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 »
Washington, D.C.- Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the hearing schedule for September 10 - September 14.
*Please note the markup on Friday is postponed.
The following events are open to the press:
WHO: Subcommittee on Health
WHAT: Legislative Hearing on H.R. 5413 and H.R. 6418
WHEN: 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 13, 2018
WHERE: 334 Cannon House Office… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Today, Chairman Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of President Trump signing the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2017, or Forever GI Bill, into law:
“As students around the country head back to school, we are reminded how important a… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after the House passed 9 bipartisan veterans bills:
“I applaud the House for coming together to pass nine bipartisan veterans bills. This Congress, the House has sent more than 70 bills to the Senate for their consideration, and we have had over two dozen bipartisan, bicameral bills signed… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, chaired by Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.), held an oversight hearing on whether the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is on track to successfully implement the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 (AMA).
Below are Chairman Roe’s remarks:
Opening… Read more »
Washington, D.C.- Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the hearing schedule for July 23 - July 27.
The following events are open to the press:
WHO: House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
WHAT: Assessing Whether VA is on Track to Successfully Implement Appeals Reform
WHEN: 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 24, 2018
WHERE: 334 Cannon House Office Building and streaming here.… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Today, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, chaired by Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.), held an oversight hearing on the implementation of The Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017.
Below are Chairman Roe’s opening remarks from the hearing:
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Washington, D.C.- Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the hearing schedule for July 16 - July 20.
The following events are open to the press:
WHO: House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
WHAT:The VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act: One Year Later
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.,… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs approved the creation and leadership of the Subcommittee on Technology Modernization.
The subcommittee was announced by Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) and Ranking Member Walz (D-Minn.) on June 20 and will focus on oversight of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs passed ten bills out of committee:
“Today, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs continued to deliver on our promise to transform and strengthen the VA in order to ensure that our nation’s veterans receive the quality care and benefits they… Read more »
