The U.S. House of Representatives passes the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act on Veterans Day.

The House approved the comprehensive, 500-page legislative package yesterday (on Wednesday), clearing the way for the legislation to move on to the U.S. Senate. The bill which was co-authored by Kansas Senator Jerry Moran and Illinois Republican Mike Bost, aims at at reforming and expanding Department of Veterans Affairs health care, disability benefits, caregiver programs, and survivor services. Moran spoke about the measure on Veterans Day on the Senate floor. He says those who have served our country have been waiting for these changes.

Moran says the bill would allow veterans access to mental health and substance abuse care closer to home.

The legislation now moves on to the Senate for consideration.