Hearing: Bounce Houses, Drones, and Massage Chairs: A Review of VA’s Purchase History in the Veteran Readiness and Employment Program

Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity (Committee on Veterans' Affairs)

Thursday, April 16, 2026 (2:00 PM)

360 CHOB
Washington, D.C.

Witnesses

Ms. Margarita Devlin
Principal Deputy Undersecretary for Benefits, Veterans Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 04/14/2026 at 12:59 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 04/15/2026 at 08:45 PM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 04/14/2026 at 12:59 PM

Ms. Chantile Stovall
Acting Executive Director, Veterans Readiness and Employment Service, Veterans Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 04/15/2026 at 08:45 PM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 04/14/2026 at 12:59 PM

Ms. Julie Howell
Associate Legislative Director, Paralyzed Veterans of America

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  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 04/14/2026 at 12:59 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 04/14/2026 at 12:59 PM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 04/14/2026 at 12:59 PM

Support Documents

  • Hearing Notice [PDF]
  • Statement for the Record: Veterans Education Success [PDF] Added 04/16/2026 at 09:36 AM

Member Statements

  • The Honorable Abraham J. Hamadeh [PDF] Added 04/16/2026 at 04:21 PM

Hearing Record

  • Hearing: Witness List [PDF] Added 04/14/2026 at 12:59 PM

First Published: April 9, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Last Updated: April 16, 2026 at 04:21 PM