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FEDERALhearing transcript

Joint Congressional Hearing: Disabled American Veterans Legislative Presentation

Original title: LEGISLATIVE PRESENTATION OF DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS

January 1, 2023

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing establishes the formal legislative agenda for the Disabled American Veterans organization, which influences federal policy, funding, and services provided to disabled veterans across the United States.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Disabled American Veterans

The organization uses this platform to advocate for policy changes and funding that impact the services provided to disabled veterans.

Veterans

The legislative priorities discussed at this hearing influence the benefits, healthcare, and support services available to disabled veterans.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.

What's next

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Summary

The U.S. Senate and House Committees on Veterans' Affairs held a on February 28, 2023, to receive a legislative presentation from the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) organization. The session served as a formal platform for DAV leadership to present their policy priorities to members of the 118th Congress.

Key Facts

  • The hearing took place on February 28, 2023, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
  • This was the first joint hearing of the 118th Congress between the House and Senate Committees on Veterans' Affairs.
  • The session was presided over by Senate Committee Chairman Jon Tester and House Committee Chairman Mike Bost.
  • The primary purpose was the legislative presentation of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) organization.
  • The DAV delegation was led by National Commander Joseph Parsetich and included several executive directors and national service directors.

Why It Matters

This hearing establishes the formal legislative agenda for the Disabled American Veterans organization, which influences federal policy, funding, and services provided to disabled veterans across the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of a legislative presentation by a veterans organization?
It allows veterans service organizations to formally present their policy priorities, legislative goals, and concerns directly to the congressional committees responsible for veterans' affairs.
Who attended this hearing?
The hearing was attended by members of both the Senate and House Committees on Veterans' Affairs and leadership from the Disabled American Veterans organization.

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Joint Committee Cooperation

The document highlights a collaborative effort between the House and Senate Veterans' Affairs committees to hold a joint session at the start of the 118th Congress.

Connected Entities

personJon TesterChairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' AffairsMap →
other118th CongressThe legislative body conducting the hearingMap →
personMike BostChairman of the House Committee on Veterans' AffairsMap →
organizationDisabled American VeteransVeterans service organization presenting legislative goalsMap →
personJoseph ParsetichNational Commander of the Disabled American VeteransMap →

Sources

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  • Controversy10
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