A sweeping veterans measure introduced by lawmakers on Tuesday would improve benefits for veteran caregivers and individuals facing homelessness. Legislation introduced in the Senate would guarantee a cost-of-living boost in veterans benefits in 2025. The Major Richard Star Act has wide support among lawmakers but has been stalled in Congress for nearly a year. New rules were set to go into effect next February but will now be delayed until 2025. Two Ukraine aid opponents want to become House speaker as the Senate leans toward passing a full-year aid package for Kyiv to last through the elections. VA Chief of Staff Tanya Bradsher is in line to be the first woman confirmed to the department's second-highest post. Legislation passed by the House and Senate will ensure veterans benefits will get the same cost-of-living increase as Social Security payouts. The electronic medical records project has been halted amid ongoing problems with the rollout. Aid programs for homeless vets will end unless Congress speeds through new legislation. The proposal had bipartisan support earlier this year but was blocked by Republican senators on Wednesday. Load More