Federal · U.S. House · Subcommittee

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee

Part ofVeterans' Affairs CommitteeChairMorgan Luttrell(R)veterans.house.gov

MeetingsHearings, markups, and business meetings, most recent first.

Jun 302026

Memorializing our Veterans: Outreach, Upkeep, and Community Partnerships at Veterans CemeteriesHearing360 Cannon House Office Building6:15 p.m.

Ms. Ryan MannionCEO · Travis Manion FoundationWitness Statement — HHRG-119-VR09-Wstate-MannionR-20260630.pdf Witness Biography — HHRG-119-VR09-Bio-MannionR-20260630.pdf Witness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-VR09-TTF-MannionR-20260630.pdf Witness Statement — HHRG-119-VR09-Wstate-MannionR-20260630.pdf Witness Biography — HHRG-119-VR09-Bio-MannionR-20260630.pdf Witness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-VR09-TTF-MannionR-20260630.pdf

Mr. Cole LyleNational Director of Legislative Affairs · The American LegionWitness Statement Witness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. Shane LaGone, USAF (Ret.)Director of State Veterans Cemeteries · Kentucky Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement Witness Biography

Ms. Karen Durham-AguileraExecutive Director, Office of Army Cemeteries · Army National Military CemeteriesWitness Statement Witness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Ms. Ryan ManionCEO · Travis Manion Foundation

The Honorable Samuel BrownUnder Secretary for Memorial Affairs · National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Statement Witness Biography

Mr. Robert DalessandroActing Secretary · American Battle Monument CommissionWitness Statement Witness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Hearing Notice

HHRG-119-VR09-WList-20260630.pdf

Ranking Member McGarvey to the Office of Army Cemeteries

Ranking Member McGarvey to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Rep. Morrison to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Rep. Morrison to the Office of Army Cemeteries

Office of the Army Cemeteries response to Rep. Morrison

H.R. 8552, the “Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2026”; H.R. 9006, the “Locating Our Unclaimed Veterans Act”; H.R. 6588, the “PROVIDE Act”Markup360 Cannon House Office Building6:15 p.m.

Hearing Notice

H.R. 8552, the “Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2026”

H.R. 9006, the “Locating Our Unclaimed Veterans Act”

H.R. 6588, the “PROVIDE Act”

Jun 252026

H.R. 8552, the “Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2026”; H.R. 8767, the “Compensation Fund Recrediting Act”; H.R. 9006, the “Locating Our Unclaimed Veterans Act”; H.R. 6588, the “PROVIDE Act” H.R. 6921, the “Hawai’i National Cemetery Act” Discussion Draft, the “Unclaimed Veterans’ Legacy Grant Program Act”Hearing360 Cannon House Office Building7:15 p.m.Rescheduled

Mr. Glenn PowersDeputy Under Secretary for Field Programs and Cemetery Operations · National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

Ms. Lesley WitterSenior Vice President · National Funeral Directors AssociationWitness Statement Witness Biography

Mr. Cole LyleNational Director of Legislative Affairs · The American LegionWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. Jocelyn MosesSenior Principal Advisor, Compensation Service · Veterans Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Hearing Notice

Final Printed Hearing

H.R.9321, To temporarily expand the authorized uses of grants awarded under the Veterans Legacy Program of the National Cemetery Administration, and for other purposes.

H.R. 8552, the “Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2026”

H.R. 8767, the “Compensation Fund Recrediting Act”

H.R. 9006, the “Locating Our Unclaimed Veterans Act”

H.R. 6588, the “PROVIDE Act”

H.R. 6921, the “Hawai’i National Cemetery Act”

HHRG-119-VR09-WList-20260625.pdf

Apr 212026

Examining VA Benefits: Pension and Fiduciary, and VA Life Insurance OptionsHearing360 Cannon House Office Building5:15 p.m.

Mr. Tim SirhalActing Principal Deputy Under Secretary for Benefits · Veterans Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

Ms. Jennifer BoverExecutive Director, Pension & Fiduciary Service · Veterans Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Ms. Tamra SipesNational President · Gold Star Spouses of America IncWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement Witness Biography

Mr. Joseph BarnetVice President · Office of Servicemembers Group Life Insurance, Prudential FinancialWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

Statement for the Record: Defense Credit Union Council

Hearing Notice

Statement for the Record: Veterans of Foreign Wars

HHRG-119-VR09-WList-20260421.pdf

Final Printed Hearing

Mar 262026

H.R. "1004, the “Love Lives on Act of 2025”; H.R. 2164, the “Dayton National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2025”; H.R. 5339, the “Susan E. Lukas 9/11 Servicemember Fairness Act”; H.R. 5723, the “FRAUD in VA Disability Exam Act”; H.R. 6698, the “Board of Veterans Appeals Annual Report Transparency Act of 2025”; H.R. 6943, the “Veterans Burial Allowance and Reimbursement Act of 2026”; H.R. 7260, the “National Cemetery Administration Annual Report Act of 2026”Markup360 Cannon House Office Building5:15 p.m.

Hearing Notice

H.R.1004, Love Lives On Act of 2025

H.R.2164, Dayton National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2025

H.R.5339, Susan E. Lukas 9/11 Servicemember Fairness Act

H.R.5723, Fraud Reduction And Uncovering Deception (FRAUD) in VA Disability Exams Act

H.R.6698, Board of Veterans Appeals Annual Report Transparency Act of 2025

H.R.6943, Veterans Burial Allowance and Reimbursement Act of 2026

H.R.7260, National Cemetery Administration Annual Report Act of 2026

Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R.6698 offered by Mr. Self

Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R.7260 offered by Mr. McGarvey

Feb 32026

Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 1004, Love Lives on Act of 2025; H.R. 1685, Justice for ALS Veterans of 2025; H.R. 2164, Dayton National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2025; H.R. 6698, Board of Veterans Appeals Annual Report Transparency Act of 2025; H.R. 6943, Veterans Burial Allowance and Reimbursement Act of 2026; Discussion Draft, National Cemetery Administration Annual Report Act of 2026; H.R. 4469, PRESUME Act; H.R. 5723, FRAUD in VA Disability Exam Act; H.R. 5339, Susan E. Lukas 9/11 Servicemember Fairness ActHearing360 Cannon House Office Building3:15 p.m.

Mr. James McCormickExecutive Director · Vietnam Veterans of AmericaWitness Statement Witness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. Paul ShipleyNational Commander · AMVETSWitness Statement Witness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Ms. Nancy SpringerAssociate Director · Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United StatesWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography Witness Statement

Ms. Jennifer BoverExecutive Director · Veterans Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Biography Witness Statement

Mr. Glenn PowersDeputy Under Secretary, Field Programs and Cemetery Operations · National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Mrs. Tanya Wilson-ThomasSurviving Spouse and Former Caregiver · Gold Star Wives of AmericaWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. James Smith IIDeputy Executive Director, Policy and Procedures for Compensation Service · Veterans Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography

H.R.1004, Love Lives On Act of 2025

H.R.1685, Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2025

H.R.2164, Dayton National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2025

Hearing Notice

H.R.7260: National Cemetery Administration Annual Report Act of 2025

H.R.4469, PRESUME Act

H.R.6698, Board of Veterans Appeals Annual Report Transparency Act of 2025

H.R.5723, Fraud Reduction And Uncovering Deception (FRAUD) in VA Disability Exams Act

HHRG-119-VR09-WList-20260203.pdf

Statement for the Record: National Association of Veterans' Advocates, Inc.

H.R.6943: Veterans Burial Allowance and Reimbursement Act of 2025

H.R.5339, Susan E. Lukas 9/11 Servicemember Fairness Act

Statement for the Record: Paralyzed Veteran of America

Statement for the Record: Reserve Organization of America

Statement for the Record: ALS Association

Statement for the Record: ALS United

Statement for the Record: ALS Network

Statement for the Record: Berry Law

Statement for the Record: American Legion

Statement for the Record: The Invisible Ememy

Statement for the Record: Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors

Statement for the Record: National Association of Atomic Veterans, Inc

Statement for the Record: Gold Star Spouses of America

Final Printed Hearing

Jan 142026

Reevaluating the Rating Schedule: Examining VA’s Efforts to Modernize Disability BenefitsHearing360 Cannon House Office Building7:15 p.m.

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

Ms. Nina TannExecutive Director · Veterans Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans AffairWitness Statement Witness Biography

Dr. Ulia SokolMedical Officer · Veterans Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Biography

Ms. Elizabeth CurdaDirector · Government Accountability OfficeWitness Statement Witness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. Philip ArmourSenior Economist · RANDWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Hearing Notice

Statement for the Record: Veterans of Foreign Wars

Statement for the Record: Disabled American Veterans

HHRG-119-VR09-WList-20260114.pdf

Statement for the Record: Berry Law

Final Printed Hearing

Nov 202025

Improving Outcomes for Disabled Veterans: Oversight of VA’s Medical Disability Examination OfficeHearing360 Cannon House Office Building5:00 p.m.Rescheduled

Ms. Elizabeth CurdaDirector of Education, Workforce, and Income Security · Government Accountability OfficeWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Ms. Mary GlennDeputy Executive Director, Medical Disability Examination OfficeWitness Biography Witness Statement

Ms. Tara FloresDirector, Acquisition Service · Office of Acquisition, Logistics and Construction, U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Biography

Final Printed Hearing

Statement for the Record: National Organization of Veterans' Advocates

Statements for the Record: Paralyzed Veterans of America

Statement for the Record: Michael S. Figlioli, Director, National Veterans Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States

HHRG-119-VR09-WList-20251120.pdf

Hearing Notice

Jul 82025

Markup on: H.R. 3123, Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act; H.R. 3627, Justice for America’s Veterans and Survivors Act of 2025; H.R. 3833, Veterans’ Caregiver Appeals Modernization Act of 2025; H.R. 3834, Protecting Veteran’s Claim Options Act; H.R. 3835, Veterans Appeals Efficiency Act of 2025; H.R. 3854, Modernizing All Veterans and Survivors Claims Processing Act; H.R. 3983 Veterans Claims Quality Improvement Act of 2025; H.R. 3951, Rural Veterans’ Improved Access to Benefits Act of 2025; H.R. 659, Veterans Law Judge Experience Act; H.R. 2055, Caring for Survivors Act; H.R. 2701, Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Act; H.R. 2721, Honoring our Heroes ActMarkup360 Cannon House Office Building5:00 p.m.Canceled

Jun 242025

Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 3123, Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act; H.R. 3627, Justice for America’s Veterans and Survivors Act of 2025; H.R. 3833, Veterans’ Caregiver Appeals Modernization Act of 2025; H.R. 3834, Protecting Veterans Claim Options Act; H.R. 3835, Veterans Appeals Efficiency Act of 2025; H.R. 3854, Modernizing All Veterans and Survivors Claims Processing Act; H.R. 3983 Veterans Claims Quality Improvement Act of 2025; H.R. 3951, Rural Veterans’ Improved Access to Benefits Act of 2025; H.R. 659, Veterans Law Judge Experience Act; H.R. 2055, Caring for Survivors Act; H.R. 2701, Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Act; H.R. 2721, Honoring our Heroes ActHearing360 Cannon House Office Building5:15 p.m.Rescheduled

Dr. Colleen RichardsonExecutive Director, Caregiver Support Program · Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. James Smith IIDeputy Executive Director, Policy and Procedures Compensation Service · Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. Evan DeichertActing Deputy Vice Chairman, Veterans Law Judge Board of Veterans' Appeals · Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

The Honorable David ValadaoMember of Congress

The Honorable Chuck EdwardsMember of Congress

The Honorable Tom BarrettMember of Congress

The Honorable Timothy KennedyMember of Congress

The Honorable Debbie Wasserman SchultzMember of Congress

The Honorable Jahana HayesMember of Congress

Mrs. Julie GuleffCaregiver and Surviving Spouse of Stephen GuleffWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

The Honorable Elise StefanikMember of Congress

Mr. Michael WishnieWilliam O. Douglas Clinical Professor of Law and Director · Veterans Legal Services Clinic, Yale Law SchoolWitness Statement Witness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. Kevin FrielExecutive Director, Pension & Fiduciary Service · Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography

Colonel Tiffany Wagner, USAFClerk of the Court · U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims

Ms. Candace WheelerSenior Director, Government and Legislative Affairs · Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)Witness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

The Honorable Julia BrownleyMember of Congress

Statement for the Record; Nicole Neily

Statement for the Record; Rep. Wasserman Shultz

Statement for the Record; Republican Jewish Coalition

Final Printed Hearing

Statement for the Record; Mr. Zimmerman

H.R.3627; Justice for America’s Veterans and Survivors Act of 2025

H.R.3833; Veterans’ Caregiver Appeals Modernization Act of 2025

H.R.3834; Protecting Veteran’s Claim Options Act

H.R.3835; Veterans Appeals Efficiency Act of 2025

H.R.3123; Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act

Statement for the Record; Disabled American Veterans

Statement for the Record; Quality of Life Foundation

Statement for the Record; Jewish Federations of North America

H.R.3854; Modernizing All Veterans and Survivors Claims Processing Act

H.R.3983; Veterans Claims Quality Improvement Act of 2025

H.R.659; Veterans Law Judge Experience Act of 2025

H.R.2055; Caring for Survivors Act of 2025

H.R.2721; Honoring Our Heroes Act of 2025

H.R.3951; Rural Veterans' Improved Access to Benefits Act of 2025

H.R.2701; Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act

Statement for the Record; Julie Guleff

Statement for the Record; Paralyzed Veterans of America

Statement for the Record; Afikim Foundation

Statement for the Record; Shiron Collective

Statement for the Record; Jonah Platt

Statement for the Record; Kestenbaum

Statement for the Record; Ondrasik

Statement for the Record: Savetsky

Statement for the Record; Administrative Conference of the United States

Statement for the Record; American Legion

Statement for the Record; Klompas

Statement for the Record; Trink

Statement for the Record; Bethony Mandel

Statement for the Record; American Federation of Government Employees

Statement for the Record; Iddo Goldberg

Statement for the Record; Liora Rez

Statement for the Record; Jason Greenblatt

Statement for the Record; Sarah Stern

HHRG-119-VR09-WList-20250624.pdf

Statement for the Record; Gold Star Spouses of America

Statement for the Record; Veterans of Foreign Wars

Statement for the Record; Vietnam Veterans of America

Statement for the Record; National Organization of Veterans' Advocates

HHRG-119-VR09-Bio-WagnerT-20250624.pdf

HHRG-119-VR09-Wstate-WagnerT-20250624.pdf

HHRG-119-VR09-TTF-WagnerUSAFT-20250624.pdf

May 142025

Waste & Delays: Examining VA's Improper Payments in its Compensation and Pension ProgramsHearing360 Cannon House Office Building2:15 p.m.

Mr. Kevin FrielExecutive Director · U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Biography

Ms. Nina TannExecutive Director · U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Statement Witness Biography

Ms. Jeanine GilsonActing Chief Financial Officer · U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Biography

Mr. Brent ArronteDeputy Assistant Inspector General for Audits and Evaluations · U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Biography Witness Statement

Witness List

VFW Statement for the Record

PVA Statement for the Record

Hearing Notice

Final Printed Hearing

Apr 92025

Examining VA Efforts to Decrease Delays in Veterans’ Disability Compensation ClaimsHearing360 Cannon House Office Building5:45 p.m.Rescheduled

Mr. Robert J. OrificiExecutive Director Benefits and Memorial Services · U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Information and TechnologyWitness Biography

Mr. James "Jim" R. SwartzPresident, AFGE Local 2823 · American Federation of Government EmployeesWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography

Mr. James W. SmithDeputy Executive Director Policy and Procedures Compensation Service · U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits AdministrationWitness Biography

Mr. Kenneth SmithAssistant Deputy Undersecretary Field Operations and Acting Executive Director Education Services · U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits AdministrationWitness Statement Witness Biography

Statement for the Record - Disabled American Veterans

Final Printed Hearing

Witness List

Statement for the Record - Veterans of Foreign Wars

Statement for the Record - The American Legion

H.R. 530, ACES Act; H.R. 1286, Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act; H.R. 1578, Veterans Claims Education Act of 2025; H.R. 2201, Improving VA Training for Military Sexual Trauma Claims Act; H.R. 2303, Board of Veterans’ Appeals Attorney Retention and Backlog Reduction Act; and HR. 647, Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025Markup360 Cannon House Office Building5:30 p.m.

Markup Notice

H.R.2303, Board of Veterans’ Appeals Attorney Retention and Backlog Reduction Act (Rep. McGarvey)

H.R.1286, Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act (Rep. Bresnehan)

H.R.1578, Veterans Claims Education Act of 2025 (Rep. Peters)

H.R. 530, ACES Act (Rep. Pfluger)

H.R.2201, Improving VA Training for Military Sexual Trauma Claims Act (Rep. Kim)

Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 647, offered by Rep. Luttrell

Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 2201, offered by Rep. Luttrell

H.R.647, Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025 (Rep. Yakym III)

Mar 262025

Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 530, ACES Act; H.R. 647, Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025; H.R. 1039, Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act; H.R. 1228, Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act; H.R. 1286, Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act; H.R. 1344, Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act; H.R. 2138, Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025; H.R. 2137, Review Every Veterans Claim Act of 2025; Discussion Draft, Veteran Appeals Transparency Act of 2025; Discussion Draft, Improving VA Training for Military Sexual Trauma Claims Act; Discussion Draft, Veterans Claims Education Act; Discussion Draft, Survivors Benefits Delivery Improvement Act of 2025; and Discussion Draft, Board of Veterans Appeals’ Attorney Retention and Backlog Reduction Act.Hearing360 Cannon House Office Building2:15 p.m.

Ms. Diane Boyd RauberExecutive Director · National Organization of Veterans' AdvocatesWitness Statement Witness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Ms. Kenesha BrittonAssistant Deputy Undersecretary · U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits AdministrationWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

The Honorable Tom BarrettMember of Congress

The Honorable Robert BresnahanMember of Congress

Ms. Jocelyn MosesSenior Principal Advisor · U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits AdministrationWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

The Honorable August PflugerMember of Congress

Ms. Lesley WitterSenior Vice President, Advocacy · National Funeral Directors AssociationWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography

Mr. Evan DeichertActing Deputy Vice Chairman · U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Board of Veterans’ AppealsWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography

Ms. Lisa PozzebonExecutive Director · U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery AdministrationWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

The Honorable Rudy YakymMember of Congress

Colonel Andrew ShurtleffU.S. Air Force (Retired)

The Honorable Young KimMember of Congress

Mrs. Patricia Krisfalusy-MaxonSister of Master Sergeant Dennis Krisfalusy, U.S. Air Force (Retired)Witness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

The Honorable Keith SelfMember of Congress

Statement for the Record - AFGE

Statement for the Record - Paralyzed Veterans of America

Statement for the Record - Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors

Statement for the Record - Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US

Statement for the Record - Disabled American Veterans

H.R. 530, ACES Act (Rep. Pfluger)

H.R. 2303, To amend title 38, United States Code, to reform and enhance the pay of Board of Veterans' Appeals attorneys for recruitment and retention and to increase the decision quality and claims pr

Final Printed Hearing

H.R. 647, Ensuring Veterans' Final Resting Place Act (Rep. Yakym)

H.R. 1039, Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act (Rep. Barrett)

H.R. 2201, Improving VA Training for Military Sexual Trauma Claims Act (Rep. Kim)

Hearing Notice

H.R. 1228, Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act (Rep. Ciscomani)

H.R. 1286, Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act (Rep. Bresnahan)

H.R. 1344, Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (Rep. Reschenthaler)

H.R. 1578, to amend title 38, United States Code, to promote assistance from persons recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for individuals who file certain claims under laws administered by

H.R. 2278, To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve equitable access to certain benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans A

HR 2138, Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025 (Rep. Luttrell)

Witness List

H.R. 1741, Veteran Appeals Transparency Act of 2025 (Rep. Self)

H.R. 2137, Review Every Veterans Claim Act (Rep. Luttrell)

HHRG-119-VR09-Bio-ShurtleffA-20250326.pdf

HHRG-119-VR09-Wstate-ShurtleffA-20250326.pdf

HHRG-119-VR09-TTF-ShurtleffA-20250326.pdf

Mar 52025

Legislative Hearing on: Discussion Draft, Governing Unaccredited Representatives Defrauding VA Benefits Act; Discussion Draft, Preserving Lawful Utilization of Services for Veterans Act of 2025; and Discussion Draft: To amend title 38, United States Code, to allow for certain fee agreements for services rendered in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of initial claims and supplemental claims for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.Hearing360 Cannon House Office Building3:15 p.m.

The Honorable Jack BergmanMember of Congress

Mr. Josh SmithChief Executive Officer · Veteran Benefits GuideWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement Witness Biography

Lieutenant Colonel William "Bill" TaylorCo-Founder and Chief Operating Officer · Veterans Guardian VA Claim Consulting

The Honorable Chris PappasMember of Congress

Mr. Peter O'RourkePresident · National Association for Veterans RightsWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Ms. Diane Boyd RauberExecutive Director · National Organization of Veterans' AdvocatesWitness Statement Witness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. Pat MurrayDirector, National Legislative Service · Veterans of Foreign WarsWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography

Witness List

Hearing Notice

Statement for the Record - The American Legion

H.R. 1732 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to reinstate penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees relating to claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary o

H.R. 1656 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to permit certain fee agreements between claimants and agents or attorneys for the preparations, presentation, or prosecution of initial claims for b

Statement for the Record - Disabled American Veterans

Statement for the Record - Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America

Statement for the Record - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Discussion Draft, To amend title 38, United States Code, to allow for certain fee agreements for services rendered in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of initial claims and supplemen

Final Printed Hearing

HHRG-119-VR09-Bio-TaylorW-20250305.pdf

HHRG-119-VR09-Wstate-TaylorW-20250305.pdf

HHRG-119-VR09-TTF-TaylorW-20250305.pdf

Jan 232025

Correcting VA’s Violations of Veterans’ Due Process and Second Amendment RightsHearing360 Cannon House Office Building6:15 p.m.

Dr. Jordan B. CohenAnalyst in Firearms Policy · Congressional Research ServiceWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography Witness Statement

Dr. Scott D. SzymenderaAnalyst in Disability Policy · Congressional Research ServiceWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. James McCormickPast National Commander · Military Order of the Purple HeartWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography Witness Statement

Dr. Wayne ReynoldsNational Treasurer · Vietnam Veterans of AmericaWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Michael "Top" WashingtonMaster Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps (retired) · Everytown Veterans Advisory CouncilWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography

Ms. Nancy SpringerAssociate Director, National Legislative Service · Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United StatesWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement Witness Biography

Witness List

Statement for the Record - The American Legion

Final Printed Hearing

Hearing Notice

Statement for the Record - National Association of County Veterans Service Officers

Statement for the Record - GIFFORDS/Brady

Document for the Record - H.R. 496, offered by Rep. Crane

QFR - Rep. Radewagen

QFR Responses - Rep. Radewagen