Veterans Healthcare
The Subcommittee on Health has legislative and oversight authority for the Department of Veterans Affairs’ health care system, its programs and research apparatus.
In the 110th Congress, much of the subcommittee’s work has focused on health issues related to returning veterans. The House passed the ‘Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act’ (H.R. 327) which establishes a comprehensive program to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans. The House also passed the ‘Traumatic Brain Injury Health Enhancement and Long-Term Support Act of 2007’ (H.R. 2199) which develops a comprehensive program for the long-term traumatic brain injury rehabilitation. The Subcommittee has held hearings on issues such as the VA Polytrauma Center System of Care, access to healthcare for veterans, Vet Centers and the VA’s Long-term care programs.
In the remainder of the 110th Congress, the Subcommittee will continue to address the comprehensive physical and mental healthcare needs of our veterans; how to develop, train and retain healthcare professionals within the VA Healthcare system; the quality of health-related research initiatives within the VA; how to effectively treat and care for the complex health needs of returning veterans; and other matters of concern to America’s veterans.
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