Legislative Activity

The TAP Promotion Act mandates a standardized, one-hour presentation on available VA benefits during mandatory preseparation counseling for service members. This presentation must be developed and approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in consultation with recognized Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs). The goal is to ensure separating service members are fully informed of their entitlements and how VSOs can assist with filing claims.

The "Restoring the VA Home Loan Program in Perpetuity Act of 2025" limits the Department of Veterans Affairs Servicer Purchaser Program to a maximum of 250 loans per fiscal year. It also mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit a report outlining the plan to sell loans acquired on or after May 31, 2024, to non-government entities. This aims to ensure the VA Home Loan Program remains sustainable.

This bill amends the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to establish maximum monthly allowances for milk provided under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). It sets specific limits on the amount of milk that can be included in food packages IV, V, VI, and VII.

This resolution initiates impeachment proceedings against Judge Paul Engelmayer of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. It alleges that the judge committed high crimes and misdemeanors by exhibiting political bias and judicial misconduct in his handling of a legal challenge to the Department of Government Efficiency. The bill calls for his removal from office, asserting that his actions undermined the impartiality of the judicial system.

The AG VETS Act aims to increase opportunities for veterans in the agriculture sector by establishing a competitive grant program. These grants will be awarded to eligible entities to fund education, training, and curriculum development related to farming and ranching. Grantees are required to provide matching funds, and the bill authorizes $5 million in appropriations annually from 2026 to 2030.

This bill amends the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 to expand the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives program. It increases the number of authorized initiatives from three to four and raises the total funding authorization from $20 million to $36 million to further support dairy industry innovation.

This bill mandates that the Department of Veterans Affairs provide timely equitable relief to veterans within 120 days of identifying an administrative error. It shifts the VA’s responsibility from discretionary to mandatory, ensuring veterans receive necessary corrections or compensation. Additionally, the legislation requires the immediate cancellation of any debt collection efforts resulting from VA administrative mistakes.

The Warriors to Workforce Act supports veterans transitioning into civilian careers by increasing the educational assistance provided for on-the-job training. Specifically, the bill raises the Post-9/11 GI Bill payment rate for the first year of a full-time apprenticeship from 80 percent to 90 percent.

The Strengthening our Servicemembers with Milk Act requires the Department of Defense to provide a diverse range of milk options to service members at military dining facilities. The bill also mandates that all milk supplies be sourced exclusively from domestic or non-adversarial entities, prohibiting purchases from companies controlled by foreign adversaries.