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Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the hearing schedule for December 11 – 15. The following events are open to the press: WHO: Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity WHAT: An Update on the Implementation of the Forever GI Bill, the Harry W. Colmery Educational Assistance Act of 2017 WHEN: 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 12, 2017 WHERE: 334 Cannon House Office Building and… Read more »

Today, Chairman Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed legislation to authorize the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to contract with non-profits that accredit health care organizations to investigate VA medical centers: “When the wellbeing and safety of veteran patients are endangered due to substandard care practices, VA must… Read more »

Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the hearing schedule for December 4 – 8.   The following event is open to the press: WHO: House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs WHAT: New Names, Same Problems: The VA Medical Surgical Prime Vendor Program WHEN: 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 7, 2017 WHERE: 334 Cannon House Office Building and streaming here. BACKGROUND: This… Read more »

Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) and Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.) released the following statements after the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced they would begin issuing veterans identification cards: “When traveling around the country, I’ve heard from many veterans who would like an official identification card to document their service,” said Chairman… Read more »

Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the hearing schedule for November 27 – December 1.  The following events are open to the press: WHO: Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations WHAT: Examining VA’s Failure to Address Provider Quality and Safety Concerns WHEN: 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 29, 2017 WHERE: 334 Cannon House Office Building and streaming here.… Read more »

Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the hearing schedule for November 13 – 17. The following event is open to the press: WHO: Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity WHAT: Best Practices in Veterans Education and Transition to Civilian Life WHEN: 2:00 p.m. CT, Friday, November 17, 2017  WHERE: Texas Tech University System Office Building, Room 104, 1508 Knoxville Avenue,… Read more »

In honor of Veterans Day, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following video message and penned the below op-ed in The Hill: The following is an excerpt from Chairman Roe's op-ed in The Hill: As we approach Veterans Day, we are reminded of the brave men and women who have worn the uniform of our great nation. We honor their service and sacrifice, recognizing we are… Read more »

Today, Chairman Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed nine veterans bills Tuesday and Wednesday in addition to the five veterans bills the House passed on Monday: “In the days leading up to Veterans Day, the House has doubled down on its commitment to honor and care for the men and women who answered the call to serve. The bills… Read more »

Chairman Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after the VA AIR Act of 2017 passed out of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs on a 13-10vote: “Veterans should not have to wait any longer for the care they deserve; the time for Congressional action is now. We must ensure the Department of Veterans Affairs has the tools and resources needed to serve veterans for… Read more »

Chairman Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed five veterans bills: “There’s no better way to kick off the week leading up to Veterans Day than to advocate for our nation’s heroes through our work on the House floor. Tonight, my colleagues on both sides of the aisle came together to pass five pieces of legislation that will honor… Read more »