Senatemain
Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Oversees veterans benefits, healthcare services, and military personnel transitions. Manages the Department of Veterans Affairs and programs supporting former service members.
Responsibilities
01
Department of Veterans Affairs oversight
02
Veterans healthcare and benefits
03
GI Bill and education benefits
04
Military to civilian transition
05
Veterans employment and housing
06
Disability compensation and pensions
Recent Work
PACT Act Passage
Expanded VA healthcare for veterans exposed to burn pits
Role: Marked up toxic exposure legislation; mandated VA create specialized clinics; required automatic enrollment for affected veterans without requiring proof of service connection
VA Backlog Reduction
Oversaw effort to reduce 200,000+ pending disability claims
Role: Held monthly oversight hearings on backlog reduction; demanded VA hire additional claims processors; required public reporting on average processing times by regional office
Committee Members
19 total
