Keeping Promises To Veterans And Establishing A National Center For Warrior Independence

The order seeks to restore housing capacity for up to 6,000 homeless veterans by 2028 while reducing healthcare wait times and expanding treatment options.

What the order does ​

• Designates the West Los Angeles VA campus as the National Center for Warrior Independence.
• Directs agencies to redirect eligible funds previously used for housing or services for undocumented immigrants toward the center.
• Requires housing, addiction treatment, employment support, and transportation assistance for homeless veterans seeking services at the center.
• Directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development to use vouchers to support homeless veterans.
• Orders disciplinary action for VA employee misconduct and a review of reinstatements and back pay for previously fired employees.
• Requires plans to reduce VA appointment waits through options such as longer hours, weekend appointments, and virtual care.
• Orders a study and action plan for expanding the Manchester VA Medical Center into a full-service medical center.
• Directs development of a strategy for veterans and military beneficiaries to use select VA and military facilities with reimbursement.

Who it affects ​

• Homeless veterans in Los Angeles and elsewhere who seek housing, treatment, benefits, or employment support.
• Veterans using VA healthcare, particularly those facing long appointment waits or limited local services.
• VA employees subject to misconduct reviews and accountability measures.
• Military beneficiaries who may receive care at VA facilities under the planned strategy.