House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

Washington, D.C. — For the needs of America’s veterans, the 110th Congress officially got underway with the organization of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee. Ranking Member Steve Buyer (R-Ind.) announced the new additions to the Republican membership, as well as those who will serve as ranking members of the four subcommittees.

Washington, D.C. — Responding to a decision by Democratic House leaders to reinstate joint hearings of veterans’ and military service groups, which have historically been timed to coincide with the annual Washington conventions of these groups in spring, Veterans’ Committee Ranking Member Steve Buyer (R-Ind.) issued the following statement:

Washington, D.C. — With news that veterans’ unemployment rates in 2006 dropped by about a third from 2005, Steve Buyer (R-Ind.), House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs ranking member, expressed his pleasure and also his continuing concerns regarding veterans’ employment.