Press Releases

Today, Chairman Jeff Miller (FL-01) of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and Vice-Chairman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) praised Wal-Mart for its decision to hire 100,000 veterans over the next five years. Rep. Miller cited the need for a public-private partnership to reduce unemployment among veterans:  “I’ve said it many times before, although certain government… Read more »

Today, two veterans bills, H.R. 4057, the Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012, as amended, and S. 3202, the Dignified Burial and Other Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 2012 were signed into law by President Obama. Rep. Jeff Miller, Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs issued the following statement: “During the… Read more »

Today, the House of Representatives passed two pieces of legislation to better support America’s veterans and their families. H.R. 4057, as amended (392-3), will provide student veterans with more information to make informed decisions on schools when using their Post-9/11 GI Bill. And, S. 3202 (393-0), the Dignified Burial and Other Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of… Read more »

Today, Rep. Jeff Miller, Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, issued the following statement recommending the Committee Subcommittee Chairs for the 113th Congress: “The selections I am recommending for the Committee’s Subcommittee Chairmanships represent a diverse group who has served, who are doctors, and who has advocated for veterans throughout their… Read more »

The holidays are upon us, and for many Americans it is a time of great joy. The opportunity at Christmas and New Year’s to be with those closest to us always reminds us of the great many gifts we have been given, for which we are grateful. While it is important to remain thankful for the many blessings that we have in our own lives, it is equally as important that we be thankful for… Read more »

Today, Rep. Jeff Miller, Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and Rep. Gus Bilirakis, Vice Chairman of the Committee, issued the following statement on the Senate passage of the Senate amendment to H.R. 4057, as amended: “This bipartisan legislation will provide much needed tools for student veterans to make better informed decisions on how to use their… Read more »

Today, Rep. Jeff Miller, Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, issued the following statement on the death of Senator Daniel Inouye: “I am saddened by the news this evening of Senator Inouye’s passing. He was one of the last World War II veterans in Congress, and a leading veteran advocate for more than 50 years. His selfless service to our nation dates… Read more »

Today, Rep. Jeff Miller, Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, issued the following statement on the appointment of the Republican Members to the Committee in the new Congress: “I look forward to working with both returning and new Members of the Committee. We have a lot to accomplish in the coming Congress, from addressing veteran unemployment issues, to… Read more »

Today, Rep. Jeff Miller, Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, issued the following statement on the appointment of Rep. Michael Michaud as the Ranking Member of the Committee: “I heartily congratulate Mike on becoming the Ranking Member of the Committee. Mike has been an invaluable member and colleague, serving in a variety of positions over the past 10… Read more »

Today, the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs held an oversight hearing entitled, “Wading through Warehouses of Paper: The Challenges of Transitioning Veterans Records to Paperless Technology.” The Subcommittee has spent a large portion of the past two years exploring innovative ways to move the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) into the 21st… Read more »