Washington, D.C. - Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the hearing schedule for December 17 - December 21. Please note that Thursday's hearing has been postponed. The following events are open to the press: WHO:House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs WHAT:“Tracking Transformation: VA MISSION Act Implementation.” WHEN:2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 19, 2018 WHERE:HVC-210 - Capitol Visitors Center, House Side, Second Floor, Room 210 and streaming here. Background:During this joint oversight he... [...]

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.), Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, released the following statement following the bipartisan press conference he hosted on the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act 2018: “The Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2018 is a critical piece of legislation that the House passed unanimously 382 – 0 back in June. It has yet to pass the Senate, which is why I held a bipartisan press conference to urge the Senate to pass it. I am grateful to all of the Members of Congress an... [...]

Washington, D.C.- Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) announced he will hold a press conference on H.R. 299, The Blue Water Vietnam Veterans Act. This legislation unanimously passed the House in June and would help Blue Water Vietnam Navy Veterans. The location of the below event has been changed. The following event is open to the press: WHO: House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Members, Veteran Service Organization Members WHAT: Press Conference on H.R. 299, Blue Water Vietnam Veterans Act WHEN: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 pm., Thursday, December... [...]

Washington, D.C. - Today, the House and Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs held a joint oversight hearing entitled, “Tracking Transformation: VA MISSION Act Implementation.” Below are Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.)’s remarks: Opening Remarks As Prepared for Delivery: Welcome and thank you all for joining us for today’s joint hearing of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs. This morning we will discuss the implementation of the John S. McCain, Daniel K. Akaka, and Samuel R. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Mainta... [...]

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.), Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, released the following statement in advance of the end of the 115th Congress: "As we conclude the 115th Congress, I know that every committee member can go back to their district proud of what we achieved on behalf of our nation’s veterans. This Committee worked in a true bipartisan fashion and was blessed with committee members who are committed to veterans. In total, the House passed over 80 veterans bills, and President Trump signe... [...]