Ranking Member Buyer 

Ranking Member Steve Buyer

Schools Participating in the GI Bill Yellow Ribbon Program

Click on the link below to obtain information on schools participating in the GI Bill Yellow Ribbon Program:  http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/CH33/YRP/YRP_List.htm

Pandemic Flu Information Available from VA

The Department of Veterans Affairs has deployed a website and a toll-free phone (800-507-4571) number for veterans seeking information on Pandemic influenza.  Click here to access the VA's website at http://www.pandemicflu.va.gov.  For information from the Center for Disease Control, please click here.

Post 9/11 GI Bill

VA will begin taking applications for the new Post 9/11 GI Bill on May 1, 2009.  The new program is very complex so service members who are eligible for the Montgomery GI Bill and are considering converting to the Post 9/11 GI Bill should compare the benefits of the two programs to determine which best suits the service member’s particular situation.  The following links you to VA’s GI Bill website which contains information about all current GI Bill programs including the Post 9/11 GI Bill.  The site also and links to the VA’s online application program called VONAPP.  http://www.gibill.va.gov/

VA's Plan to implement the Recovery Act

Click on the link above for information on how the Department of Veterans Affairs plans to implement funds from the Recovery Act.

110th Congress Record of Veterans Legislation

The U.S. House of Representatives passed 75 Veterans bills during the 110th Congress.  Of these, 18 became law, including many important bipartisan initiatives.  Click here to learn more!

Veterans Affairs: Historical Budget Authority, Fiscal Years 1940 through 2007

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) has issued a report providing the History of the Budget Authority for the Department of Veterans Affairs from Fiscal Years 1940 through 2007. To view the report, please click here.

VA Benefits Handbook Now Available: 

The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that the latest edition of the Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents handbook is now available online.  To view the new handbook, please click here.

 

Contact the Committee

House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
333 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
(202) 225-3527


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Ranking Member Nails Down Commitment to Improve Veterans’ Cemeteries; Buyer Appalled by Disgraceful Conditions at Andersonville and Andrew Johnson

Friday, June 26, 2009
Andersonville Natioanl Cemetery - 2004

Washington, D.C. – Last night, House Committee on Veterans Affairs Ranking Member Steve Buyer secured a commitment from two key lawmakers to improve the condition of veterans’ cemeteries maintained by the National Park Service (NPS).

House Approves Veterans’ Legislation

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed the following veterans’ measures:

Subcommittee Holds Legislative Hearing on Veterans’ Life Insurance Bills

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Doug Lamborn, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, made the following statement at today’s hearing on bills to improve life insurance programs administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

 

 

Subcommittee Holds Hearing on VA’s Disability Claims Processing System

Friday, June 19, 2009

Washington, D.C. –Doug Lamborn, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, made the following statement on efforts to improve timeliness and accuracy of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability claims processing system.

Health Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Pending Legislation; Included Buyer Bill to Increase Veterans’ Home Adaptations Grants

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Washington, D.C. –Today, the Subcommittee on Health considered a number of bills intended to improve Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care programs.

Report Confirms VA Endoscope Problem is Department-Wide

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Washington, D.C. — Today, a disturbing report reveals that, despite earlier outrage on the issue, continued medical procedure failures at numerous Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities may have exposed veterans to infectious diseases.

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O&I Oversight Hearing

Jul 08, 2009 1:00PM

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Jul 09, 2009 10:00AM

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DAMA Subcommittee Markup

Jul 09, 2009 2:00PM

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About The Committee

The House Committee on Veterans' Affairs reviews veterans' programs, examines current laws, and reports bills and amendments to strengthen existing laws concerning veterans and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), such as for health care, disability compensation, GI bill education and job training, home loan guarantees, life insurance policies, and a nationwide system of veterans' cemeteries.

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