Protection Act: One Year Later." The purpose of this oversight hearing is to examine implementation of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017. The full committee hearing will be held on July 17, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. More information, including the witness list, will be made available in the coming weeks.
Chairman Roe released… Read more »
Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the hearing schedule for June 25 - June 29.
The following events are open to the press:
WHO: House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
WHAT: VA Electronic Health Record Modernization: The Beginning of the Beginning
WHEN: 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 26, 2018
WHERE: 334 Cannon House Office Building and… Read more »
Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the hearing schedule for February 5 – 9.
The following event is open to the press:
WHO: House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
WHAT: VA Caregiver Support Program: Correcting Course for Veteran Caregivers
WHEN: 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 6, 2018
WHERE: 334 Cannon House Office Building and streaming here.
BACKGROUND: During this hearing,… Read more »
Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after VA Secretary David Shulkin announced the delayed firing of a VA employee in Houston who was caught watching pornography while treating a veteran patient:
"The time for talking about accountability is over. This situation underscores the need for Congress to get VA accountability legislation to President… Read more »
Today, House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) and Ranking Member Tim Walz (D-Minn.) announced the committee will hold a full committee oversight hearing to assess ongoing concerns regarding the Department of Veterans Affairs Crisis Line (VCL).
The members released the following statements:
“The men and woman who have worn the uniform of our great nation… Read more »
Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs passed five pieces of legislation:
“Whether it’s creating a culture of accountability at VA, expanding access to quality care or protecting the rights entrusted to our nation’s heroes, these bills will improve the lives of America’s veterans and build a better VA. I am… Read more »
Today, Reps. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.), chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and Mike Coffman (R-Colo.) released the following statements after Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Shulkin’s announcement of his intention to expand mental health care services to veterans with other-than-honorable discharges:
“I take the health and well-being of every man and… Read more »
Shaping The Future: Consolidating And Improving VA Community Care
Today, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, chaired by Rep. Phil Roe, M.D., held a hearing to examine the Department of Veterans Affairs Choice Program and the future of VA community care programs, authorities and budget impact.
You can view Chairman Roe's opening remarks from today's hearing here:
Opening… Read more »
Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at 11:00 a.m., the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs will hold a markup of pending legislation.
The following event is open to the press:
WHO: House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
WHAT: Markup of Pending Legislation
WHEN: 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 8, 2017
WHERE: 334 Cannon House Office Building and streaming at republicans-veterans.house.gov Read more »
Today, House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement in response to President Donald J. Trump’s joint address to Congress:
“I’m pleased that President Trump reaffirmed his commitment to honor every man and woman who has worn the uniform of our great nation this evening. I look forward to continuing to work with President Trump… Read more »
