Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (114th Congress)
Membership
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL), Ranking Member
Rep. Sanford Bishop (GA)
Rep. Barbara Lee (CA)
Rep. Tim Ryan (OH)
Jurisdiction
Department of Defense
Military Construction, Army, Navy (including Marine Corps), Air Force, Defense-Wide, and Guard and Reserve Forces
Chemical Demilitarization Construction, Defense-Wide
Military Family Housing Construction and Operation and Maintenance, Army, Navy (including Marine Corps), Air Force, and Defense-Wide
Family Housing Improvement Fund
Military Unaccompanied Housing Improvement Fund
Homeowners Assistance Fund
Base Realignment
Closure Accounts NATO Security Investment Program
Department of Veterans Affairs
Related Agencies
American Battle Monuments Commission
Armed Forces Retirement Home
Department of Defense, Civil, Cemeterial Expenses, Army
U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
I would like to thank Chairman Dent and Ranking Member Bishop for holding this important hearing. I would also like to welcome Secretary McDonald and all of our distinguished guests this afternoon.
As the subcommittee reviews the FY2016 President's Budget request, we have the tough mission and responsibility to ensure the funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs adequately addresses some very serious issues. The number of current veterans and those transitioning into the VA healthcare system is staggering. We must ensure that we have the right programs and services these men and women deserve for their service to our nation. We made certain promises to our veterans and we are obligated to deliver.