Congressional Testimony

Nov 19 2019

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency: Bringing Our Nation’s Heroes Home

Statement of Vincent “B.J.” Lawrence Executive Director, Washington Office Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on National Security With Respect To The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency: Bringing Our Nation’s Heroes Home WASHINGTON, D.C. Chairman Lynch, Ranking Member Hice, and members of t...

Sep 19 2019

Preventing Harm to Veterans: Examining VA’s Overpayments and Debt Collection Practices

Statement of Carlos Fuentes, Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Committee on Veterans’ Affairs United States House of Representatives With Respect To “Preventing Harm to Veterans: Examining VA’s Overpayments and Debt Collection Practices” WASHINGTON, D.C. Chairman Pappas, Ranking Member ...

Sep 11 2019

H.R. 1163, H.R. 1527, H.R. 2628, H.R. 2645, H.R. 2681, H.R. 2752, H.R. 2798 ...

Statement of Carlos Fuentes, Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States For the Record United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health With Respect To H.R. 1163, H.R. 1527, H.R. 2628, H.R. 2645, H.R. 2681, H.R. 2752, H.R. 2798, H.R. 2816, H.R. 2972, H.R. 2982, H.R. 3036, H.R. 3224, H.R. 3636, H.R. 3798, H.R. 386...

Jul 17 2019

Pending Legislation

Statement of Patrick Murray, Deputy Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity With Respect To "Pending Legislation" WASHINGTON, D.C. Chairman Levin, Ranking Member Bilirakis, and members of the Subcommittee, on behalf of the men and...

Jun 20 2019

Ensuring Access to Disability Benefits for Veteran Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma

Statement of Gabriella Kubinyi, Legislative Assistant National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States For the Record United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs With Respect To “Ensuring Access to Disability Benefits for Veteran Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma” WASHINGTON, D.C....

Jun 20 2019

H.R. 485, H.R. 712, H.R. 1647, H.R. 2676, H.R. 2677, H.R. 2942, H.R. 2943. H.R. 3083, and Draft Legislation

Statement of Carlos Fuentes, Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs With Respect To H.R. 485, H.R. 712, H.R. 1647, H.R. 2676, H.R. 2677, H.R. 2942, H.R. 2943. H.R. 3083, and Draft Legislation WASHINGTON, D.C. Chairman Takano, Ranking Member Roe, and members of this c...

Jun 04 2019

Department of Veterans Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program

Statement of Patrick Murray, Deputy Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity With Respect To Department of Veterans Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program WASHINGTON, D.C. Chairman Levin, Ranking Member Bilirakis a...

May 22 2019

Pending Legislation

Statement of Carlos Fuentes Director, National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States For the Record United States Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs With Respect To “Pending Legislation” WASHINGTON, D.C . Chairman Isakson, Ranking Member Tester, and members of the committee, on behalf of the men and women of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW...

May 02 2019

Cultural Barriers Impacting Women Veterans’ Access to Healthcare

Statement of Kristina Keenan, Past-Commander Post 605 Benjamin Franklin Post Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States For the Record United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health With Respect To “Cultural Barriers Impacting Women Veterans’ Access to Healthcare” WASHINGTON, D.C. Chairwoman Brownley, Ranking Member Dunn, and members of the s...

May 01 2019

H.R. 299, H.R. 1126, H.R. 1199, H.R. 1200, H.R. 1628, H.R. 1826, and Draft Legislation

Statement of Carlos Fuentes, Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs With Respect To H.R. 299, H.R. 1126, H.R. 1199, H.R. 1200, H.R. 1628, H.R. 1826, and Draft Legislation WASHINGTON, D.C . Chairwoman Luria, Rank...