House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Ranking Member Steve Buyer successfully added three amendments to the fiscal 2011 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs appropriations bill, H.R. 5822, to secure funding for the VA-US Paralympic Sports Program, increase funding for renewable energy projects, and increase Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) staffing for Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E).

Washington, D.C. —Today, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Ranking Member
U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. (TN-01) expressed his commitment to our nation’s heroes by ensuring that our veterans have immediate access to the care they need in order to prevent the tragedy of suicide.

St. Louis, Missouri — Yesterday, Congressman Jeff Miller (R-FL), of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, participated in a full committee oversight hearing on the most recent lapse in patient safety at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Washington, D.C. – This week, the House of Representative approved four veteran related measures, including legislation to provide parents of deceased servicemembers, commonly referred to as Gold Star Parents, expanded access to state veterans’ homes.

Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, House Committee on Veterans Affairs Ranking Member Steve Buyer introduced legislation to authorize the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to contract with adult foster homes for the provision of long-term care to veterans who are unable to live independently.