Top news stories this week are focused on reconciliation concerns, changing dynamics at the VA, and the looming battle over the federal budget.
HVAC members on both sides of the aisle refuse to hold back as the Subcommittee reviews the VA's performance over the past few years.
Doug Collins was confirmed by the Senate with a 77-23 vote.
The Trump administration faces more calls for policy reversal as veterans groups raise alarms about stranded Afghan allies and the firing of women and minority advisors at the VA.
The Senate Veterans Affairs Committee looks at community care needs and how to improve veterans' access.
Numerous policy changes are causing concern among lawmakers; more executive orders are expected this week.
The HVAC DAMA Subcommittee engaged witnesses on the legitimacy of reporting veterans with fiduciaries to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), preventing them from purchasing firearms.
At this morning's SVAC business meeting, President Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of the VA was moved forward to be confirmed by the full Senate.
Witnesses share their heartbreaking stories of how they were impacted by challenges facing the VA's community care network.
The Senate Veterans Affairs Committee questions President Trump's nominee for VA Secretary.
HVAC and SVAC are busy this week, holding three hearings and one business meeting following the inauguration.
Chairman Bost & Ranking Member Takano kick off the Congress by introducing new members, approving Committee rules, and designating Subcommittee leadership.
