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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) and Rep. Mark Takano (D-Cali.), Ranking Member and Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, announced the members selected to lead the Committee’s subcommittees in the 116^th Congress:

“It was great to finally have the 116th Congress’ full House Committee on Veterans Affairs’ come together for the first time ever,” said Roe. “During the organizational meeting, I was encouraged by the members’ enthusiasm to work on behalf of our nation’s veterans. This committee has always had a naturally bipartisan nature to it, and I know that under the leadership of Chairman Takano that will continue. We have lots of work ahead of us as we monitor the implementation of the many bills that were signed into law last Congress, like the VA MISSION Act and the VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act. On top of that, I know we will continue to work hard to improve and modernize VA as we strive to ensure that our veterans receive the best services and support possible.”

“I’m proud that our Committee’s membership better reflects the increasingly diverse veterans population in our country,” said Takano. “Acknowledging the contributions of our nation’s veterans, regardless of race, gender, or sexual orientation is a hallmark of my VA 2030 vision and a necessary step toward guaranteeing all our veterans the benefits and recognition they deserve. Together, our Committee will leverage the experiences of our Members, Republican and Democrat, and deliver bipartisan solutions for our nation’s veterans that improve access to care and benefits, while maintaining transparency and accountability at VA.”

House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Vice Chair:

Congressman Conor Lamb

Vice Ranking Member

Congresswoman Amata Coleman Radewagen

Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs:

Chair: Congresswoman Elaine Luria

Ranking Member: Congressman Mike Bost

Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity:

Chair: Congressman Mike Levin

Ranking Member: Congressman Gus M. Bilirakis

Subcommittee on Health:

Chair: Congresswoman Julia Brownley

Ranking Member: Congressman Dr. Neal Dunn

Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations:

Chair: Congressman Chris Pappas

Ranking Member: Congressman Jack Bergman

Subcommittee on Technology Modernization:

Chair: Congresswoman Susie Lee

Ranking Member: Congressman Jim Banks