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Overcoming Challenges at the Hampton VA

Overcoming Challenges at the Hampton VA

What has gone wrong, what can be done to fix it, and how the VA is being held accountable...

Stopgap Measure on the Table with Funding Deadline & Fly-Out Dates Looming

Stopgap Measure on the Table with Funding Deadline & Fly-Out Dates Looming

Congress in a mad dash to push 3-month continuing resolution through before the week ends.

PIT Stop: Assessing the VA’s Program Integrity Tool

PIT Stop: Assessing the VA’s Program Integrity Tool

The Subcommittee hammers VA witnesses on the PIT's pause, its impact on veterans, the budget shortfall, and how their efforts will mitigate fraud and waste at the department.

Under Secretaries Jacobs & Elnahal Respond to Budget Shortfall

Under Secretaries Jacobs & Elnahal Respond to Budget Shortfall

Senators question the Under Secretaries on the VA's late notification to Congress, the awarding of improper bonuses, remote staff, and more.

Health Subcommittee Evaluates the 988 Veterans Crisis Line

Health Subcommittee Evaluates the 988 Veterans Crisis Line

Subcommittee members express concern over technical outages, the effectiveness of remote work for responders, and postvention support.

10 Health Bills Favorably Forwarded to the Full HVAC

10 Health Bills Favorably Forwarded to the Full HVAC

Markup on bills discussed last week; some areas of concern were noted regarding two bills and Chairwoman Miller-Meeks' amendment, but all were favorably forwarded to the full Committee.

Subcommittee Hearing Investigates Inefficiencies & Delays in VA's Contracted Disability Compensation Exams

Subcommittee Hearing Investigates Inefficiencies & Delays in VA's Contracted Disability Compensation Exams

HVAC's DAMA Subcommittee Members ask witnesses how the VA is addressing veteran concerns and learning from past mistakes.

A Hectic Week for the VA Supplemental, Hearings, Markups, & (Oh Yeah) Funding the Government

A Hectic Week for the VA Supplemental, Hearings, Markups, & (Oh Yeah) Funding the Government

The House is preparing to vote early this week on the $3 billion VA supplemental bill, lawmakers stall out on partisan CR push, and JD Vance speaks in favor of community care.

Fox Grant Reauthorization, Access for Rural Veterans, Service Dogs, & More

Fox Grant Reauthorization, Access for Rural Veterans, Service Dogs, & More

Several draft bills were considered by the HVAC Health Subcommittee today; witnesses expressed support and areas of improvement...

HVAC Scrutinizes Leadership & Accountability at the VA

HVAC Scrutinizes Leadership & Accountability at the VA

VA witnesses answer questions about the budget shortfall, the bonus scandal, patient safety at VA medical centers, hiring freezes, and more...

Danielle Forand
Danielle Forand
Transitioning Service Members Face Mental Health Support Gaps

Transitioning Service Members Face Mental Health Support Gaps

HVAC's Economic Opportunity Subcommittee evaluates Solid Start & inTransition programs, recommends increased VA-DoD collaboration...

Congress Faces the VA's Budget Shortfall & Funding Deadlines

Congress Faces the VA's Budget Shortfall & Funding Deadlines

Welcome back from recess. Congress is set to consider a VA supplemental funding bill as the legislative calendar approaches its end, lawmakers prep for the shutdown deadline... Welcome back from recess. Congress is set to consider a VA supplemental funding bill as the legislative calendar approaches its end, lawmakers prep for the shutdown deadline...

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