Press Releases

Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the hearing schedule for January 15 – 19. The following events are open to the press: WHO: House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs WHAT: The Denver Replacement Medical Center: Light at the End of the Tunnel? WHEN: 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 17, 2018 WHERE: 334 Cannon House Office Building and streaming here. BACKGROUND: This oversight… Read more »

Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it has released its opioid prescribing data for the last five years (2012-2017) and would begin releasing data semi-annually on the 15th of January and July: “Opioid abuse is a public health emergency, and it’s clear from these figures that VA is taking… Read more »

Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.), along with committee leaders Reps. Jack Bergman (R-Mich.), Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio) and Mike Coffman (R-Colo.), released the following statements following President Trump’s executive order on mental health care for transitioning veterans: “Ensuring servicemembers have the resources and support they need to successfully transition from active duty… Read more »

Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) spoke on the House floor in support of a continuing resolution that includes $2.1 billion for the Choice Program. On December 12, 2017, Secretary Shulkin sent a letter to Congress requesting funding for the Choice Program by year’s end. Below are his remarks, as prepared for delivery: Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of a provision within this… Read more »

Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs passed legislation to streamline VA’s community care accounts into one veteran-centric program that replaces the Choice Program, removing the current 30-day, 40-mile requirement to give veterans more timely access to community care:  “For the last eleven months,… Read more »

Today, Chairman Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed legislation to authorize the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to contract with non-profits that accredit health care organizations to investigate VA medical centers: “When the wellbeing and safety of veteran patients are endangered due to substandard care practices, VA must… Read more »

Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) and Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.) released the following statements after the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced they would begin issuing veterans identification cards: “When traveling around the country, I’ve heard from many veterans who would like an official identification card to document their service,” said Chairman… Read more »

In honor of Veterans Day, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following video message and penned the below op-ed in The Hill: The following is an excerpt from Chairman Roe's op-ed in The Hill: As we approach Veterans Day, we are reminded of the brave men and women who have worn the uniform of our great nation. We honor their service and sacrifice, recognizing we are… Read more »

Today, Chairman Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed nine veterans bills Tuesday and Wednesday in addition to the five veterans bills the House passed on Monday: “In the days leading up to Veterans Day, the House has doubled down on its commitment to honor and care for the men and women who answered the call to serve. The bills… Read more »

Chairman Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after the VA AIR Act of 2017 passed out of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs on a 13-10vote: “Veterans should not have to wait any longer for the care they deserve; the time for Congressional action is now. We must ensure the Department of Veterans Affairs has the tools and resources needed to serve veterans for… Read more »