House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Steve Buyer (R–Ind.) today expressed regret that despite intense negotiations that included major concessions on health care and benefits provisions, his Senate counterpart obstinately refused to support an innovative health care collaboration project between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) that could ensure veterans the highest quality care in state-of-the-art facilities.

Washington, D.C. — Today, Chairman Steve Buyer (R-Ind.)  urged colleagues in the Senate and on both sides of the aisle to work together to provide veterans “the best care and benefits possible” by completing this year's legislative work.  H.R. 6314, which would expand one existing Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefit and extend certain expiring benefits provisions, passed the House today by a vote of 393-0.

Washington, D.C. — In connection with the results of yesterday's elections, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Steve Buyer (R-Ind.) made the following statement today.

Chairman Steve Buyer: Veterans Day reminds us of our commitment and the obligation we have to care for those who faithfully served us in times of war and peace. Veterans Day grew out of the Armistice Day ceremonies that commemorated the end of World War I on November 11, 1918. Today, Veterans Day honors all American veterans who have selflessly devoted themselves to protecting our cherished liberties and the sacrifices these extraordinary men and women have made to preserve and defend our freedom.