Federal · U.S. House · Subcommittee

Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

Part ofVeterans' Affairs CommitteeChairDerrick Van Orden(R)veterans.house.gov

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

Jun 252026

H.R. 5992, the “Stuck on Hold Act”; H.R. 8532, the “VA Home Loan Affordability Act”; Discussion Draft, the “VA Education Oversight Improvement Act”; Discussion Draft, the “Affordable Homes for Veterans Act of 2026”Hearing360 Cannon House Office Building2:00 p.m.Postponed

Hearing Notice

H.R. 5992, the “Stuck on Hold Act”

H.R. 8532, the “VA Home Loan Affordability Act”

Discussion Draft, the “VA Education Oversight Improvement Act”

Discussion Draft, the “Affordable Homes for Veterans Act of 2026”

Apr 162026

Bounce Houses, Drones, and Massage Chairs: A Review of VA’s Purchase History in the Veteran Readiness and Employment ProgramHearing360 Cannon House Office Building6:00 p.m.

Ms. Chantile StovallActing Executive Director, Veterans Readiness and Employment Service · Veterans Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Ms. Margarita DevlinPrincipal Deputy Undersecretary for Benefits · Veterans Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Ms. Julie HowellAssociate Legislative Director · Paralyzed Veterans of AmericaWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography Witness Statement

Hearing Notice

HHRG-119-VR10-WList-20260416.pdf

Statement for the Record: Veterans Education Success

The Honorable Abraham J. Hamadeh

Final Printed Hearing

Mar 262026

Oversight: Kitchen Table Issues: Lowering Costs for Veteran Families Through the VA Home Loan ProgramHearing360 Cannon House Office Building7:00 p.m.Rescheduled

Mr. Owen LeeCo-Owner & Chief Executive Officer, 2026 MBA Chair-Elect · Mortgage Bankers AssociationWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

Mr. Terry RouchAssistant Director for Loan Policy and Valuation, Loan Guaranty Service · Veterans Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Biography

Ms. Alys CohenDirector of Federal Housing Advocacy · National Consumer Law CenterWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography

Mr. Kurt ThompsonOwner & Broker of RE/MAX · Executive Committee Member, National Association of RealtorsWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement Witness Biography

Mr. Patrick ZondervanExecutive Director, Loan Guaranty Service · Veterans Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Statement Witness Biography

Hearing Notice

HHRG-119-VR10-WList-20260326.pdf

Statement for the Record: Auction.com

Statement for the Record: National Association of Mortgage Brokers

Final Printed Hearing

Feb 242026

H.R. 982, Warriors to Workforce Act; H.R. 5634, Veterans Flight Training Responsibility Act of 2025; H.R.7049, Improving Mental Health Care and Coordination for Homeless Veterans Act; H.R.7083, CRUISE Act; H.R.7103, Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act; H.R.7141, Affordable Housing Guarantee Act; H.R. 1803, Fair Access to Co-ops for Veterans Act of 2025; H.R. 1957, End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2025; H.R. 1965, Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act; H.R. 3159, Improving SCRA Benefit Utilization Act; H.R.5436, To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit an educational institution from withholding a transcript from an individual who pursued a course or program of education at such institution using Post-9/11 educational assistance; H.R.7150, To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a quarterly report on housing loans insured, guaranteed, or under laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes.Markup360 Cannon House Office Building7:30 p.m.

H.R. 5634, Veterans Flight Training Responsibility Act of 2025

H.R. 7049, Improving Mental Health Care and Coordination for Homeless Veterans Act

H.R. 7083, CRUISE Act

H.R. 7103, Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act

H.R. 7141, Affordable Housing Guarantee Act

H.R 982, Warriors to Workforce Act

Hearing Notice

H.R. 1803, Fair Access to Co-ops for Veterans Act of 2025

H.R. 1957, End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2025

H.R. 1965, Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act

H.R. 3159, Improving SCRA Benefit Utilization Act

H.R. 5436, To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit an educational institution from withholding a transcript from an individual who pursued a course or program of education at such instituti

H.R. 7150, To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a quarterly report on housing loans insured, guaranteed, or under laws administered

Mr. Van Orden Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R.5634

Mr. Hamadeh Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R.7103

Pappas Amendment to H.R.982

Pappas Amendment to H.R.7083

Pappas Amendment to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R.7103 #1

Pappas Amendment to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R.7103 #2

Pappas Amendment to H.R.7141

Mr. Pappas Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R.1803

Jan 212026

Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 982, the Warriors to Workforce Act; H.R. 2878, the Daniel J. Harvey, Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act; H.R. 4105, the VET Act of 2025; H.R. 5634, the Veterans Flight Training Responsibility Act of 2025; Discussion Draft: the CRUISE Act; Discussion Draft: the Improving Mental Health Care and Coordination for Homeless Veterans Act; Discussion Draft: the Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act; Discussion Draft: the Affordable Housing Guarantee Act; H.R. 3159, the Improving SCRA Benefit Utilization Act; H.R. 5436, To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit an educational institution from withholding a transcript from an individual who pursued a course or program of education at such institution using Post-9/11 educational assistance; Discussion Draft: To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a quarterly report on housing loans insured, guaranteed, or under laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes; Discussion Draft: the Veteran Housing Promise ActHearing360 Cannon House Office Building7:30 p.m.

Mr. Kenneth SmithAssistant Deputy Undersecretary · Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography

Mr. Jeremiah WorkmanAssistant Secretary · Veterans' Employment and Training Service, Department of LaborWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography Witness Statement

Mr. Larry SmithSemiconductor Industry ExpertWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Ms. Chantile StovallActing Executive Director · Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Ms. Kathryn MonetChief Executive Officer · National Coalition of Homeless VeteransWitness Statement Witness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Ms. Julie HowellAssociate Legislative Director for Government Relations · Paralyzed Veterans of AmericaWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography

Mr. Sam CookPresident · Superior Van & MobilityWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography

H.R.5436, To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit an educational institution from withholding a transcript from an individual who pursued a course or program of education at such institut

H.R.7103, Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act

Discussion Draft: Improving Mental Health Care and Coordination for Homeless Veterans Act

Hearing Notice

HHRG-119-VR10-WList-20260121.pdf

Statement for the Record: Veterans of Foreign Wars

H.R.5634, Veterans Flight Training Responsibility Act of 2025

H.R.4105, Veterans Energy Transition Act of 2025

Discussion Draft: Veteran Housing Promise Act

Statement for the Record: National Association of Electrical Distributors

Statement for the Record: American Legion

Statement for the Record: Niskanen Center

Statement for the Record: With Honor Action

Statement for the Record: Student Veterans of America

Statement for the Record: National Association of State Approving Agencies

Discussion Draft: CRUISE Act

H.R.3159, Improving SCRA Benefit Utilization Act

Discussion Draft: To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the maximum authorizations of appropriations for certain benefits for homeless veterans administered by the Secretary of Veterans

Discussion Draft: To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a quarterly report on housing loans insured, guaranteed, or under laws adm

Statement for the Record: Veterans United Home Loans

H.R.2878, Daniel J. Harvey, Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act’’.

Discussion Draft: Affordable Housing Guarantee Act

H.R.982, Warriors to Workforce Act

Final Printed Hearing

Dec 162025

Detrimental Delays: Reviewing Payment Failures in VA’s Education ProgramsHearing360 Cannon House Office Building3:15 p.m.

Ms. Margarita DevlinActing Principal Deputy Undersecretary for Benefits · Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

Mr. Justin ParkeManaging Director, Digital GI Bill Program Manager · Accenture Federal ServicesWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Ms. Ashlynne Haycock-LohmannDirector, Government & Legislative Affairs · Tragedy Assistance Program for SurvivorsWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography

Mr. Kenneth SmithExecutive Director at Education Service · Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

HHRG-119-VR10-WList-20251216.pdf

Rep. Abe Hamadeh

Statement for the Record: Student Veterans of America

Hearing Notice

Statement of the Record: Veterans Education Success

Statement of the Record: NAVPA Government Shutdown Executive Summary 2025

Statement of the Record: NAVPA Government Shutdown 2025 Final Analysis

VA Response to Rep. Hamadeh

Final Printed Hearing

Dec 22025

Strengthening the Workforce of Veterans in AmericaHearing360 Cannon House Office Building3:30 p.m.

Mr. Greg HammVice President of Field and Government Recruiting · Werner Enterprise on behalf of the American Trucking AssociationsWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Ms. Chantile StovallActing Executive Director at Veteran Readiness and Employment Service · Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography

Mr. Kenneth SmithExecutive Director at Education Service · Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography Witness Statement

Mr. Jerome GrantChief Executive Officer · Universal Technical Institute Inc.Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography

Mr. Gary LaBarbera Jr.Teamsters Local 282 Business Agent · Helmets to Hardhats Teamsters Trade AdvisorWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. Ying VangHuman Resources Manager · ORC IndustriesWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. David BosticService Development Manager, Aftermarket & Customer Support for Region 4 · Deere & CompanyWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement Witness Biography

Hearing Notice

Statement for the Record: The American Legion

HHRG-119-VR10-WList-20251202.pdf

Statement for the Record; Matt Hesse, CEO of University of Health and Performance

Statement for the Record; 50Strong

Statement for the Record: Wounded Warrior Project

Statement for the Record: National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED)

Statement for the Record: National Association of State Approving Agencies

Final Printed Hearing

Jul 162025

Oversight: Path of Purpose: Restoring the VA VR&E Program to Effectively Serve VeteransHearing360 Cannon House Office Building6:30 p.m.

Ms. Margarita DevlinActing Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary For Benefits · Veterans Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans' AffairsWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Final Printed Hearing

Statement for the Record; Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs

HHRG-119-VR10-WList-20250716.pdf

Hearing Notice

Statement for the Record; Veterans Education Success

HHRG-119-VR10-Wstate-DevlinJ-20250716.pdf

Jul 92025

Markup on: H.R. 2334, To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to preempt any squatter’s rights established by State law regarding real property owned by a member of the uniformed services, H.R. 2791, To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum amount of housing loan guaranty entitlement available to certain veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, H.R. 3031, Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act, H.R. 3384, Refinancing Relief for Veterans Act, H.R. 3386, Streamlining the Solid Start Communications Act, H.R. 3387, Enhancing the Transitioning Servicemember’s Experience Act, H.R. 3481, Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act, H.R. 3579, Veterans Readiness and Employment Program Integrity Act, H.R. 3619, Patriots Over Politics Act, H.R. 3720, Heroes Owning & Materializing Equity Act of 2025, H.R. 3753, Expanding Access for Online Veteran Students Act, H.R. 4271, the VR&E Accountability Act, H.R. 1965, Veterans Education Assistance Adjustment Act, H.R. 2034, Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Opportunity Act, H.R. 2720, Gold Star Family Education Parity Act, H.R. 2954, Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025, H.R. 3869, Every Veteran Housed Act, and H.R. X, To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the conditions under which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs is required to redevelop the individualized vocational rehabilitation plan for a veteran, and for other purposes.Markup360 Cannon House Office Building6:15 p.m.Canceled

Jun 112025

Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 2334, To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to preempt any squatter’s rights established by State law regarding real property owned by a member of the uniformed services; H.R. 2791, To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum amount of housing loan guaranty entitlement available to certain veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; H.R. 3031, the Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act; H.R. 3384, the Refinancing Relief for Veterans Act; H.R. 3386, the Streamlining the Solid Start Communications Act; H.R. 3387, the Enhancing the Transitioning Servicemember’s Experience Act; H.R. 3481, the Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act of 2025; H.R. 3579, the Veterans Readiness and Employment Program Integrity Act; H.R. 3619, the Patriots Over Politics Act; Discussion Draft, the Heroes Owning & Materializing Equity Act of 2025; Discussion Draft, the Expanding Access for Online Veteran Students Act; Discussion Draft, To amend title 38, United States Code, to limit the amount of time the Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs may extend the period of a vocational rehabilitation program for a veteran, H.R. 1965, the Veterans Education Assistance Adjustment Act; H.R. 2034, the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Opportunity Act; H.R. 2720, the Gold Star Family Education Parity Act; H.R. 2954, the Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025; Discussion Draft, the Every Veteran Housed Act.”Hearing360 Cannon House Office Building2:00 p.m.

Mr. Nick PamperinExecutive Director, Veterans Readiness & Employment · Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits AdministrationWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

Mr. Thomas AlphonsoAssistant Director of Policy & Implementation, Education Service · Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits AdministrationWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. Andrew PetrieSenior Policy Analyst, Veterans Education and Employment Division · The American LegionWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. Blaze SmithDirector, Veterans Education and Transition Services Center · The University of ArizonaWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement Witness Biography

Mr. Matthew SchwartzmanDirector, Legislation and Military Policy · Reserve Organization of AmericaWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Dr. Liz ClarkActing Director · Department of Defense, Defense Support Services CenterWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Ms. Ashlynne Haycock-LohmannDirector, Government and Legislative Affairs · Tragedy Assistance Program for SurvivorsWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Hearing Notice

Final Printed Hearing

H. R. 3384; Refinancing Relief for Veterans Act

H. R. 3386; ‘Streamlining the Solid Start Communications Act

H. R. 3387; Enhancing the Transitioning Servicemember’s Experience Act

H. R. 3579; Veterans Readiness and Employment Program Integrity Act

H. R. 3619; Patriots Over Politics Act

Witness List

Paralyzed Veterans of America- Statement for the Record

NECHV Statement for the Record

H.R. 2334; To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to preempt any squatter’s rights established by State law regarding real property owned by a member of the uniformed services.

H. R. 2791 To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum amount of housing loan guaranty entitlement available to certain veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary o

H.R.3031; Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act

H. R. 3481; Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act of 2025

H.R.2034; ‘Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Opportunity Act

H.R.____; To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for homelessness benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Statement for the Record- Reserve Organization of America

Discussion Draft; To amend title 38, United States Code, to limit the amount of time the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may extend the period of a vocational rehabilitation program for a veteran.

VFW SFR

Statement for the Record- Veteran Education Success

H.R. 3753;Expanding Access for Online Veteran Students Act

H.R. 1965; Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act

H.R. 3720; Heroes Owning and Materializing Equity Act of 2025

H.R.2720; Gold Star Family Education Parity Act

H.R.2954; Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025

Statement for the Record; NASAA

Statement for the Record; Student Veterans of America

HHRG-119-VR10-Bio-ClarkE-20250611.pdf

May 212025

Pushing VA Forward: Review of VA’s Adaptative Programs for Disabled VeteransHearing360 Cannon House Office Building2:30 p.m.

Dr. Rachel McArdleDeputy Executive Director, Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Services · Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography

Dr. Joel ScholtenExecutive Director, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service · Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography

Mr. Jason LatonaAssistant Director, Loan Guaranty Service · Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Brigadier General Tom LandwermeyerPresident and Chief Executive Officer · Homes For Our Troops

Mr. Mike OwensAdaptive Sports Director · Wounded Warrior ProjectWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography

Mr. Craig SchrimsherPresident of North American Manufacturing · BraunAbilityWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Ms. Julie HowellAssociate Legislative Director for Government Relations · Paralyzed Veterans of AmericaWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Hearing Notice

Final Printed Hearing

DAV Statement for the Record

NMEDA Statement for the Record

Witness List

Home for our Troops. Statement for the Record

HHRG-119-VR10-Bio-LandwermeyerT-20250521.pdf

HHRG-119-VR10-TTF-LandwermeyerT-20250521.pdf

Apr 92025

H.R. 1364, ASSIST Act of 2025; H.R. 1423, Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2025; H.R. 1458, VETS Opportunity Act of 2025; H.R. 1527, Reforming Education for Veterans Act; H.R. 1793, Veterans Readiness and Employment Transparency Act of 2025; H.R. 1815, VA Home Loan Program Reform Act; H.R. 1872, Fairness in Veterans’ Education Act; H.R. 1960, Simplifying Veterans Assistance Act of 2025; H.R. 913, Streamlining Aviation for Eligible Veterans Act of 2025; and H.R. 980, Modernizing the Veterans On-Campus Experience Act of 2025Markup360 Cannon House Office Building2:30 p.m.

Substitute for the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 1815, offered by Mr. Pappas (2)

H.R.1458, VETS Opportunity Act of 2025 (Rep. Ciscomani)

Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 1364, offered by Rep. Barrett

H.R.1960, Simplifying Veterans Assistance Act of 2025 (Rep. Thompson)

H.R.1423, Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2025 (Rep. Levin)

Markup Notice

Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 1793, offered by Rep. Hamadeh

Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 1527, offered by Rep. Van Orden

H.R.913, Streamlining Aviation for Eligible Veterans Act of 2025 (Rep. Obernolte)

H.R.980, Modernizing the Veterans On-Campus Experience Act of 2025 (Rep. Van Orden)

H.R.1364, ASSIST Act of 2025 (Rep. Barrett)

H.R.1527, Reforming Education for Veterans Act (Rep. James)

Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 1872, offered by Rep. Van Orden

Substitute for the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 1815, offered by Mr. Pappas (1)

Amendment to H.R. 1960, offered by Ms. Ramirez

Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 1815, offered by Rep. Van Orden

H.R.1793, Veterans Readiness and Employment Transparency Act of 2025 (Rep. Hamadeh)

H.R.1815, VA Home Loan Program Reform Act (Rep. Van Orden)

H.R.1872, Fairness in Veterans’ Education Act (Rep. Jackson)

Mar 252025

Mission Incomplete: Strengthening the TAP Program to Ensure a Smoother Transition to Civilian Life for Tomorrow's VeteransHearing360 Cannon House Office Building2:15 p.m.

Mr. Brian LewisExecutive Director of Customer Operations · Consumers EnergyWitness Statement Witness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. Alex BairdDirector, Defense Support Services Center · U.S. Department of DefenseWitness Statement Witness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. John GreenActing Executive Director, Outreach, Transition, and Economic Development · U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Statement Witness Biography

Ms. Regina YountAssistant Director, Outreach, Transition, and Economic Development · U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Biography

Ms. Margarita DevlinDeputy Assistant Secretary for Operations and Management · U.S. Department of LaborWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography

Ms. Joy CraigAssociate Director, Service Member Affairs · Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S.Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography

Ms. Elizabeth O'BrienSenior Vice President · Hiring Our HeroesWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Ms. Barbara CarsonManaging Director of Programs and Services · D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families Syracuse UniversityWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography

Ms. Kandi TillmanManaging Co-Founder · 50strongWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Final Printed Hearing

Witness List

Statement for the Record - Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals

Statement for the Record - The American Legion

Hearing Notice

Statement for the Record - Hire Heroes USA

Mar 112025

Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 913, Streamlining Aviation for Eligible Veterans Act of 2025, H.R. 980, the Modernizing the Veterans On-Campus Experience Act of 2025, H.R.1364, the Automotive Support Services to Improve Safe Transportation Act of 2025, H.R. 1458, the Veterans Education and Technical Skills Opportunity Act of 2025, H.R. 1960, the Simplifying Veterans Assistance Act of 2025, H.R. 1527, the Reforming Education for Veterans Act, H.R. 1793, the Veterans Readiness and Employment Transparency Act of 2025, H.R. 1872, Fairness in Veterans’ Education Act, H.R. 1815, VA Home Loan Program Reform Act, H.R. 1814, Restoring the VA Home Loan Program in Perpetuity Act of 2025 , H.R. 1957, the End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2025, H.R. 1423, Guard and Reserve Parity Act of 2025, Discussion Draft, To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the conditions under which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs is required to redevelop the individualized vocational rehabilitation plan for a veteran, and for other purposes, and H.R. 1803, the Fair Access to Co-ops for Veterans Act of 2025Hearing360 Cannon House Office Building2:15 p.m.

Mr. John BellExecutive Director, Loan Guaranty Service · U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Statement Witness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. Nick PamperinExecutive Director, Veterans Readiness & Employment · U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Ms. Jill AlbaneseDirector of Clinical Operations · U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. Thomas J. AlphonsoAssistant Director, Policy and Implementation, VBA Education Service · U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography

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

Ms. Julie HowellAssociate Legislative Director for Government Relations · Paralyzed Veterans of AmericaWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

Ms. Elizabeth BalceExecutive Vice President of Servicing at Carrington Mortgage · Mortgage Bankers AssociationWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

Mr. Tobias PeterCo-Director of the Housing Center, Senior Fellow · American Enterprise InstituteWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

Mr. Will HubbardVice President for Veterans and Military Policy · Veterans Education SuccessWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

H.R. 1793, Veterans Readiness and Employment Transparency Act of 2025 (Rep. Hamadeh)

Hearing Notice

Discussion Draft, To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the conditions under which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs is required to redevelop the individualized vocational rehabilitation pl

Statement for the Record - Center for Responsible Learning and National Consumer Law Center

Statement for the Record - National Association of Veterans Program Administrators

H.R. 1803, the Fair Access to Co-ops for Veterans Act of 2025 (Rep. Meng)

Statement for the Record - Freedom Mortgage

Statement for the Record - BraunAbility and NMEDA

Statement for the Record - Veterans Education Project

H.R. 913, Streamlining Aviation for Eligible Veterans Act of 2025 (Rep. Obernolte)

H.R. 980, Modernizing the Veterans On-Campus Experience Act of 2025 (Rep. Van Orden)

H.R. 1364, the Automotive Support Services to Improve Safe Transportation Act of 2025 (Rep. Barrett)

H.R. 1458, Veterans Education and Technical Skills Opportunity Act of 2025 (Rep. Ciscomani)

H.R. 1527, Reforming Education for Veterans Act of 2025 (Rep. James)

H.R. 1872, Fairness in Veterans’ Education Act (Rep. Jackson)

H.R. 1957, End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2025 (Ranking Member Takano)

H.R. 1423, Guard and Reserve Parity Act of 2025 (Rep. Levin)

H.R. 1960, Simplifying Veterans Assistance Act of 2025 (Rep. Thompson)

H.R. 1814, Restoring the VA Home Loan Program in Perpetuity Act of 2025 (Rep. Van Orden)

Witness List

H.R. 1815, VA Home Loan Program Reform Act (Rep. Van Orden)

Statement for the Record - National Alliance to End Homelessness

Statement for the Record - Student Veterans of America

Final Printed Hearing

Feb 112025

Bureaucratic Barriers: Making VBA Education Services Work for Veterans and not the BureaucracyHearing360 Cannon House Office Building3:15 p.m.

Mr. James RuhlmanDeputy Director, Education Service · U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. Ken SmithActing Executive Director, Education Service · U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Witness List

Final Printed Hearing

Hearing Notice

Statement for the Record - Defense Credit Union Council

Document for the Record - Rep. Van Orden

MeasuresWhat 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. 3869Every Veteran Housed ActMaxine Dexter(Democratic-Oregon)

Jun 23, 2025

Referred to

Mar 18, 2026

Discharged from

H.R. 7141Affordable Housing Guarantee ActMariannette Miller-Meeks(Republican-Iowa)

Jan 16, 2026

Referred to

Feb 24, 2026

Markup by

Feb 24, 2026

Reported by

H.R. 7103Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans ActAbraham J. Hamadeh(Republican-Arizona)

Jan 23, 2026

Referred to

Feb 24, 2026

Markup by

Feb 24, 2026

Reported by

H.R. 7049Improving Mental Health Care and Coordination for Homeless Veterans ActDavid G. Valadao(Republican-California)

Feb 2, 2026

Referred to

Feb 24, 2026

Markup by

Feb 24, 2026

Reported by

H.R. 5634Veterans Flight Training Responsibility Act of 2026Thomas H. Kean, Jr.(Republican-New Jersey)

Oct 15, 2025

Referred to

Jan 21, 2026

Hearings By (subcommittee)

Feb 24, 2026

Markup by

Feb 24, 2026

Reported by

H.R. 1965Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment ActGabe Vasquez(Democratic-New Mexico)

Mar 27, 2025

Referred to

Jun 11, 2025

Hearings By (subcommittee)

Feb 24, 2026

Markup by

Feb 24, 2026

Reported by

H.R. 1957End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2025Mark Takano(Democratic-California)

Mar 10, 2025

Referred to

Mar 10, 2025

Hearings By (subcommittee)

Feb 24, 2026

Markup by

Feb 24, 2026

Reported by

H.R. 7150To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a quarterly report on housing loans insured, guaranteed, or under laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes.George Whitesides(Democratic-California)

Jan 29, 2026

Referred to

Feb 24, 2026

Markup by

Feb 24, 2026

Reported by

H.R. 5436End Transcript Withholding for Veterans ActJohn W. Mannion(Democratic-New York)

Oct 1, 2025

Referred to

Jan 21, 2026

Hearings By (subcommittee)

Feb 24, 2026

Markup by

Feb 24, 2026

Reported by

H.R. 3159Improving SCRA Benefit Utilization ActApril McClain Delaney(Democratic-Maryland)

Jan 21, 2026

Referred to

Jan 21, 2026

Hearings By (subcommittee)

Feb 24, 2026

Markup by

Feb 24, 2026

Reported by

H.R. 7083CRUISE ActTom Barrett(Republican-Michigan)

Feb 2, 2026

Referred to

Feb 24, 2026

Markup by

Feb 24, 2026

Reported by

H.R. 982Warriors to Workforce ActDerrick Van Orden(Republican-Wisconsin)

Mar 7, 2025

Referred to

Jan 21, 2026

Hearings By (subcommittee)

Feb 24, 2026

Markup by

Feb 24, 2026

Reported by

H.R. 1803Fair Access to Co-ops for Veterans Act of 2025Grace Meng(Democratic-New York)

Mar 10, 2025

Referred to

Mar 11, 2025

Hearings By (subcommittee)

Feb 24, 2026

Markup by

Feb 24, 2026

Reported by

H.R. 1872Fairness in Veterans’ Education ActRonny Jackson(Republican-Texas)

Mar 10, 2025

Referred to

Mar 10, 2025

Hearings By (subcommittee)

Apr 9, 2025

Markup by

Apr 9, 2025

Reported by

H.R. 1793Veterans Readiness and Employment Transparency Act of 2025Abraham J. Hamadeh(Republican-Arizona)

Mar 10, 2025

Referred to

Mar 10, 2025

Hearings By (subcommittee)

Apr 9, 2025

Markup by

Apr 9, 2025

Reported by

H.R. 1527Reforming Education for Veterans ActJohn James(Republican-Michigan)

Mar 10, 2025

Referred to

Mar 10, 2025

Hearings By (subcommittee)

Apr 9, 2025

Markup by

Apr 9, 2025

Reported by

H.R. 1364Automotive Support Services to Improve Safe Transportation Act of 2025Tom Barrett(Republican-Michigan)

Mar 11, 2025

Referred to

Mar 11, 2025

Hearings By (subcommittee)

Apr 9, 2025

Markup by

Apr 9, 2025

Reported by

H.R. 1815VA Home Loan Program Reform ActDerrick Van Orden(Republican-Wisconsin)

Mar 10, 2025

Referred to

Mar 10, 2025

Hearings By (subcommittee)

Apr 9, 2025

Markup by

Apr 9, 2025

Reported by

H.R. 1960Simplifying Veterans Assistance Act of 2025Glenn Thompson(Republican-Pennsylvania)

Mar 10, 2025

Referred to

Mar 10, 2025

Hearings By (subcommittee)

Apr 9, 2025

Markup by

Apr 9, 2025

Reported by

H.R. 1458VETS Opportunity Act of 2025Juan Ciscomani(Republican-Arizona)

Mar 10, 2025

Referred to

Mar 11, 2025

Hearings By (subcommittee)

Apr 9, 2025

Markup by

Apr 9, 2025

Reported by

H.R. 1423Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2025Mike Levin(Democratic-California)

Mar 10, 2025

Referred to

Mar 10, 2025

Hearings By (subcommittee)

Apr 9, 2025

Markup by

Apr 9, 2025

Reported by

H.R. 980Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025Derrick Van Orden(Republican-Wisconsin)

Mar 7, 2025

Referred to

Mar 11, 2025

Hearings By (subcommittee)

Apr 9, 2025

Markup by

Apr 9, 2025

Reported by

H.R. 913Streamlining Aviation for Eligible Veterans Act of 2025Jay Obernolte(Republican-California)

Mar 6, 2025

Referred to

Mar 11, 2025

Hearings By (subcommittee)

Apr 9, 2025

Markup by

Apr 9, 2025

Reported by

Referred

H.R. 10590Veteran Owner-Builders Rights ActMarie Gluesenkamp Perez(Democratic-Washington)

Oct 14, 2026

Referred to

H.R. 10604Zeus 95 Memorial ActKim Schrier(Democratic-Washington)

Oct 14, 2026

Referred to

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Members9

Leadership

Derrick Van OrdenRChair · WI

Members

Chris PappasDNH

Juan CiscomaniRAZ

Morgan McGarveyDKY

Abraham J. HamadehRAZ

Delia C. RamirezDIL

Kimberlyn King-HindsRMP

Timothy M. KennedyDNY

Tom BarrettRMI