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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 »

Today, House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) introduced the VA Accountability First Act of 2017. The bill would provide the VA Secretary increased flexibility to remove, demote, or suspend any VA employee, including Senior Executive Service employees, for poor performance or misconduct. It would also provide improved protections for whistleblowers; would… Read more »

Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) today released the hearing schedule for February 27 – March 3. Read more »

Today, House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs Chairmen Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) and Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.), along with Ranking Members Tim Walz (D-Minn.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) announced upcoming bicameral hearings with Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs). Read more »