Governor Meyer Signs House Bill 1 Establishing Veterans Affairs Department With Cabinet-Level Secretary
August 13, 2025/
Today, Governor Matt Meyer signed House Bill 1 creating a Delaware Department of Veterans Affairs, elevating veterans’ services to a cabinet‑level agency – an historic step toward strengthening how Delaware serves its veteran community. With this action, Delaware will soon have a Secretary of Veterans Affairs at the table of state leadership ensuring the voices, needs, and experiences of veterans are represented at the highest levels of government. The legislation was carried by bipartisan sponsors in both chambers and received unanimous House and Senate approval. The new department is expected to streamline how veterans interact with both state and federal benefit systems. Officials also anticipate that centralizing services could help unlock additional federal funding and reduce long-term state costs related to veteran support. Today’s bill signing reflects a continued commitment by the Meyer administration to build a more accessible, responsive, and accountable state government. According to the State of Delaware, it creates a centralized department with dedicated leadership and coordinated services for veterans.
