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Dear Neighbor,

The spring marches on and the weather continues to heat up in Florida. This time of year brings more sunlight and the reminder that Florida's summers are on the way. 

This month we take a moment to recognize Memorial Day and the brave men and women who sacrificed everything for our nation. I'm consistently reminded of the incredible service of so many men and women throughout our history who laid their lives down for this country. It is never lost on me what a true privilege it is to serve our nation in Congress and to keep making our nation the best it can be, thanks to those who gave their all. This Memorial Day, I invite you to stand with me in remembering those who never made it home. 

Please see below for updated information about our Service Academy Day later this month, updated information for those receiving CHAMPVA benefits, and details about the Specialty Home Adaptation grant program. 

With all that's happening this new Congress, it is my greatest honor to represent you and hear from you about the issues that matter most. You can read below about what we've been up to this week, and as always, you can stay up to date with us here, on our website, and on X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

For the Republic,

Congresswoman Kat Cammack                                                                                Proudly Representing Florida's Third Congressional District

2025 Service Academy Day

If you know a high school student interested in applying for our nation's service academies, this month's Service Academy Day is for them. Join us on Saturday, May 17th at Buchholtz High School in Gainesville from 9am-12pm to hear from representatives of each of the academies and members of our team responsible for receiving, processing, and making appointments to our service academies. 

If you have questions, please contact us in Gainesville at (352) 505-0838. 

Continuing CHAMPVA As A College Student

To continue receiving CHAMPVA benefits as a college student, you must submit a school certification letter proving your full-time enrollment at an accredited educational institution to the VA, typically within one month of the start of each school term. This verification needs to be done until you graduate or turn 23 years old. For additional information or assistance in processing the necessary paperwork we encourage you to see your county veteran service officer or other VA accredited representative.

Special Home Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Up to $23,444 (FY 2024) is available for Special Home Adaption (SHA) if the servicemember, veteran, or a family member owns or will own a home and has a qualifying VA disability under the Special Home Adaptation Grant program (SHA). This grant helps those with certain service-connected disabilities adapt or purchase a home to accommodate the disability. For additional information on this benefit you are encouraged to see the Accredited Service Officer of your choice.

Update On COVID Separations

Through our telephone town halls and phone calls, questions surfaced on the president's actions to restore benefits for veterans who refused to take the COVID vaccine. Last week we received information from the VA Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs (OCLA):

• The Executive Order regarding the COVID Vaccine, Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Reinstates Service Members Discharged for Refusing the COVID Vaccine – The White House, directed action towards the Department of Defense.
• VA defers to the Department of Defense to provide a response regarding any actions they have taken to implement the Executive Order.
• Regarding VA benefits, please visit How To Apply For A Discharge Upgrade | Veterans Affairs for information on steps a former servicemember may take to request a character of discharge review or discharge upgrade.

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