Hearing: H.R. 5639, H.R. 5487, H.R. 5048, H.R. 5019, H.R. 697, H.R. 6013, H.R. 6060, and H.R. 7443

Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs (Committee on Veterans' Affairs)

Thursday, July 16, 2020 (12:00 PM)

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Washington, D.C.
This hearing will be held in Room 210, of the House Visitor Center and online. Member and witness participation may be in person or through Cisco WebEx Virtual platform.

Witnesses

Panel one

The Honorable Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

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The Honorable Colin Z. Allred
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

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The Honorable Steve C. Watkins
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

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The Honorable Anthony Brindisi
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

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Mr. Sean Clark
National Director, Veterans Justice Programs, Veterans Health Administration

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The Honorable Antonio Delgado
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

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The Honorable Eleanor Holmes Norton
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

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Panel two

Mr. Matthew Sullivan
Deputy Under Secretary for Finance and Planning, National Cemetery Administration

Added 07/16/2020 at 08:10 PM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 07/16/2020 at 08:10 PM

Mr. Dan Keenaghan
Executive Director, Insurance Service, Veterans Benefits Administration

Added 07/16/2020 at 08:10 PM

Ms. Laurine Carson
Deputy Executive Director, Compensation Service, Veterans Benefits Administration

Added 07/16/2020 at 08:10 PM

Panel three

Mr. Matthew Doyle
Deputy Director, National Legislative Service, Veterans of Foreign Wars

Added 07/16/2020 at 08:10 PM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 07/16/2020 at 08:10 PM

Mr. Frank LoGalbo
Benefits Training Manager, Wounded Warrior Project

Added 07/16/2020 at 08:10 PM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 07/16/2020 at 08:10 PM

Mr. Shane L. Liermann
Deputy National Legislative Director for Benefits, Disabled American Veterans

Added 07/16/2020 at 08:10 PM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 07/16/2020 at 08:10 PM

Ms. Diane Boyd Rauber
Executive Director, National Organization of Veterans' Advocates

Added 07/16/2020 at 08:10 PM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 07/16/2020 at 08:10 PM

Text of Legislation

  • H.R.5019 - Veterans Legal Support Act of 2019 [PDF] Added 07/15/2020 at 01:55 PM
  • H.R.5048 - Fairness for Local Veteran Cemeteries Act [PDF] Added 07/15/2020 at 01:55 PM
  • H.R.5487 - Veterans Cemetery Grants Improvement Act [PDF] Added 07/16/2020 at 08:10 PM
  • H.R.5639 - Chuck Osier Burial Benefits Act [PDF] Added 07/15/2020 at 01:55 PM
  • H.R.7443 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide the representative of record of a claimant for compensation or benefits administered by the Secretary an opportunity to review a proposed determination regarding that claim. [PDF] Added 07/16/2020 at 08:10 PM
  • H.R.697 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay costs relating to the transportation of certain deceased veterans to veterans' cemeteries owned by a State or tribal organization. [PDF] Added 07/15/2020 at 01:55 PM
  • H.R.6013 - Veteran Families Financial Support Act [PDF] Added 07/15/2020 at 01:55 PM
  • H.R.6060 - Veterans Burial Benefit Correction Act [PDF] Added 07/15/2020 at 01:55 PM

Support Documents

  • Hearing Notice [PDF]
  • Statement for the Record, NACVSO [PDF] Added 07/15/2020 at 01:55 PM
  • Statement for the Record, PVA [PDF] Added 07/15/2020 at 01:55 PM
  • Letter of Support, VFW [PDF] Added 07/16/2020 at 08:10 PM
  • Letter of Support, WWP [PDF] Added 07/16/2020 at 08:10 PM

Member Statements

  • Statement for the Record, Congressman Jim Banks [PDF] Added 07/15/2020 at 01:55 PM

Hearing Record

  • Hearing: Witness List [PDF] Added 07/15/2020 at 01:55 PM

First Published: July 9, 2020 at 12:38 PM
Last Updated: July 16, 2020 at 08:10 PM