Veterans policy and benefits developments
Key Questions
Why was the TCAVA veterans benefits package delayed in the House?
The House abruptly delayed a vote on the Take Care of America's Veterans Act (TCAVA) after a split among major veterans service organizations over the 60-bill package. This move has stalled the Major Richard Star Act and other provisions.
What Senate bill aims to increase VA disability benefits?
A bipartisan Senate bill would raise VA disability COLA payments for millions of veterans beginning in late 2026. The proposal is part of multiple ongoing veterans policy developments.
How is the VA addressing veterans' mental health and research?
The VA and HHS are accelerating psychedelic drug research under a Trump executive order, alongside a mental health awareness campaign featuring 'Silent Battle' artwork. Additional state-level changes include Texas shifting mental health services to its Veterans Commission.
Multiple veterans policy developments: Bipartisan Senate bill would raise VA disability COLA for millions in late 2026. House GOP pulls TCAVA benefits package after split among veterans groups, stalling Major Richard Star Act. VA and HHS accelerate psychedelic drug research per Trump EO. Veterans mental health awareness campaign with 'Silent Battle' artwork. Wyoming Game and Fish backs off tightening tag regs for disabled vets. Texas shifts mental health to Veterans Commission; Indiana property tax changes for disabled vets. VA privatization debate continues.