Hearing: Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 1182, the Veteran Deportation Prevention and Reform Act; H.R 1183, the Honoring the Oath Act of 2021; H.R. 5916, the Wounded Warrior Access Act; H.R. 6131, the Veterans Disability Claims Notification Improvement Act; H.R. 6064, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine for a review of examinations, furnished by the Secretary, to individuals who submit claims to the Secretary for compensation under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code, for mental and physical conditions linked to military sexual trauma; H.R. 6165, the Department of Veterans Affairs Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Processing Claims Improvement Act of 2021; Discussion Draft, to amend 38 USC § 103(d) to add a new paragraph that would allow surviving spouses who remarry after 10 consecutive years of receipt, or entitlement to, benefits relating to Dependency Indemnity Compensation to retain 50 percent of the amount payable under such provision and those who remarry after 20 years to retain the full amount; Discussion Draft, to amend title 38, United States Code, to update certain terminology related to marriage under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; Discussion Draft, to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve equitable access to certain benefits of the Department of Veterans Affairs for the survivors of veterans, and for other purposes; Discussion Draft, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create fact sheets, for veterans and for survivors of veterans, that compare benefits and compensation, to such individuals under laws administered by the Secretary, to monthly insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act, and supplemental security income under title XVI of the Social Security Act; Discussion Draft, the Department of Veterans Affairs Principles of Benefits Automation Act; Discussion Draft, the Modernizing Department of Veterans Affairs Disability Benefit Questionnaires Act; Discussion Draft, the Expediting Temporary Ratings for Veterans Act; Discussion Draft, to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve outreach by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to dependents of deceased veterans, and for other purposes

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

Tuesday, March 29, 2022 (2:00 PM)

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

Witnesses

Panel one

The Honorable Mark Takano
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 03/25/2022 at 05:52 PM
  • Testimony [PDF] Added 03/28/2022 at 01:08 PM

The Honorable Mike Bost
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 03/25/2022 at 05:52 PM

The Honorable Elaine G. Luria
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 03/25/2022 at 05:52 PM

The Honorable Troy E. Nehls
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 03/25/2022 at 05:52 PM

The Honorable Pete Aguilar
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 03/25/2022 at 05:52 PM

The Honorable Matthew M. Rosendale
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 03/25/2022 at 05:52 PM

The Honorable Joe Neguse
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 03/25/2022 at 05:52 PM

The Honorable Marie Newman
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 03/25/2022 at 05:52 PM
  • Testimony [PDF] Added 03/28/2022 at 01:08 PM

The Honorable Frank J. Mrvan
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 03/25/2022 at 05:52 PM

Panel two

Ms. Brianne Ogilvie
Assistant Under Secretary for Policy & Oversigh, on behalf of Veterans Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Added 03/25/2022 at 05:52 PM
  • Testimony [PDF] Added 03/29/2022 at 12:07 PM

Mr. Ray Tellez
Executive Director, Office of Business Integration, Veterans Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Added 03/25/2022 at 05:52 PM

Panel three

Mr. Mario Marquez
Director of National Security, The American Legion

Added 03/25/2022 at 05:52 PM
  • Testimony [PDF] Added 03/28/2022 at 01:08 PM
  • Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 03/28/2022 at 01:08 PM
  • Bio [PDF] Added 03/28/2022 at 01:08 PM

Ms. Tammy Barlet
Deputy Director, National Legislative Service, Veterans of Foreign Wars

Added 03/25/2022 at 05:52 PM
  • Testimony [PDF] Added 03/28/2022 at 01:08 PM
  • Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 03/28/2022 at 01:08 PM
  • Bio [PDF] Added 03/28/2022 at 01:08 PM

Ms. Candace Wheeler
Director, Policy, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)

Added 03/25/2022 at 05:52 PM
  • Testimony [PDF] Added 03/28/2022 at 01:08 PM
  • Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 03/28/2022 at 01:08 PM
  • Bio [PDF] Added 03/28/2022 at 01:08 PM

Text of Legislation

  • H.R. 1182, the Veteran Deportation Prevention and Reform Act [PDF] Added 03/25/2022 at 12:44 PM
  • H.R 1183, the Honoring the Oath Act of 2021 [PDF] Added 03/25/2022 at 12:44 PM
  • H.R. 5916, the Wounded Warrior Access Act [PDF] Added 03/25/2022 at 12:44 PM
  • H.R. 6131, the Veterans Disability Claims Notification Improvement Act [PDF] Added 03/25/2022 at 12:44 PM
  • H.R. 6064, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine for a review of examinations, furnished by the Secretary, to individuals who submit claims to the Secretary for compensation under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code, for mental and physical conditions linked to military sexual trauma [PDF] Added 03/25/2022 at 12:44 PM
  • H.R. 6165, the Department of Veterans Affairs Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Processing Claims Improvement Act of 2021 [PDF] Added 03/25/2022 at 12:44 PM
  • Discussion Draft, amend 38 USC § 103(d) to add a new paragraph that would allow surviving spouses who remarry after 10 consecutive years of receipt, or entitlement to, benefits relating to Dependency Indemnity Compensation to retain 50 percent of the amount payable under such provision and those who remarry after 20 years to retain the full amount [PDF] Added 03/25/2022 at 12:44 PM
  • Discussion Draft, to amend title 38, United States Code, to update certain terminology related to marriage under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs [PDF] Added 03/25/2022 at 12:44 PM
  • Discussion Draft, “ Honoring our Promise Act,” to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve equitable access to certain benefits of the Department of Veterans Affairs for the survivors of veterans, and for other purposes [PDF] Added 03/25/2022 at 12:44 PM
  • Discussion Draft, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create fact sheets, for veterans and for survivors of veterans, that compare benefits and compensation, to such individuals under laws administered by the Secretary, to monthly insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act, and supplemental security income under title XVI of the Social Security Act [PDF] Added 03/25/2022 at 12:44 PM
  • Discussion Draft, Department of Veterans Affairs Principles of Benefits Automation Act [PDF] Added 03/25/2022 at 12:44 PM
  • Discussion Draft, Modernizing Department of Veterans Affairs Disability Benefit Questionnaires Act [PDF] Added 03/25/2022 at 12:44 PM
  • Discussion Draft, Expediting Temporary Ratings for Veterans Act [PDF] Added 03/25/2022 at 12:44 PM
  • Discussion Draft, “Survivor Solid Start Act,” to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve outreach by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to dependents of deceased veterans, and for other purposes [PDF] Added 03/25/2022 at 12:44 PM

Support Documents

  • Hearing Notice [PDF]
  • Statement for the Record, Minority Veterans of America [PDF] Added 03/28/2022 at 01:13 PM
  • Statement for the Record, Paralyzed Veterans of America [PDF] Added 03/28/2022 at 01:13 PM
  • Statement for the Record, Wounded Warrior Project [PDF] Added 03/28/2022 at 01:13 PM
  • Statement for the Record, Disabled American Veterans [PDF] Added 03/30/2022 at 03:41 PM
  • Statement for the Record, Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. [PDF] Added 03/30/2022 at 03:41 PM

First Published: March 22, 2022 at 02:19 PM
Last Updated: December 13, 2022 at 10:26 PM