Ranking Member Buyer
Veterans Affairs: Historical Budget Authority, Fiscal Years 1940 through 2007
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) has issued a report providing the History of the Budget Authority for the Department of Veterans Affairs from Fiscal Years 1940 through 2007. To view the report, please click here.
VA Benefits Handbook Now Available:The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that the latest edition of the Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents handbook is now available online. To view the new handbook, please click here.
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News
Buyer Commends The American Legion
Friday, September 12, 2008
Subcommittee Reviews Implementation of the Post 9/11 GI Bill
Friday, September 12, 2008
House Approves Three Bipartisan Veterans’ Bills
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Buyer Praises VA Initiatives in Preparing for Hurricane Gustav
Sunday, August 31, 2008
House Approves Four Veterans’ Bills
Friday, August 01, 2008
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:
House Approves Military Construction-VA Appropriations for 2009
Friday, August 01, 2008
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.
About The Committee
The House Committee on Veterans' Affairs reviews veterans' programs, examines current laws, and reports bills and amendments to strengthen existing laws concerning veterans and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), such as for health care, disability compensation, GI bill education and job training, home loan guarantees, life insurance policies, and a nationwide system of veterans' cemeteries.