House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

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.

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:

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).

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.

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.