Skip to Content

News List

Miller: We Must Reduce Veteran Unemployment to Less Than 5%

| Posted in Press Releases

Today, the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Rep. Jeff Miller, issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s Employing America’s Veterans initiative: “I am delighted that President Obama is willing to join forces with Congress to stem veteran unemployment. One of my top priorities as Chairman of the House Committee on…

Veteran Sexual Assault Prevention Legislation Advances to Full Committee

| Posted in Press Releases

Today, the Subcommittee on Health favorably reported five bills to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Among the bills expected to be taken up at the September 8th Full Committee markup, is H.R. 2074, the Veterans Sexual Assault Prevention Act, introduced by Representative Ann Marie Buerkle, Subcommittee Chairwoman on Health. “The Veterans Sexual Assault Prevention…

Subcommittee Finds Unlawful Contracting in Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses

| Posted in Press Releases

Today, a hearing held by the Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations revealed that there are 91 pending criminal investigations in the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) program. Investigations have been underway through the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and VA’s Office of the Inspector General (VAOIG).…

Miller: Don't Hold Veterans Hostage in Debt Debate

| Posted in News & Opinion

Rep. Jeff Miller (R-FL), chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, released a statement supporting the Boehner plan and arguing against tying up veterans' benefits due to the debt ceiling debate.

VA grilled on veteran-owned small businesses

| Posted in News & Opinion

The Veterans Affairs Department was in the hot seat Thursday after an audit found it had awarded at least 1,400 contracts intended for veteran-owned companies to ineligible businesses.

Miller: Do Not Use Veterans as Pawns in a Dangerous Political Game

| Posted in Press Releases

Today, the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Rep. Jeff Miller, issued the following statement on the latest tactic in the debt crisis debate: “Taking care of America’s veterans has been, and always will be, one of this country’s highest priorities. Many questions have been raised recently regarding the debt crisis and what will happen to…

Back to top