Legislation

Troops are prevented from suing the federal government for injuries deemed incidental to military service.

Different approaches in House and Senate would improve affected troops' chances for reconsideration.

Members of the HASC have drafted legislation that would bar the defense secretary from reducing the number of carriers.

Other measures would strengthen women's health care and protect veterans from substandard health services.

Groups renew effort to revive Consumer Financial Protection Bureau inspections of financial institutions.

"Despite increasing opportunities in STEM fields, our vets continue to face challenges to entering this critical workforce."

Some veterans organizations take issue with the scope of the legislation.

"Spouses are passed over for jobs because employers worry they will move. For others, the issue is affordable child care."

The legislation would reduce the tax burden of payments to children of the fallen.

Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, has introduced a bill to benefit the survivors of Medal of Honor recipients.