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.
Washington, D.C. – April 24, 2025 – The National Association for Veterans Rights (NAVR) welcomes the landmark ruling issued by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in Veterans Guardian v. Platkin, as a powerful affirmation of Veterans’ constitutional rights, and a direct challenge to misguided efforts to limit their freedom of choice.
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.
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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.
Washington, D.C. – The National Association for Veterans Rights (NAVR) continues to lead the charge in strengthening protections and expanding access for Veterans seeking benefits.
Washington, D.C., November 18, 2024 – The National Association for Veterans Rights (NAVR) congratulates former Congressman Doug Collins on his nomination as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) under President-elect Donald Trump.
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.
Washington, D.C. – The National Association for Veterans Rights (NAVR) commends Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) for their announcement of over $44 million in Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants to be distributed among 181 organizations across Texas. This unprecedented funding will significantly enhance services provided to Veterans and their families, marking the largest grant allocation in TVC history.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, – May 6, 2024— Peter O’Rourke, former Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and current President of the National Association for Veterans Rights (NAVR), urges Members of the Louisiana House Of Representatives to pass Senate Bill 159 (SB 159), the Preserving Lawful Utilization of Services for Veterans Act. O’Rourke, a U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force Veteran, emphasizes that SB 159, sponsored by Senator Stewart Cathey Jr., is crucial for safeguarding the rights and choices of Louisiana’s Veterans.