House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

Washington, D.C. —The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing today to investigate the findings of a government report on a questionable means of procuring goods and services within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). 

Washington, D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives approved one bill on Tuesday, and two additional bills today which would improve benefits and services for veterans and their families. The bills now await action by the U.S. Senate.

Washington, D.C. —The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing yesterday, July 15, 2008, on the implementation of the recent decision by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to use television advertising and marketing in its outreach plan toward veterans.  The Subcommittee used the hearing as a vital opportunity to ensure that the VA was using the proper scientific based research to implement its outreach policy, and not wasting taxpayer funds.

Washington, D.C. — The Committee on Veterans Affairs held a legislative mark-up today on seven bills to improve benefits and services for veterans and their families.

Washington, D.C. — Today, the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity heard testimony regarding the independent living services the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides through its Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) program.

Washington D.C. – The House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs held an oversight hearing yesterday regarding a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) smoking cessation study for veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which for some participants prescribed Chantix, a drug that has the possible side effect of causing suicidal tendencies.