Today, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Jack Bergman (R-Mich.), along with House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs members Rep. Scott Peters (D-Calif.), Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.), and Rep. Neal Dunn (R-Fla.) introduced legislation to correct problems with the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA’s) system for purchasing medical supplies.
"Guaranteeing our Veterans top… Read more »
Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after President Trump announced Admiral Ronny L. Jackson, M.D. would replace Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary David Shulkin:
“At the end of the day, cabinet secretaries serve at the pleasure of the president. I have enjoyed getting to know Secretary Shulkin, and I’m glad to call David a friend. I… Read more »
Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) wrote Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) urging her to support the bipartisan, bicameral agreement on the future of VA community care, an expansion of VA’s caregiver program and an asset review to strengthen VA’s infrastructure. The proposal was endorsed by leading Veterans Service Organizations yesterday. The letter outlines the extensive… Read more »
Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the hearing schedule for March 19 – 23.
The following events are open to the press:
WHO: Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs
WHAT: Legislative Hearing on H.R. 888, H.R. 4335, H.R. 4910 and H.R. 4958
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. ET, Tuesday, March 20, 2018
WHERE: 334 Cannon House Office Building and… Read more »
This week, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.), Subcommittee on Health Chairman Brad Wenstrup, M.D. (R-Ohio) and Rep. Jenniffer González Colón (R-Puerto Rico) conducted an oversight visit at several clinics in the VA Caribbean Healthcare System, participated in a roundtable discussion with representatives from Veterans Service Organizations and held an oversight hearing on maximizing… Read more »
Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) and Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) released the following statements after the House passed the Senate’s companion to Rep. Zeldin’s legislation to expand access to adult day health care.
“Our country made a promise to care for the men and women who sacrificed for our freedoms,” said Roe. “I’m proud this legislation would expand access to adult day… Read more »
Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the hearing schedule for March 12– 16.
The following events are open to the press:
WHO: Subcommittee on Health
WHAT: VA Healthcare: Maximizing Resources in Puerto Rico
WHEN: 10:00 a.m. AST (10:00 a.m. ET), Monday, March 12, 2018
WHERE: Leopoldo Figueroa Hearing Room, Puerto Rico Capitol Building, Constitution Avenue,… Read more »
Today, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Jack Bergman (R-Mich.), along with House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs members Rep. Mike Bost (R-Ill.), Rep. Neal Dunn (R-Fla.) and Rep. Kathleen Rice (D-N.Y.), introduced legislation to prevent misuse of VA’s purchase cards.
“When it comes to the care and treatment of our Veterans, accountability is my top concern,” said… Read more »
Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after an Inspector General report revealed systemic problems and failed leadership at the DC VA Medical Center:
“The findings of this report are unacceptable. Our nation’s heroes deserve the very best care and treatment, and it’s clear from this Inspector General’s report that this facility, and the VISN… Read more »
Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the hearing schedule for March 5 – 9.
The following events are open to the press:
WHAT: Joint Hearing of House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committees to Receive Legislative Presentation of Multiple Veterans Service Organizations
WHEN: 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 6, 2018
WHERE: SD-G50 and streaming at veterans.senate.gov.
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