On Thursday, March 9, at 2:00 p.m. the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity will host a round table discussion on the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill to explore ways to make modern-day learning avenues more accessible for service members and veterans.
The following event is open to the press:
WHO: Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity
WHAT: Roundtable Discussion on Modern-Day Learning Avenues… Read more »
Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) today released the hearing schedule for March 6 – 10.
The following events are open to the press:
WHO: House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
WHAT: “Shaping the Future: Consolidating and Improving VA Community Care”
WHEN: 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 7, 2017
WHERE: 334 Cannon House Office Building and streaming at republicans-veterans.house.gov
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Today, Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs (DAMA) Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.) and Ranking Member Elizabeth Esty (D-Conn.) introduced two bills, the Veterans’ Compensation COLA Act of 2017 and the American Heroes COLA Act of 2017, to provide a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to veterans.
“I am proud to introduce these bills to provide important cost-of-living… Read more »
On Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at 7:30 p.m. the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, chaired by Rep. Phil Roe, M.D., will hold a hearing entitled, “Shaping the Future: Consolidating and Improving VA Community Care.” This hearing will examine the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Choice Program and the future of VA community care programs, authorities and budget impact.
The following event is… 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 »
Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations Hearing to Assess VA’s Risks for Drug Diversion
Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, chaired by Rep. Jack Bergman (R-Mich.), held a hearing to examine a recently released GAO report’s findings that lack of oversight and internal controls for prescription opioids and employee accountability put VA medical centers at risk… 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 »
On Monday, February 27, 2017, at 3:30 p.m. the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs’ Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold a hearing entitled, “Assessing VA’s Risks for Drug Diversion.” Read more »
