House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

Washington D.C. — Yesterday, during a joint House and Senate hearing on the legislative recommendations of the American Legion, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Ranking Member Steve Buyer (R-Ind.) commended the 2.7 million member veterans’ organization for its steadfast support for the military and its mission in the war on terrorism.

Washington, D.C. — The Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity heard testimony yesterday on where in the process VA is with the implementation of the post 9/11 GI Bill, H.R. 5684, which amends the Montgomery GI Bill educational assistance program for veterans.

Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, the House of Representatives unanimously approved two bipartisan measures to improve benefits and services for veterans. The following bills now await action by the U.S. Senate:

Washington, D.C. — Today, Committee Ranking Republican Member Steve Buyer (R-Ind.) received an updated situational report from Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Peake on the Department’s preparation for Hurricane Gustav and Tropical Storm Hanna.

Washington, D.C. — In a late evening session on Thursday, the House of Representatives approved four veterans’ bills by voice vote. The following bills now await action by the Senate:

Washington, D.C. —U.S. Rep. Steve Buyer (R-Ind.) today commended House approval of record level funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), but expressed disappointment that his amendment to establish new solar electric technologies at VA medical facilities was not permitted.

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Steve Buyer’s (R-Ind.) amendment to the 2009 Military Construction-VA Appropriations bill, which the House approved by voice vote last night would specifically provide $7 million in funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to install alternative fueling stations at thirty-five of its medical facilities across the country.

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 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. —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. — 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.

Washington, D.C. — The Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity heard testimony today on a number of bills covering diverse issues facing veterans and their families.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Ranking Republican Member Steve Buyer (R-Ind.) called for an immediate and thorough investigation into the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) human studies on the smoking cessation drug Chantix.