House Committee on Veterans' Affairs’s Tweets

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House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

@HouseVetAffairs

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Jan 10

"Growing up in a military family and then enlisting in the Marine Corps myself, the mission of our Committee has always been personal for me." Read more about Chairman

@RepBost

and the House Republican conference's commitment to America's veterans below 👇

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House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

@HouseVetAffairs

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Feb 3

"Making Sure Vets Get PACT Act Benefits Is New House Veterans Affairs Chairman's Top Priority" via

@reporterkheel

// Chairman

@RepBost

is committed to ensuring veterans and their families get the care and benefits PACT authorized without delay. Read more:

military.com

Making Sure Vets Get PACT Act Benefits Is New House Veterans Affairs Chairman's Top Priority

Rep. Mike Bost said he sees no signs that the VA is being overwhelmed, noting that the law also gave the department the funding and flexibility to hire more claims processors.

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House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

@HouseVetAffairs

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Feb 2

This week, Chairman

@RepBost

and 49+ House Republicans reintroduced the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act. This bill would put an end to VA's predatory policy that takes away vets constitutional right instantly. Learn more ⤵️

veterans.house.gov

Chairman Bost, 49 Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Give Veterans the Due Process Rights They Deserve |...

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House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

@HouseVetAffairs

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Feb 2

Veterans deserve the same due process rights as every other American. For far too long, VA bureaucrats have had the power to unjustly strip veterans who use a fiduciary of their #2A right. This Congress, that ends. Read more 👇

Rep. Mike Bost

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House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Retweeted

Orion Donovan Smith

@orionds

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Jan 31

Ten House Republicans, including

@cathymcmorris

and

@RepNewhouse

, unveiled a bill today that would halt the VA's rollout of the Oracle Cerner EHR until both the VA secretary and local medical center (and VISN) leaders agree it's safe to launch.

spokesman.com

Northwest Republicans introduce bill to stop VA health record system's rollout until problems are...

WASHINGTON – A group of House Republicans on Tuesday introduced a bill that would halt the Department of Veterans Affairs' rollout of a troubled computer system until it fixes problems that have...

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House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

@HouseVetAffairs

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Feb 1

"House Republicans chart paths to reform – or end – VA’s troubled EHR rollout" via FNN //

@jheckmanWFED

Read more on Chairman

@RepBost

and TM Chairman

@RepRosendale

's new bills to hold Oracle Cerner accountable and fix the electronic health record mess:

federalnewsnetwork.com

House Republicans chart paths to reform – or end – VA’s troubled EHR rollout | Federal News Network

Two of the top Republicans on the House Veterans Affairs Committee are leading colleagues in calling on the VA to postpone future rollouts of its new, multibillion dollar Electronic Health Record…

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House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Retweeted

Leo Shane III

@LeoShane

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Jan 31

Out now: House GOP lawmakers demand fixes to

@DeptVetAffairs

health records system before any more deployments to additional medical centers

militarytimes.com

Lawmakers demand fixes in VA health records before any more rollouts

New legislation would block further deployments of the controversial system until VA leaders can promise permanent imrpovements.

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House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Retweeted

Rep. Juan Ciscomani

@RepCiscomani

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Jan 31

🚨 Proud to announce that we were selected to serve on the

@HouseVetAffairs

subcommittees on: ▪️Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs ▪️Economic Opportunity America’s veterans bravely served our country across the world. It’s an honor to be their voice here at home. 🇺🇸

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House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

@HouseVetAffairs

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Jan 31

Far too many VA employees and veterans have been negatively impacted by the Oracle Cerner EHR system for the current project plan to continue at other VA sites before major improvements are made. House Republicans bill would create commonsense benchmarks to fix that.

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House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

@HouseVetAffairs

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Jan 31

🚨 OUT NOW: In a new bill to put veterans' and VA employees' best interests FIRST regarding the electronic health records modernization program, Chairman

@RepBost

and House Republicans introduced H.R. 592 today. Read more 👇 https://veterans.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6091…

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House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Retweeted

Congresswoman Jen Kiggans

@RepJenKiggans

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Jan 31

Today, I'm thrilled to announce that I've been selected to Chair the

@HouseVetAffairs

Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations. Read my full statement 👇

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House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

@HouseVetAffairs

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Jan 30

Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations: @RepKiggans served in the Navy and then went on to be a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner. She knows what works and what doesn't in medical facilities and brings vitally important insight to the Oversight subcommittee.

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House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

@HouseVetAffairs

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Jan 30

Subcommittee on Disability Assistance & Memorial Affairs:

@RepLuttrell

is a disabled veteran himself and knows firsthand what it’s like to navigate the VA bureaucracy. He will be a strong voice for improving the benefits process to get vets the services they've earned.

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House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

@HouseVetAffairs

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Jan 30

Subcommittee on Technology Modernization:

@RepRosendale

will hold the Biden administration accountable and work hard to get the Oracle Cerner electronic health record system on the right track to deliver for veterans + modernize VA.

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House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

@HouseVetAffairs

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Jan 30

Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity:

@RepVanOrden

transitioned out of the military after 26 years in the Navy, started a veteran-owned small business, and knows what tools veterans need to be empowered after they hang up their uniform.

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House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

@HouseVetAffairs

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Jan 30

Subcommittee on Health:

@RepMMM

enlisted in the Army at 18, where she served for 24 years as a private, nurse, and doctor. Veterans across the country are lucky to have Dr. Mariannette Miller-Meeks back on the VA Committee fighting for them and their healthcare freedom.

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House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

@HouseVetAffairs

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Jan 30

🚨 ICYMI, earlier Chairman

@RepBost

announced our 118th Congress subcommittee Chairs! Each of these men and women bring a wealth of real-life experience and a passion for serving those who have worn the uniform to the table. 🇺🇸 Get to know the Chairs below 👇

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House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Retweeted

Congressman Morgan Luttrell

@RepLuttrell

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Jan 30

I’m honored to have been selected to serve as Chairman of the Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee on

@HouseVetAffairs

. I look forward to working under the leadership of

@RepBost

to tackle the challenges our veterans face at home. https://luttrell.house.gov/media/press-releases/luttrell-named-chairman-disability-assistance-and-memorial-affairs-hvac…

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House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Retweeted

Rep. Derrick Van Orden Press Office

@RepVanOrden

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Jan 30

NEW: Rep. Van Orden will chair the

@HouseVetAffairs

Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. “Supporting veterans’ mental health and financial fitness needs to be a priority for America, and will be for this committee.” Read the full release ⬇️

vanorden.house.gov

Derrick Van Orden Appointed Chairman of House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on...

The House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs announced that Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) has been named Chairman of the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

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House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Retweeted

Leo Shane III

@LeoShane

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Jan 30

.

@HouseVetAffairs

announces GOP subcommittee chairs for this session -- list includes three first-year lawmakers:

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House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Retweeted

Rep. Juan Ciscomani

@RepCiscomani

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Jan 27

Great to meet with

@RepBost

, Chairman of the Veterans’ Affairs Committee. Discussed our priorities for this year. Looking forward to working with Committee Chairman Bost to support our veterans and be their voice in Washington.

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House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

@HouseVetAffairs

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Jan 26

Oorah – Chairman

@RepBost

is eager to get to work on behalf of those who have served our great nation. 🇺🇸 Read more about his priorities for veterans, their families, and their survivors this Congress via Julia LeDoux /

@ConnectingVets

👇

audacy.com

Marine Corps veteran now leads House Veterans Affairs Committee

A Marine Corps veteran has been selected to chair the House Veterans Affairs Committee for the 118th Congres. Rep. Mike Bost (R-Ill) secured the gavel earlier this month.

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House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Retweeted

Arlington National Cemetery

@ArlingtonNatl

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Jan 26

We remember Apollo 1 astronauts Virgil "Gus" Grissom, Edward White, and Roger Chaffee, who perished in one of the first tragedies of the space age. In 2022, a monument to these men was placed in Section 3 of ANC. May their service and their sacrifice never be forgotten.

@NASA

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House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Retweeted

Congressman Morgan Luttrell

@RepLuttrell

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Jan 26

In Texas, the number of homeless veterans dropped 65% between 2007 and 2020. It’s great to see progress, but we still have a long way to go. I look forward to working with my colleagues on

@HouseVetAffairs

to improve the lives of our veterans.

texastribune.org

Homelessness among veterans has been cut in half since 2010, VA says

In Texas, the number of homeless veterans has dropped 65% between 2007 and 2020, according to the National Alliance to End Homelessness.

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House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Retweeted

Rep. Eli Crane

@RepEliCrane

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Jan 19

Looking forward to fighting for our nation's heroes on

@HouseVetAffairs

with Chairman

@RepBost

. 🇺🇸

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House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Retweeted

Rep. Derrick Van Orden Press Office

@RepVanOrden

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Jan 19

It's official. I'm honored to be the newest member of

@HouseAgGOP

,

@TransportGOP

, and

@HouseVetAffairs

. I look forward to fighting for Wisconsin farmers, veterans, and the rural way of life in #WI03. Read the full press release: https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/derrick-van-orden-named-three-house-committees…

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House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Retweeted

Congressman Morgan Luttrell

@RepLuttrell

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Jan 19

I’m honored to have been selected by my colleagues to serve on

@HASCRepublicans

,

@HomelandGOP

, and

@HouseVetAffairs

. I look forward to working with Chairmen

@RepMikeRogersAL

,

@RepMarkGreen

, and

@RepBost

to create a safer, stronger America. Details ➡️ https://luttrell.house.gov/media/press-releases/luttrell-releases-statement-house-committee-appointments…

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House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Retweeted

Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D.

@RepGregMurphy

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Jan 20

Looking forward to continuing my work on

@HouseVetAffairs

as an advocate for those who have served and sacrificed for this great nation. As the proud representative of over 89,000 veterans, it’s been an honor to lead on a number of veterans-related initiatives. THREAD:

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House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Retweeted

Congressman Morgan Luttrell

@RepLuttrell

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Jan 25

Honored to serve with so many fellow veterans on

@HouseVetAffairs

! 🇺🇸

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House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

@HouseVetAffairs

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Jan 25

Chairman @RepBost is pleased to welcome new Committee Members for the 118th Congress! Including 6 new veteran Members of Congress, read more: https://veterans.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6087… @RepGregMurphy, @RepFranklin, @RepVanOrden, @RepLuttrell, @RepCiscomani, @RepEliCrane, @RepKiggans

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House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Retweeted

Congressman Scott Franklin

@RepFranklin

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Jan 25

It's an honor to be selected to serve on

@HouseVetAffairs

! Our nation's veterans deserve strong advocates in Congress who will work every day to ensure they receive the benefits they earned.

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House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

@HouseVetAffairs

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Jan 25

Chairman @RepBost is pleased to welcome new Committee Members for the 118th Congress! Including 6 new veteran Members of Congress, read more: https://veterans.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6087… @RepGregMurphy, @RepFranklin, @RepVanOrden, @RepLuttrell, @RepCiscomani, @RepEliCrane, @RepKiggans

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House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

@HouseVetAffairs

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Jan 25

Chairman

@RepBost

is pleased to welcome new Committee Members for the 118th Congress! Including 6 new veteran Members of Congress, read more: https://veterans.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6087…

@RepGregMurphy

,

@RepFranklin

,

@RepVanOrden

,

@RepLuttrell

,

@RepCiscomani

,

@RepEliCrane

,

@RepKiggans

🇺🇸

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House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Retweeted

Rep. Cammack Press Office

@RepKatCammack

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Jan 19

Designating the A.K. Baker VA Clinic has been one of the greatest honors of my career. I’m forever grateful for the time I was able to spend with Ms. Tina Baker while working to honor her husband’s legacy. Some special moments from Tuesday’s ceremony can be viewed below.

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House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Retweeted

WWP DC

@WWP_DC

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Jan 18

Thank you to Christine Hill, Staff Director for the Subcommittee on Health in the

@HouseVetAffairs

Committee, who provided crucial support for legislation focused on veteran mental health and long-term care.

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House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

@HouseVetAffairs

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Jan 17

We've got a new website! Stay up to date with the work Chairman Bost and the Committee is doing this year at: https://veterans.house.gov and https://facebook.com/HouseVetAffairs.

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House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Retweeted

House Republicans

@HouseGOP

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Jan 16

Today, we honor the powerful legacy and dream of Martin Luther King Jr., whose courageous fight for equality inspires us all to strive for a more perfect union.

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House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

@HouseVetAffairs

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Jan 13

ICYMI: Chairman

@RepBost

's first action this week was requesting key oversight documents on the GI Bill, EHRM program, homelessness, and more from the VA. Read the letter he sent to VA Secretary McDonough below ⤵️ https://veterans.house.gov/uploadedfiles/2023_01_10_cmb_to_secva_re_oversight_document_requests.pdf…

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House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

@HouseVetAffairs

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Jan 13

Meet the Mikes via

@reporterkheel

// "[Oversight] will help us bring VA into the 21st century with commonsense legislation for the next generation of warfighters, without leaving behind today's veterans," said Chairman Bost. Read more 👇

military.com

Meet the Mikes: The New Men in Charge of Military and Veterans Oversight in the House

House Republicans officially appointed committee leaders for the congressional session, including Rep. Mike Rogers as Armed Services chairman and Rep. Mike Bost as Veterans Affairs chairman.

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House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Retweeted

Atlanta VAHCS

@AtlantaVAMC

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Jan 12

Our Fort McPherson VA Clinic is fully open this morning for outpatient appointments following a temporary closure, which caused cancellation of morning appointments (will be rescheduled). The facility was closed due to external construction which impacted water into the clinic.

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House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Retweeted

Rep. Scott Fitzgerald

@RepFitzgerald

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Jan 12

Those who have fought to defend our country should never be deprived of the benefits they deserve. I'm grateful for the support of

@HouseVetAffairs

Chairman

@RepBost

for my bill, the Vaccine Discharge Parity Act.

@MikeBrestDC

washingtonexaminer.com

GOP bill grants service members discharged over vaccine mandate education benefits

A group of House Republicans is looking to ensure that U.S. service members who were discharged over refusing to receive the coronavirus vaccine still have access to the educational benefits of...

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House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

@HouseVetAffairs

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Jan 11

MORE INFO/FAQs:

va.gov

Service-Disabled Veterans Life Insurance (S-DVI) | Veterans Affairs

Service-Disabled Veterans Life Insurance (S-DVI) provides low-cost coverage to eligible service members. This program closed to new applications on December 31, 2022.

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