Hearing: “Legislative Hearing on: H.R: 6733, The “VISN Reform Act of 2025”; H.R.6580, The “VA National Formulary Act of 2025”; H.R.6599, The “Leasing and Infrastructure Act of 2025”; H.R.6583, The “Research Reform Act of 2025”; H.R. 6549, The “VA Contracting and Procurement Act”; H.R.6740, The “VA TRUST Act”; H.R. 6764, The “Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee Oversight Act of 2025”; H.R. 6904, The “Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement and Accountability Act of 2025”; H.R. 6843, The “Establishing the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration Act of 2025”; H.R. 6833, The “Acquisition Reform and Cost Assessment Act of 2025”; H.R.2303, The “Board of Veterans’ Appeals Attorney Retention and Backlog Reduction Act”; H.R.210, The “Dental Care for Veterans Act”; H.R.3183, The “SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act of 2025”; H.R.5203, “To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to update directives of the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding the management of acute sexual assault, and for other purposes; H.R.4114, The “EVEST Act”; H.R.3869, The “Every Veteran Housed Act”; H.R.2722, The “VA Funding and Workforce Protection Act”; H.R.1391, The “Student Veteran Benefit Restoration Act of 2025”; H.R.8044, The “Get Justice-Involved Veterans BACK HOME Act”; Discussion Draft: The “Toxic Exposure Advisory Committee Establishment Act”; Discussion Draft, “To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the Advisory Committee on Toxic Exposure of the Department of Veterans Affairs”; Discussion Draft: The “Honor Vets Act”; Discussion Draft, “To provide for the modernization of the electronic health record system and other health information technology activities and systems of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.”

Committee on Veterans' Affairs

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 (10:15 AM)

360 CHOB
Washington, D.C.

Witnesses

Panel one

Mr. Mark Ritchie
Policy Chair, National Federal Development Association

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  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 05/18/2026 at 10:00 AM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 05/18/2026 at 10:00 AM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 05/18/2026 at 10:00 AM

Ms. Brittany Madni
Executive Vice President, Economic Policy Innovation Center

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  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 05/18/2026 at 10:04 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 05/19/2026 at 04:01 PM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 05/19/2026 at 02:02 PM

Mr. Tim Stretton
Director of the Congressional Oversight Initiative, Project On Government Oversight

Added 05/15/2026 at 03:25 PM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 05/18/2026 at 11:10 AM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 05/18/2026 at 11:10 AM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 05/18/2026 at 11:10 AM

Ms. Kristina Keenan
Director, National Legislative Service, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S.

Added 05/15/2026 at 03:25 PM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 05/18/2026 at 10:00 AM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 05/18/2026 at 10:00 AM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 05/18/2026 at 10:00 AM

Panel two

Mr. Mike Desmond
Strategic Director of Government Affairs and Advocacy, Mission Roll Call

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  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 05/18/2026 at 10:00 AM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 05/18/2026 at 10:00 AM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 05/18/2026 at 10:00 AM

Mr. Cole Lyle
Director, Legislative Affairs Division, The American Legion

Added 05/15/2026 at 03:25 PM
  • Statement- Revised [PDF] Added 05/18/2026 at 11:29 AM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 05/18/2026 at 11:29 AM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 05/18/2026 at 11:29 AM

Mr. Jon Retzer
National Legislative Director, Disabled American Veterans

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  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 05/18/2026 at 11:10 AM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 05/18/2026 at 11:10 AM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 05/18/2026 at 11:10 AM

Mr. Morgan Brown
National Legislative Director, Paralyzed Veterans of America

Added 05/15/2026 at 03:25 PM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 05/18/2026 at 10:00 AM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 05/18/2026 at 10:00 AM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 05/18/2026 at 10:00 AM

Text of Legislation

  • H.R.6733, The “VISN Reform Act of 2025” [PDF]
  • H.R.6580, The “VA National Formulary Act of 2025” [PDF]
  • H.R.6599, The “Leasing and Infrastructure Act of 2025” [PDF]
  • H.R.6583, The “Research Reform Act of 2025” [PDF]
  • H.R.6549, The “VA Contracting and Procurement Act” [PDF]
  • H.R.6740, The “VA TRUST Act” [PDF]
  • H.R.6764, The “Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee Oversight Act of 2025” [PDF]
  • H.R.6904, The “Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement and Accountability Act of 2025” [PDF]
  • H.R.6843, The “Establishing the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration Act of 2025” [PDF]
  • H.R.6833, The “Acquisition Reform and Cost Assessment Act of 2025” [PDF]
  • H.R.2303, The “Board of Veterans’ Appeals Attorney Retention and Backlog Reduction Act” [PDF]
  • H.R.210, The “Dental Care for Veterans Act” [PDF]
  • H.R.3183, The “SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act of 2025” [PDF]
  • H.R.5203, “To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to update directives of the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding the management of acute sexual assault, and for other purposes." [PDF]
  • H.R.4114, The “EVEST Act” [PDF]
  • H.R.3869, The “Every Veteran Housed Act” [PDF]
  • H.R.2722, The “VA Funding and Workforce Protection Act” [PDF]
  • H.R.1391, The “Student Veteran Benefit Restoration Act of 2025” [PDF]
  • H.R.8044, The “Get Justice-Involved Veterans BACK HOME Act” [PDF]
  • Discussion Draft: The “Toxic Exposure Advisory Committee Establishment Act” [PDF]
  • Discussion Draft, “To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the Advisory Committee on Toxic Exposure of the Department of Veterans Affairs” [PDF]
  • Discussion Draft: The “Honor Vets Act” [PDF]
  • Discussion Draft, “To provide for the modernization of the electronic health record system and other health information technology activities and systems of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.” [PDF]

Support Documents

  • Hearing Notice [PDF]
  • Statement for the Record: Career Education Colleges and Universities [PDF] Added 05/18/2026 at 10:00 AM
  • Statement for the Record: American Institute on Disparities in Public Health [PDF] Added 05/18/2026 at 04:26 PM
  • Statement for the Record: The Friends of VA Medical Care and Health Research [PDF] Added 05/18/2026 at 04:26 PM
  • Statement for the Record: National American Indian Veterans, Inc [PDF] Added 05/18/2026 at 07:02 PM
  • Statement for the Record: Veterans Education Success [PDF] Added 05/18/2026 at 09:43 PM
  • Statement for the Record: National Association for Black Veterans [PDF] Added 05/19/2026 at 10:31 AM
  • Statement for the Record: Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America [PDF] Added 05/19/2026 at 04:48 PM
  • Statement for the Record: With Honor Action [PDF] Added 05/19/2026 at 05:09 PM
  • Statement for the Record: AARP [PDF] Added 05/20/2026 at 01:29 PM
  • Statement for the Record: Student Veterans of America [PDF] Added 05/26/2026 at 09:13 AM

Hearing Record

  • Hearing: Witness List [PDF] Added 05/15/2026 at 03:25 PM

First Published: May 13, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Last Updated: May 26, 2026 at 09:13 AM