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This article is a non-exhaustive list of achievements by [[President of the United States of America|U.S. President]] [[Donald Trump]], [[Trump Administration|his administration]], and [[United States Congress|Congress]] related to [[veteran]]s issues. | This article is a non-exhaustive list of achievements by [[President of the United States of America|U.S. President]] [[Donald Trump]], [[Trump Administration|his administration]], and [[United States Congress|Congress]] related to [[veteran]]s issues. | ||
| − | Secretary of Veterans Affairs [[David Shulkin]] stated on June 7, 2017 that improving the [[Department of Veterans Affairs]] was a "top priority" for the Trump Administration.<ref>Persons, Sally (June 7, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/7/david-shulkin-says-veterans-health-care-reform-top/ Shulkin says veterans health care reform a ‘top priority’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 7, 2017.</ref><ref>Hayward, John (June 22, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/radio/2017/06/22/va-secretary-david-shulkin-20-veterans-day-taking-their-lives-totally-unacceptable/ VA Secretary David Shulkin: ‘We Have 20 Veterans a Day Taking Their Lives; That’s Totally Unacceptable’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 22, 2017.</ref> Shulkin, a holdover from the Obama Administration, admitted that the Trump Administration was "quicker" and "more decisive" than the previous one,<ref>Bedard, Paul (June 26, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/obama-holdover-trump-style-quicker-more-decisive/article/2627061 Obama holdover: Trump style 'quicker, more decisive']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 27, 2017.</ref> and he moved to modernize the department during his tenure.<ref>Hayward, John (August 1, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/radio/2017/08/01/secretary-shulkin-v-modernization-wait-times-posted-online-day-service-emergencies/ Secretary Shulkin on V.A. Modernization: Wait Times Posted Online, Same-Day Service for Emergencies]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 1, 2017.</ref> | + | ==2017== |
| + | Secretary of Veterans Affairs [[David Shulkin]] stated on June 7, 2017, that improving the [[Department of Veterans Affairs]] was a "top priority" for the Trump Administration.<ref>Persons, Sally (June 7, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/7/david-shulkin-says-veterans-health-care-reform-top/ Shulkin says veterans health care reform a ‘top priority’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 7, 2017.</ref><ref>Hayward, John (June 22, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/radio/2017/06/22/va-secretary-david-shulkin-20-veterans-day-taking-their-lives-totally-unacceptable/ VA Secretary David Shulkin: ‘We Have 20 Veterans a Day Taking Their Lives; That’s Totally Unacceptable’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 22, 2017.</ref> Shulkin, a holdover from the Obama Administration, admitted that the Trump Administration was "quicker" and "more decisive" than the previous one,<ref>Bedard, Paul (June 26, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/obama-holdover-trump-style-quicker-more-decisive/article/2627061 Obama holdover: Trump style 'quicker, more decisive']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 27, 2017.</ref> and he moved to modernize the department during his tenure.<ref>Hayward, John (August 1, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/radio/2017/08/01/secretary-shulkin-v-modernization-wait-times-posted-online-day-service-emergencies/ Secretary Shulkin on V.A. Modernization: Wait Times Posted Online, Same-Day Service for Emergencies]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 1, 2017.</ref> The Trump Administration worked aggressively and effectively to improve the VA, and Shulkin received bipartian support.<ref>Multiple references: | ||
| + | *Allen, Arthur (August 28, 2017). [http://www.politico.com/story/2017/08/28/trump-shuklin-veterans-obama-holdover-242047 Trump’s most popular Cabinet secretary is Obama holdover]. ''Politico''. Retrieved August 28, 2017. | ||
| + | *Crookston, Paul (August 28, 2017). [http://freebeacon.com/politics/shulkin-bipartisan-praise-changes-va/ Shulkin Receives Bipartisan Praise for Changes at VA]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved August 28, 2017. | ||
| + | *[http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/a-good-start-at-reforming-the-veterans-administration/article/2637837 A good start at reforming the Veterans Administration]. ''Washington Examiner''. October 18, 2017. Retrieved October 18, 2017.</ref> | ||
| − | ==Legislation signed== | + | ===Legislation signed, 2017=== |
*April 19, 2017—President Trump signed an extension of the Veterans Choice Act of 2014, which allowed veterans to seek medical care outside the VA system due to serious VA problems.<ref>Boyer, Dave (April 19, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/19/donald-trump-signs-extension-veterans-choice-healt/ Trump turns focus to veterans, signs extension for choice in health care]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 19, 2017.</ref><ref>Westwood, Sarah (April 19, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-signs-bill-allowing-veterans-to-seek-care-outside-broken-va-system/article/2620659 Trump signs bill allowing veterans to seek care outside broken VA system]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved April 19, 2017.</ref> | *April 19, 2017—President Trump signed an extension of the Veterans Choice Act of 2014, which allowed veterans to seek medical care outside the VA system due to serious VA problems.<ref>Boyer, Dave (April 19, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/19/donald-trump-signs-extension-veterans-choice-healt/ Trump turns focus to veterans, signs extension for choice in health care]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 19, 2017.</ref><ref>Westwood, Sarah (April 19, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-signs-bill-allowing-veterans-to-seek-care-outside-broken-va-system/article/2620659 Trump signs bill allowing veterans to seek care outside broken VA system]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved April 19, 2017.</ref> | ||
*June 2, 2017—President Trump signed a bill into law giving preference in federal grants to "federal and state law enforcement agencies that hire and train veterans".<ref name="PoliceVets">Multiple references: | *June 2, 2017—President Trump signed a bill into law giving preference in federal grants to "federal and state law enforcement agencies that hire and train veterans".<ref name="PoliceVets">Multiple references: | ||
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*Fabian, Jordan (June 23, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/339168-trump-signs-va-reform-bill Trump signs VA reform bill]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 23, 2017. | *Fabian, Jordan (June 23, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/339168-trump-signs-va-reform-bill Trump signs VA reform bill]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 23, 2017. | ||
*Boyer, Dave (June 23, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/23/donald-trump-signs-va-accountability-act-law-promi/ Trump signs VA accountability act into law, promises better care for veterans]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 23, 2017. | *Boyer, Dave (June 23, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/23/donald-trump-signs-va-accountability-act-law-promi/ Trump signs VA accountability act into law, promises better care for veterans]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 23, 2017. | ||
| − | *Wong, Kristina (June 23, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/23/trump-signs-bill-to-fire-failing-va-employees-protect-whistleblowers/ Trump Signs Bill to Fire Failing VA Employees, Protect Whistleblowers]. | + | *Wong, Kristina (June 23, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/23/trump-signs-bill-to-fire-failing-va-employees-protect-whistleblowers/ Trump Signs Bill to Fire Failing VA Employees, Protect Whistleblowers]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 24, 2017.</ref> |
| − | ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 24, 2017.</ref> | + | |
*August 12, 2017—President Trump signed a bill which, in addition to extending the department's Choice Program for an additional six months, authorized $1.8 billion so the VA could lease and open 28 medical facilities and so it could implement a new hiring program.<ref>Multiple references: | *August 12, 2017—President Trump signed a bill which, in addition to extending the department's Choice Program for an additional six months, authorized $1.8 billion so the VA could lease and open 28 medical facilities and so it could implement a new hiring program.<ref>Multiple references: | ||
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-veteran-health-care/3983089.html Trump Signs Bill Extending Veterans Health Care Program]. ''Voice of America''. August 12, 2017. Retrieved August 14, 2017. | *[https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-veteran-health-care/3983089.html Trump Signs Bill Extending Veterans Health Care Program]. ''Voice of America''. August 12, 2017. Retrieved August 14, 2017. | ||
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*Wentling, Nikki (August 16, 2017). [https://www.stripes.com/news/us/trump-signs-forever-gi-bill-boosting-aid-to-student-vets-1.483250#.WZYB-lGGNPZ Trump signs ‘Forever GI Bill,’ boosting aid to student vets]. ''Stars and Stripes''. Retrieved August 17, 2017. | *Wentling, Nikki (August 16, 2017). [https://www.stripes.com/news/us/trump-signs-forever-gi-bill-boosting-aid-to-student-vets-1.483250#.WZYB-lGGNPZ Trump signs ‘Forever GI Bill,’ boosting aid to student vets]. ''Stars and Stripes''. Retrieved August 17, 2017. | ||
*Superville, Darlene (August 17, 2017). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/higher-education/trump-signs-bill-expanding-college-assistance-for-veterans/2017/08/16/11c24232-82ec-11e7-9e7a-20fa8d7a0db6_story.html Veterans get expanded college assistance under Trump]. ''The Washington Post'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved August 17, 2017.</ref> | *Superville, Darlene (August 17, 2017). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/higher-education/trump-signs-bill-expanding-college-assistance-for-veterans/2017/08/16/11c24232-82ec-11e7-9e7a-20fa8d7a0db6_story.html Veterans get expanded college assistance under Trump]. ''The Washington Post'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved August 17, 2017.</ref> | ||
| + | *August 23, 2017—President Trump signed a bill into law streamlining and making more convenient the process for veterans to appeal disability benefit claims.<ref>Multiple references: | ||
| + | *Pappas, Alex (August 23, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/23/trump-signs-historic-veterans-bill-at-american-legion-convention.html Trump signs ‘historic’ veterans bill at American Legion convention]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 24, 2017. | ||
| + | *Wentling, Nikki (August 23, 2017). [https://www.stripes.com/in-reno-trump-signs-bill-to-overhaul-va-appeals-process-1.484155#.WZ7KFCiGNPY In Reno, Trump signs bill to overhaul VA appeals process]. ''Stars and Stripes''. Retrieved August 24, 2017. | ||
| + | *Arter, Melanie (August 23, 2017). [https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/melanie-arter/trump-signs-bill-streamline-va-disability-claims-appeals-process Trump Signs Bill to Streamline VA Disability Claims Appeals Process]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved August 24, 2017. | ||
| + | *Mitchell, Ellen (August 23, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/defense/347717-trump-signs-bill-to-speed-up-veteran-disability-appeals-process Trump signs bill to speed up veteran disability appeals process]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 24, 2017. | ||
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| + | *Schallhorn, Kaitlyn (August 23, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/23/trump-to-sign-veterans-bill-in-nevada-heres-what-it-does.html Trump to sign veterans bill in Nevada: Here's what it does]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 24, 2017.</ref> | ||
| − | ==Executive actions== | + | ===Executive actions, 2017=== |
*April 27, 2017—President Trump signed an executive order creating an office in the Department of Veterans Affairs to investigate obstacles preventing the VA from firing incompetent employees, and to protect those who reveal cases of incompetence in the department.<ref>Wong, Kristina (April 27, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/27/trump-signs-executive-order-to-hold-va-employees-accountable/ Trump Signs Executive Order to Hold VA Employees Accountable]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 27, 2017.</ref> | *April 27, 2017—President Trump signed an executive order creating an office in the Department of Veterans Affairs to investigate obstacles preventing the VA from firing incompetent employees, and to protect those who reveal cases of incompetence in the department.<ref>Wong, Kristina (April 27, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/27/trump-signs-executive-order-to-hold-va-employees-accountable/ Trump Signs Executive Order to Hold VA Employees Accountable]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 27, 2017.</ref> | ||
*June 5, 2017—The Department of Veterans Affairs announced it would adopt the same medical records system as the Defense Department in order to bring better care for veterans.<ref>Boyer, Dave (June 5, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/5/donald-trump-overhaul-va-medical-records-system-li/ Trump to overhaul VA medical records system to link with Pentagon]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 5, 2017.</ref><ref>Singman, Brooke (June 5, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/05/veterans-affairs-to-adopt-same-medical-record-system-as-pentagon.html Veterans Affairs to adopt same medical records system as Pentagon]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 5, 2017.</ref> | *June 5, 2017—The Department of Veterans Affairs announced it would adopt the same medical records system as the Defense Department in order to bring better care for veterans.<ref>Boyer, Dave (June 5, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/5/donald-trump-overhaul-va-medical-records-system-li/ Trump to overhaul VA medical records system to link with Pentagon]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 5, 2017.</ref><ref>Singman, Brooke (June 5, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/05/veterans-affairs-to-adopt-same-medical-record-system-as-pentagon.html Veterans Affairs to adopt same medical records system as Pentagon]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 5, 2017.</ref> | ||
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*Kasperowicz, Pete (August 3, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-rolls-out-new-telehealth-services-for-veterans/article/2630516 Trump rolls out new telehealth services for veterans]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 3, 2017. | *Kasperowicz, Pete (August 3, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-rolls-out-new-telehealth-services-for-veterans/article/2630516 Trump rolls out new telehealth services for veterans]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 3, 2017. | ||
*Przybyla, Heidi M. (August 3, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/08/03/trump-touts-veterans-affairs-tele-health-program/536526001/ Trump touts Veterans Affairs 'tele-health' program with new appointment scheduling application]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved August 3, 2017.</ref> | *Przybyla, Heidi M. (August 3, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/08/03/trump-touts-veterans-affairs-tele-health-program/536526001/ Trump touts Veterans Affairs 'tele-health' program with new appointment scheduling application]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved August 3, 2017.</ref> | ||
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| + | ===Other achievements, 2017=== | ||
| + | While the following achievements were not official United States government policy actions by the Trump Administration, they were closely related to the Trump Administration and its policies: | ||
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| + | *According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate of U.S. military veterans in October 2017 had fallen to a record low of 2.7%, mirroring the decreasing unemployment rate under President Trump.<ref>Multiple references: | ||
| + | *[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/11/07/veteran-unemployment-rates-fall-to-record-low-in-october.html Veteran unemployment rates fall to record low in October]. ''Fox News''. November 7, 2017. Retrieved November 8, 2017. | ||
| + | *Rodriquez, Katherine (November 8, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/08/veteran-unemployment-rate-falls-record-low-2-7-percent-october/ Veteran Unemployment Rate Falls to Record Low 2.7 Percent in October]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 8, 2017.</ref> | ||
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| + | ==2018== | ||
| + | ===Legislation signed, 2018=== | ||
| + | *June 6, 2018—President Trump signed the VA Mission Act into law, a major reform of the department which expanded veterans' access to private healthcare, created new healthcare programs, and reorganized existing programs for efficiency.<ref>Multiple references: | ||
| + | *Boyer, Dave (June 6, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/6/trump-signs-law-expand-health-care-choices-vets/ Trump signs law to expand health care choices for veterans, reform VA]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 7, 2018. | ||
| + | *Morrongiello, Gabby (June 6, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/trump-signs-va-mission-act-into-law-to-give-veterans-more-healthcare-choices Trump signs VA Mission Act into law to give veterans more healthcare choices]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 7, 2018. | ||
| + | *Arter, Melanie (June 6, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/melanie-arter/trump-signs-va-mission-act-give-veterans-access-private-health-care Trump Signs VA Mission Act to Give Veterans Access to Private Health Care]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved June 7, 2018. | ||
| + | *[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/06/trump-signs-bill-to-expand-private-care-for-veterans.html Trump signs bill to expand private care for veterans]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). June 6, 2018. Retrieved June 7, 2018. | ||
| + | *Slack, Donovan (June 6, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/06/06/trump-signs-law-expanding-vets-healthcare-choices/673906002/ Trump signs VA law to provide veterans more private health care choices]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved June 7, 2018. | ||
| + | *Risk, Richard (June 6, 2018). [https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/06/06/trump-signs-55-billion-bill-replace-va-choice-program.html Trump Signs $55 Billion Bill to Replace VA Choice Program]. ''Military.com''. Retrieved June 7, 2018. | ||
| + | *Spiering, Charlie (June 6, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/06/trump-d-day-veterans-choice-bill/ Donald Trump Recognizes D-Day and Signs Veterans Choice Bill]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 7, 2018. | ||
| + | See also: | ||
| + | *Shaffer, Tony (June 6, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/op-eds/real-change-finally-comes-to-the-va-thanks-to-trump Real change finally comes to the VA, thanks to Trump]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 7, 2018.</ref> | ||
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| + | ===Executive actions, 2018=== | ||
| + | *January 9, 2017—President Trump signed an executive order directing the federal government to expand mental health services for veterans in order to reduce the number of veteran suicides.<ref>Multiple references: | ||
| + | *Boyer, Dave (January 9, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jan/9/trump-executive-order-vets-mental-health-service/ Trump signs executive order expanding mental health services for new veterans]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 10, 2018. | ||
| + | *[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-veterans/trump-orders-mental-health-aid-for-military-veterans-to-prevent-suicide-idUSKBN1EY1WW Trump orders mental health aid for military veterans to prevent suicide]. ''Reuters''. January 9, 2018. Retrieved January 10, 2018. | ||
| + | *Slack, Donovan (January 9, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/01/09/trump-expands-mental-health-benefits-decrease-suicide-rates-among-new-veterans/1016271001/ Trump expands mental health benefits to decrease suicide rates among new veterans]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved January 10, 2018. | ||
| + | *Wentling, Nikki (January 9, 2018). [https://www.stripes.com/news/trump-signs-order-to-improve-mental-health-care-for-new-vets-1.505865 Trump signs order to improve mental health care for new vets]. ''Stars and Stripes''. Retrieved January 10, 2018. | ||
| + | *Nicholas, Peter; Kesling, Ben (January 9, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-signs-order-expanding-mental-health-help-for-new-veterans-1515537518 rump Signs Order Expanding Mental-Health Help for New Veterans]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved January 10, 2018. | ||
| + | See also: | ||
| + | *[https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2018-01-12/pdf/2018-00630.pdf Executive Order 13822 of January 9, 2018 -- Supporting Our Veterans During Their Transition From Uniformed Service to Civilian Life]. ''Federal Register''. January 12, 2018. Retrieved January 26, 2018.</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 12:33, June 7, 2018
- Main article: Donald Trump achievements
This article is a non-exhaustive list of achievements by U.S. President Donald Trump, his administration, and Congress related to veterans issues.
Contents
2017
Secretary of Veterans Affairs David Shulkin stated on June 7, 2017, that improving the Department of Veterans Affairs was a "top priority" for the Trump Administration.[1][2] Shulkin, a holdover from the Obama Administration, admitted that the Trump Administration was "quicker" and "more decisive" than the previous one,[3] and he moved to modernize the department during his tenure.[4] The Trump Administration worked aggressively and effectively to improve the VA, and Shulkin received bipartian support.[5]
Legislation signed, 2017
- April 19, 2017—President Trump signed an extension of the Veterans Choice Act of 2014, which allowed veterans to seek medical care outside the VA system due to serious VA problems.[6][7]
- June 2, 2017—President Trump signed a bill into law giving preference in federal grants to "federal and state law enforcement agencies that hire and train veterans".[8]
- June 23, 2017—President Trump signed the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act into law (Trump described the law as "one of the largest reforms to the VA in its history"[9]), which expanded protections for VA whistleblowers, gave the VA the authority to end bonuses to convicted employees, made quicker and easier the process for firing, suspending, and demoting employees.[10]
- August 12, 2017—President Trump signed a bill which, in addition to extending the department's Choice Program for an additional six months, authorized $1.8 billion so the VA could lease and open 28 medical facilities and so it could implement a new hiring program.[11]
- August 16, 2017—President Trump signed a bill into law expanding GI benefits for veterans, including removing a 15-year time limit on using GI benefits and giving veterans additional payments for science, engineering, and technology courses at universities, among other provisions.[12]
- August 23, 2017—President Trump signed a bill into law streamlining and making more convenient the process for veterans to appeal disability benefit claims.[13]
Executive actions, 2017
- April 27, 2017—President Trump signed an executive order creating an office in the Department of Veterans Affairs to investigate obstacles preventing the VA from firing incompetent employees, and to protect those who reveal cases of incompetence in the department.[14]
- June 5, 2017—The Department of Veterans Affairs announced it would adopt the same medical records system as the Defense Department in order to bring better care for veterans.[15][16]
- July 7, 2017—The Department of Veterans Affairs made public its disciplinary actions against its employees,[17] and it reported that day having fired over 500 employees since January 2017 and suspending nearly 200.[18]
- August 3, 2017—The Trump Administration added several new services to the VA's telehealth program, making it easier for veterans to obtain health care services such as through letting them conduct medical examinations remotely and giving them the ability to schedule appointments electronically.[19]
Other achievements, 2017
While the following achievements were not official United States government policy actions by the Trump Administration, they were closely related to the Trump Administration and its policies:
- According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate of U.S. military veterans in October 2017 had fallen to a record low of 2.7%, mirroring the decreasing unemployment rate under President Trump.[20]
2018
Legislation signed, 2018
- June 6, 2018—President Trump signed the VA Mission Act into law, a major reform of the department which expanded veterans' access to private healthcare, created new healthcare programs, and reorganized existing programs for efficiency.[21]
Executive actions, 2018
- January 9, 2017—President Trump signed an executive order directing the federal government to expand mental health services for veterans in order to reduce the number of veteran suicides.[22]
References
- ↑ Persons, Sally (June 7, 2017). Shulkin says veterans health care reform a ‘top priority’. The Washington Times. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
- ↑ Hayward, John (June 22, 2017). VA Secretary David Shulkin: ‘We Have 20 Veterans a Day Taking Their Lives; That’s Totally Unacceptable’. Breitbart News. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
- ↑ Bedard, Paul (June 26, 2017). Obama holdover: Trump style 'quicker, more decisive'. Washington Examiner. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
- ↑ Hayward, John (August 1, 2017). Secretary Shulkin on V.A. Modernization: Wait Times Posted Online, Same-Day Service for Emergencies. Breitbart News. Retrieved August 1, 2017.
- ↑ Multiple references:
- Allen, Arthur (August 28, 2017). Trump’s most popular Cabinet secretary is Obama holdover. Politico. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
- Crookston, Paul (August 28, 2017). Shulkin Receives Bipartisan Praise for Changes at VA. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
- A good start at reforming the Veterans Administration. Washington Examiner. October 18, 2017. Retrieved October 18, 2017.
- ↑ Boyer, Dave (April 19, 2017). Trump turns focus to veterans, signs extension for choice in health care. The Washington Times. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
- ↑ Westwood, Sarah (April 19, 2017). Trump signs bill allowing veterans to seek care outside broken VA system. Washington Examiner. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
- ↑ Multiple references:
- Trump signs bills to help police officers, veterans. Fox News. June 2, 2017. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
- Spiering, Charlie (June 3, 2017). Donald Trump Signs Bills Assisting Law Enforcement: ‘We Are Behind You 100 Percent’. Breitbart News. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ↑ Westwood, Sarah (June 23, 2017). Trump signs 'one of the largest reforms to the VA in its history'. Washington Examiner. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
- ↑ Multiple references:
- Chakraborty, Barnini (June 23, 2017). Trump signs VA reform bill, following through on campaign promise. Fox News. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
- Fabian, Jordan (June 23, 2017). Trump signs VA reform bill. The Hill. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
- Boyer, Dave (June 23, 2017). Trump signs VA accountability act into law, promises better care for veterans. The Washington Times. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
- Wong, Kristina (June 23, 2017). Trump Signs Bill to Fire Failing VA Employees, Protect Whistleblowers. Breitbart News. Retrieved June 24, 2017.
- ↑ Multiple references:
- Trump Signs Bill Extending Veterans Health Care Program. Voice of America. August 12, 2017. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
- Wentling, Nikki (August 12, 2017). Trump signs $3.9 billion VA funding bill to avert crisis for Choice program. Stars and Stripes. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
- Dinan, Stephen (August 12, 2017). Trump signs vets bill to keep veterans choice program afloat. The Washington Times. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
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