United States Senate Committee On Veterans' Affairs
Recent News About United States Senate Committee On Veterans' Affairs
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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.”
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Legislation introduced requiring VA consideration of continuity of healthcare
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, has joined Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) in introducing legislation aimed at requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to consider continuity of health care when determining if a veteran should see a provider in the community.
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Senator Moran addresses nearly $15 billion shortfall in VA funding
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.), ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, addressed the Senate Appropriations Committee regarding a nearly $15 billion funding shortfall at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
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Senator Moran criticizes Biden administration over VA budget shortfall
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.), ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, issued a statement in response to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announcing a budget shortfall of nearly $15 billion.
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Senators urge review on energy policy impact on veteran housing
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee and Senior Appropriations Committee Member, has led a group of colleagues in raising concerns to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough regarding recently adopted energy conservation policies by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA). These policies could potentially impact the cost of VA home loans for veterans.
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Senator Moran addresses veteran healthcare access restrictions by Biden Administration
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.), ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, addressed the Senate floor today regarding restrictions imposed by the Biden administration on veterans' access to care. Sen. Moran urged the administration to reconsider and lift these restrictions, which affect both community care and VA medical facilities.
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Senators urge VA secretary to address policies affecting veteran healthcare access
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, has led 19 colleagues in urging Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough to address policy changes that they believe are hindering veterans' access to care.
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Senators introduce resolution commemorating 80th anniversary of G.I.Bill
U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Tom Carper (D-Del.), Jon Tester (D-Mont.), and John Boozman (R-Ark.) have introduced a resolution to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act, commonly known as the G.I. Bill.
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Senator Moran criticizes VA decisions impacting veteran healthcare access
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.), ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, addressed the Senate floor regarding decisions by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that he believes are limiting veterans' access to care.
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Legislation aims to improve healthcare coordination for senior veterans
U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Angus King (I-Maine), members of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, introduced legislation aimed at improving health care coordination for veterans who receive services through both Medicare and the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA).
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Senators call for action over misuse of PACT Act funds at VA
U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.), the ranking member and chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, have led a bipartisan group demanding action from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) following findings by the VA’s Office of Inspector General (OIG). The OIG reported that $10.8 million in PACT Act Critical Skills Incentive (CSI) payments intended for VA employees were improperly awarded to senior executives in the VA Central Office (VACO) in Washington, DC.