Hearing: Legislative Presentation of The American Legion & Multi VSOs: JWV, TAPS, NCHV, MOAA, NACVSO, NCAI, VVA, NGAUS, FRA before the House and Senate VSO Joint Hearing

Committee on Veterans' Affairs

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 (10:00 AM)

390 CHOB
Washington, D.C.

Witnesses

Panel one

Mr. Daniel J. Seehafer
National Commander, The American Legion

Added 02/22/2024 at 02:04 PM
  • Witness Testimony - Mr. Seehafer [PDF] Added 03/13/2024 at 09:44 AM

Mr. Chanin Nuntavong
National Executive Director, The American Legion

Added 02/22/2024 at 02:04 PM

Ms. Patricia Harris
Chairwoman, Legislative Commission, The American Legion

Added 02/22/2024 at 02:04 PM

Ms. Julia Mathis
Director, Legislative Division, The American Legion

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Mr. Autrey James
Chairman, Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Commission, The American Legion

Added 02/22/2024 at 02:04 PM

Ms. Tiffany Ellet
Director, Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Division, The American Legion

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Mr. John Bowen
Chairman, Veterans Employment & Education Commission, The American Legion

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Mr. Joe Sharpe
Director, Veterans Employment & Education Division, The American Legion

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Panel two

Colonel Barry Lischinsky (Ret.)
National Commander, Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A.

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  • Witness Testimony - Col. Lischinsky [PDF] Added 03/13/2024 at 09:44 AM

Ms. Rebecca Harrison Mullaney
Surviving Spouse of Army Captain Ian Morrison, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors

Added 02/22/2024 at 02:04 PM
  • Witness Testimony - Ms. Mullaney [PDF] Added 03/13/2024 at 09:44 AM
  • Witness Biography - Ms. Mullaney [PDF] Added 03/11/2024 at 01:32 PM

Ms. Kathryn Monet
Chief Executive Officer, National Coalition for Homeless Veterans

Added 02/22/2024 at 02:04 PM
  • Witness Testimony - Mr. Monet [PDF] Added 03/13/2024 at 09:44 AM
  • Witness Biography - Ms. Monet [PDF] Added 03/11/2024 at 01:32 PM

Commander Rene Campos (Ret.)
Senior Director of Government Relations for Veterans Wounded Warrior Care, Military Officers Association of America

Added 02/22/2024 at 02:04 PM
  • Witness Testimony - Commander Campos [PDF] Added 03/13/2024 at 09:44 AM

Mr. Michael McLaughlin
Legislative Director, National Association of County Veterans Service Officers

Added 02/22/2024 at 02:04 PM
  • Witness Testimony - Mr. McLaughlin [PDF] Added 03/13/2024 at 09:44 AM
  • Witness Biography - Mr. McLaughlin [PDF] Added 03/11/2024 at 01:32 PM

Mr. Melvin Sheldon, Jr.
Alternate Vice President--Northwest Region, National Congress of American Indians

Added 02/22/2024 at 02:04 PM
  • Witness Testimony - Mr. Sheldon, Jr. [PDF] Added 03/13/2024 at 09:44 AM
  • Witness Biography - Mr. Sheldon, Jr. [PDF] Added 03/11/2024 at 01:32 PM

Mr. Jack McManus
National President, Vietnam Veterans of America

Added 02/22/2024 at 02:04 PM
  • Witness Testimony - Mr. McManus [PDF] Added 03/13/2024 at 09:44 AM

Major General Frank McGinn (Ret.)
President, National Guard Association of the United States

Added 02/22/2024 at 02:04 PM
  • Witness Testimony - Major General McGinn [PDF] Added 03/13/2024 at 09:44 AM
  • Witness Biography - Major General McGinn [PDF] Added 03/11/2024 at 01:32 PM

Mr. John S. Handzuk
National President, Fleet Reserve Association

Added 02/22/2024 at 02:04 PM
  • Witness Testimony - Mr. Handzuk [PDF] Added 03/13/2024 at 09:44 AM

Support Documents

  • Hearing Notice [PDF]
  • Statement for the Record - Military Order of the Purple Heart [PDF] Added 04/05/2024 at 03:58 PM
  • Statement for the Record - Quality of Life Foundation [PDF] Added 04/05/2024 at 03:58 PM
  • Statement for the Record - Mr. Jose Acevedo [PDF] Added 04/05/2024 at 03:58 PM
  • Statement for the Record - American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Memorial Society [PDF] Added 04/05/2024 at 03:58 PM
  • Statement for the Record - Black Veterans Empowerment Council [PDF] Added 04/05/2024 at 03:58 PM
  • Statement for the Record - Gold Star Wives [PDF] Added 04/05/2024 at 03:58 PM
  • Statement for the Record - Military-Veterans Advocacy [PDF] Added 04/05/2024 at 03:58 PM
  • Statement for the Record - Minority Vets [PDF] Added 04/05/2024 at 03:58 PM
  • Statement for the Record - Modern Military Association of America [PDF] Added 04/05/2024 at 03:58 PM
  • Statement for the Record - Reserve Organization of America [PDF] Added 04/05/2024 at 03:58 PM
  • Statement for the Record - Veterans Education Success [PDF] Added 04/05/2024 at 03:58 PM
  • Statement for the Record - D'Aniello Institute for Veterans & Military Families [PDF] Added 04/22/2024 at 10:03 AM

Hearing Record

  • Witness List [PDF] Added 02/22/2024 at 01:27 PM

First Published: February 22, 2024 at 11:14 AM
Last Updated: April 22, 2024 at 10:03 AM


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