Veterans' benefits

What the VA pays veterans, such as disability compensation and pensions, whether those payments keep up with living costs, and whether they are raised or cut.

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2 new members addressed this issue (with these filters). Many call for more than one thing.

Ensure veterans receive the benefits they earned

2 members
Andy Barr
Senate · Kentucky · Republican
“Andy Barr has led the fight for our veterans, passing the Veterans Fairness and Transparency Act, ensuring our veterans had access to key disability benefits when federal offices shuttered during the COVID-19 pandemic.”
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Barry Moore
Senate · Alabama · Republican
“He has continued to campaign for veterans, passing laws that ensure they get the benefits they have earned.”
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Expand and strengthen veterans' benefits

1 member
Andy Barr
Senate · Kentucky · Republican
“Barr pointed to his record of delivering tangible results for service members and veterans, including supporting increased annual military pay raises through the FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and backing the landmark 2024 Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act.”
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