This week, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.), Subcommittee on Health Chairman Brad Wenstrup, M.D. (R-Ohio) and Rep. Jenniffer González Colón (R-Puerto Rico) conducted an oversight visit at several clinics in the VA Caribbean Healthcare System, participated in a roundtable discussion with representatives from Veterans Service Organizations and held an oversight hearing on maximizing… Read more »
Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) and Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) released the following statements after the House passed the Senate’s companion to Rep. Zeldin’s legislation to expand access to adult day health care.
“Our country made a promise to care for the men and women who sacrificed for our freedoms,” said Roe. “I’m proud this legislation would expand access to adult day… Read more »
Today, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Jack Bergman (R-Mich.), along with House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs members Rep. Mike Bost (R-Ill.), Rep. Neal Dunn (R-Fla.) and Rep. Kathleen Rice (D-N.Y.), introduced legislation to prevent misuse of VA’s purchase cards.
“When it comes to the care and treatment of our Veterans, accountability is my top concern,” said… Read more »
Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after an Inspector General report revealed systemic problems and failed leadership at the DC VA Medical Center:
“The findings of this report are unacceptable. Our nation’s heroes deserve the very best care and treatment, and it’s clear from this Inspector General’s report that this facility, and the VISN… Read more »
This morning, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) was awarded The American Legion’s Distinguished Public Service Award at The Legion’s Washington Conference.
You can view Chairman Roe’s remarks from the event here.
Remarks As Prepared for Delivery
Good morning.
Thank you for having me this morning. It is a tremendous honor to be here with you, the nation’s largest Veterans Service… Read more »
Today, the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, chaired by Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.), held an oversight hearing to review the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs budget request for Fiscal Year 2019
Below are Chairman Roe's opening remarks from the hearing:
Opening Remarks As Prepared for Delivery
Good morning and thank you all for being here today to discuss the… Read more »
Today, U.S. Representatives Phil Roe, R-Tenn., and Tim Walz, D-Minn., chairman and ranking member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., and Jon Tester, D-Mont., chairman and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs released the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Inspector General’s… Read more »
Today, Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs (DAMA) Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.) and Ranking Member Elizabeth Esty (D-Conn.) introduced the Veterans’ Compensation COLA Act of 2018 to provide a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to veterans.
“I’m proud to carry this bill to provide important cost-of-living adjustments to our nation’s veterans and their dependents,”… Read more »
Today, the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, chaired by Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.), held an oversight hearing to examine the Department of Veterans Affairs' Family Caregiver Program.
Below are Chairman Roe's opening remarks from the hearing:
Opening Remarks As Prepared for Delivery
Welcome and thank you all for joining us for today’s Full Committee hearing on… Read more »
Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump called for more choice for veterans during his State of the Union address:
“President Trump hit the nail on the head in last night’s State of the Union address. I was proud he took a couple moments to tout the progress we’ve made on behalf of our nation’s veterans. It’s no coincidence the… Read more »
