Keeping Promises to Veterans and Establishing a National Center for Warrior Independence
Executive Order 2025-08683
|Signed on May 10, 2025
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What it means
Establishes a National Center for Warrior Independence at the West Los Angeles VA campus to house and support homeless veterans. Directs VA Secretary to create a plan to house up to 6,000 homeless veterans by 2028 and redirects funds from immigration programs to support veterans.
Expected impact
- Increased housing capacity and support services for thousands of homeless veterans, particularly in Los Angeles where veteran homelessness is highest
- Shorter wait times for VA healthcare appointments through expanded hours and virtual options
- Enhanced accountability at the VA, with renewed focus on removing employees for misconduct
- Potential development of a full-service VA medical center in New Hampshire
- Improved coordination between VA and military healthcare facilities to expand veteran treatment options