new state-level Department of Veterans Affairs led by a cabinet-level secretary.

GOVERNOR MEYER SIGNS HOUSE BILL 1 ESTABLISHING DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS WITH CABINET-LEVEL SECRETARY | WITN Channel 22 Wilmington, Delaware

New cabinet-level agency will centralize services for Delaware’s 70,000 veterans, ensuring direct representation in state leadership and improved access to benefits, housing, healthcare, and mental health support. SMYRNA — Governor Matt Meyer today signed House Bill 1, creating the Delaware Department of Veterans Affairs and elevating veterans’ services to a cabinet-level agency — a historic step toward strengthening how the state serves its vet…

Governor Meyer Signs House Bill 1 Establishing Veterans Affairs Department With Cabinet-Level Secretary - State of Delaware News

SMYRNA — Today, Governor Matt Meyer signed House Bill 1 creating a Delaware Department of Veterans Affairs, elevating veterans’ services to a cabinet‑level agency – an historic step toward strengthening how Delaware serves its veteran community. With this action, Delaware will soon have a Secretary of Veterans Affairs at the table of state leadership ensuring the […]