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Veterans Day 2010

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Steve Buyer, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, released the following Veterans Day message:  

House Clears Veterans’ Benefits Package for President’s Signature

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Washington, D.C. House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Ranking Member Steve Buyer made the following statement on the bipartisan veterans’ benefits package approved by the House this evening:

Buyer Blasts Democrats for Putting Politics over Policy; Ranking Member Praises/Opposes House Approved Veterans’ Legislation

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Washington, D.C.Today, the House of Representatives approved H.R. 3787, as amended, H.R. 5360, as amended, H.R. 5630, and H.R. 6132 by voice vote. A recorded vote was requested on H.R. 3685 and H.R. 5993, as amended, which will be conducted tomorrow. 

Health Subcommittee Holds Hearing on VHA Procurement System

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Washington, D.C. Today, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health held a hearing on contracting and procurement within the Veterans Health Administration(VHA), during which Ranking Member Henry Brown (R-SC) made the following statement:

Senate Clears House Republican Bill to Assist Parents of Deceased Servicemembers

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Washington, D.C. Last night, the Senate cleared legislation to provide parents of deceased servicemembers, commonly referred to as Gold Star Parents, expanded access to state veterans’ homes.

Ranking Member Buyer Retires from the United States Army Reserve

Thursday, September 16, 2010
Washington, D.C.— Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Steve Buyer retired from the United States Army Reserve on Thursday, after thirty years of service, in a ceremony that also honored the retirement of the Congressman’s brother, Col. John J. Buyer, Jr. after 29 and a half years of service in the United States Army.

 

Buyer Bill Would Cover Iraqi Veterans with Possible Toxic Exposure; Legislation Would Extend VA Health Care Enrollment Eligibility for Qarmat Ali Veterans

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Washington, D.C. —Today, House Committee on Veterans Affairs Ranking Member Steve Buyer made the following statement regarding a bill he introduced to authorize the Department of Veterans (VA) to extend the healthcare enrollment period for certain veterans who served in the Qarmat Ali region of Iraq.

Veterans Committee Approves Legislation; Buyer Helps Disabled Veteran Entrepreneurs/ Boozman Protects Veterans’ Gun Rights

Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs approved the following measures and reported them favorably to the House for consideration:

Buyer Provides Candid and Inspirational Remarks at 92nd National Convention of the American Legion

Thursday, September 02, 2010

Milwaukee, WI - Yesterday, Steve Buyer (R-IN), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, addressed the delegates of the 92nd National Convention of the American Legion.

Buyer Addresses the 92nd National Convention of the American Legion; Thanks Legionnaires for their Service to America and Comments on Service to Veterans

Thursday, September 02, 2010

Milwaukee, WI - Yesterday, Steve Buyer (R-IN), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, addressed the delegates of the 92nd National Convention of the American Legion where he praised their work on behalf of America’s veterans.

House Approves Buyer Amendments to MilCon/VA Appropriations Bill; Ensures Funding for Paralympics, Renewable Energy, and VocRehab

Thursday, July 29, 2010

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).

Miller: VA must be Held Accountable for Continued Lapses in Patient Safety

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

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).

Ranking Member Roe Voices Concern with Veteran Suicide Rate; Seeks to Ensure Accessible and Compassionate Care is Readily Available

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

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.

 

Buyer Bill would Provide Family-like Environment, Personal Freedom and Independence to Veterans Requiring Long Term Care

Thursday, July 01, 2010

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.

Houses Passes Bill to Assist Parents of Deceased Servicemembers

Thursday, July 01, 2010

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.

Ranking Member Buyer Honored by Blinded American Veterans Foundation

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Washington, D.C. In recognition of his longstanding dedication and commitment to serving veterans, the Blinded American Veterans Foundation (BAVF) today presented its prestigious George ‘Buck’ Gillispie Congressional Award to Congressman Steve Buyer.

Ranking Member Buyer Responds to Arlington Cemetery Inquiry

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Washington, D.C. –Today, House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Ranking Member Steve Buyer made the following statement regarding an investigation by the Department of the Army regarding Arlington National Cemetery:

Stearns Rebukes VA for Failure to Implement IG Recommendations

Wednesday, June 09, 2010

Washington, D.C. –Today, House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Deputy Ranking Member Cliff Stearns stated that it is unacceptable that the Department of Veterans (VA) has not yet implemented a number of audit recommendations issued by the Office of Inspector General (OIG).

Buyer: Inspector General Reports Re-Confirm Need to Overhaul VA Procurement System

Wednesday, June 09, 2010

Washington, D.C. –Today, House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Ranking Member Steve Buyer stated that reports released by the Department of Veterans (VA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) earlier this week further illustrate the urgent need for procurement reform at VA.

Bilirakis and Miller Support Therapeutic Recreation for Wounded Warriors

Tuesday, June 08, 2010

New Port Richey, Florida—Today, the Subcommittee on Health held a field hearing to highlight the benefits of recreation therapy as means to rehabilitate disabled veterans and restore them to optimal levels of functioning and independence.