VA Slams Door on Abortion Services for Vets Again

2025-21242 — Extending Deadline for Debtor To Request a Waiver

The VA is giving veterans more time—up to one year instead of 180 days—to ask for a waiver on debts related to benefits. This change, effective January 26, 2026, helps reduce stress by giving veterans extra breathing room to handle their debt issues. It doesn’t cost veterans extra money but makes the process friendlier and fairer.

2025-18827 — Extension of Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers Eligibility for Legacy Participants and Legacy Applicants

The VA is giving family caregivers of veterans more time to stay in their special support program by extending the deadline from 2025 to 2028. This means caregivers and veterans who joined the program earlier (the legacy group) can keep getting help for three more years. No changes to money or benefits, just extra time to enjoy the support they deserve!

2026-05982 — Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Application for High-Technology Veterans Education, Training and Skills (VET TEC 2.0) Program

The VA is rolling out a new application for the VET TEC 2.0 program, helping veterans get training in cool tech jobs outside traditional college paths. Veterans under 62 with at least 3 years of service can apply, and the program runs through September 2027. Comments on the application process are open until April 27, 2026, so now’s the time to weigh in!

2026-06004 — Notice of Exception to Date of Receipt Rule

Because of a big Canadian postal strike from November 15 to December 17, 2024, mail to and from Canada was seriously delayed. To help veterans and claimants in Canada, the VA is making a temporary rule change so late mail won’t hurt their benefits or claims. This exception started after mail service fully resumed on January 6, 2025, making sure no one loses out because of the strike delays.

2026-05740 — Agency Information Collection Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR)-Information Security and Privacy Contract Clauses

The Department of Veterans Affairs is updating rules to keep veterans' information safe when contractors work with their computer systems. These changes affect companies that provide IT services or develop and host VA information systems. Comments on these updates are open until April 24, 2026, and the goal is to make sure everyone handles data securely without adding extra costs.

2026-05739 — Agency Information Collection Activity: Gray Market Clauses: 852.212-71 and 852.212-72

The Department of Veterans Affairs is keeping two important rules that stop fake or gray market medical and tech parts from sneaking into their supply chain. These rules affect companies that sell new medical gear or IT equipment to the VA. They’re asking for public comments by April 23, 2026, but there’s no change in costs or paperwork burden—just a smooth extension of the current process.

Previous: 2025-14675 — Modification and Revocation of Class E Airspace; Hawaiian Island, HI

The FAA is updating airspace rules around three Hawaiian airports—Lihue, Honolulu, and Kona—by adding new controlled airspace starting at 1,200 feet above the ground. They’re also removing some old airspace zones that stretch too far into international waters. These changes help keep flights safe and smooth, with no extra costs or delays expected.

Next: 2025-14688 — Anchorage Ground; Neches River, Port Arthur, TX

The Coast Guard wants to create a new anchorage spot on the Neches River near Port Arthur, TX, to handle more boats safely and keep traffic flowing smoothly. This change helps everyone using the waterway, from big ships to local businesses, and aims to prevent accidents. They’re asking for your thoughts before making it official, so now’s the time to speak up!