United States Senate Committee On Veterans' Affairs
Recent News About United States Senate Committee On Veterans' Affairs
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Jerry Moran becomes chairman of Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
This week, the Senate Republican Conference confirmed U.S. Senator Jerry Moran from Kansas as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.
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Senator Moran supports new veteran healthcare legislation but calls for further mental health focus
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas has expressed approval following the Senate's passage of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act.
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Senators demand accountability after VA reports budget mismanagement
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas and Representative Mike Bost of Illinois have urged the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough to focus on accountability in the VA's executive appraisal cycle.
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Legislation introduced to study blast injury impacts on veteran mental health
U.S. Senators Jerry Moran from Kansas and Angus King from Maine have introduced the Precision Brain Health Research Act of 2024.
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Lawmakers seek answers from VA on delayed support for military sexual trauma victims
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran and Representative Mike Bost have requested answers from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough regarding delays in implementing the Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Claims Coordination Act.
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Senate approves new VA medical facility projects across multiple states
The U.S. Senate has approved a bill led by Senators Jerry Moran and Jon Tester to authorize new construction projects for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities across the United States.
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Trump nominates Doug Collins for Secretary of Veterans Affairs
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, a Republican from Kansas and the ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, has commented on President Donald Trump's recent nomination.
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Senator Moran issues statement honoring veterans on Veterans Day
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, who serves as the ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, issued a statement in recognition of Veterans Day.
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Senator Moran criticizes VA over fiscal year 2024 budgeting errors
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran has expressed concern over recent budgetary revelations from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
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Moran addresses missing VA files affecting Kansas veterans
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, the ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, has been informed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) about an issue with an electronic fax system.
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Senator Moran calls for action after OIG report on Buffalo VA Medical Center
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, has expressed serious concerns following a report by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Inspector General (OIG). The report found that the Buffalo VA Medical Center failed to coordinate community care referrals, leading to increased risks for patient harm and a decreased quality of life.
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Senate passes VA extenders legislation with support from Sen. Jerry Moran
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), the ranking member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, has expressed approval for the Senate's passage of the Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2024. This legislation was passed as part of the Continuing Resolution.
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Senate passes resolution recognizing September as National Student Parent Month
The U.S. Senate has approved a resolution introduced by Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Tom Carper (D-Del.) to designate September 2024 as National Student Parent Month. The resolution aims to acknowledge the efforts and achievements of nearly 4 million Americans who are balancing postsecondary education with parenting responsibilities.
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Senators introduce resolution recognizing National Service Dog Day
U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.), ranking member and chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, introduced a resolution recognizing September 20th as National Service Dog Day in honor of service dogs across the country.
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Senate passes emergency budget supplemental for VA benefits
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, the ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, issued a statement today following the U.S. Senate's passage of an emergency budget supplemental for the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA). The measure aims to ensure that over 7 million veterans and their survivors receive their benefits on October 1.
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Senator Moran questions VA leaders on $15 billion budget shortfall
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.), ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, questioned Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) leaders regarding a nearly $15 billion shortfall for FY2024 and FY2025 during a committee hearing on September 18, 2024. The VA officials present were Under Secretary for Health Shareef Elnahal and Under Secretary for Benefits Joshua Jacobs.
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Legislation aims to enhance VA's external provider scheduling program
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, and Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) recently introduced legislation aimed at enhancing the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) ability to schedule appointments with healthcare providers participating in the Veterans Community Care Program.
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VA delays changes in reimbursement rates for emergency transport services until 2029
On Friday, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) announced a delay in the implementation of a rule change to reimbursement rates for special mode transportation, including air and ground ambulances, until 2029. U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.), the ranking member and chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee respectively, have consistently advocated for this delay to protect rural veterans' access to emergency medical transportation services.
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Senators introduce bill restricting bonuses for senior executives at Veterans Affairs
On August 1, 2024, U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) introduced legislation aimed at prohibiting PACT Act Critical Skill Incentive (CSI) payments from being allocated to Senior Executive Service (SES) employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs Central Office (VACO) in Washington, D.C.
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Kansas VA clinic named after Captain Elwin "Al" Shopteese
Yesterday, the President signed into law legislation sponsored by U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kan.) to name the VA outpatient clinic in Kansas City, Kansas, after Captain Elwin “Al” Shopteese. The law formally designates the clinic as the “Captain Elwin Shopteese Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic” or the “Captain Elwin Shopteese VA Clinic.”