Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs announced that he plans to visit the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Nashville Regional Office (RO) and the Nashville VA Medical Center (VAMC) on Friday, January 18, 2019.
The Nashville RO is one of the places where the Rapid Appeals Modernization Program (RAMP),… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs introduced the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019, H.R. 203.
“The Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 would ensure that our Vietnam Veterans receive the benefits they deserve. This bill mirrors the… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.), Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, released the following statement following the bipartisan press conference he hosted on the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act 2018:
“The Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2018 is a critical piece of legislation that the House passed unanimously 382 – 0 back in… Read more »
Washington, D.C.- Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) announced he will hold a press conference on H.R. 299, The Blue Water Vietnam Veterans Act. This legislation unanimously passed the House in June and would help Blue Water Vietnam Navy Veterans.
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Washington, D.C. - Today, the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, chaired by Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.), held a hearing on whether the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is ready for the full implementation of appeals reform.
Below are Chairman Roe’s remarks:
Opening Remarks As Prepared for Delivery:
Good morning.
The Committee will come to order. Thank… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the hearing schedule for December 10 - December 14.
The following event is open to the press:
WHO: House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
WHAT: “Is VA Ready for Full Implementation of Appeals Reform?”
WHEN: 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 12, 2018
WHERE: 334 Cannon House Office Building and streaming… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the hearing schedule for December 4 - December 7.
Please note that all hearings scheduled for this week are postponed.
The following events are open to the press:
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WHO: House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
WHAT: “Is VA Ready for Full Implementation of Appeals Reform?”
WHEN:… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs announced a full committee oversight hearing entitled, “Is VA Ready for Full Implementation of Appeals Reform?” The full committee hearing will be held on December 12th at 10:00 am. More information, including the witness list, will be made available in the coming days. … Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the hearing schedule for November 26 - November 30.
The following event is open to the press:
WHO: Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs
WHAT: "VA’s Development and Implementation of Policy Initiatives"
WHEN: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, November 29, 2018
WHERE: 334… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Wednesday, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) appeared on Sirius XM’s The Morning Briefing with Tim Farley to discuss the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) contract disability examinations and general 115th Congress achievements on behalf of veterans.
Chairman Roe started the interview by highlighting the Committee's work investigating VA oversight of contract… Read more »
