DAV Deputy National Legislative Director @DAVHQ DAV Lifetime Member and volunteer, Marine, Nebraska native. #keepthepromise

Montclair, VA
Joined March 2017
On the Hill to bringing our @DAVHQ members concerns about VA letters. "It is evident that these letters speak a language that veterans cannot always translate. It becomes even more stressful when the VA letters are filled with errors." Thank you @VetAffairsDems @HouseVetAffairs
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Thanks to all the DAV members who made the trip to Washington, D.C. for the 2024 DAV Mid-Winter Conference and met with their state representatives. We look forward to continuing to advocate for veteran-focused legislation with your support! #DAVMidWinter
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Deputy Legislative Director @ShaneLiermann going over DAV’s Critical Policy Goal on ensuring the faithful implementation of the PACT Act and addressing gaps in toxic-exposure benefits. #DAVmidwinter
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Back at it again: @DAVHQ testifying this morning before House and Senate members on their priorities for the upcoming year.
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The job isn’t finished! Deputy National Legislative Director @ShaneLiermann spoke at a press conference hosted by @RepDanKildee regarding the VET PFAS Act, which addresses PFAS contamination at U.S. military installations worldwide. #toxicexposures #PFAS #KeepThePromise
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Shane Liermann retweeted
#DAV Action Alert: H.R. 639 requires VA Secretary to appoint an acting director after a VA medical center director is detailed to a different position. Contact your Representative. dav.quorum.us/campaign/47427…
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DAV Dep. Leg. Director @ShaneLiermann testified on the Caring for Survivors Act today. This bill would ease the eligibility criteria for Dependency Indemnity Compensation (DIC) and increase the monthly benefit amount to match benefits provided by other federal survivor programs.
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Major Richard Star Act - DAV Legislative Update xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1OdKrzgOQ…
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With the #PACTAct now in place, a second challenge looms: how to implement the program. In this video interview, DAV's National Legislative Director @ShaneLiermann talks with @LeoShane from @MilitaryTimes about what #veterans should know going into 2023.militarytimes.com/video/2023…
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Tomorrow, at 11 a.m. (Eastern), @DAVHQ and @RecruitMilitary will host an in-person career fair for transitioning service members, veterans, members of the National Guard, Reserves and military spouses in the Hampton area! Register now: dav.la/3af. – at Hampton, VA
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Veterans who were exposed to toxic fumes while fighting for our country are heroes, and they deserve world-class benefits and care. Visit benefitsquestions.org to get help filing a VA claim today. #DAV #Benefits #PACTAct #veterans #toxicexposure
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The 118th Congress is off and running. @DAVHQ legislative team is actively reviewing all of the new bills being introduced. To see the current list of bills supported by DAV go to our DAV CAN page. dav.quorum.us/bills/ #veteranshelpingveterans #legislation
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Great discussions on many priorities facing disabled veterans, their families and survivors. Very fortunate for the opportunity. Thanks to all of our fellow VSOs and to @RepMikeLevin
On Friday, DAV’s @ShaneLiermann and a coalition of VSO partners met with Representative @RepMikeLevin to discuss veterans legislative priorities for the 118th Congress. Rep. Levin is on the @HouseVetAffairs Committee. Read about DAV's legislative goals: dav.la/3ay.
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Thank you @LeoShane for the great conversation today on the #PACTact. Greatly appreciate your support of the veterans community.
Thanks to @LeoShane from @MilitaryTimes for stopping by DAV’s National Legislative HQ today to discuss the #PACTact with DAV Deputy National Legislative Director @ShaneLiermann.
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Today, the Veterans Compensation COLA Increase for 2023 was announced. Check it out!
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The day after the PACT Act was signed into law (August 11), veterans set an all-time record for filing online disability compensation claims. Check out the progress that has already been made since the PACT Act became law. #PACTAct #DAV #Veterans news.va.gov/109341/how-pact-…
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