EO 14296
Keeping Promises to Veterans and Establishing a National Center for Warrior Independence
Summary
This Executive Order directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish the National Center for Warrior Independence on the West Los Angeles VA campus to serve homeless veterans. The VA is tasked with developing a plan within 120 days to restore capacity to house up to 6,000 veterans by 2028. The order also requires coordination with other federal agencies to redirect applicable funds, expand housing and care access, and promote veteran self-sufficiency. Additional mandates include expanding healthcare options, conducting a feasibility study for a full-service VA medical center in New Hampshire, and improving overall service delivery through interagency cooperation. Accountability measures are also emphasized, with directives to address past personnel decisions and enhance oversight.
Agencies Impacted
- Department of Veterans Affairs
Timeline
30 days; 60 days; 120 days; 180 days.
Deliverable
VA action plan to restore capacity to house up to 6,000 homeless veterans at the West Los Angeles campus — within 120 days of the order Report to the President with a plan to reduce Veterans Health Administration appointment wait times (e.g., expanding hours, virtual care) — within 60 days of the order Feasibility study for expanding the Manchester VA Medical Center — within 30 days of the order Action plan to expand Manchester VA Medical Center into a full-service facility — within 180 days of the order
Legal Challenges
No known legal challenges.