A joint session of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans' Affairs met recently to hear the testimony of American Legion National Commander Michael D. Helm. The hearing and question-and-answer session outlines the American Legion's legislative agenda. A video of the hearing is available on the UStream website at www.ustream.tv/recorded/59249293. Witnesses at the hearing are listed on the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs website at veterans.house.gov/hearing/joint-hearing-of-the-house-and-senate-veterans-affairs-committees-to-receive-the-legislati-0.
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![Hannah Cvancara](http://images02.military.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_large/public/2024-03/1time-hannah-cvancara-1200.jpg?itok=Fnnzlax_ "The "Hannah Cvancara Service Act" would allow amputees interested in joining the military to serve in medical personnel fields in the National Guard, reserves and on active duty. (Photo courtesy of Hannah Cvancara)")