Indiana Senator helps introduce new act for veterans

Indiana Senator helps introduce new act for veterans

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTWO/WAWV)— Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) introduced the Veterans Opportunity Act last week. This act will streamline VA programs that assist veterans with job success and create an Under Secretary position for the new Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration. The Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration plans to reorganize current VA employees and programs without e…

Kiggans introduces bill to help enhance military recruitment

WASHINGTON, DC – Thursday, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) introduced the Service Enlistment and Recruitment of Valuable Engagement (SERVE) Act to enhance military recruitment by promoting the benefits of service and expanding access for high school students. This bipartisan bill was introduced alongside Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Lance Gooden (TX-05), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), and a companion bill has been introduced in the ...

Senators Banks, Hassan introduce the Veterans Opportunity Act of 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) introduced the Veterans Opportunity Act, which would streamline VA programs that help veterans achieve economic success after serving in the U.S. military by establishing an Under Secretary for Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition. The Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration would reorganize existing VA employees and programs, not exp…