News List | House Committee on Veterans Affairs

Roe Statement on House Passage of Veterans Legislation

February 13, 2017 | Posted in Press Releases

Today, House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after four bills to boost veteran employment, honor our nation’s heroes and improve veterans’ experience with VA’s claims process passed the House of Representatives with broad, bipartisan support:

Roe Statement on Dr. Shulkins Confirmation

February 13, 2017 | Posted in Press Releases

Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Dr. David Shulkin as Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA):

Chairman Roe: Modern IT Systems Are Essential at VA

February 8, 2017 | Posted in Press Releases

Yesterday, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, chaired by Rep. Phil Roe, M.D., held a hearing to examine the major Information Technology (IT) modernization projects and programs underway at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Chairmen Roe and Isakson Send Letter to President Trump Regarding Federal Hiring Freeze

January 26, 2017 | Posted in Press Releases

Today, House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairmen Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) and Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting the Trump administration provide the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs with additional guidance related to the federal hiring freeze announced on January 23, 2017.

Roe Announces Committee Leadership

January 12, 2017 | Posted in Press Releases

Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) announced the leadership for the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs for the 115th Congress.

Chairman Roe Announces Committee Members

January 11, 2017 | Posted in Press Releases

Today, House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after seven new Republican members were chosen to serve on the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs

Chairman Roe Statement on VA Secretary Nomination

January 11, 2017 | Posted in Press Releases

Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after President-elect Trump nominated Dr. David J. Shulkin to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs:

Roe Statement on Election of Walz as Ranking Member

January 9, 2017 | Posted in Press Releases

Today, House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after Rep. Tim Walz was elected Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs:

Roe Statement on House Passage of Bills to Bring Accountability to the VA

January 3, 2017 | Posted in Press Releases

Today, House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after two bills – the Biological Implant Tracking and Veterans Safety Act and the Ensuring VA Employee Accountability Act – to bring accountability to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) passed the House with broad, bipartisan support:

Miller: Bonus Obsession Clouding VA Leaders Judgment

December 21, 2016 | Posted in Press Releases

After VA Deputy Secretary Sloan Gibson asked House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Jeff Miller to repeal cuts to VA employee bonuses used to fund opioid-addiction treatment programs for veterans included in the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016, Miller rebutted Gibson in a letter and released the below statement.

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