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VA Secretary press conference July 23, 2024
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to this month’s press conference. You may have noticed I’m not actually in the room.
News Releases
VA has now granted benefits to 1.1 million Veterans and their survivors in fiscal year 2024, surpassing all-time record
Three-quarters of the way through the fiscal year – VA has granted benefits to 1.1 million Veterans and their survivors, an all-time record.
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VA accepting grant applications for a new program helping Veterans, their spouses transition from military service
Eligible organizations providing employment-based resources and tools to help recently separated members of the Armed Forces and their spouses may now apply for grants from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
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VA begins transition to simpler online sign-in experience for Veterans’ account access
Veterans can now create their new Login.gov or ID.me accounts as VA transitions to a streamlined process for accessing VA online services.
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Margaret Kabat sworn in as VA’s next chief of staff
Margaret “Meg” Kabat was sworn in as the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ chief of staff. In this senior leadership role, Chief of Staff Kabat will serve as the top advisor to the VA Secretary and Deputy Secretary and provide strategic leadership to the organization.
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Two years since launch of Dial 988 then Press 1, Veterans Crisis Line is supporting more Veterans than ever
VA Veteran Crisis Line ‘Dial 988 then Press 1’ marks 2-year anniversary providing access to critical support for Veterans and their families in time of need.
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VA awards $26.8M in grants to support legal services for Veterans experiencing or at risk for homelessness
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is awarding $26.8 million in legal services grants with the goal of increasing access to legal services for eligible Veterans experiencing or at risk for homelessness.
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VA announces $10M in new funding opportunities for state, territory, and Tribal governments to help understand and prevent Veteran suicide
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced $10 million in new funding for eligible states, territories, and Tribal governments through cooperative agreements to better inform Veteran suicide prevention strategies.
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VA announces and names new national cemetery in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Today, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced it will begin building a new national cemetery in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 2025. The cemetery will be named Albuquerque National Cemetery and will be the third national cemetery in the state.
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VA awards more than $2.4M in grants to research and increase public engagement with Veteran stories
Today, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced that the National Cemetery Administration awarded nine grants totaling more than $2.4 million as part of the Veterans Legacy Program (VLP), a project that honors America’s Veterans and service members by uncovering and sharing their stories.
