Bill to Create Delaware Veteran Affairs Department Clears State House

Bill to create Delaware Veteran Affairs Department clears State House

A bill that would create a new state-level department focused on veterans affairs unanimously passed the Delaware State House Tuesday.

DE House Passes Bill to Create the Delaware Department of Veterans Affairs

The Delaware State House has passed legislation that would create a new state-level department and secretary dedicated to advocating for and administering programs related to veterans. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 1 was passed with a vote of 38 for and 3 absent. The measure would create the Delaware Department of Veterans Affairs to serve as an advocate and resource for the 70,000 veterans who live in the First State. The department would b…