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.) release the following statement on the implementation of the Forever GI Bill:
The Forever GI Bill is a critical piece of legislation that ensures our Post 9/11 student veterans receive their deserved educational benefits. Creating the legislation was a bicameral, bipartisan achievement and one where Congress worked well with… 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 »
Washington, D.C. -Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement ahead of Veterans Day and the 100th Anniversary of the end of World War I:
"This Veterans Day coincides with the 100th Anniversary of the end of World War I. Though many years have passed since the 11th hour, of the 11th… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) appeared on KCBS’s Rebecca Carrol Show to discuss the processing issues with the Forever GI Bill and his efforts to ensure that veterans receive the housing allowances they deserve.
The Chairman started the interview by highlighting the purpose of the Forever GI Bill.
“The Post 9/11 GI Bill was expanded for a lifetime… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Today, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, chaired by Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.), held a hearing on veteran suicide prevention and how to maximize effectiveness of Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) programs aimed at suicide prevention.
Below are Chairman Roe’s remarks:
Opening Remarks As Prepared for Delivery:
Good morning.
The… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after the House passed S. 3479, the Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2018:
“I applaud the House for passing bipartisan legislation that will allow several important veterans programs to continue, and I thank Chairman Isakson and Ranking Members Tester and Walz for… Read more »
Washington, D.C.- Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the hearing schedule for September 24 - September 28.
The following event is open to the press:
WHO: House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
WHAT: “Veteran Suicide Prevention: Maximizing Effectiveness and Increasing Awareness.”
WHEN: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, September 27, 2018
WHERE: 334 Cannon House Office… 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 after the committee announced it will hold a hearing on veteran suicide prevention and how to maximize effectiveness of Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) programs aimed at suicide prevention:
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.), Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, released the following statement on the conference report for the minibus, which includes critical funding for the VA MISSION Act and other Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) priorities:
“Under this bipartisan agreement, VA is set to receive the largest dollar amount in… Read more »
