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Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee

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House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs

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92 bills referred in the 117th Congress

962 across the 11 Congresses on file, most in the 114th at 108. A referral is not a hearing: most bills sent to a committee are never taken up.

Bills referred, by Congress 109th to 119th

Members

Served in the 117th Congress

Meetings

Hearings and business meetings in the 117th Congress

Members, 117th Congress 9

Everyone listed on the subcommittee in the 117th Congress, from printed hearings, the Congressional Directory and the official rosters.

Seat	Member	Role
D-VA	Elaine G. Luria	Chair
R-CA	Connie Conway
D-MD	David J. Trone
D-MI	Elissa Slotkin
R-TX	Jake Ellzey
D-OH	Marcy Kaptur
R-IA	Mariannette Miller-Meeks
D-CA	Raul Ruiz
R-TX	Troy E. Nehls

Record

Bills, meetings, hearings, reports and more, newest first. In the 117th Congress.

Newest activity first. In the 117th Congress.

Bill	Title	Referral	Date
HR 4772	Mark O’Brien VA Clothing Allowance Improvement Act	Discharged From	Nov 16, 2022
HR 9152	Sgt. Fieldy Act	Referred To	Oct 25, 2022
HR 9081	Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2022	Referred To	Oct 25, 2022
HR 8973	Medal of Honor Act	Referred To	Oct 11, 2022
HR 8972	Sergeant Gary Beikirch Medal of Honor Act	Referred To	Oct 11, 2022
HR 8925	To provide eligibility for veterans benefits for individuals who served in the United States merchant marine in the Southeast Asia theater of operations during the Vietnam Era.	Referred To	Oct 11, 2022
HR 4601	Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act	Discharged From	Sep 20, 2022
HR 2800	WINGMAN Act	Discharged From	Sep 20, 2022

Hearings, markups and business meetings, newest first. In the 117th Congress.

Kind	Subject	Status	Date
Hearing	At What Cost? – Ensuring Quality Representation in the Veteran Benefit Claims ProcessCapitol 21013 documents	Scheduled	Apr 27, 2022

Hearing	Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 1182, the Veteran Deportation Prevention and Reform Act; H.R 1183, the Honoring the Oath Act of 2021; H.R. 5916, the Wounded Warrior Access Act; H.R. 6131, the Veterans Disability Claims Notification Improvement Act; H.R. 6064, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine for a review of examinations, furnished by the Secretary, to individuals who submit claims to the Secretary for compensation under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code, for mental and physical conditions linked to military sexual trauma; H.R. 6165, the Department of Veterans Affairs Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Processing Claims Improvement Act of 2021; Discussion Draft, to amend 38 USC § 103(d) to add a new paragraph that would allow surviving spouses who remarry after 10 consecutive years of receipt, or entitlement to, benefits relating to Dependency Indemnity Compensation to retain 50 percent of the amount payable under such provision and those who remarry after 20 years to retain the full amount; Discussion Draft, to amend title 38, United States Code, to update certain terminology related to marriage under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; Discussion Draft, to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve equitable access to certain benefits of the Department of Veterans Affairs for the survivors of veterans, and for other purposes; Discussion Draft, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create fact sheets, for veterans and for survivors of veterans, that compare benefits and compensation, to such individuals under laws administered by the Secretary, to monthly insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act, and supplemental security income under title XVI of the Social Security Act; Discussion Draft, the Department of Veterans Affairs Principles of Benefits Automation Act; Discussion Draft, the Modernizing Department of Veterans Affairs Disability Benefit Questionnaires Act; Discussion Draft, the Expediting Temporary Ratings for Veterans Act; Discussion Draft, to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve outreach by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to dependents of deceased veterans, and for other purposesCapitol 21032 documents 14 witnesses The Honorable Joe Neguse, Member of Congress The Honorable Frank Mrvan, Member of Congress Mr. Mario Marquez, Director of National Security, The American Legion Ms. Tammy Barlet, Deputy Director, National Legislative Service, Veterans of Foreign Wars The Honorable Mark Takano, Member of Congress The Honorable Mike Bost, Member of Congress The Honorable Troy Nehls, Member of Congress The Honorable Matthew Rosendale, Member of Congress The Honorable Marie Newman, Member of Congress Ms. Candace Wheeler, Director, Policy, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) Ms. Brianne Ogilvie, Assistant Under Secretary for Policy & Oversigh Mr. Ray Tellez, Executive Director, Office of Business Integration, Veterans Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs The Honorable Elaine Luria, Member of Congress The Honorable Pete Aguilar, Member of Congress	Scheduled	Mar 29, 2022

Hearing	Honoring our Promise: Reviewing the Effectiveness of Services for Survivors and Dependents24 documents 6 witnesses Ms. Cheryl Rawls, Executive Director, Office of Outreach, Transition, and Economic Development Service, Veterans Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Dr. Nilijah Carter, Executive Director, Pension and Fiduciary Service, Veterans Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Ms. Kelly Hruska, Government Relations Director Mrs. Ashlynne Haycock-Lohmann, Deputy Director, Policy, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Mr. Mark Belinsky, Director, Currently Serving/Retired Affairs, Military Officers Association of America Ms. Pamela Laurion, Member-at-Large, Gold Star Wives of America	Scheduled	Feb 8, 2022

Hearing	Supporting Survivors: Assessing VA's Military Sexual Trauma ProgramsCapitol HVC 21019 documents 8 witnesses Ms. Beth Murphy, Executive Director of Compensation Service, Veterans Benefits Administration Ms. Cheryl Rawls, Executive Director, Office of Outreach, Transition, and Economic Development Service, Veterans Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Dr. Marsden McGuire, Deputy Chief Consultant, Mental Health Services, Veterans Health Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs The Honorable Michael Missal, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Ms. Kristina Keenan, Associate Director, National Legislative Service, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. Ms. Tracy Farrell, Vice President of Connection and Wellness, Wounded Warrior Project Ms. Katie Purswell, Director, Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Division, The American Legion Mr. Shane Liermann, Deputy National Legislative Director, Disabled American Veterans	Scheduled	Nov 17, 2021

Hearing	Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 2568, United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2021; H.R. 2724, VA Peer Support Enhancement for MST Survivors Act; H.R. 2800, WINGMAN Act; HR 2827, Captain James C. Edge Gold Star Spouse Equity Act; H.R. 3402, Caring for Survivors Act of 2021; H.R. 3793, Supporting Families of the Fallen Act; H.R. 4191, Gold Star Spouses Non-Monetary Benefits Act; H.R. 4601, Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act; H.R. 4633, to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the repayment by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of benefits misused by a fiduciary; H.R. 4772, Mark O’Brien VA Clothing Allowance Improvement Act; Discussion Draft, legislation to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to repay the estates of deceased beneficiaries for certain benefits paid by the Secretary and misused by fiduciaries of such beneficiaries; Discussion Draft, legislation to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the manner in which the Board of Veterans’ Appeals conducts hearings regarding claims involving military sexual trauma and to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve the language and practices of the Department of Veterans Affairs with respect to such claims; Discussion Draft, legislation to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend increased dependency and indemnity compensation paid to surviving spouses of veterans who die from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, regardless of how long the veterans had such disease prior to death; Discussion Draft, legislation to improve coordination between the Veterans Health Administration and the Veterans Benefits Administration with respect to claims for compensation arising from military sexual trauma, and for other purposes55 documents 20 witnesses The Honorable Michael Waltz, Member of Congress The Honorable Troy Nehls, Member of Congress The Honorable Gerald Connolly, Member of Congress The Honorable Cheri Bustos, Member of Congress The Honorable Frank Mrvan, Member of Congress Cheryl Rawls, Executive Director, Office of Outreach, Transition, and Economic Development Service, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs The Honorable Elaine Luria, Member of Congress The Honorable Scott Perry, Member of Congress The Honorable Jahana Hayes, Member of Congress Dr. Nilijah Carter, Executive Director for Pension and Fiduciary Service, Veterans Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Dr. Marsden McGuire, Deputy Chief Consultant, Mental Health Services, Veterans Health Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Jeremy Villanueva, Assistant Legislative National Director, Disabled American Veterans Cory Titus, Director of Veteran Benefits and Guard/Reserve Affairs, Military Officers Association of America Derek Fronabarger, Government Affairs Director, Wounded Warrior Project BriGette McCoy, Founder and CEO, Women Veterans Social Justice Network The Honorable Antonio Delgado, Member of Congress The Honorable Chip Roy, Member of Congress The Honorable Elissa Slotkin, Member of Congress The Honorable David Trone, Member of Congress The Honorable Mike Levin, Member of Congress	Scheduled	Oct 20, 2021

Hearing	VA Appeals Program: Examining the State of Modernization Efforts14 documents 7 witnesses Ms. Cheryl Mason, Chairman, Board of Veterans' Appeals, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Ms. Gillian Slovick, 2nd Vice President of AFGE Local 17, American Federation of Government Employees Ms. Diane Rauber, Executive Director, National Organization of Veterans' Advocates Mr. Ronald Burke, Deputy Under Secretary for Policy and Oversight, Veterans Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Mr. Shane Liermann, Deputy National Legislative Director, Disabled American Veterans Ms. Elizabeth Curda, Director, Education, Workforce, and Income Security, Government Accountability Office Mr. Brad Houston, Deputy Chief Information Officer, Account Manager for Benefits, Appeals and Memorial Affairs, Office of Information and Technology, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs	Scheduled	Jul 13, 2021

Hearing	VA Compensation and Pension Exams During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Path Forward17 documents 7 witnesses David McLenachen, Executive Director, Medical Disability Examination Office, Veterans Benefit Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Toby Mathew, Chief Officer, Office of Disability and Medical Health, Veterans Health Administration Ms. Elizabeth Curda, Director, Education, Education, Workforce, and Income Security, Government Accountability Office Mr. Brent Arronte, Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Audits, Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Inspector General Mr. Shane Liermann, Deputy National Legislative Director, Disabled American Veterans Mr. Ryan Gallucci, Director, National Veterans Service, Veterans of Foreign Wars Ms. Samantha Kubek, Coordinating Attorney, Veterans Initiative, Legal Health Division, New York Legal Assistance Group	Scheduled	Mar 23, 2021

By Congress

The committee's record in each Congress on file. Choose one to see the page as it stood then: its members, subcommittees and record. A dash means the official source has nothing that early, not that the committee did nothing.

Congress	Members	Bills referred	Reported	Became law	Meetings
119th2025–2026, sitting	9	95	16	2	16
118th2023–2024	9	100	36	3	20
117th2021–2022	9	92	1	5	7
116th2019–2020	9	97	0	6	10
115th2017–2018	9	85	6	9	15
114th2015–2016	8	108	25	7	7
113th2013–2014	10	101	8	1	7
112th2011–2012	10	87	13	3	0
111th2009–2010	8	65	11	1	—
110th2007–2008	7	74	4	2	—
109th2005–2006	7	58	5	2	—

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