24 Senators Turn Tail As reported July 17, we found the doings of the House strange when it sent the H.R. 3967 back to the Senate as S. 3373. Worse, on Wednesday, the Senate voted 55-42 ( U.S. Senate: U.S. Senate Roll Call Votes 117th Congress – 2nd Session) — Read more…
Strange Doings — Reappears as S. 3373 Under a New Name Strange doings occurred in the House last week. The “Honoring Our PACT Act” (H.R. 3967) has undergone a metamorphosis behind the scenes since the Senate returned it to the House in mid-June. The bill reappeared in modified form as Read more…
The new, easy to remember number to reach the Veterans Crisis Line starts Saturday, July 16. Just dial 988 and press 1. Please help spread the word to all military veterans and their friends and families. The number is new, but the support is the same. Part of the Read more…
Note this is a virtual meeting. There is no physical location.
It Seems a Thorough Review of the VA’s Proposal is not in the Cards? The Department of Veterans Affairs’ Asset and Infrastructure Review (AIR) presented in March, in response to a mandate found in the Mission Act of 2018, got the wind knocked out of it around Thursday of this Read more…
Passage Now Delayed Until After July 11 Promises, promises? Too early to tell, but an anticipated vote last week in the House did not occur, and, paradoxically — for it is a House action — Senator Toomey of Pennsylvania has been pointed out as not helping to resolve the complication, Read more…
HR 3967 has been the major veterans organizations’ primary legislative focus for the current congressional legislative season, and with good reason, for it finally brings to conclusion a number of issues related to toxic exposures, among other items, that have long haunted veterans healthcare. Finally, passed by the Senate in Read more…
Which Wall? ### As of 23 June 2022
On 23 May, the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Health Administration (VHA) notified the public about its three, new operational levels, called VHA COVID-19 Health Protection Levels, intended to provide a consistent, nationwide approach at its medical centers. It wants to ensure the safety of all using their facilities during the continuing COVID-19 pandemic — which has not gone away by any stretch of the imagination if you having following the reports. (more…)
From a VISN 4 announcement in April:
Do you have a question about a minor health issue but not sure if you need an appointment? Or do you need a prescription refilled? You can receive care from VA without stepping foot into a facility using VA Health Chat. (more…)