Hearing: Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 1004, Love Lives on Act of 2025; H.R. 1685, Justice for ALS Veterans of 2025; H.R. 2164, Dayton National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2025; H.R. 6698, Board of Veterans Appeals Annual Report Transparency Act of 2025; H.R. 6943, Veterans Burial Allowance and Reimbursement Act of 2026; Discussion Draft, National Cemetery Administration Annual Report Act of 2026; H.R. 4469, PRESUME Act; H.R. 5723, FRAUD in VA Disability Exam Act; H.R. 5339, Susan E. Lukas 9/11 Servicemember Fairness Act

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

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 (10:15 AM)

360 CHOB
Washington, D.C.

Witnesses

Panel one

Mr. James McCormick
Executive Director, Vietnam Veterans of America

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  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 01/30/2026 at 10:10 AM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 01/30/2026 at 10:10 AM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 01/30/2026 at 10:10 AM

Mr. Paul Shipley
National Commander, AMVETS

Added 01/30/2026 at 10:10 AM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 01/30/2026 at 10:10 AM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 02/02/2026 at 01:50 PM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 01/30/2026 at 10:10 AM

Mrs. Tanya Wilson-Thomas
Surviving Spouse and Former Caregiver, Gold Star Wives of America

Added 01/30/2026 at 10:10 AM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 01/30/2026 at 11:19 AM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 01/30/2026 at 11:19 AM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 01/30/2026 at 11:38 AM

Ms. Nancy Springer
Associate Director, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States

Added 01/30/2026 at 10:10 AM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 01/30/2026 at 10:10 AM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 01/30/2026 at 10:10 AM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 01/30/2026 at 10:10 AM

Panel two

Ms. Jennifer Bover
Executive Director, Veterans Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 01/30/2026 at 10:10 AM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 01/30/2026 at 10:10 AM

Mr. Glenn Powers
Deputy Under Secretary, Field Programs and Cemetery Operations, National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Added 01/30/2026 at 10:10 AM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 01/30/2026 at 10:10 AM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 01/30/2026 at 10:10 AM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 01/30/2026 at 10:10 AM

Mr. James W. Smith II
Deputy Executive Director, Policy and Procedures for Compensation Service, Veterans Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 01/30/2026 at 10:10 AM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 01/30/2026 at 10:10 AM

Text of Legislation

  • H.R.1004, Love Lives On Act of 2025 [PDF]
  • H.R.1685, Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2025 [PDF]
  • H.R.2164, Dayton National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2025 [PDF]
  • H.R.4469, PRESUME Act [PDF]
  • H.R.5339, Susan E. Lukas 9/11 Servicemember Fairness Act [PDF]
  • H.R.5723, Fraud Reduction And Uncovering Deception (FRAUD) in VA Disability Exams Act [PDF]
  • H.R.6698, Board of Veterans Appeals Annual Report Transparency Act of 2025 [PDF]
  • H.R.6943: Veterans Burial Allowance and Reimbursement Act of 2025 [PDF]
  • H.R.7260: National Cemetery Administration Annual Report Act of 2025 [PDF]

Support Documents

  • Hearing Notice [PDF]
  • Statement for the Record: National Association of Veterans' Advocates, Inc. [PDF] Added 01/30/2026 at 10:16 AM
  • Statement for the Record: Paralyzed Veteran of America [PDF] Added 01/30/2026 at 03:25 PM
  • Statement for the Record: Reserve Organization of America [PDF] Added 01/30/2026 at 03:45 PM
  • Statement for the Record: ALS Association [PDF] Added 02/02/2026 at 01:49 PM
  • Statement for the Record: The Invisible Ememy [PDF] Added 02/02/2026 at 01:49 PM
  • Statement for the Record: Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors [PDF] Added 02/02/2026 at 01:49 PM
  • Statement for the Record: ALS United [PDF] Added 02/02/2026 at 03:41 PM
  • Statement for the Record: National Association of Atomic Veterans, Inc [PDF] Added 02/02/2026 at 03:43 PM
  • Statement for the Record: ALS Network [PDF] Added 02/03/2026 at 09:10 AM
  • Statement for the Record: Berry Law [PDF] Added 02/03/2026 at 09:12 AM
  • Statement for the Record: American Legion [PDF] Added 02/04/2026 at 11:15 AM
  • Statement for the Record: Gold Star Spouses of America [PDF] Added 02/09/2026 at 09:07 AM

Hearing Record

  • Hearing: Witness List [PDF] Added 01/30/2026 at 11:22 AM

First Published: January 27, 2026 at 09:31 AM
Last Updated: February 9, 2026 at 09:07 AM


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