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Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 530, ACES Act; H.R. 647, Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025; H.R. 1039, Clear Communication for Veterans ... Show more

Date & Time: March 26, 2025
Location: Cannon House Office Building, Room 360
Chamber: House
Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee
Status: Scheduled
Congress: 119

Video

Witnesses (14)

Ms. Diane Boyd Rauber
Executive Director
·
National Organization of Veterans' Advocates
Biography
Statement
Truth Statement
Ms. Kenesha Britton
Assistant Deputy Undersecretary
·
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration
Biography
Statement
Tom Barrett
Member of Congress
The Honorable Robert Bresnahan
Member of Congress
Ms. Jocelyn Moses
Senior Principal Advisor
·
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration
Biography
Truth Statement
The Honorable August Pfluger
Member of Congress
Ms. Lesley Witter
Senior Vice President, Advocacy
·
National Funeral Directors Association
Biography
Statement
Truth Statement
Mr. Evan Deichert
Acting Deputy Vice Chairman
·
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Board of Veterans’ Appeals
Biography
Truth Statement
Ms. Lisa Pozzebon
Executive Director
·
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration
Biography
Truth Statement
Rudy Yakym
Member of Congress
Colonel Andrew Shurtleff
U.S. Air Force (Retired)
Biography
Statement
Truth Statement
Young Kim
Member of Congress
Mrs. Patricia Krisfalusy-Maxon
Sister of Master Sergeant Dennis Krisfalusy, U.S. Air Force (Retired)
Biography
Statement
Truth Statement
Keith Self
Member of Congress

Documents

Official Transcripts

Final Printed Hearing

Supporting Materials

Statement for the Record - AFGE
Statement for the Record - Paralyzed Veterans of America
Statement for the Record - Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors
Statement for the Record - Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US
Statement for the Record - Disabled American Veterans
H.R. 530, ACES Act (Rep. Pfluger)
H.R. 2303, To amend title 38, United States Code, to reform and enhance the pay of Board of Veterans' Appeals attorneys for recruitment and retention and to increase the decision quality and claims processing speed of the Board, and for other purposes (Rep. McGarvey)
H.R. 647, Ensuring Veterans' Final Resting Place Act (Rep. Yakym)
H.R. 1039, Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act (Rep. Barrett)
H.R. 2201, Improving VA Training for Military Sexual Trauma Claims Act (Rep. Kim)
Hearing Notice
H.R. 1228, Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act (Rep. Ciscomani)
H.R. 1286, Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act (Rep. Bresnahan)
H.R. 1344, Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (Rep. Reschenthaler)
H.R. 1578, to amend title 38, United States Code, to promote assistance from persons recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for individuals who file certain claims under laws administered by the Secretary (Rep. Peters)
H.R. 2278, To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve equitable access to certain benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and to improve certain outreach to individuals who served uniformed services and dependents of such individuals, and for other purposes (Ranking Member Takano
HR 2138, Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025 (Rep. Luttrell)
Witness List
H.R. 1741, Veteran Appeals Transparency Act of 2025 (Rep. Self)
H.R. 2137, Review Every Veterans Claim Act (Rep. Luttrell)

Additional Information

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