Health Subcommittee

Statement for the Record: Nurses Organization of Veterans Affairs and Veterans Healthcare Policy Institute

Statement for the Record: Independence Blue Cross (IBX)

Statement for the Record: Veterans of Foreign Wars

H.R.9502: Protect Seniors and Veterans from Health Care Fraud Act of 2026

HHRG-119-VR03-WList-20260630.pdf

Statement for the Record: Paralyzed Veterans of America

Apr 162026

H.R. 2283, the “Recognizing Community Organizations for Veteran Engagement and Recovery Act”; H.R. 6993, the “BEACON Act of 2026”; H.R.6652, the “U.S. Vets of the FAS Act”; H.R.6444, the “Blast Overpressure Research and Mitigation Task Force Act”; H.R.5999, “To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish an opioid antagonist to a veteran without requiring a prescription or copayment”; H.R.6848, the “Whole Health for Veterans Act”; H.R.6001, the “Veterans with ALS Reporting Act”Markup360 Cannon House Office Building2:15 p.m.

H.R. 2283, the “Recognizing Community Organizations for Veteran Engagement and Recovery Act”

H.R. 6993, the “BEACON Act of 2026

H.R.6652, the “U.S. Vets of the FAS Act”

H.R.6444, the “Blast Overpressure Research and Mitigation Task Force Act”

H.R.5999, “To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish an opioid antagonist to a veteran without requiring a prescription or copayment”

H.R.6001, the “Veterans with ALS Reporting Act”

Markup Notice

H.R.6848, the “Whole Health for Veterans Act

Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R.2283 offered by Mrs. Miller-Meeks

Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R.5999 offered by Mr. Conaway

Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R.6444 offered by Mrs. Miller-Meeks

Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R.6652 offered by Ms. King Hinds

Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R.6993 offered by Mr. Bergman

Amendment #2 to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R.6993 Offered by Ms. Brownley

Amendment #1 to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R.6993 Offered by Ms. Brownley

Amendment to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R.6993 Offered by Ms. Morrison

Amendment to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R.6993 Offered by Mr. Conaway

Mar 52026

Hidden Wounds: Effectively Supporting Veterans with TBIHearing360 Cannon House Office Building3:15 p.m.

Dr. Rachel McArdleDeputy Executive Director, Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Services · U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Statement Witness Biography

Dr. Joel ScholtenExecutive Director, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Biography

Mr. Al JohnsonArmy Veteran, Flight SurgeonWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement Witness Biography

Mr. Buster MiscusiMarine Corps Veteran, Graduate of Operation MendWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Dr. Russell Gore, MDChief Medical Officer · Avalon Action AllianceWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography

HHRG-119-VR03-WList-20260305.pdf

Statement for the Record: American Academy of Neurology

Statement for the Record: Article from Dr. Murphy titled "Frontiers in Neuroscience"

Statement for the Record: Article from Rep. Brownley titled "The Plot to Privatize Veteran Brain Care"

Statement for the Record: Wounded Warrior Project

Statement for the Record: Association of VA Neurology Services (AVANS)

Jan 132026

Legislative Hearing on: Discussion Draft: the “BEACON Act”; H.R.6444, the “Blast Overpressure Research and Mitigation Task Force Act”; H.R.6526, the “Clarity on Care Options Act”; Discussion Draft: the “Data Driven Suicide Prevention Act”; H.R. 2283, the “RECOVER Act”; Discussion Draft: the “Health Desert Reform Act”; H.R. 2426, the “Veterans Mental Health and Addiction Therapy Quality of Care Act”; H.R 6652: the “US Vets of the FAS Act”; H.R. 4509, the “NOPAIN for Veterans Act”; H.R. 5999, To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish an opioid antagonist to a veteran without requiring a prescription or copayment; H.R. 6001, the “Veterans with ALS Reporting Act”; Discussion Draft: the “Whole Health for Veterans Act.”Hearing360 Cannon House Office Building7:15 p.m.

Dr. Maria LlorenteActing Assistant Under Secretary for Health for Integrated Veteran Care · U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Ms. K. SmithDeputy Chief, Military & Veterans Policy · American Psychological AssociatioWitness Biography Witness Statement

Dr. Mark KoenigerActing Assistant Under Secretary for Health for Patient Care Services · U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

The Honorable Charles PaulAmbassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary · Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall IslandsWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography Witness Statement

Ms. Elizabeth McCoyAssociate Director of Government Affairs · Wounded Warrior Project

Mr. James WhaleyChief Executive Officer · Mission Roll Call

Statement for the Record: ALS United

Statement for the Record: Embassy of Federated States of Micronesia

Statement for the Record: Air Force Sergeants Association

Statement for the Record: Tragedy Assistance Program

Discussion Draft: Clarity on Care Options Act

Discussion Draft: Data Driven Suicide Prevention and Outreach Act of 2025

H.R.6652: U.S. Vets of the FAS Act

H.R.2426: Veterans Mental Health and Addiction Therapy Quality of Care Act

Statement for the Record: Easterseals Serving DC/MD/VA

Statement for the Record: Berry Law

Statement for the Record: Voices for Non-Opioid Choices

Discussion Draft: Blast Overpressure Research and Mitigation Task Force Act

H.R.5999: To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish an opioid antagonist to a veteran without requiring a prescription or copayment.

Discussion Draft: BEACON Act of 2025

H.R.2283: RECOVER Act

Statement for the Record: Multiorganizational

H.R.4509: NOPAIN for Veterans Act

Discussion Draft: Veterans Health Desert Reform Act of 2025

Statement for the Record: Centerstone

Statement for the Record: Easterseals

Statement for the Record: The UP Center

Statement for Record: American Federation of Government Employees

Statement for the Record: Fleet Reserve Association

Statement for the Record: Representative Crow

H.R.6001: Veterans with ALS Reporting Act

Discussion Draft: Whole Health for Veterans Act

Statement for the Record: ALS Association

Statement for the Record: Veterans of Foreign Wars

Statement for the Record: VoteVets

Statement for the Record: Dennis J. Boothe

Statement for the Record: Endeavors

Statement for the Record: Apsire Health Partners

Statement for the Record: Cohen Veterans Network, Inc.

HHRG-119-VR03-Wstate-PiattW-20260113.pdf

HHRG-119-VR03-TTF-PiattW-20260113.pdf

HHRG-119-VR03-Bio-PiattW-20260113.pdf

HHRG-119-VR03-Wstate-WhalesJ-20260113.pdf

HHRG-119-VR03-Bio-WhalesJ-20260113.pdf

HHRG-119-VR03-TTF-WhalesJ-20260113.pdf

Dec 102025

Putting Families First: Strengthening CHAMPVA for Survivors and DependentsHearing360 Cannon House Office Building7:15 p.m.

Dr. Maria LlorenteActing Assistant Under Secretary for Health, Office of Integrated Veteran Care · Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Statement Witness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. David FennellDirector, Veteran and Family Member Programs, Integrated External Networks, Office of Integrated Veteran Care · Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. James ZennerNational Policy Director · National Association of County Veteran Service OfficersWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Mrs. Caira BensonVeteran Support & Strategic Initiatives Specialist · Code of Support FoundationWitness Statement Witness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Rep. Mariannette Miller Meeks — HHRG-119-VR03-20251210-QFR004.pdf

Rep. Mariannette Miller Meeks — HHRG-119-VR03-20251210-QFR005.pdf

QFR Response: Mrs. Caira Benson

QFR Response: National Association of County Veterans Service Officers

Notice

HHRG-119-VR03-WList-20251210.pdf

Statement for the Record: Paralyzed Veterans of America

QFR Response: Department of Veterans Affairs

Jul 152025

Oversight: Right Time, Right Place, Right Treatment with VA Community CareHearing360 Cannon House Office Building6:15 p.m.

Ms. Dallas KnightFounder & President · Operation Juliet, Army Combat VeteranWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

Dr. Kyleanne HunterChief Executive Officer · Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of AmericaWitness Statement Witness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Dr. Meaghan MobbsDirector · Center for American Safety and Security. Independent Women’s ForumWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography

Ms. Amanda NewmanChief Executive Officer · Western Illinois Home Health CareWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography

Ms. Kristina KeenanDirector of National Legislative Service · Veterans of Foreign WarsWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography

HHRG-119-VR03-WList-20250715.pdf

Statement for the Record; Operation Juliet: Analysis of Social Media Responses from Female Veterans Regarding VA Healthcare Experiences

Statement for the Record; Operation Juliet: Social Media Comments by Female Veterans

Statement for the Record; Cohen Veterans Network

Jul 82025

Markup on: H.R.2605, Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act, H.R.3400; the Territorial Response and Access to Veterans’ Essential Lifecare Act; H.R.3643, VA Data Transparency and Trust Act; H.R.3726, Fisher House Availability Act of 2025; H.R.3767, HPSP Improvement Act of 2025; H.R.3855, To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes; H.R.3863, VA Mental Health Outreach and Engagement Act; H.R.2148, Veteran Caregiver Re-education, Reemployment, and Retirement AcMarkup360 Cannon House Office Building2:15 p.m.Canceled

Jun 122025

Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 785, The Representing Our Seniors at VA Act of 2025, H.R. 2068, The Veterans Patient Advocacy Act, H.R. 2605, The Service Dogs Assisting Veterans (SAVES) Act, H.R. 3400, The Territorial Response and Access to Veterans’ Essential Lifecare (TRAVEL) Act of 2025, Discussion Draft: To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes, Discussion Draft: The VA Data Transparency and Trust Act, Discussion Draft: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study to determine whether RNA sequencing can be used to effectively diagnose PTSD in veterans, Discussion Draft: The Health Professionals Scholarship Program Improvement Act of 2025, Discussion Draft: The Fisher House Availability Act of 2025, H.R. 1404, The CHAMPVA Children’s Care Protection Act of 2025, H.R. 2148, The Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act, Discussion Draft: The VA Mental Health Outreach and Engagement ActHearing360 Cannon House Office Building6:15 p.m.

Antoinete ShappellDeputy Assistant Under Secretary for Health for Patient Care Services · Veteran Health Administration, Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement Witness Biography

Mr. Cole LyleDirector · Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Division, The American LegionWitness Statement Witness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. David CokerPresident · Fisher House FoundationWitness Statement Witness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. John SchmittCEO · iXpressGenesWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography

Mr. Randy JohnsonWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement Witness Biography

Dr. Isle WiechersDeputy Executive Director · VHA Office of Mental Health, Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Mrs. Caira BensonCaregiver Fellow · Elizabeth Dole FoundationWitness Statement Witness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Statement for the Record, NAVREF

Statement for the Record; American Academy of Physician Associates

H.R. 2148; Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act

Statement for the Record; Student Veterans of America

H.R.___; To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study to determine whether RNA sequencing can be used to effectively diagnose PTSD in veterans.

H.R. 1404; CHAMPVA Children’s Care Protection Act of 2025

H.R. 3643; VA Data Transparency and Trust Act

SFR_K9s for Warriors

H. R.___ To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.

Statement for the Record, Paralyzed Veterans of America

H.R.___; VA Mental Health Outreach and Engagement Act

H. R. 785; Representing our Seniors at VA Act of 2025

Statement for the Record. National Association of State Veterans Homes in Support of S.785

Statement for the Record. Military Officers Association of America

Statement for the Record, Rep. Morelle

Statement for the Record: Concerned Veterans for America

Statement of the Record, USAA

H.R. 3726; Fisher House Availability Act of 2025

Statement for the Record; Quality of Life Foundation

H. R. 2068; Veterans Patient Advocacy Act

H. R. 2605; ‘Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act’’ or the ‘‘SAVES Act’

H.R. 3400; TRAVEL Act of 2025

H.R. 3767; Health Professionals Scholarship Program Improvement Act of 2025

Statement for the Record, iXPRESSGENES

Apr 292025

Dignity Denied: The Case for Reform at State Veterans HomesHearing360 Cannon House Office Building6:15 p.m.

Mr. Ed HarriesPresident · National Association of State Veterans HomesWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography

Ms. Sharon SilasDirector, Health Care · U.S. Government Accountability OfficeWitness Biography Witness Statement

Colonel Charlton MeginleySecretary · Louisiana Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

Dr. Scottie HartronftExecutive Director · U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Biography Witness Statement

VFW Statement for the Record

FDVA Statement for the Record

NASDVA Statement for the Record

HVAC SVH SFR- Rep. Sheri Biggs

"Reform at State Veterans Homes"_QFR-LDVA

"Reform at State Veterans Homes"_QFR-GAO

"Reform at State Veterans Homes"_QFR-NASVH

"Reform at State Veterans Homes"_QFR-VA

Mar 252025

Breaking Down Barriers: Getting Veterans ACCESS to Lifesaving CareHearing360 Cannon House Office Building6:30 p.m.

Dr. Shankar YalamanchiliChief Executive Officer · River Region Psychiatry AssociatesWitness Statement

Ms. Missy JarrottMother of Navy Veteran Landon HolcombWitness Statement Witness Biography

Mr. Michael Urban, LCSWArmy Veteran and Mental Health AdvocateWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography

Dr. Maria D. LlorenteActing Undersecretary for Health Office of Integrated Veterans Care · U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationWitness Statement Witness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Dr. Ilse WiechersDeputy Director Office of Mental Health · U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Final Printed Transcript

Statement for the Record - American Academy of Physician Associates

Statement for the Record - National Association for Behavioral Healthcare

H.R. 217, CHIP IN for Veterans Act; H.R. 1969, No Wrong Door for Veterans Act; H.R. 1971, Veterans Supporting Prosthetics Opportunities and Recreational Therapy (SPORT) Act; H.R. 1823, The VA Budget Accountability Act; H.R. 1107, The Protecting Veteran Access to Telemedicine Services Act; H.R. 1336, The Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Act; H.R. 658, To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish qualifications for the appointment of a person as a marriage and family therapist, qualified to provide clinical supervision, in the Veterans Health Administration; H.R. 1644, Copay Fairness for Veterans Act; and H.R. 1860, The Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordination Act.Markup360 Cannon House Office Building6:15 p.m.

H.R. 1969, No Wrong Door for Veterans Act (Rep. Miller-Meeks)

H.R. 1971, Veterans Supporting Prosthetics Opportunities and Recreational Therapy (SPORT) Act (Rep. Miller-Meeks)

H.R. 217, CHIP IN for Veterans Act (Rep. Bacon)

H.R. 1644, Copay Fairness for Veterans Act (Rep. Underwood)

H.R. 1107, The Protecting Veteran Access to Telemedicine Services Act (Rep. Womack)

H.R. 1823, The VA Budget Accountability Act (Rep. Bergman)

H.R. 1336, The Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Act (Rep. Murphy)

H.R. 1860, The Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordination Act (Rep. Garcia)

Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 1969, offered by Rep. Miller-Meeks

H.R. 658, To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish qualifications for the appointment of a person as a marriage and family therapist, qualified to provide clinical supervision, in the Veter

Amendment to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 1969, offered by Rep. Dexter

Amendment to H.R. 1336, offered by Rep. Morrison

Amendment to H.R. 1336, offered by Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick

Amendment to H.R. 1336, offered by Rep. Brownley

Markup Notice

Mar 112025

Legislative Hearing on: Discussion Draft, Standardizing Treatment and Referral Times Act; Discussion Draft, No Wrong Door for Veterans Act; Discussion Draft, Providing Veterans Essential Medications Act; Discussion Draft, Veterans Supporting Prosthetics Opportunities and Recreational Therapy Act; Discussion Draft, To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Comptroller General of the United States to report on certain funding shortfalls in the Department of Veterans Affairs; H.R. 217, CHIP IN for Veterans Act (Rep. Bacon); H.R. 1107, Protecting Veteran Access to Telemedicine Services Act of 2025 (Rep. Womack); H.R. 1336, The Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act (Rep. Murphy); H.R. 658, To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish qualifications for the appointment of a person as a marriage and family therapist, qualified to provide clinical supervision, in the Veterans Health Administration; Discussion Draft, Copay Fairness for Veterans Act; Discussion Draft, Saving Our Veterans Lives Act; and Discussion Draft, Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordination ActHearing360 Cannon House Office Building6:15 p.m.

The Honorable Jack BergmanMember of Congress

The Honorable Gregory MurphyMember of Congress

The Honorable Steve WomackMember of Congress

The Honorable Don BaconMember of Congress

The Honorable Lauren UnderwoodMember of Congress

The Honorable Christopher DeluzioMember of Congress

Dr. Thomas O'TooleDeputy Assistant Undersecretary for Health for Clinical Services · U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationWitness Statement Witness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Dr. Antoinette ShappellDeputy Assistant Under Secretary for Health for Patient Services · U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Dr. Thomas EmmendorferPharmacy Benefits Management · U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography

Dr. Jeffrey GoldPresident · University of Nebraska SystemWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

Dr. Andrew KozminskiMedical Director of Hyperbaric Medicine · University of Iowa Health CareWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. Ed HarriesPresident · National Association of State Veterans HomesWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. Jon RetzerDeputy National Legislative Director for Health · Disabled American VeteransWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

Ms. Sue MorrisPresident · Veterans TrustWitness Statement Witness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. Brian DempseyDirector of Government Affairs · Wounded Warrior ProjectWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography Witness Statement

The Honorable Sylvia GarciaMember of Congress

H.R. 1971, To amend title 38, United States Code, to include adaptive prostheses and terminal devices for sports and other recreational activities in the medical services furnished to eligible veteran

Discussion Draft, To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Comptroller General of the United States to report on certain funding shortfalls in the Department of Veterans Affairs

H.R. 1969, To amend and reauthorize the Staff Sergeant Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (Rep. Miller-Meeks)

Discussion Draft, To amend title 38, Untied States Code, to authorize certain health care professional employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs to deliver, distribute, or dispense to veterans ce

Discussion Draft, to designate Regional Breast and Gynecologic Cancer Care Coordinators to expand the work of the Breast and Gynecologic Oncology System of Excellence at the Department of Veterans Aff

Discussion Draft, To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to furnish hyperbaric oxygen to a veteran who has a traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder

Statement for the Record - Veterans Healthcare Policy Institute

H.R. 1970, To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to reimburse State homes for the cost of, or to furnish to State homes, certain costly medications provide

Statement for the Record - Paralyzed Veterans of America

Document for the Record - Rep. Murphy

H.R.217, CHIP IN for Veterans Act (Rep. Bacon)

H.R.658, To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish qualifications for the appointment of a person as a marriage and family therapist, qualified to provide clinical supervision, in the Vetera

Discussion Draft, To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate copayments by the Department of Affairs for medicines relating to preventive health services, and for other purposes (Rep. Underwo

Discussion Draft, To amend title 39, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a program to furnish to certain individuals items used for the secure storage of firea

Statement for the Record - American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

H.R. 1972, To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the period during which the referral of a veteran, made by a health care provider of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to a non-Departm

Statement for the Record - AFGE

Statement for the Record - Trajector Medical

Feb 122025

Roles and Responsibilities: Evaluating VA Community CareHearing360 Cannon House Office Building7:15 p.m.

Dr. Steven BravermanChief Operating Officer · U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

Mr. Ed WeinbergPresident and CEO · OptumServeWitness Statement Witness Biography

Mr. Chris FarajiPresident · WellhiveWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography

Ms. Sharon SilasDirector, Health Care Team · Government Accountability OfficeWitness Statement Witness Biography

Dr. Sachin YendeChief Medical Officer for Integrated Veteran Care · U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Dr. Julie KroviakPrincipal Deputy Assistant Inspector General · U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Inspector GeneralWitness Biography Witness Statement

Dr. Scott KrugerPhysician · Virginia Oncology AssociatesWitness Statement

Mr. Dave McIntyrePresident and CEO · TriWest Healthcare AllianceWitness Statement Witness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Statement for the Record - The American Legion

Document for the Record - Rep. Hamadeh