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National Association for Veterans Rights Commends Alabama for Enacting SB 206 to Protect Veterans from Predatory Practices

Washington, D.C. – The National Association for Veterans Rights (NAVR) applauds the passage of the CHOICE for Veterans Act of 2025 (H.R. 3132) by the House Veterans Affairs Committee. Introduced by Lieutenant General Jack Bergman and co-led by Chairman Mike Bost, Congressman Derek Van Orden, and Congressman Keith Self, all Veterans and members of the Committee, this legislation preserves Veterans’ freedom of choice, expands access to accredited representation, and imposes new penalties on bad actors preying on vulnerable claimants.

National Association for Veterans Rights Applauds Passage of CHOICE Act in House Committee, Defeat of GUARD Act

Washington, D.C. – The National Association for Veterans Rights (NAVR) applauds the passage of the CHOICE for Veterans Act of 2025 (H.R. 3132) by the House Veterans Affairs Committee. Introduced by Lieutenant General Jack Bergman and co-led by Chairman Mike Bost, Congressman Derek Van Orden, and Congressman Keith Self, all Veterans and members of the Committee, this legislation preserves Veterans’ freedom of choice, expands access to accredited representation, and imposes new penalties on bad actors preying on vulnerable claimants.

National Association for Veterans Rights Applauds Florida Legislature for Advancing Veterans’ Benefits Protection

Washington, D.C. – April 30, 2025 – The National Association for Veterans Rights (NAVR) today praised members of the Florida Legislature for passing Senate Bill 910 known as the Safeguarding American Veteran Empowerment (SAVE) Act, an important measure that enhances consumer protections for Veterans navigating the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits claims process.

National Association for Veterans Rights (NAVR) Applauds Governor Bill Lee for Signing SAVE Act into Law in Tennessee

Washington, D.C. – The National Association for Veterans Rights (NAVR) commends Governor Bill Lee for his leadership in signing the Safeguarding American Veteran Empowerment (SAVE) Act into law, an important step that protects the rights of Tennessee’s Veterans while preserving their freedom to choose how they navigate the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits system.

NAVR Applauds Congressional Action to Uphold and Protect Veteran Healthcare Choice with the Veterans’ ACCESS Act

Washington, D.C. – The National Association for Veterans Rights (NAVR) applauds Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Jerry Moran and House Committee on Veterans Affairs Chairman Mike Bost for their leadership in introducing the Veterans’ ACCESS Act.—a pivotal bill designed to strengthen Veteran choice and hold the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) accountable for fully implementing the MISSION Act.

Former VA Acting Secretary Peter O’Rourke Applauds Louisiana Legislature for Voting Overwhelmingly in Favor of SB 159: Protecting Veterans’ Rights with the Preserving Lawful Utilization of Services Act

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, May 23, 2024 — Former Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and President of the National Association for Veterans Rights (NAVR), Peter O’Rourke, applauds the Louisiana House Of Representatives for their resounding support of Senate Bill 159 (SB 159), the Preserving Lawful Utilization of Services for Veterans Act. SB 159, championed by Senator Stewart Cathey Jr., signifies a significant step forward in safeguarding the rights and choices of Louisiana’s Veterans.