As the highest-ranking Democrat on the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs—the fancy title is “Ranking Member” while Democrats are in the minority—a large portion of my work in Congress is focused on ensuring that veterans receive the benefits they have earned.   

 

Delivering for veterans, the people who served our country with pride and dignity to defend our security and values, is one of the great responsibilities we have as a nation.  

 

Back when Democrats held the majority and I was the Chairman of the committee, I led the passage of the bipartisan Honoring our PACT Act in 2022, which made veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxins eligible for VA care. It was the largest expansion of veterans' healthcare in generations. 

 

What I have learned as the Chairman and now Ranking Member of this committee is that veterans’ issues are more complex, more urgent, and more important than what the media often reports. 

That’s why the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs is launching a newsletter dedicated entirely to veterans’ issues, VA oversight, and holding leadership accountable. 

Here’s what you’ll get when you sign up: 

• The latest updates from the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on upcoming hearings, investigations, and legislative work. 

• Ways Democrats are ensuring that veterans receive the benefits they have earned. 

• Actionable updates on how to fight back and ensure that veterans and their families have the resources they need.