FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs Hearing: March 15, 2016

Original title: HEARING ON PENDING LEGISLATION

January 1, 2018

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing serves as a formal record of legislative discussions that shape the policies, healthcare services, and benefits administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Veterans

The legislation discussed in this hearing pertains to the services, healthcare, and benefits provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

The agency is responsible for implementing the policies and legislation discussed during the hearing.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2018.

What's next

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Summary

This document is the transcript of a U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs hearing held on March 15, 2016, to discuss pending legislation. The session included testimony from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Robert A. McDonald, and representatives from various veterans' advocacy organizations.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on March 15, 2016, in room 418 of the Russell Senate Office Building.
The committee received testimony from Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert A. McDonald.
The committee received testimony from representatives of The American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Disabled American Veterans.
Senator Richard Burr presented legislation he co-authored with Senator Jon Tester.
The hearing included the submission of post-hearing responses to questions from Senators Bill Cassidy, Sherrod Brown, and Mazie K. Hirono.
Numerous organizations submitted written statements for the record, including the American Medical Association and the Paralyzed Veterans of America.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was convened by the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs to discuss pending legislation related to veterans' benefits and services.

Who testified at this hearing?

Testimony was provided by Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert A. McDonald, as well as representatives from The American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Disabled American Veterans.

Why It Matters

The hearing serves as a formal record of legislative discussions that shape the policies, healthcare services, and benefits administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Discoveries

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Extensive Stakeholder Input

The hearing record includes a significant number of written statements from diverse organizations, indicating a broad consultative process for the pending legislation.

American Medical Association Paralyzed Veterans of America American Federation of Government Employees

Connected Entities

organizationThe American Legion“Veterans advocacy organization”Map →

organizationVeterans of Foreign Wars“Veterans advocacy organization”Map →

personJohnny Isakson“Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs”Map →

personRobert A. McDonald“Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs”Map →

personRichard Burr“U.S. Senator from North Carolina”Map →

organizationDisabled American Veterans“Veterans advocacy organization”Map →

personRichard Blumenthal“Ranking Member of the Committee”Map →

Sources

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