WASHINGTON, D.C.– This evening, the House of Representatives passed with bipartisan support H.R. 4031, the Department of Veterans Affairs Management Accountability Act of 2014 by a vote of 390-33. Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) was a co-sponsor of this legislation and released the following statement after passage:  

“While the president took little action this morning, the House acted to take steps towards ending the widespread mismanagement of the VA healthcare system across the country. This legislation which passed with wide bipartisan support will provide the VA with the tools needed to hold senior executives accountable who are putting our veterans’ healthcare at risk. If President Obama is serious about bringing real accountability and change to the VA, I urge him to support this legislation in short order and continue to work with Congress to put this scandal behind us and provide the highest quality care to our nation’s heroes.”

Earlier today 41 Action News in Kansas City (KSHB-NBC) reported on the VA Management Accountability Act. To watch the report, click here.

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