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November 3, 2020 Inside this issue TREA "The Enlisted Association" Washington Update • Four Veterans Bills signed into law TREA "The Enlisted Association" Washington Update Four Veterans Bills signed into law TREA Advocacy is Successful -- 4 bills signed into law Landmark Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Bill S.785, Commander John Scott Hannon Act PL 116-171 Oct. 17, 2020. TREA is constantly lobbying Congress to address the serious challenges many veterans and service members face... Read More

Support Addition of Agent Orange Presumptive Diseases TREA Members, Unfortunately, tens of thousands of veterans are still suffering from health consequences associated with Agent Orange use in Vietnam. In response, Senate Veterans Affairs Committee Ranking Member Senator Jon Tester (MT) introduced Amendment 1972 to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year (FY) 2021, S. 4049. In addition, Representative Josh Harder (CA) introduced Amendment 264 to the House NDAA for FY 2021, H.R. 6395.... Read More

Senate Introduces Toxic Exposure Act TREA Members, The wait is OVER! After nearly two years of tireless work by TREA, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (NC) introduced S. 4393, the Toxic Exposure in the American Military Act of 2020 (TEAM Act), which will fundamentally reform and improve how veterans exposed to toxic substances receive health care and benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Specifically, the TEAM Act: Provides consultation and testing through VA for eligible... Read More

House Passes Landmark Mental Health Bill “TREA Members, We are pleased to inform you that S.785, the “Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Healthcare Improvement Act “ has just passed the U.S. House with bipartisan support! TREA has worked tirelessly to ensure this critical legislation provides veterans receive proper transition assistance, mental health support, and telehealth access. This landmark piece of legislation is now on its way to the President s desk. As such, we... Read More

October 6, 2020 Inside this issue TREA "The Enlisted Association" Washington Update • VA Expands Caregiver Program to pre 9/11 veterans TREA "The Enlisted Association" Washington Update VA Expands Caregiver Program to pre 9/11 veterans Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Expands Caregiver Program to pre 9/11 Veterans TREA: The Enlisted Association is pleased to announce a decisive victory for seriously disabled veterans who were wounded or became ill prior to September 11, 2001, as well... Read More

Inside this issue TREA "The Enlisted Association" Washington Update • Vote for Board of Directors and By Laws and Standing Rule Changes TREA "The Enlisted Association" Washington Update Vote for Board of Directors and By Laws and Standing Rule Changes Only TREA Members in Good Standing can Vote Your individual code to vote is listed on your mailing label of the VOICE Magazine delivered at the beginning of August. Make sure your voice is heard... Read More

Inside this issue TREA "The Enlisted Association" Washington Update • Senate Veterans Affairs Committee sends 12 bills to Floor; VA Mail and Postal Service TREA "The Enlisted Association" Washington Update Senate Veterans Affairs Committee sends 12 bills to Floor; VA Mail and Postal Service SVAC moves 12 bills to Senate Floor Since the House has already passed similar legislation the project is to reconcile differences in HOUSE/SENATE versions and get them enacted into law before... Read More