House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

Washington, D.C. – Last night, U.S. Rep. Steve Buyer (R-Ind.) was honored at an annual event hosted by the PVA for his efforts to expand adaptive and therapeutic sports programs for disabled veterans.

Washington, D.C. — Yesterday in an evening session in the House of Representatives, Congressman Steve Buyer (R-Ind.), the Ranking Republican Member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, helped oversee the passage of two comprehensive veterans’ bills and a third stand alone bill that would increase the special pension for Medal of Honor recipients.

Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, the House of Representatives approved a veterans’ benefits package and a resolution commemorating the Honor Flight Network.

Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Steve Buyer (R-Ind.), Ranking Member on the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs introduced bipartisan legislation, H.R. 6937, the Department of Veterans Affairs Energy Sustainability Act of 2008.

Washington, D.C. — Today, the House Committee on Veterans Affairs approved a controversial measure, H.R. 6892, that would provide limited compensation to Filipino Veterans of
World War II. The bill was ordered reported by a voice vote.

Washington, D.C. — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously approved the following naming bills that would pay tribute to the heroic actions of notable veterans, and a resolution commemorating the 120-year partnership between the federal government and state veterans’ homes.