Media Advisory: Senate, House Veterans’ Affairs Committees Announce Upcoming VSO Hearings
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate and U.S. House Committees on Veterans’ Affairs today announced the schedule for five upcoming, bicameral hearings with 21 Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs).
The chairmen and ranking members of the two committees released the following statements regarding the scheduled hearings:
“Our Veterans Service Organizations work tirelessly on behalf of our nation’s veterans,” said Sen. Isakson, chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and a veteran himself. “I am grateful for their commitment to working together with Congress and the VA to ensure veterans have the best possible care and support that they deserve.”
“Veterans Service Organizations are critical advocates for our nation’s heroes,” said Rep. Roe, chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. “I look forward to hearing their legislative priorities and ideas for VA reform.”
“Congress should be taking its cues from America’s veterans,” said Sen. Tester, ranking member of the Senate Committee of Veterans’ Affairs. “Veterans Service Organizations provide important perspective on how veterans are affected by VA policies, and I look forward to hearing their recommendations on how to hold the VA accountable, improve access to timely and quality care, and ensure veterans and their families are provided the benefits they have earned.”
“Maintaining strong relationships with Veterans Service Organizations is a critical step in achieving results for those who have served. Their perspective and experience is second to none,” said Rep. Walz, ranking member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. “I look forward to continuing our conversation in order to improve and expand veteran-centered care in communities across the United States.”
The hearings will be streamed online at www.veterans.senate.gov. Media planning to attend should RSVP to Majority_Press@vetaff.senate.gov.
Additional details for each upcoming hearing date are included below.
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
WHO: Senate and House Committees on Veterans’ Affairs
WHERE: G50 Dirksen Senate Office Building
WHEN: 2:00 PM
WHAT: “Legislative Presentation of the Disabled American Veterans”
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
WHO: Senate and House Committees on Veterans’ Affairs
WHERE: G50 Dirksen Senate Office Building
WHEN: 10:00 AM
WHAT: “Legislative Presentation of the American Legion”
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
WHO: Senate and House Committees on Veterans’ Affairs
WHERE: G50 Dirksen Senate Office Building
WHEN: 2:00 PM
WHAT: “Legislative Presentation of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States”
Thursday, March 9, 2017
WHO: Senate and House Committees on Veterans’ Affairs
WHERE: G50 Dirksen Senate Office Building
WHEN: 10:00 AM
WHAT: “Legislative Presentation of Multiple Veterans Service Organizations”
PARTICIPANTS: Association of the United States Navy, American Veterans, Gold Star Wives of America, Non Commissioned Officers Association, National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs, National Guard Association of the United States, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Wounded Warrior Project, and Vietnam Veterans of America
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
WHO: Senate and House Committees on Veterans’ Affairs
WHERE: G50 Dirksen Senate Office Building
WHEN: 10:00 AM
WHAT: “Legislative Presentation of Multiple Veterans Service Organizations”
PARTICIPANTS: American Ex-Prisoners of War Organization, Air Force Sergeants Association, Blinded Veterans Association, Fleet Reserve Association, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America, Military Officers Association of America, Military Order of the Purple Heart, and The Enlisted Association
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The Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs is chaired by U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., in the 115th Congress. Isakson is a veteran himself – having served in the Georgia Air National Guard from 1966-1972 – and has been a member of the Senate VA Committee since he joined the Senate in 2005. Isakson’s home state of Georgia is home to more than a dozen military installations representing each branch of the military as well as more than 750,000 veterans.
