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U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs | Fighting every day for opportunity for America's veterans and their families | Chairman @RepBost

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@HouseVetAffairs
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
7 months
“Community care isn’t privatization; it’s thinking outside the box to change the way healthcare works. That’s what House Republicans are focused on, not yelling from the sidelines.” — Chairman @RepBost in his @dcexaminer opinion Read the full op-ed 📰👇 https://t.co/zwbQjrM54v
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washingtonexaminer.com
In 2018, when President Donald Trump signed the bipartisan VA MISSION Act, it was a promise to America’s veterans that what happened at the Phoenix VA
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@HouseVetAffairs
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
15 hours
“If an exam is wrong, incomplete, inaccurate, or delayed, the veteran might not receive the benefits they earned through their service. That’s what we are focused on today. Accuracy, accountability, and positive outcomes for veterans.” More from @RepLuttrell at today's hearing
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@HouseVetAffairs
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
17 hours
Please join us in keeping @RepVanOrden's fellow SEAL teammate and his family in your heart's this week – one life lost to suicide is one too many. If you are a veteran, there is no shame in asking for help – we need you here. Call 988 and press 1 for 24/7 free, confidential
@reportsbychar
Charlotte Scott
18 hours
.@RepVanOrden honors Matthew Donald Burns on the House floor today. "If you are a veteran and you think that there is no hope, there is. You have to know that you are loved and cherished and that you have value." @SpectrumNews1WI
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@RepBost
Rep. Mike Bost
20 hours
This year, the VA housed more than 51,000 homeless veterans, the strongest results in seven years and real proof that focused effort can save lives. As Chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, I’ve worked closely with VA Secretary Doug Collins to keep this mission at
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@HouseVetAffairs
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
21 hours
👇 SOON at 12 PM ET: Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Chair @RepLuttrell will lead today’s oversight hearing on VA’s Medical Disability Examination Office
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@HouseVetAffairs
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
2 days
The holidays can be tough for active-duty servicemembers and veterans — but @SecArmy is right, you’re never alone. Just pick up — be there for your fellow brothers and sisters in arms, and if you need someone to lean on — please make the call. We need you here.
@SecArmy
Secretary of the Army
2 days
This holiday season, some Soldiers are carrying more than we know. From now through 15 January, leaders will check in on every Soldier, every day. Call, text, or visit—just pick up and reach out. If you need help now, dial 988 and press 1.
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@RepTomBarrett
Congressman Tom Barrett
2 days
We can never repay the debt we owe to the men and women who sacrificed life and limb to defend our country, but that should never stop us from trying. I was proud to introduce the Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act this week to increase survivor
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detroitnews.com
The bill would boost benefits for catastrophically disabled veterans, as well benefits for the surviving family of 100% disabled or deceased veterans.
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@HouseVetAffairs
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
3 days
Under Chairman @RepBost's leadership, House Republicans have been focused on accountability and commonsense solutions to permanently house veterans. Today's news from @SecVetAffairs highlights that our efforts are working — and we're lifting veterans out of homelessness to help
@DeptVetAffairs
Veterans Affairs
3 days
VA houses largest number of homeless Veterans in seven years
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@HouseVetAffairs
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
3 days
THIS WEEK: Disability Assistance & Memorial Affairs Chair @RepLuttrell will hold an oversight hearing to examine VA’s Medical Disability Examination Office and ensure there is accuracy, accountability, and positive outcomes for veterans when they apply for VA benefits. Watch
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@HouseVetAffairs
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
3 days
Good news! The House passed the Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act – which would secure compensation benefits for veterans and their survivors to ensure they can pay for daily living expenses and secure financial affordability.
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@HouseVetAffairs
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
3 days
SOON: Chairman @RepBost will join @SecVetAffairs and @SecKennedy to celebrate National Family Caregivers Month and the heroes who work 24/7 to ensure veterans are comfortable and are taken care of, with they support they need. Watch at 10 AM ET⬇️ https://t.co/pDi7ojmXVX
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@RepFeenstra
Rep. Randy Feenstra
4 days
Our veterans are heroes who made incredible sacrifices to defend our nation. We must ensure our veterans receive the benefits they’ve earned & deserve. It’s why I voted to make benefits stronger for our veterans by keeping cost-of-living adjustments in line w/ Social Security.
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@RepWalberg
Rep. Tim Walberg
3 days
Our heroic veterans have sacrificed so much for our country. To ensure that our veterans receive the benefits they so rightfully earned, the House passed the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act to increase certain VA benefits to reflect today’s costs.
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@RepLuttrell
Congressman Morgan Luttrell
4 days
Serving those who have served and protected us — that's what Congress must do for our veterans.
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@HouseVetAffairs
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
4 days
The Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act would recognize the veterans and their families who wake up adjusting to the consequences of service to our nation. The increase in benefits this bill would ensure veterans and surviving families are not left
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@HouseVetAffairs
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
4 days
“The Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act, led by my friend, Rep. Barrett, would provide a needed increase in the benefits disabled veterans, veterans’ survivors, and their families rely on to cover therapy costs, pay the bills, and make ends meet.” –
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veterans.house.gov
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@HouseVetAffairs
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
4 days
‼️NEW: Today, @RepTomBarrett and House Republicans introduced the Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act – landmark legislation to increase benefits for over 500,000 surviving families and catastrophically disabled veterans. Read more ⬇️
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stripes.com
New legislation would offer an additional $10,000 annually to veterans who suffered critical injuries during military service
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@HouseAppropsGOP
House Appropriations
7 days
Our nation’s military heroes deserve our respect not only in word, but in action. @POTUS Trump signed into law our appropriations measure that includes funding for veteran care, mental health resources and homelessness prevention, and modernizing VA infrastructure.
@RepTonyGonzales
Rep. Tony Gonzales
7 days
Signed, sealed, DELIVERED. 🇺🇸 VA healthcare & benefits are FULLY funded. I helped craft our VA budget through my seat on @HouseAppropsGOP, & this critical budget bill was signed into law by President Trump this week. I’ll ALWAYS stand up for our vets!
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@RepBrianFitz
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick 🇺🇸
7 days
In a week when our nation pauses to honor its veterans, we recognize a man whose life illustrates the very heart of what Veterans Day means—not just service in uniform, but a lifetime of showing up when others need you. This week’s Hometown Hero, Staff Sergeant David Jacoby of
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@RepTonyGonzales
Rep. Tony Gonzales
7 days
Signed, sealed, DELIVERED. 🇺🇸 VA healthcare & benefits are FULLY funded. I helped craft our VA budget through my seat on @HouseAppropsGOP, & this critical budget bill was signed into law by President Trump this week. I’ll ALWAYS stand up for our vets!
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@RepJeffHurd
Rep. Jeff Hurd
7 days
I’m incredibly proud to announce $450,000 in community funding for Huerfano County veterans in #CO03. Our veterans deserve safe, reliable transportation to access the care and community activities they’ve earned through their service. This funding will provide new
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