Hearing: H.R: 6047, the “Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2025”, H.R. 4077, the “GUARD Veterans’ Health Care Act

Committee on Veterans' Affairs

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 (10:15 AM)

360 CHOB
Washington, D.C.

Witnesses

Panel one

Mrs. Sharri Briley
Surviving Spouse of CW3 Donovan ‘Bull’ Briley

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  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 12/01/2025 at 11:17 AM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 12/01/2025 at 11:17 AM

Mr. Edgar Edmundson
Father of Sgt (Ret) Eric Edmundson

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  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 12/01/2025 at 11:17 AM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 12/01/2025 at 11:17 AM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 12/01/2025 at 11:17 AM

Ms. Kristina Keenan
Legislative Director, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW

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  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 12/01/2025 at 11:17 AM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 12/01/2025 at 11:17 AM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 12/01/2025 at 11:17 AM

Dr. Brian Miller
Associate Professor of Medicine, John Hopkins University

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  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 12/01/2025 at 11:17 AM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 12/01/2025 at 11:17 AM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 12/01/2025 at 11:17 AM

Mr. Tom Wheaton
National Treasurer, Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)

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  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 12/01/2025 at 11:22 AM

Panel two

Ms. Margarita Devlin
Principal Deputy Undersecretary for Benefits, Performing the Delegable Duties of the Undersecretary for Benefits, The Department of Veterans Affairs

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  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 12/01/2025 at 05:46 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 12/01/2025 at 07:55 PM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 12/01/2025 at 07:55 PM

Ms. Heather Ford
Acting Chief Financial Officer, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs

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  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 12/01/2025 at 07:55 PM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 12/01/2025 at 07:55 PM

Mr. Kevin Johnson
Director, Revenue Operations, and Office of Finance, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affair

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  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 12/01/2025 at 07:55 PM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 12/01/2025 at 07:55 PM

Ms. Stephanie Li
Assistant Director, Regulations, Legislation, Engagement, and Trainin, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs

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  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 12/01/2025 at 07:55 PM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 12/01/2025 at 07:55 PM

Text of Legislation

  • H.R.6047; ‘Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2025 [PDF] Added 12/01/2025 at 10:51 AM
  • H.R.4077; GUARD Veterans Health Care Act [PDF] Added 12/01/2025 at 10:51 AM

Support Documents

  • Hearing Notice [PDF]
  • Statement for the Record: Gold Star Spouses of America, Inc. [PDF] Added 11/26/2025 at 08:53 AM
  • Statement or the Record: Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) [PDF] Added 11/26/2025 at 08:53 AM
  • Statement for the Record; David J. Meyers, Brown University School of Public Health [PDF] Added 12/01/2025 at 11:04 AM
  • Statement for the Record; American Legion [PDF] Added 12/01/2025 at 11:04 AM
  • Statement for the Record; Disabled American Veterans [PDF] Added 12/02/2025 at 03:54 PM
  • Statement for the Record; Representative French Hill (AK-02) [PDF] Added 12/02/2025 at 04:15 PM

Hearing Record

  • Hearing: Witness List [PDF] Added 12/01/2025 at 10:43 AM

First Published: November 25, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Last Updated: December 2, 2025 at 04:15 PM


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