On Memorial Day, Senator King Releases Statement in Remembrance of Fallen Service Members
member of the Senate Armed Services (SASC) and Veterans’ Affairs Committees (SVAC) released the following statement in remembrance
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King Highlights Maine Resident, Retired U.S. Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer in Memorial Day Episode of ‘Answering the Call’
King (I-ME), a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs (SVAC) and Armed Services Committees (SASC), released … latest episode of “ Answering the Call: Maine’s Veteran Voices .” In the series, produced in partnership with
To Help Veterans Better Handle Inflation, King Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Provide Annual Cost-of-Living Increase
Angus King (I-ME), member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee (SVAC), is cosponsoring legislation to ensure veterans … reflect the increasing cost of living. The Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2026 would increase
Togus VA Police Positions Still Under Review, Not Cut
raised concerns after the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) recently directed the Togus VA Medical Center in Maine … hearing of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee (SVAC), King asked VA Assistant Secretary for Human Resources and Administration
King, Moran Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen VA Workforce, Improve Outcomes for Veterans
both members of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, are introducing bipartisan legislation that would require the Department … Veterans’ Affairs (VA) to develop a long-term workforce strategy to improve outcomes at the VA. The Optimizing
Veterans Committee Witnesses Support Senator King’s Mental Care Legislation
King (I-ME), a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, today vetted legislation he recently introduced that … would allow the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) to provide mental health services to incarcerated veterans
NEWS: Sanders, Welch, Balint Demand Trump Admin Release $4 Million in Anti-Poverty Funding to Vermont
children living in poverty and 1,200 veterans and active military personnel. “We are urging you to immediately … kids go hungry, do not force veterans to sleep out on the street, do not deny low-income
King, Ricketts Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Provide Mental Health Services to Incarcerated Veterans
legislation to support mental health services for incarcerated veterans. The Get Justice-Involved Veterans Behavioral Assistance and Care … pilot program to allow the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) to provide mental health services to incarcerated veterans
King, Risch Seek to Correct Veteran Burial Benefits Disparity Through Bipartisan Bill
Angus King (I-ME), member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, and Jim Risch (R-ID) are introducing … disparity in funeral and burial benefits for veterans who die from service-connected injuries when compared
King Leads Bicameral Amicus Brief Challenging Trump’s Plans for Illegal Monument on National Park Service Land
lawsuit brought by a group of Vietnam War veterans and a retired architectural historian to block construction
King, Curtis Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Attract the “Next Generation” of Rural Health Care Workers
country. Additionally, Senator King introduced the bipartisanSupporting Rural Veterans Access to Healthcare Services Act, which a service that … provides roughly 2.7 million veterans with access to free transportation services to VA-authorized health care appointments. Representing
King, Cramer Introduce Bill to Help Servicemembers Access Earned Benefits
Cramer (R-ND), both members of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee (SVAC), introduced a bipartisan bill that would … provide support to veterans in the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) applying for the benefits they earned in service
King, Cramer, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Job Training Benefits for Disabled Veterans
Cramer (R-ND), both members of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee (SVAC), have introduced legislation aiming to protect … training benefits for disabled veterans. TheEnsuring Benefits for Disabled Veterans Actwould address an unfair rule in federal
King Continues to Seek Answers on VA’s Canceled Contracts
senior member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee (SVAC), is still pressing the Department of Veterans’ Affairs … canceled, including those canceled in Maine, so that veterans are aware of potential impacts on patient care
King, Colleagues Condemn Department of Defense for Politicization of Military Newspaper
Angus King (I-ME), member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee (SVAC) and the Senate Armed Services Committee
King, Deluzio Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Improve Awareness of Veterans Benefits in the Workplace
PA17) have introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to help veterans better understand the benefits and services available to them … through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). TheThomas M. Conway Veterans Access to Resources in the Workplace Actwould
King Highlights Biddeford Resident, Former Air Force Bomber Pilot in New Episode of ‘Answering the Call’
King (I-ME), a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs (SVAC) and Armed Services Committees (SASC), released hislatest … episodeof “Answering the Call: Maine’s Veteran Voices.” In the series, produced in partnership with the Library
Crapo, King Introduce Bill to Streamline State Veterans Home Inspections
Crapo (R-ID), both members of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee (SVAC), have introduced bipartisan legislation to streamline … redundant inspection requirements for State Veterans Homes (SVHs) nationwide. Under current law, all SVHs must undergo an annual
King Lashes Out at “Dishonest” VA Staffing Cuts
King (I-ME), a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee (SVAC) released the below statement following exclusive … Washington Postclaiming that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will be eliminating as many as 35,000 mostly
King-Backed Legislation Strengthening National Security and Maine Economy Signed into Law
Committee (SASC), Senate Select Intelligence Committee (SSCI), Senate Veterans Affairs Committee (SVAC), and cofounder of the Senate Arctic
King-led Legislation Signed into Law, Will Help Military Life Insurance Keep Up with Inflation
Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee (SVAC), John Cornyn (R-TX), Maggie Hassan … maximum group insurance available to servicemembers and veterans account for increases in cost of living. From
NEWS: Sanders Calls on Trump Admin to Rehire VA Workers, Ensure Veterans’ Health Care Access
former chair of the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs, stated: “It is unacceptable that the U.S. Department … Veterans Affairs plans to eliminate as many as 35,000 health care positions this month. This is especially
King: VA’s Electronic Records Are a “Debacle”
hearing of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee (SVAC), spoke with Alyssa Hundrup, Director of Health Care … streamlining information-sharing between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and community care providers. During the exchange, Senator
King Statement on the Passing of World War II Veteran Charles Shay
December 03, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today
King, Colleagues Warn of “Dangerous Spike in Street Homelessness” if Administration Makes Proposed Changes to Homelessness Support System
older adults, chronically homeless Americans with disabilities, veterans, and families being forced back onto the streets. As Secretary … older adults, chronically homeless Americans with disabilities, veterans, and families being forced back onto the streets. As Secretary