House Passes Bills to Improve VA Construction Practices, Authorize COLA for Disabled Vets
Washington, DC,
September 16, 2014
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed four veterans related bills:
H.R. 3593, 5404, 4276, now await consideration by the Senate, and S. 2258 will be sent to the president to be signed into law. Following House passage of the bills, Chairman Miller released the below statement: “Congress has once again found common ground in support of our Nation’s heroes. If signed into law, these four bills would have a lasting impact on the way VA operates and on the lives of many veterans. I am especially proud of passage of the urgently needed VA Construction Assistance Act. It is no secret that VA has a horrible track record in managing major construction projects. VA construction projects are routinely completed years late and millions over budget, while VA construction officials escape accountability at every turn. Congressman Coffman’s legislation will add a crucial level of oversight for VA in completing major construction projects, helping ensure both veterans and taxpayers are better served. I thank my Senate colleagues for their work on S. 2258, and I urge them to quickly pass H.R. 3593, H.R. 5404, and H.R. 4276.” – Rep. Jeff Miller, Chairman, House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs |