Our blog features original analysis and commentary from members of the National Command Council, addressing healthcare, regulation, legislation, and the evolving policy issues that directly impact combat veterans and their families.
The U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs GI Bill Comparison Tool is scheduled to receive a significant upgrade following enactment of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act in early 2025 (Public Law 118-210).
Happening Now: Despite Shutdown, Education Department Staff Press Forward with Negotiated Rulemaking. Reimagining and Improving Student Education (RISE) Committee. The RISE Committee represents a broad coalition of perspectives across the higher-education and lending landscape. Its membership includes representatives of student loan borrowers—including those in repayment, deferment, or default—alongside veterans and military-service organizations, such as Student Veterans of
