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Committee Passes 10 Veterans Bills

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs passed ten bills out of committee:   “Today, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs continued to deliver on our promise to transform and strengthen the VA in order to ensure that our nation’s veterans receive the quality care and benefits they…

HVAC Schedule July 9 - July 13

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Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the hearing schedule for July 9 - July 13. The following events are open to the press: WHO: House Committee on Veterans' Affairs WHAT: Business Meeting WHEN: 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 12, 2018 WHERE: 334 Cannon House Office Building and streaming here. BACKGROUND: The purpose of this meeting is to assign…

Chairman Roe Announces Full Committee Hearing on the Implementation of the Accountability Act

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Protection Act: One Year Later." The purpose of this oversight hearing is to examine implementation of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017. The full committee hearing will be held on July 17, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. More information, including the witness list, will be made available in the coming weeks.  Chairman Roe released…

Chairman Roe Opening Statement: It Is Time to Delve Into the Details

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Today, the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, chaired by Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.), held an oversight hearing on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) electronic health record modernization program.  Below are Chairman Roe's opening remarks from the hearing: Opening Remarks As Prepared for Delivery The Committee will come to order.  Thank you all for being here…

House Passes Legislation to Extend Benefits to Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans

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Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs released the following statement after the House passed the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2018. “I applaud the House’s passage of the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act,” said Roe. “This bill is critical to our nation’s Blue Water Navy veterans, as it ensures they receive benefits for any…

HVAC Schedule June 25 - June 29

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Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the hearing schedule for June 25 - June 29. The following events are open to the press:   WHO: House Committee on Veterans' Affairs WHAT: VA Electronic Health Record Modernization: The Beginning of the Beginning WHEN: 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 26, 2018 WHERE: 334 Cannon House Office Building and…

Roe Statement on Anniversary of VA Accountability Law

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Washington, D.C. - Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement in advance of the one-year anniversary of President Trump signing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act into law: “Saturday marks one year since this bill was signed into law, and as a result we’ve seen major changes at the VA.  Before…

Chairman Roe, Ranking Member Walz Announce EHR Oversight Hearing, Create New Subcommittee to Focus on IT Projects

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Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) and Tim Walz (D-Minn.), Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, respectively, announced a hearing entitled, “VA Electronic Health Record Modernization: The Beginning of the Beginning.” The full committee hearing will be held on June 26, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Chairman Roe and Ranking Member Walz also announced they will…

Roe, Walz Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution to Commemorate National GI Bill Week

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Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) and Tim Walz (D-Minn.), Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, respectively, introduced a resolution to designate the week of June 18, 2018 as National GI Bill Commemoration Week. Senators Carper (D-Del.), Isakson (R-Ga.), Sullivan (R-Ala.) and Tester (D-Mont.) introduced the Senate version of this resolution. The…

UPDATED HVAC Schedule June 18 – June 22

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Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the hearing schedule for June 18 - June 22. **Please note the new start time of the Health Subcommittee hearing.** The following event is open to the press: WHO: Subcommittee on Health WHAT: More Than Just Filling Vacancies: A Closer Look at VA Hiring Authorities, Recruiting and Retention WHEN: 10:00 a.m., Thursday June 21,…

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