Hearing: Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 4993, the Veterans Emergency Care Reimbursement Act of 2021; H.R. 5738, the Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act; H.R. 5754, the Patient Advocate Tracker Act; H.R. 5819, the Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act; H.R. 5941, the Fairness for Rural Veterans Act of 2021; H.R. 6647, to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements relating to the eligibility of veterans to receive reimbursement for emergency treatment furnished through the Veterans Community Care program, and for other purposes; H.R. 6823, the Elizabeth Dole Home and Community Based Services for Veterans and Caregivers Act of 2022; Discussion Draft, Long-term Care Veterans Choice Act

Subcommittee on Health (Committee on Veterans' Affairs)

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 (2:00 PM)

210 CAPITOL
Washington, D.C. 20515-515
This hearing will be hybrid. Member participation will be in person and through the Zoom virtual platform.

Witnesses

Panel one

The Honorable Debbie Dingell
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 03/14/2022 at 02:12 PM

The Honorable Lisa C. McClain
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 03/14/2022 at 02:12 PM

The Honorable Tom O'Halleran
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 03/14/2022 at 02:12 PM

The Honorable Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 03/14/2022 at 02:12 PM

The Honorable Clay Higgins
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 03/14/2022 at 02:12 PM

Panel two

Dr. Julianne Flynn
Acting Assistant Under Secretary for Health for Community Care, Veterans Health Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Added 03/14/2022 at 02:12 PM
  • Testimony [PDF] Added 03/14/2022 at 10:05 PM
  • Bio [PDF] Added 03/14/2022 at 10:05 PM

Dr. Scotte Hartronft
Executive Director, Office of Geriatrics & Extended Care, Veterans Health Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Added 03/14/2022 at 02:12 PM
  • Bio [PDF] Added 03/14/2022 at 10:05 PM

Panel three

Mr. Anthony Lewis
Associate National Legislative Director, Disabled American Veterans

Added 03/14/2022 at 02:12 PM
  • Testimony [PDF] Added 03/14/2022 at 02:12 PM
  • Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 03/15/2022 at 05:04 PM
  • Bio [PDF] Added 03/14/2022 at 02:12 PM

Mr. Steve Schwab
Chief Executive Officer, The Elizabeth Dole Foundation

Added 03/14/2022 at 02:12 PM
  • Statement [PDF] Added 03/14/2022 at 10:05 PM
  • Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 03/15/2022 at 05:04 PM
  • Bio [PDF] Added 03/14/2022 at 10:05 PM

Mr. Roscoe Butler
Associate Legislative Director, Paralyzed Veterans of America

Added 03/14/2022 at 02:12 PM
  • Statement [PDF] Added 03/14/2022 at 02:12 PM
  • Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 03/15/2022 at 05:04 PM
  • Bio [PDF] Added 03/15/2022 at 05:04 PM

Text of Legislation

  • H.R. 4993 – Veterans Emergency Care Reimbursement Act of 2021 (Rep. Dingell) [PDF]
  • H.R. 5738 – Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act (Rep. Luria) [PDF]
  • H.R. 5754 – Patient Advocate Tracker Act (Rep. McClain) [PDF]
  • H.R. 5819 – Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act (Rep. Lawson) [PDF]
  • H.R. 5941 – Fairness for Rural Veterans Act of 2021 (O’Halleran) [PDF]
  • H.R. 6647 – to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements relating to the eligibility of veterans to receive reimbursement for emergency treatment furnished through the Veterans Community Care program (Rep. McMorris Rodgers) [PDF]
  • H.R. 6823 – The Elizabeth Dole Home and Community Based Services for Veterans and Caregivers Act of 2022 (Brownley) [PDF]
  • Discussion Draft - Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act [PDF]

Support Documents

  • Hearing Notice [PDF]
  • Statement for the Record, The Honorable Elaine G. Luria [PDF] Added 03/14/2022 at 10:05 PM
  • Statement for the Record, National Veterans Legal Services Program [PDF] Added 03/14/2022 at 10:05 PM
  • Statement for the Record, The Honorable Al Lawson [PDF] Added 03/15/2022 at 11:29 AM
  • Statement for the Record, The Honorable Debbie Dingell [PDF] Added 03/15/2022 at 02:54 PM
  • Statement for the Record, National PACE Association [PDF] Added 03/15/2022 at 04:19 PM
  • Statement for the Record, Veterans of Foreign Wars [PDF] Added 03/15/2022 at 04:21 PM

Hearing Record

  • Witness List [PDF] Added 03/14/2022 at 02:12 PM

First Published: March 9, 2022 at 02:01 PM
Last Updated: March 15, 2022 at 05:04 PM


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