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| oversight = [[United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Department of Veterans Affairs]] |
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The [[standing committee|standing]] '''Committee on Veterans' Affairs''' in the [[United States House of Representatives]] oversees agencies, reviews current legislation, and recommends new [[Act of Congress|bill]]s or amendments concerning U.S. military veterans. Jurisdiction<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://veterans.house.gov/our-jurisdiction|title=House Committee on Veterans Affairs|website=veterans.house.gov|language=en-US|access-date=2017-04-07}}</ref> includes retiring and disability [[pension]]s, [[life insurance]], education (including the [[G.I. Bill]]), vocational training, [[medicine|medical]] care, and home [[loan]] guarantees. The committee oversees the [[United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Department of Veterans Affairs]] (VA), veterans' [[hospital]]s, and veterans' [[cemetery|cemeteries]], except cemeteries under the [[United States Secretary of the Interior|Secretary of the Interior]]. |
The [[standing committee|standing]] '''Committee on Veterans' Affairs''' in the [[United States House of Representatives]] oversees agencies, reviews current legislation, and recommends new [[Act of Congress|bill]]s or amendments concerning U.S. military veterans. Jurisdiction<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://veterans.house.gov/our-jurisdiction|title=House Committee on Veterans Affairs|website=veterans.house.gov|language=en-US|access-date=2017-04-07}}</ref> includes retiring and disability [[pension]]s, [[life insurance]], education (including the [[G.I. Bill]]), vocational training, [[medicine|medical]] care, and home [[loan]] guarantees. The committee oversees the [[United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Department of Veterans Affairs]] (VA), veterans' [[hospital]]s, and veterans' [[cemetery|cemeteries]], except cemeteries under the [[United States Secretary of the Interior|Secretary of the Interior]]. |
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The Veterans' Affairs Committee does not have legislative jurisdiction<ref name=":0" /> over the following issues: |
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* Tax status of veterans benefits and contributions to Veterans Service Organizations ([[United States House Committee on Ways and Means|Committee on Ways and Means]]); |
* Tax status of veterans benefits and contributions to Veterans Service Organizations ([[United States House Committee on Ways and Means|Committee on Ways and Means]]); |
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* Military retiree issues, including COLA's and disability pay ([[United States House Committee on Armed Services|Committee on Armed Services]]); |
* Military retiree issues, including COLA's and disability pay ([[United States House Committee on Armed Services|Committee on Armed Services]]); |
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== Past and current chairs == |
== Past and current chairs == |
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The chairs of the committee: |
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* 1947–1949: [[Edith Nourse Rogers]] (R-MA) |
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* 1949–1953: [[John Elliott Rankin]] (D-MS) |
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* 1953–1955: Edith Nourse Rogers (R-MA) |
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* 1955–1973: [[Olin E. Teague]] (D-TX) |
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* 1973–1975: [[William Jennings Bryan Dorn]] (D-SC) |
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* 1975–1981: [[Ray Roberts|Herbert Ray Roberts]] (D-TX) |
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* 1981–1995: [[Gillespie V. Montgomery]] (D-MS) |
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* 1995–2001: [[Bob Stump]] (R-AZ) |
* 1995–2001: [[Bob Stump]] (R-AZ) |
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* 2001–2005: [[Chris Smith (New Jersey politician)|Chris Smith]] (R-NJ) |
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* 2005–2007: [[Steve Buyer]] (R-IN) |
* 2005–2007: [[Steve Buyer]] (R-IN) |
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* 2007–2011: [[Bob Filner]] (D-CA) |
* 2007–2011: [[Bob Filner]] (D-CA) |
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* 2011–2017: [[Jeff Miller (Florida politician)|Jeff Miller]] (R-FL) |
* 2011–2017: [[Jeff Miller (Florida politician)|Jeff Miller]] (R-FL) |
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* 2017–2019: [[Phil Roe (politician)|Phil Roe]] (R-TN) |
* 2017–2019: [[Phil Roe (politician)|Phil Roe]] (R-TN) |
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* 2019–2023: [[Mark Takano]] (D-CA) |
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* 2023–present: [[Mike Bost]] (R-IL) |
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==Members, |
==Members, 118th Congress== |
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* [[Conor Lamb]], Pennsylvania |
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* [[Gregorio Sablan]], Northern Mariana Islands |
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* [[Lois Frankel]], Florida |
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* [[Anthony Brown (Maryland politician)|Anthony Brown]], Maryland |
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* [[Elissa Slotkin]], Michigan |
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* [[David Trone]], Maryland |
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* [[Mike Bost]], Illinois, '' |
* [[Mike Bost]], Illinois, ''Chair'' |
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* [[Amata Coleman Radewagen]], American Samoa |
* [[Amata Coleman Radewagen]], American Samoa |
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* [[Jack Bergman]], Michigan |
* [[Jack Bergman]], Michigan |
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* [[Jim Banks]], Indiana |
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* [[Greg Murphy (politician)|Greg Murphy]], North Carolina |
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* [[Tracey Mann]], Kansas |
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* [[Barry Moore (Alabama politician)|Barry Moore]], Alabama |
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* [[Nancy Mace]], South Carolina |
* [[Nancy Mace]], South Carolina |
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* [[Madison Cawthorn]], North Carolina |
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* [[Troy Nehls]], Texas |
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* [[Matt Rosendale]], Montana |
* [[Matt Rosendale]], Montana |
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* [[Mariannette Miller-Meeks]], Iowa |
* [[Mariannette Miller-Meeks]], Iowa |
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* [[Jake Ellzey]], Texas (since August 24, 2021) |
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* [[Scott Franklin (politician)|Scott Franklin]], Florida |
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* [[Connie Conway]], California |
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* [[Derrick Van Orden]], Wisconsin |
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* [[Juan Ciscomani]], Arizona |
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* [[Chris Deluzio]], Pennsylvania, ''Vice Ranking Member'' |
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* [[Morgan McGarvey]], Kentucky |
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* [[Greg Landsman]], Ohio |
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* [[Nikki Budzinski]], Illinois |
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Resolutions electing members: {{USBill| |
Resolutions electing members: {{USBill|118|HRes|14}} (Chair), {{USBill|118|HRes|15}} (Ranking Member), {{USBill|118|HRes|79}} (D), {{USBill|118|HRes|80}} (R)<!-- |
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According to committee members' official online biographies, ten (Banks, Bergman, Brown, Ellzey, Gallego, Lamb, Luria, Miller-Meeks, Nehls and Sablan) of the thirty-one members are veterans. |
According to committee members' official online biographies, ten (Banks, Bergman, Brown, Ellzey, Gallego, Lamb, Luria, Miller-Meeks, Nehls and Sablan) of the thirty-one members are veterans.--> |
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== Subcommittees == |
== Subcommittees == |
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! Chair<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 30, 2023 |title=Chairman Bost Announces 118th Congress Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee Chairs |url=https://veterans.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6088 |access-date=January 31, 2023 |website=House Committee on Veterans Affairs}}</ref> |
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! Chair |
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! Ranking Member<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ranking Member Takano Announces Vice Ranking Member and Subcommittee Assignments and Ranking Members for the 118th Congress {{!}} The House Committee on Veterans' Affairs |url=https://democrats-veterans.house.gov/news/press-releases/ranking-member-takano-announces-vice-ranking-member-and-subcommittee-assignments-and-ranking-members-for-the-118th-congress |access-date=2023-02-03 |website=democrats-veterans.house.gov |language=en}}</ref> |
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| [[United States House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs|Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs]] |
| [[United States House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs|Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs]] |
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| [[Morgan Luttrell]] (R-TX) |
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| [[United States House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity|Economic Opportunity]] |
| [[United States House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity|Economic Opportunity]] |
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| [[Derrick Van Orden]] (R-WI) |
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|[[United States House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Health|Health]] |
|[[United States House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Health|Health]] |
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| [[Mariannette Miller-Meeks]] (R-IA) |
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|[[Julia Brownley]] (D-CA) |
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|[[United States House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations|Oversight and Investigations]] |
|[[United States House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations|Oversight and Investigations]] |
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| [[Jen Kiggans]] (R-VA) |
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|[[Frank J. Mrvan]] (D-IN) |
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|[[United States House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization|Technology Modernization]] |
|[[United States House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization|Technology Modernization]] |
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| [[Matt Rosendale]] (R-MT) |
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|[[Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick]] (D-FL) |
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==Past committee rosters== |
==Past committee rosters== |
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===117th Congress=== |
===117th Congress=== |
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* [[Conor Lamb]], Pennsylvania |
* [[Conor Lamb]], Pennsylvania |
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* [[Mike Levin]], California, ''Vice Chair'' |
* [[Mike Levin]], California, ''Vice Chair'' |
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* [[Chris Pappas (politician)|Chris Pappas]], New Hampshire |
* [[Chris Pappas (American politician)|Chris Pappas]], New Hampshire |
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* [[Elaine Luria]], Virginia |
* [[Elaine Luria]], Virginia |
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* [[Frank J. Mrvan]], Indiana |
* [[Frank J. Mrvan]], Indiana |
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* [[Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick]], Florida (since February 2, 2022) |
* [[Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick]], Florida (since February 2, 2022) |
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* [[Gregorio Sablan]], Northern Mariana Islands |
* <span {{Party shading/Independent}}>[[Gregorio Sablan]], Northern Mariana Islands</span> |
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* [[Lauren Underwood]], Illinois |
* [[Lauren Underwood]], Illinois |
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* [[Colin Allred]], Texas |
* [[Colin Allred]], Texas |
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|[[United States House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations|Oversight and Investigations]] |
|[[United States House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations|Oversight and Investigations]] |
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| [[Chris Pappas (politician)|Chris Pappas]] (D-NH) |
| [[Chris Pappas (American politician)|Chris Pappas]] (D-NH) |
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| [[Tracey Mann]] (R-KS) |
| [[Tracey Mann]] (R-KS) |
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* [[Mike Levin]], California |
* [[Mike Levin]], California |
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* [[Max Rose (politician)|Max Rose]], New York |
* [[Max Rose (politician)|Max Rose]], New York |
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* [[Chris Pappas (politician)|Chris Pappas]], New Hampshire |
* [[Chris Pappas (American politician)|Chris Pappas]], New Hampshire |
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* [[Elaine Luria]], Virginia |
* [[Elaine Luria]], Virginia |
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* [[Susie Lee]], Nevada |
* [[Susie Lee]], Nevada |
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* [[Gil Cisneros]], California |
* [[Gil Cisneros]], California |
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* [[Collin Peterson]], Minnesota |
* [[Collin Peterson]], Minnesota |
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* <span {{Party shading/Independent}}>[[Gregorio Sablan]], Northern Mariana Islands</span> |
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* [[Colin Allred]], Texas |
* [[Colin Allred]], Texas |
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* [[Lauren Underwood]], Illinois |
* [[Lauren Underwood]], Illinois |
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|[[United States House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations|Oversight and Investigations]] |
|[[United States House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations|Oversight and Investigations]] |
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| [[Chris Pappas (politician)|Chris Pappas]] (D-NH) |
| [[Chris Pappas (American politician)|Chris Pappas]] (D-NH) |
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| [[Jack Bergman]] (R-MI) |
| [[Jack Bergman]] (R-MI) |
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* [[Lou Correa]], California |
* [[Lou Correa]], California |
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* [[Conor Lamb]], Pennsylvania (from April 17, 2018) |
* [[Conor Lamb]], Pennsylvania (from April 17, 2018) |
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* <span {{Party shading/Independent}}>[[Gregorio Sablan]], Northern Marianas Islands</span> |
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* [[Elizabeth Esty]], Connecticut |
* [[Elizabeth Esty]], Connecticut |
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* [[Scott Peters (politician)|Scott Peters]], California |
* [[Scott Peters (politician)|Scott Peters]], California |
Latest revision as of 16:38, 13 February 2024
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Active United States House of Representatives 118th Congress | |
History | |
Formed | January 3, 1947 |
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Chair | Mike Bost (R) Since January 3, 2023 |
Ranking member | Mark Takano (D) Since January 3, 2023 |
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Seats | 26 |
Political parties | Majority (15)
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Oversight authority | Department of Veterans Affairs |
Senate counterpart | Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee |
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The standing Committee on Veterans' Affairs in the United States House of Representatives oversees agencies, reviews current legislation, and recommends new bills or amendments concerning U.S. military veterans. Jurisdiction[1] includes retiring and disability pensions, life insurance, education (including the G.I. Bill), vocational training, medical care, and home loan guarantees. The committee oversees the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), veterans' hospitals, and veterans' cemeteries, except cemeteries under the Secretary of the Interior.
The Veterans' Affairs Committee does not have legislative jurisdiction[1] over the following issues:
- Tax status of veterans benefits and contributions to Veterans Service Organizations (Committee on Ways and Means);
- Military retiree issues, including COLA's and disability pay (Committee on Armed Services);
- CHAMPUS and Tri-Care (Committee on Armed Services);
- Survivor Benefit Program (Committee on Armed Services);
- Veterans Preference in Federal civil service hiring practice (Committee on Government Reform and Oversight);
- Congressional charters for veterans service organizations (Committee on Judiciary);
- Immigration issues relating to veterans (Committee on Judiciary); and
- Issues dealing with Prisoners of War (POWs) and service members missing in action (MIAs) (Committee on Armed Services)
The committee was created by Section 121(a) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (Public Law 79-601), which authorized a standing committee of 27 members.
Past and current chairs[edit]
- 1947–1949: Edith Nourse Rogers (R-MA)
- 1949–1953: John Elliott Rankin (D-MS)
- 1953–1955: Edith Nourse Rogers (R-MA)
- 1955–1973: Olin E. Teague (D-TX)
- 1973–1975: William Jennings Bryan Dorn (D-SC)
- 1975–1981: Herbert Ray Roberts (D-TX)
- 1981–1995: Gillespie V. Montgomery (D-MS)
- 1995–2001: Bob Stump (R-AZ)
- 2001–2005: Chris Smith (R-NJ)
- 2005–2007: Steve Buyer (R-IN)
- 2007–2011: Bob Filner (D-CA)
- 2011–2017: Jeff Miller (R-FL)
- 2017–2019: Phil Roe (R-TN)
- 2019–2023: Mark Takano (D-CA)
- 2023–present: Mike Bost (R-IL)
Members, 118th Congress[edit]
Majority | Minority |
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Resolutions electing members: H.Res. 14 (Chair), H.Res. 15 (Ranking Member), H.Res. 79 (D), H.Res. 80 (R)
Subcommittees[edit]
Subcommittee | Chair[2] | Ranking Member[3] |
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Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs | Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) | Chris Pappas (D-NH) |
Economic Opportunity | Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) | Mike Levin (D-CA) |
Health | Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) | Julia Brownley (D-CA) |
Oversight and Investigations | Jen Kiggans (R-VA) | Frank J. Mrvan (D-IN) |
Technology Modernization | Matt Rosendale (R-MT) | Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) |
Past committee rosters[edit]
117th Congress[edit]
Majority | Minority |
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Resolutions electing members: H.Res. 9 (Chair), H.Res. 10 (Ranking Member), H.Res. 62 (D), H.Res. 63 (R), H.Res. 92 (D), H.Res. 111 (D), H.Res. 602 (R), H.Res. 902 (D), H.Res. 1197 (R)
According to committee members' official online biographies, ten (Banks, Bergman, Brown, Ellzey, Gallego, Lamb, Luria, Miller-Meeks, Nehls and Sablan) of the thirty-one members are veterans.
- Subcommittees
Subcommittee | Chair | Ranking Member |
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Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs | Elaine Luria (D-VA) | Troy Nehls (R-TX) |
Economic Opportunity | Mike Levin (D-CA) | Barry Moore (R-AL) |
Health | Julia Brownley (D-CA) | Jack Bergman (R-MI) |
Oversight and Investigations | Chris Pappas (D-NH) | Tracey Mann (R-KS) |
Technology Modernization | Frank J. Mrvan (D-IN) | Matt Rosendale (R-MT) |
116th Congress[edit]
Majority | Minority |
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Sources: H.Res. 24 (Chair), H.Res. 25 (Ranking Member), H.Res. 57 (D), H.Res. 68 (R), H.Res. 148 (D), H.Res. 712 (D)
According to committee members' official online biographies, thirteen (Banks, Bergman, Bost, Cisneros, Dunn, Lamb, Luria, Peterson, Roe, Rose, Sablan, Steube, Watkins) of the twenty-eight members are veterans.
- Subcommittees
Subcommittee | Chair | Ranking Member |
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Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs | Elaine Luria (D-VA) | Mike Bost (R-IL) |
Economic Opportunity | Mike Levin (D-CA) | Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) |
Health | Julia Brownley (D-CA) | Neal Dunn (R-FL) |
Oversight and Investigations | Chris Pappas (D-NH) | Jack Bergman (R-MI) |
Technology Modernization | Susie Lee (D-NV) | Jim Banks (R-IN) |
115th Congress[edit]
Majority | Minority |
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Sources: H.Res. 6 (Chair), H.Res. 45 (D), H.Res. 51 (R), H.Res. 52 (D), H.Res. 833 (D)
According to committee members' official online biographies, eleven (Banks, Bergman, Bost, Coffman, Dunn, Higgins, Lamb, Roe, Sablan, Walz, Wenstrup) of the twenty-five members are veterans.
114th Congress[edit]
Majority | Minority |
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Resolutions electing Republican members: H.Res. 6 (Chairs)
Resolutions electing Democratic members: H.Res. 7, H.Res. 30, H.Res. 40 and H.Res. 77
See also[edit]
- United States Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
- United States Department of Veterans Affairs
- List of current United States House of Representatives committees
References[edit]
- ^ a b "House Committee on Veterans Affairs". veterans.house.gov. Retrieved 2017-04-07.
- ^ "Chairman Bost Announces 118th Congress Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee Chairs". House Committee on Veterans Affairs. January 30, 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
- ^ "Ranking Member Takano Announces Vice Ranking Member and Subcommittee Assignments and Ranking Members for the 118th Congress | The House Committee on Veterans' Affairs". democrats-veterans.house.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
- ^ Horseman, Jeff (11 July 2016). "CONGRESS: Corrine Brown indictment makes Mark Takano ranking Democrat on veterans' affairs committee". The Press-Enterprise. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
External links[edit]
- House Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Archive)
- House Veterans' Affairs Committee. Legislation activity and reports, Congress.gov.
- United States Department of Veterans' Affairs
- [1]House Veterans' Affairs Committee Hearings and Meetings Videos
- Active legislation passing through the Committee on Veterans' Affairs can be found here