Hearing: H.R. 6654, the “Veterans Affairs Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act”; H.R. 7280, the “Veteran DATA Act”; H.R. 7319, the “VA Bonus and Relocation Recovery Act”; H.R. 7683, the “VA Fiscal Management Modernization Act”; Discussion Draft, the “Vets CLEAR Act”; Discussion Draft, the “Veterans Affairs Subcontractor Competition and Opportunity Network Act”; Discussion Draft, “to amend title 38, United States Code, to require that certain sterile processing technicians of the Veterans Health Administration hold appropriate professional certifications, and for other purposes”; Discussion Draft, “to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the rate of pay for care or services provided under the Community Care Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs based on the location at which such care or services were provided, and for other purposes”; Discussion Draft, “to establish an entitlement to a supplemental period of unpaid parental leave for employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs”; Discussion Draft, “To deem certain individuals as parents of Department of Veterans Affairs employees for purposes of determining entitlement to certain family and medical leave for such employees; Discussion Draft, to prohibit the downgrading of law enforcement positions in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; Discussion Draft, “to amend Title 38, United States Code, to establish the Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes

Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations (Committee on Veterans' Affairs)

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 (2:15 PM)

360 CHOB
Washington, D.C.

Witnesses

Panel one

Dr. Ilse Wiechers
Acting Deputy Assistant Under Secretary for Health for Patient Care Services, Veterans Health Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs

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  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 03/23/2026 at 02:07 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 03/24/2026 at 09:34 AM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 03/23/2026 at 02:07 PM

Mr. Rondy L. Waye
Executive Director, Human Capital Programs, Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer, Human Resources and Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 03/24/2026 at 09:34 AM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 03/23/2026 at 02:07 PM

Mr. Jeffrey Neil
Associate Executive Director, Technology Acquisition Center, The Office of Acquisitions, Logistics, and Construction, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 03/24/2026 at 09:34 AM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 03/23/2026 at 02:07 PM

Panel two

Mr. Cole Lyle
Director, Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Division, The American Legion

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  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 03/23/2026 at 02:07 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 03/23/2026 at 02:07 PM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 03/23/2026 at 02:07 PM

Mr. Joseph Avila
Administrator, Sterile Processing Department, University of Virginia Health System

Added 03/23/2026 at 02:07 PM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 03/23/2026 at 02:07 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 03/24/2026 at 05:03 PM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 03/23/2026 at 02:07 PM

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

Added 03/23/2026 at 02:07 PM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 03/23/2026 at 09:38 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 03/23/2026 at 09:38 PM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 03/23/2026 at 09:38 PM

Sgt. Dennis Guerrero
Vice President, Local 3511, American Federation of Government Employees

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  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 03/23/2026 at 03:28 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 03/23/2026 at 03:08 PM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 03/23/2026 at 03:08 PM

Text of Legislation

  • H.R. 6654, the “Veterans Affairs Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act” [PDF]
  • H.R. 7280, the “Veteran DATA Act” [PDF]
  • H.R. 7319, the “VA Bonus and Relocation Recovery Act” [PDF]
  • H.R. 7683, the “VA Fiscal Management Modernization Act [PDF]
  • Discussion Draft, the “Vets CLEAR Act” [PDF]
  • Discussion Draft, the “Veterans Affairs Subcontractor Competition and Opportunity Network Act [PDF]
  • Discussion Draft, “to amend title 38, United States Code, to require that certain sterile processing technicians of the Veterans Health Administration hold appropriate professional certifications, and for other purposes [PDF]
  • Discussion Draft, “to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the rate of pay for care or services provided under the Community Care Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs based on the location at which such care or services were provided, and for other purposes” [PDF]
  • Discussion Draft, “to establish an entitlement to a supplemental period of unpaid parental leave for employees of the Department of Veterans Affair [PDF]
  • H.R. 7948, “To deem certain individuals as parents of Department of Veterans Affairs employees for purposes of determining entitlement to certain family and medical leave for such employees [PDF]
  • H.R.8010, to prohibit the downgrading of law enforcement positions in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes [PDF]
  • H.R.7950, “to amend Title 38, United States Code, to establish the Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes [PDF]

Support Documents

  • Hearing Notice [PDF]
  • Statement for the Record: Government Accountability Office (GAO) [PDF] Added 03/23/2026 at 02:27 PM
  • Statement for the Record: National Alliance to End Homelessness [PDF] Added 03/24/2026 at 02:00 PM
  • Statement for the Record: The National Homelessness Law Center, National Health Care for the Homeless Council, National Health Law Program, Funders Together for Housing Justice [PDF] Added 03/24/2026 at 03:43 PM
  • Statement for the Record: National Coalition for Homeless Veterans [PDF] Added 03/24/2026 at 04:59 PM
  • Statement for the Record: Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), [PDF] Added 03/25/2026 at 09:02 AM
  • Statement for the Record: Center for Procurement Advocacy [PDF] Added 03/25/2026 at 01:43 PM
  • Statement for the Record: The National Homelessness Law Center, National Health Care for the Homeless Council, National Health Law Program, Funders Together for Housing Justice-UPDATED [PDF] Added 03/25/2026 at 05:21 PM

Hearing Record

  • Hearing: Witness List [PDF] Added 03/23/2026 at 02:11 PM

First Published: March 18, 2026 at 01:16 PM
Last Updated: March 25, 2026 at 05:21 PM