Hearing: Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 2971, Veterans Claims Education Act of 2023; H.R. 6362, Protecting Benefits for Disabled Veterans Act of 2023; H.R. 6507, Mark Our Place Act; H.R. 7729, Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act; H.R. 8792, Flowers for Fallen Heroes Act of 2024; H.R. 8854, Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2024; H.R. 8910, Dayton National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2024; H.R. 8893, Preserving Veterans’ Legacy Act of 2024; H.R. 8874, Modernizing All Veterans and Survivors Claims Processing Act; H.R. 8881, Rural Veterans’ Improved Access to Benefits Act of 2024; H.R. 8879, Improving VA Training for Military Sexual Trauma Claims Act; H.R. XXXX, Veterans 2nd Amendment Restoration Act; H.R. XXXX, Safeguarding Veterans 2nd Amendment Rights Act; H.R. 8880, Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act; H.R. XXXX, Board of Veterans Appeals’ Attorney Retention and Backlog Reduction Act; H.R. XXXX, Veterans’ Burial Improvement Act; H.R. XXXX, VA Insurance Improvement Act; and H.R. XXXX, Survivor Benefits Update Act.

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

Panel one

The Honorable Ryan K. Zinke
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

The Honorable Rudy Yakym
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

The Honorable John S. Duarte
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Panel two

The Honorable Charles K. Djou
Secretary & Chief Executive, American Battle Monuments Commission

• Witness Testimony - Hon. Djou [PDF] Added 07/08/2024 at 11:48 AM
• Truth in Testimony Disclosure Form - Hon. Djou [PDF] Added 07/08/2024 at 12:57 PM
• Witness Biography - Hon Djou [PDF] Added 07/08/2024 at 11:54 AM

Mr. Glenn Powers
Deputy Undersecretary, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, on behalf of National Cemetery Administration, Field Programs and Cemetery Operations

• Witness Testimony - Mr. Powers [PDF] Added 07/08/2024 at 11:48 AM
• Truth in Testimony Disclosure Form - Mr. Powers [PDF] Added 07/08/2024 at 12:57 PM
• Witness Biography - Mr. Powers [PDF] Added 07/08/2024 at 12:57 PM

Mr. Jeffrey London
Executive Director, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, on behalf of Veterans Benefits Administration, Medical Disability Examination Office

• Truth in Testimony Disclosure Form - Mr. London [PDF] Added 07/08/2024 at 12:57 PM
• Witness Biography - Mr. London [PDF] Added 07/08/2024 at 12:57 PM

Ms. Kristina Messenger
Deputy Executive Director of Operations, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, on behalf of Veterans Benefits Administration, Compensation Service

• Truth in Testimony Disclosure Form - Ms. Messenger [PDF] Added 07/08/2024 at 12:57 PM
• Witness Biography - Mr. Messenger [PDF] Added 07/08/2024 at 12:57 PM

Mr. Kevin Friel
Deputy Director of Pension & Fiduciary Service, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, on behalf of Veterans Benefits Administration

• Truth in Testimony Disclosure Form - Mr. Friel [PDF] Added 07/08/2024 at 12:57 PM
• Witness Biography - Mr. Friel [PDF] Added 07/08/2024 at 12:57 PM

Panel three

Ms. Candace Wheeler
Director, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), on behalf of Government and Legislative Affairs

• Witness Testimony - Ms. Wheeler [PDF] Added 07/08/2024 at 11:48 AM
• Truth in Testimony Disclosure Form - Ms. Wheeler [PDF] Added 07/08/2024 at 12:57 PM
• Witness Biography - Ms. Wheeler [PDF] Added 07/08/2024 at 11:54 AM

Ms. Lesley Witter
Senior Vice President, National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), on behalf of Advocacy

• Witness Testimony - Ms. Witter [PDF] Added 07/08/2024 at 11:48 AM
• Truth in Testimony Disclosure Form - Mr. Witter [PDF] Added 07/08/2024 at 12:57 PM
• Witness Biography - Ms. Witter [PDF] Added 07/08/2024 at 11:54 AM

Captain Bob "Shoebob" Carey (Ret.)
Director, Chief Bottle Washer, National Defense Committee

• Witness Testimony - Capt. Carey [PDF] Added 07/08/2024 at 03:23 PM
• Truth in Testimony Disclosure Form - Capt. Carey [PDF] Added 07/08/2024 at 12:57 PM
• Witness Biography - Capt. Carey [PDF] Added 07/08/2024 at 11:54 AM

Mr. Robert M. "Bob" Holliday
Gold Star son of Captain Karl O. "Hap" Holliday

• Witness Testimony - Mr. Holliday [PDF] Added 07/08/2024 at 11:48 AM
• Truth in Testimony Disclosure Form - Mr. Holliday [PDF] Added 07/08/2024 at 12:57 PM
• Witness Biography - Mr. Holliday [PDF] Added 07/08/2024 at 11:54 AM

Mr. Nicholas Keogh
2nd Vice President, American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), on behalf of Local 17

• Witness Testimony - Mr. Keogh [PDF] Added 07/08/2024 at 11:48 AM
• Truth in Testimony Disclosure Form - Mr. Keogh [PDF] Added 07/08/2024 at 03:15 PM
• Witness Biography - Mr. Keogh [PDF] Added 07/08/2024 at 03:15 PM