Press Releases

Chairman Jeff Miller released the following statement regarding the fact that, contrary to warnings from Department of Veterans Affairs leaders, VA’s disability benefits compensation claims backlog fell during the government shutdown. “Instead of debating whether or not VA’s dire predictions regarding the shutdown’s impact came to fruition, I remain focused on a… Read more »

Today, Chairman Jeff Miller issued the following statement honoring the life of Rep. Bill Young. “I was deeply saddened to learn of Rep. Bill Young’s passing. One of the most respected public servants in Florida’s history, Bill will forever be remembered for his kindness, wisdom and unyielding commitment to our nation’s veterans and men and women in uniform.… Read more »

Following VA’s announcement that some Veterans Benefits Administration and Office of Information Technology employees will be furloughed due to the government shutdown, chairman Jeff Miller released the below statement. “VA employees should be worrying about VA’s mission of service to veterans, not managing an agency on spare change remaining from last year, and… Read more »

After today’s announcement that Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 Director Michael Moreland will be retiring, Chairman Jeff Miller released the following statement: “Michael Moreland is the poster child for the widespread and systemic lack of accountability throughout the Department of Veterans Affairs. His arrogance and insensitivity… Read more »

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Honoring our Promise to America’s Veterans Act. The bill now awaits consideration by the Senate. The bill would ensure that veterans in receipt of VA disability compensation, pension, GI Bill, and other critical benefits will continue to receive those benefits in the event of a prolonged government shutdown. The bill would also… Read more »

Today, Chairman Jeff Miller released the following statement regarding the House vote on the Honoring our Promise to America’s Veterans Act.  “Today, more than 160 House Democrats chose to put politics before the needs of America’s veterans and their loved ones. November payments to veterans and their survivors for a variety of earned benefits are now in jeopardy… Read more »

Chairman Miller Responds to President Obama’s VA Claims Following President Obama’s statements today that a government shutdown will leave veteran support centers unstaffed and keep veterans with PTSD from getting VA counseling services, Chairman Jeff Miller released the following statement: "The potential effects of a government shutdown are grave enough without… Read more »

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted unanimously (402-0) in favor of passing H.R. 1412, the Improving Job Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2013. The bill, which passed the Senate Monday, now awaits President Obama’s signature. The bill extends a number of veterans initiatives such as the adaptive sports program for disabled veterans, homeless veterans programs and the… Read more »

Today, House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Jeff Miller announced that Staff Director Helen Tolar will be leaving the committee to become chief of staff for Senator John Boozman (R-AR), while Deputy Staff Director Jon Towers will succeed Tolar as the committee’s new staff director. “Helen has been a crucial member of our team, a fantastic advocate for veterans,… Read more »

House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Jeff Miller released the following statement and letter today regarding allegations that the IRS is unfairly targeting veterans service organizations: "As if we needed more proof the IRS is completely out of control. After illegally targeting innocent groups solely on the basis of their political beliefs, the IRS now appears to… Read more »