House Veterans' Affairs Committee

The Take Care of America's Veterans Act, a package expanding veterans' health care and benefits, is stalled in the House due to a Republican standoff over the SAVE America Act, which requires proof of citizenship for voter registration. House Republicans, including 14 who joined Democrats to block a procedural vote, accuse leadership of prioritizing the SAVE Act over unrelated legislation, while supporters argue the veterans bill should proceed independently.

The Take Care of America's Veterans Act, a veterans healthcare and benefits package, is delayed due to a Republican standoff over the SAVE America Act. House Republicans and Democrats blocked a procedural vote on June 30, preventing floor consideration of the bill. House Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost criticized holdouts for 'holding all bills hostage,' linking the delay to disputes over the SAVE America Act.

President Trump granted a full pardon to Stephen Buyer, who was convicted in 2023 of insider trading. Buyer faced a 22-month prison sentence for purchasing stocks based on nonpublic information. The White House cited his career and support from over 50 lawmakers for the pardon.

Former Republican Indiana Rep. Stephen Buyer received a full pardon from President Donald Trump for a 2023 insider trading conviction. The pardon, supported by multiple lawmakers, absolves Buyer of a 22-month prison sentence and fines related to illegal stock trades involving companies like Navigant, Sprint, and T-Mobile.