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Health Subcommittee

Part ofVeterans' Affairs CommitteeChairMariannette Miller-Meeks(R)veterans.house.gov

Meetings

Hearings, markups, and business meetings, most recent first.
Jun 302026
HearingH.R.4398, the “Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act”; H.R.4805, the “Warrior Impact from Neurological and G-Force Stress Act”; H.R.6835, the “Veterans Spinal Trauma Access to New Devices Act”; H.R.9376, the “Trauma Outreach, Understanding, and Resiliency through Spirituality Act”; H.R.9316, the “Travel Assistance for Veterans in Medical Deserts Act”; Discussion Draft: the “Foreign Medical Program Integrity and Improvement Act”; Discussion Draft: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Secretary of Health and Human Services to avoid duplicative, improper, or erroneous billings or payments for hospital care and medical services furnished under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; Discussion Draft: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to coordinate with the Secretary of Health and Human Services in administering the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes; Discussion Draft: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and to provide for coordination between the Secretaries in the administration of the Veterans Community Care Program and certain health plans under the Medicare program, and for other purposes; Discussion Draft: VA Coaching into Care Act; Discussion Draft: National Task Force on Caregiving Youth of Veterans Act; Discussion Draft: the “VHA OPEN Policies Act of 2026”; Discussion Draft: “To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report biennially on staffing of medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs”; H.R.9018: “Fostering TRUST Act of 2026”; Discussion Draft: the “Veterans Health Administration Personnel Transparency and Accountability Act” Act”
360 Cannon House Office Building2:15 p.m.Scheduled
WitnessesMs. Chelsea MoreaGold Star SpouseWitness BiographyWitness StatementWitness Truth in TestimonyMr. Brandon WilsonChief Operating Officer · Asheville Buncombe Community Christian MinistryWitness StatementWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness BiographyDr. Alex Rich, Ph.D.Director of Data & Analytics · Common Defense Education FundWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness StatementDr. Mark Kobelja, M.D.Executive Director, National Programs · Veterans Health Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsWitness BiographyDr. Mark Koeniger, M.D.Acting Assistant Under Secretary for Health for Patient Care Service · Veterans Health Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Truth in TestimonyDr. Lisa Arfons, M.D.Acting Assistant Under Secretary for Health Office of Integrated Veteran Care · Veterans Health Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsWitness StatementWitness BiographyMrs. Brittany ElliottMarine Corps and Veteran AdvocateWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness BiographyWitness Statement
Meeting documents
H.R.4398, the “Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act”H.R.4805, the “Warrior Impact from Neurological and G-Force Stress Act”H.R.9376, the “TOURS” ActH.R.9316, the “Travel Assistance for Veterans in Medical Deserts Act”Discussion Draft: the “Foreign Medical Program Integrity and Improvement Act”H.R.9524, To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to coordinate with the Secretary of Health and Human Services in administering the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposesDiscussion Draft: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and to provide for coordination betweeDiscussion Draft: VA Coaching into Care ActDiscussion Draft: National Task Force on Caregiving Youth of Veterans ActDiscussion Draft: the “VHA OPEN Policies Act of 2026”Discussion Draft: “To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report biennially on staffing of medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs”H.R.9018: “Fostering TRUST Act of 2026”Discussion Draft: the “Veterans Health Administration Personnel Transparency and Accountability Act”H.R.6835, the “Veterans Spinal Trauma Access to New Devices Act”Hearing NoticeStatement for the Record: Nurses Organization of Veterans Affairs and Veterans Healthcare Policy InstituteStatement for the Record: Independence Blue Cross (IBX)Statement for the Record: Veterans of Foreign WarsH.R.9502: Protect Seniors and Veterans from Health Care Fraud Act of 2026HHRG-119-VR03-WList-20260630.pdfStatement for the Record: Paralyzed Veterans of America
Apr 162026
MarkupH.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”
360 Cannon House Office Building2:15 p.m.Scheduled
Meeting documents
H.R. 2283, the “Recognizing Community Organizations for Veteran Engagement and Recovery Act”H.R. 6993, the “BEACON Act of 2026H.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 NoticeH.R.6848, the “Whole Health for Veterans ActAmendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R.2283 offered by Mrs. Miller-MeeksAmendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R.5999 offered by Mr. ConawayAmendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R.6444 offered by Mrs. Miller-MeeksAmendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R.6652 offered by Ms. King HindsAmendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R.6993 offered by Mr. BergmanAmendment #2 to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R.6993 Offered by Ms. BrownleyAmendment #1 to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R.6993 Offered by Ms. BrownleyAmendment to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R.6993 Offered by Ms. MorrisonAmendment to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R.6993 Offered by Mr. Conaway
Mar 52026
HearingHidden Wounds: Effectively Supporting Veterans with TBI
360 Cannon House Office Building3:15 p.m.Scheduled
WitnessesDr. Rachel McArdleDeputy Executive Director, Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Services · U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsWitness StatementWitness BiographyDr. Joel ScholtenExecutive Director, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsWitness BiographyMr. Al JohnsonArmy Veteran, Flight SurgeonWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness StatementWitness BiographyMr. Buster MiscusiMarine Corps Veteran, Graduate of Operation MendWitness BiographyWitness StatementWitness Truth in TestimonyDr. Russell Gore, MDChief Medical Officer · Avalon Action AllianceWitness StatementWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Biography
Meeting documents
Hearing NoticeHHRG-119-VR03-WList-20260305.pdfStatement for the Record: American Academy of NeurologyStatement 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 ProjectFinal Printed HearingStatement for the Record: Association of VA Neurology Services (AVANS)
Jan 132026
HearingLegislative 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.”
360 Cannon House Office Building7:15 p.m.Scheduled
WitnessesDr. Maria LlorenteActing Assistant Under Secretary for Health for Integrated Veteran Care · U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyMs. K. SmithDeputy Chief, Military & Veterans Policy · American Psychological AssociatioWitness BiographyWitness StatementDr. Mark KoenigerActing Assistant Under Secretary for Health for Patient Care Services · U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsWitness BiographyWitness StatementWitness Truth in TestimonyThe Honorable Charles PaulAmbassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary · Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall IslandsWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness BiographyWitness StatementMs. Elizabeth McCoyAssociate Director of Government Affairs · Wounded Warrior ProjectMr. James WhaleyChief Executive Officer · Mission Roll Call
Meeting documents
Witness ListStatement for the Record: ALS UnitedStatement for the Record: Embassy of Federated States of MicronesiaStatement for the Record: Air Force Sergeants AssociationStatement for the Record: Tragedy Assistance ProgramHearing NoticeDiscussion Draft: Clarity on Care Options ActDiscussion Draft: Data Driven Suicide Prevention and Outreach Act of 2025H.R.6652: U.S. Vets of the FAS ActH.R.2426: Veterans Mental Health and Addiction Therapy Quality of Care ActStatement for the Record: Easterseals Serving DC/MD/VAStatement for the Record: Berry LawStatement for the Record: Voices for Non-Opioid ChoicesDiscussion Draft: Blast Overpressure Research and Mitigation Task Force ActH.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 2025H.R.2283: RECOVER ActStatement for the Record: MultiorganizationalH.R.4509: NOPAIN for Veterans ActDiscussion Draft: Veterans Health Desert Reform Act of 2025Statement for the Record: CenterstoneStatement for the Record: EastersealsStatement for the Record: The UP CenterStatement for Record: American Federation of Government EmployeesStatement for the Record: Fleet Reserve AssociationStatement for the Record: Representative CrowH.R.6001: Veterans with ALS Reporting ActDiscussion Draft: Whole Health for Veterans ActStatement for the Record: ALS AssociationStatement for the Record: Veterans of Foreign WarsStatement for the Record: VoteVetsStatement for the Record: Dennis J. BootheStatement for the Record: EndeavorsStatement for the Record: Apsire Health PartnersStatement for the Record: Cohen Veterans Network, Inc.Final Printed HearingHHRG-119-VR03-Wstate-PiattW-20260113.pdfHHRG-119-VR03-TTF-PiattW-20260113.pdfHHRG-119-VR03-Bio-PiattW-20260113.pdfHHRG-119-VR03-Wstate-WhalesJ-20260113.pdfHHRG-119-VR03-Bio-WhalesJ-20260113.pdfHHRG-119-VR03-TTF-WhalesJ-20260113.pdf
Dec 102025
HearingPutting Families First: Strengthening CHAMPVA for Survivors and Dependents
360 Cannon House Office Building7:15 p.m.Scheduled
WitnessesDr. Maria LlorenteActing Assistant Under Secretary for Health, Office of Integrated Veteran Care · Department of Veterans AffairsWitness StatementWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyMr. David FennellDirector, Veteran and Family Member Programs, Integrated External Networks, Office of Integrated Veteran Care · Department of Veterans AffairsWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyMr. James ZennerNational Policy Director · National Association of County Veteran Service OfficersWitness BiographyWitness StatementWitness Truth in TestimonyMrs. Caira BensonVeteran Support & Strategic Initiatives Specialist · Code of Support FoundationWitness StatementWitness BiographyWitness Truth in Testimony
Meeting documents
Rep. Mariannette Miller Meeks — HHRG-119-VR03-20251210-QFR004.pdfRep. Mariannette Miller Meeks — HHRG-119-VR03-20251210-QFR005.pdfQFR Response: Mrs. Caira BensonQFR Response: National Association of County Veterans Service OfficersNoticeHHRG-119-VR03-WList-20251210.pdfStatement for the Record: Paralyzed Veterans of AmericaQFR Response: Department of Veterans AffairsFinal Printed Hearing
Jul 152025
HearingOversight: Right Time, Right Place, Right Treatment with VA Community Care
360 Cannon House Office Building6:15 p.m.Scheduled
WitnessesMs. Dallas KnightFounder & President · Operation Juliet, Army Combat VeteranWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness StatementDr. Kyleanne HunterChief Executive Officer · Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of AmericaWitness StatementWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyDr. Meaghan MobbsDirector · Center for American Safety and Security. Independent Women’s ForumWitness StatementWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness BiographyMs. Amanda NewmanChief Executive Officer · Western Illinois Home Health CareWitness StatementWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness BiographyMs. Kristina KeenanDirector of National Legislative Service · Veterans of Foreign WarsWitness StatementWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Biography
Meeting documents
Hearing NoticeFinal Printed HearingHHRG-119-VR03-WList-20250715.pdfStatement for the Record; Operation Juliet: Analysis of Social Media Responses from Female Veterans Regarding VA Healthcare ExperiencesStatement for the Record; Operation Juliet: Social Media Comments by Female VeteransStatement for the Record; Cohen Veterans Network
Jul 82025
MarkupMarkup 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 Ac
360 Cannon House Office Building2:15 p.m.Canceled
Jun 122025
HearingLegislative 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 Act
360 Cannon House Office Building6:15 p.m.Scheduled
WitnessesAntoinete ShappellDeputy Assistant Under Secretary for Health for Patient Care Services · Veteran Health Administration, Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness StatementWitness BiographyMr. Cole LyleDirector · Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Division, The American LegionWitness StatementWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyMr. David CokerPresident · Fisher House FoundationWitness StatementWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyMr. John SchmittCEO · iXpressGenesWitness StatementWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness BiographyMr. Randy JohnsonWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness StatementWitness BiographyDr. Isle WiechersDeputy Executive Director · VHA Office of Mental Health, Department of Veterans AffairsWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyMrs. Caira BensonCaregiver Fellow · Elizabeth Dole FoundationWitness StatementWitness BiographyWitness Truth in Testimony
Meeting documents
Statement for the Record, NAVREFStatement for the Record; American Academy of Physician AssociatesH.R. 2148; Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement ActStatement for the Record; Student Veterans of AmericaH.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 2025Hearing NoticeSFR_K9s for WarriorsH.R. 3643; VA Data Transparency and Trust ActH. 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 AmericaFinal Printed HearingH.R.___; VA Mental Health Outreach and Engagement ActH. R. 785; Representing our Seniors at VA Act of 2025Witness ListStatement for the Record. National Association of State Veterans Homes in Support of S.785Statement for the Record. Military Officers Association of AmericaStatement for the Record, Rep. MorelleStatement for the Record: Concerned Veterans for AmericaStatement of the Record, USAAH.R. 3726; Fisher House Availability Act of 2025Statement for the Record; Quality of Life FoundationH. R. 2068; Veterans Patient Advocacy ActH. R. 2605; ‘Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act’’ or the ‘‘SAVES Act’H.R. 3400; TRAVEL Act of 2025H.R. 3767; Health Professionals Scholarship Program Improvement Act of 2025Statement for the Record, iXPRESSGENES
Apr 292025
HearingDignity Denied: The Case for Reform at State Veterans Homes
360 Cannon House Office Building6:15 p.m.Scheduled
WitnessesMr. Ed HarriesPresident · National Association of State Veterans HomesWitness StatementWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness BiographyMs. Sharon SilasDirector, Health Care · U.S. Government Accountability OfficeWitness BiographyWitness StatementColonel Charlton MeginleySecretary · Louisiana Department of Veterans AffairsWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness StatementDr. Scottie HartronftExecutive Director · U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsWitness BiographyWitness Statement
Meeting documents
Witness ListVFW Statement for the RecordFDVA Statement for the RecordNASDVA Statement for the RecordHVAC 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-VAFinal Printed HearingHearing Notice
Mar 252025
HearingBreaking Down Barriers: Getting Veterans ACCESS to Lifesaving Care
360 Cannon House Office Building6:30 p.m.Scheduled
WitnessesDr. Shankar YalamanchiliChief Executive Officer · River Region Psychiatry AssociatesWitness StatementMs. Missy JarrottMother of Navy Veteran Landon HolcombWitness StatementWitness BiographyMr. Michael Urban, LCSWArmy Veteran and Mental Health AdvocateWitness StatementWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness BiographyDr. Maria D. LlorenteActing Undersecretary for Health Office of Integrated Veterans Care · U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationWitness StatementWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyDr. Ilse WiechersDeputy Director Office of Mental Health · U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationWitness BiographyWitness Truth in Testimony
Meeting documents
Hearing NoticeFinal Printed TranscriptWitness ListStatement for the Record - American Academy of Physician AssociatesStatement for the Record - National Association for Behavioral Healthcare
MarkupH.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.
360 Cannon House Office Building6:15 p.m.Scheduled
Meeting documents
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-MeeksH.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 VeterAmendment to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 1969, offered by Rep. DexterAmendment to H.R. 1336, offered by Rep. MorrisonAmendment to H.R. 1336, offered by Rep. Cherfilus-McCormickAmendment to H.R. 1336, offered by Rep. BrownleyMarkup Notice
Mar 112025
HearingLegislative 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 Act
360 Cannon House Office Building6:15 p.m.Scheduled
WitnessesThe Honorable Jack BergmanMember of CongressThe Honorable Gregory MurphyMember of CongressThe Honorable Steve WomackMember of CongressThe Honorable Don BaconMember of CongressThe Honorable Lauren UnderwoodMember of CongressThe Honorable Christopher DeluzioMember of CongressDr. Thomas O'TooleDeputy Assistant Undersecretary for Health for Clinical Services · U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationWitness StatementWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyDr. Antoinette ShappellDeputy Assistant Under Secretary for Health for Patient Services · U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyDr. Thomas EmmendorferPharmacy Benefits Management · U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness BiographyDr. Jeffrey GoldPresident · University of Nebraska SystemWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness StatementDr. Andrew KozminskiMedical Director of Hyperbaric Medicine · University of Iowa Health CareWitness BiographyWitness StatementWitness Truth in TestimonyMr. Ed HarriesPresident · National Association of State Veterans HomesWitness BiographyWitness StatementWitness Truth in TestimonyMr. Jon RetzerDeputy National Legislative Director for Health · Disabled American VeteransWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness StatementMs. Sue MorrisPresident · Veterans TrustWitness StatementWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyMr. Brian DempseyDirector of Government Affairs · Wounded Warrior ProjectWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness BiographyWitness StatementThe Honorable Sylvia GarciaMember of Congress
Meeting documents
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 veteranDiscussion 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 AffairsH.R. 1969, To amend and reauthorize the Staff Sergeant Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (Rep. Miller-Meeks)Hearing NoticeDiscussion 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 ceDiscussion 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 AffDiscussion 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 disorderStatement for the Record - Veterans Healthcare Policy InstituteH.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 provideStatement for the Record - Paralyzed Veterans of AmericaDocument for the Record - Rep. MurphyH.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 VeteraDiscussion 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. UnderwoDiscussion 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 fireaStatement for the Record - American Association for Marriage and Family TherapyH.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-DepartmWitness ListStatement for the Record - AFGEFinal Printed HearingStatement for the Record - Trajector Medical
Feb 122025
HearingRoles and Responsibilities: Evaluating VA Community Care
360 Cannon House Office Building7:15 p.m.Scheduled
WitnessesDr. Steven BravermanChief Operating Officer · U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness StatementMr. Ed WeinbergPresident and CEO · OptumServeWitness StatementWitness BiographyMr. Chris FarajiPresident · WellhiveWitness StatementWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness BiographyMs. Sharon SilasDirector, Health Care Team · Government Accountability OfficeWitness StatementWitness BiographyDr. Sachin YendeChief Medical Officer for Integrated Veteran Care · U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyDr. Julie KroviakPrincipal Deputy Assistant Inspector General · U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Inspector GeneralWitness BiographyWitness StatementDr. Scott KrugerPhysician · Virginia Oncology AssociatesWitness StatementMr. Dave McIntyrePresident and CEO · TriWest Healthcare AllianceWitness StatementWitness BiographyWitness Truth in Testimony
Meeting documents
Witness ListStatement for the Record - The American LegionDocument for the Record - Rep. HamadehHearing NoticeFinal Printed Hearing

Measures

What the committee has done with the bills sent to it, grouped by how far each one got: reported to the Senate, ordered reported, given a hearing, or referred and not yet taken up.
Reported
H.R. 6993BEACON Act of 2026Jack Bergman(Republican-Michigan)
Jan 22, 2026
Referred to
Apr 16, 2026
Markup by
Apr 16, 2026
Reported by
H.R. 2283Recognizing Community Organizations for Veteran Engagement and Recovery ActMike Bost(Republican-Illinois)
Mar 26, 2025
Referred to
Jan 13, 2026
Hearings By (subcommittee)
Apr 16, 2026
Markup by
Apr 16, 2026
Reported by
H.R. 6652U.S. Vets of the FAS ActKimberlyn King-Hinds(Republican-Northern Mariana Islands)
Jan 13, 2026
Referred to
Jan 13, 2026
Hearings By (subcommittee)
Apr 16, 2026
Markup by
Apr 16, 2026
Reported by
H.R. 6444Blast Overpressure Research and Mitigation Task Force ActRonny Jackson(Republican-Texas)
Jan 5, 2026
Referred to
Jan 13, 2026
Hearings By (subcommittee)
Apr 16, 2026
Markup by
Apr 16, 2026
Reported by
H.R. 5999To 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.Herbert C. Conaway, Jr.(Democratic-New Jersey)
Nov 17, 2025
Referred to
Jan 13, 2026
Hearings By (subcommittee)
Apr 16, 2026
Markup by
Apr 16, 2026
Reported by
H.R. 6001Veterans with ALS Reporting ActJason Crow(Democratic-Colorado)
Nov 17, 2025
Referred to
Jan 13, 2026
Hearings By (subcommittee)
Apr 16, 2026
Markup by
Apr 16, 2026
Reported by
H.R. 6848Whole Health for Veterans ActChristopher R. Deluzio(Democratic-Pennsylvania)
Jan 29, 2026
Referred to
Apr 16, 2026
Markup by
Apr 16, 2026
Reported by
H.R. 210Dental Care for Veterans ActJulia Brownley(Democratic-California)
Feb 6, 2025
Referred to
Mar 18, 2026
Discharged from
H.R. 5203To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to update directives of the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding the management of acute sexual assault, and for other purposes.Kelly Morrison(Democratic-Minnesota)
Dec 19, 2025
Referred to
Mar 18, 2026
Discharged from
H.R. 4114EVEST ActMark Takano(Democratic-California)
Dec 19, 2025
Referred to
Mar 18, 2026
Discharged from
H.R. 4876Reproductive Freedom for Veterans ActJulia Brownley(Democratic-California)
Dec 19, 2025
Referred to
Mar 18, 2026
Discharged from
H.R. 1336Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment ActGregory F. Murphy(Republican-North Carolina)
Mar 11, 2025
Referred to
Mar 25, 2025
Markup by
Mar 25, 2025
Reported by
H.R. 1969No Wrong Door for Veterans ActMariannette Miller-Meeks(Republican-Iowa)
Mar 10, 2025
Referred to
Mar 25, 2025
Markup by
Mar 25, 2025
Reported by
H.R. 658To 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.Julia Brownley(Democratic-California)
Mar 4, 2025
Referred to
Mar 25, 2025
Markup by
Mar 25, 2025
Reported by
H.R. 1823VA Budget Shortfall Accountability ActJack Bergman(Republican-Michigan)
Mar 10, 2025
Referred to
Mar 25, 2025
Markup by
Mar 25, 2025
Reported by
H.R. 1860Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordination ActSylvia R. Garcia(Democratic-Texas)
Mar 10, 2025
Referred to
Mar 25, 2025
Markup by
Mar 25, 2025
Reported by
H.R. 1644Copay Fairness for Veterans ActLauren Underwood(Democratic-Illinois)
Mar 10, 2025
Referred to
Mar 25, 2025
Markup by
Mar 25, 2025
Reported by
H.R. 1107Protecting Veteran Access to Telemedicine Services Act of 2025Steve Womack(Republican-Arkansas)
Mar 11, 2025
Referred to
Mar 12, 2025
Hearings By (subcommittee)
Mar 25, 2025
Markup by
Mar 25, 2025
Reported by
H.R. 1971Veterans SPORT ActMariannette Miller-Meeks(Republican-Iowa)
Mar 10, 2025
Referred to
Mar 25, 2025
Markup by
Mar 25, 2025
Reported by
H.R. 217CHIP IN for Veterans Act of 2025Don Bacon(Republican-Nebraska)
Feb 11, 2025
Referred to
Mar 25, 2025
Markup by
Mar 25, 2025
Reported by
Referred
H.R. 9559IBOGAINE ActMorgan Luttrell(Republican-Texas)
Jul 17, 2026
Referred to
H.R. 9544Save MEDICARE Act of 2026Lloyd Doggett(Democratic-Texas)
Jul 17, 2026
Referred to
H.R. 9524Veterans Care and Cost Coordination Act of 2026Gregory F. Murphy(Republican-North Carolina)
Jul 17, 2026
Referred to
H.R. 9533Veterans Health Administration Personnel Transparency and Accountability ActEugene Simon Vindman(Democratic-Virginia)
Jul 17, 2026
Referred to
H.R. 9247ON TIME ActErin Houchin(Republican-Indiana)
Jul 6, 2026
Referred to
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