"Grants about $1 trillion a year or a little more, it's a large part of federal spending and it's distributed across 50 plus agencies," said Jeff Arkin.

Guiding these insightful discussions will be Federal News Network Reporter, Jory Heckman, capping a year-long focus on federal efforts to enhance service delivery and experience.

The PACT Act passed in 20-22 expanded eligibility for veterans exposed to toxic substances during their military service.