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Recent News About Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
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Senator Richard Blumenthal responded after his effort failed in the Senate to overturn an abortion ban affecting women receiving Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare. The vote upheld existing restrictions even in cases involving rape or threats to a veteran's health.
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The Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs has advanced 24 new bills supporting veterans, caregivers, and survivors. Chairman Jerry Moran emphasized bipartisan cooperation behind measures such as expanded survivor benefits and improved prosthetic care. The legislation now awaits action from the full Senate.
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The Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee unanimously advanced several bills led by Richard Blumenthal aimed at expanding research into birth defects among children of toxic-exposed veterans and strengthening support programs for all U.S. veterans. The legislation includes new provisions for emergency response readiness and expanded benefits.
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A federal court ordered immediate reinstatement of collective bargaining rights for most Department of Veterans Affairs workers after their removal last year. Senator Richard Blumenthal praised the decision and highlighted ongoing legislative efforts in Congress. The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee continues oversight on issues affecting veterans nationwide.
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U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, has introduced new legislation aimed at improving care for veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders.
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U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, led the final two annual joint hearings of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs.
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At a joint hearing of the Senate and House Veterans’ Affairs Committees, Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) underscored the importance of veterans’ advocacy in achieving legislative progress.
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U.S. Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas addressed the Senate on March 3, 2026, emphasizing the need for Congress to advance the Major Richard Star Act.
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Senate Republicans have blocked two attempts by Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, to advance the Major Richard Star Act.
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U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and Representative Nancy Mace, acting chairwoman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, led a joint hearing to receive legislative presentations from several...
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At a joint hearing of the Senate and House Veterans’ Affairs Committees, Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), ranking member of the Senate committee, recognized the efforts of Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and other Veterans Service Organizations...
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Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal has responded to the Trump Administration’s decision to pause a new interim final rule at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that would have changed how disability ratings...
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Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal has voiced concern over a new interim final rule from the Trump Administration at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that changes how disability ratings for veterans are...
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U.S. Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas, chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, responded to a recent announcement by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regarding veterans' Second Amendment rights.
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Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal has criticized the Trump Administration’s decision to end a policy that prevented certain at-risk veterans from purchasing firearms.
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At a Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing, Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) raised concerns about the rapid rise in costs associated with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) community care program.
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U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), who serve as chairman and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, have requested that the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) conduct an...
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U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, led a committee hearing with representatives from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and veteran adaptive athletes to review VA adaptive sports programs.
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Senator Richard Blumenthal, Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, released a statement after the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published its National Veterans Suicide Prevention annual report.
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Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), John Boozman (R-AR), Angus King (I-ME), and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) have called on the Department of Defense to review and confirm the presence of radiation and toxic substances at the Karshi Khanabad (K2) Air...