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House Passes 4 Veterans’ Bills, Including Key Disability Claims Modernization Legislation

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Today, House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), released the following statement after the House passed four bipartisan veterans’ bills this week:   “The bills that moved through the House this week make up four big wins for veterans and their families. These bipartisan bills will: improve the oversight process of schools who offer the GI Bill benefits,…

Economic Opportunity Chairman Van Orden: “Over the last year, this Subcommittee has seen VA get in the way of itself and make it harder for veterans to access their earned benefits.”

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Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden, (R-Wis.), the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, delivered the following remarks, as prepared, at the start of the Subcommittee’s Oversight Hearing to assess the impact of bureaucratic red tape on veterans’ access to their GI Bill benefits:   Good morning.   The Subcommittee will come to…

Oversight and Investigations Chairwoman Kiggans Forces Biden Administration to Answer the Mail on VA Buying American Made Products

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Today, Rep. Jen Kiggans, (R-Va.), the Chairwoman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, delivered the following remarks, as prepared, at the start of the Subcommittee’s Oversight Hearing to shed light on VA’s compliance with Buy American legislation:   Good afternoon.   Thank you all for being here today as this subcommittee…

Health Chairwoman Miller-Meeks Delivers Opening Remarks at Subcommittee Oversight Hearing on VA Clinician Licensing Standards

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Today, Dr. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, (R-Iowa), the Chairwoman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health, delivered the following remarks, as prepared, at the start of the Subcommittee’s Oversight Hearing to examine varying VA clinician licensing standards across the United States:   Good morning. This oversight hearing for the Subcommittee on Health…

Chairman Bost Levels with VA Over Electronic Health Record Debacle during Oversight Hearing

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.) delivered the following remarks, as prepared, at the start of the Full Committee’s oversight hearing to assess the status and shortcomings of VA’s Electronic Health Record Modernization Program:   Good morning.   The Committee will come to order.   I want to welcome our…

On the Ground: Chairman Bost’s Team Meets with VA Loma Linda Whistleblowers

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Today, House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), released the following statement after his oversight staff met with numerous whistleblowers from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Loma Linda Healthcare System in California. This trip comes as Chairman Bost and Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.) continue to ask VA Secretary Denis McDonough why failing…

Disability Assistance Chairman Luttrell: “Veterans deserve timely and high-quality [disability exam] decisions, and that starts at the top.”

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Today, Rep. Morgan Luttrell, (R-Texas), the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance & Memorial Affairs, delivered the following opening remarks, as prepared, at the start of the Subcommittee’s oversight hearing to discuss the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability exams contracting process, particularly following…

Committee Passes 11 Bills, Including Key VA Accountability Legislation

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Today, House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), released the following statement after the Committee reported 11 bills to be considered on the House Floor: “To close out the summer session, our Committee reported eleven bills out to effectively address veteran homelessness, continue our commitment to improving TAP, expand access to home based care for aging…

Chairman Bost’s Amendment to Protect Veterans’ Constitutional Rights Included in FY24 VA Appropriations Bill

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Today, House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.) delivered the following remarks, as prepared, during debate on amendments to H.R. 4366, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, legislation to fully fund the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for Fiscal Year 2024. Chairman Bost offered an amendment to prohibit the VA…

Technology Modernization Chairman Rosendale Presses VA on Contracting Ethics During Oversight Hearing

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Today, Rep. Matt Rosendale, (R-Mont.), the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, delivered the following opening remarks, as prepared, at the start of the Subcommittee’s Joint Oversight Hearing with the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations to examine challenges in competition and conflicts of interest in VA…

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