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News and updates from the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman, Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS) @JerryMoran
WEDNESDAY: Chairman @JerryMoran will lead the nomination hearing for @DeptVetAffairs Under Secretary for Health & @USDOL Assistant Secretary for Veterans’ Employment and Training. Watch live here: veterans.senate.gov/2025/7/hearing…

GOOD NEWS: @DeptVetAffairs announced they are delaying the dismissal of legacy caregivers from VA's family caregiver program by three more years. Read Chairman @JerryMoran's statement below: veterans.senate.gov/2025/7/chairma…
GOOD NEWS: The VA Home Loan Program Reform Act has passed the Senate and will now head to President Trump’s desk to be signed into law. Read my joint statement with the House & Senate VA committee leaders: veterans.senate.gov/2025/7/senate-…
Veterans who have experienced a natural disaster: you are not alone. @DeptVetAffairs has specialized support systems to assist those who have served our nation during their time of need. Learn more: news.va.gov/132965/disaste…
Thanks to the efforts of @dodpaa, U.S. Army Captain Paul E. Pearson of Manhattan, Kansas, who was held as a prisoner of war by Imperial Japan over 83 years ago, has been identified and will return home to the United States. dpaa.mil/News-Stories/I…
.@DeptVetAffairs launched a campaign to help veterans & their loved ones understand their options and the application process for pre-need burial eligibility. This simple step allows for peace of mind and helps avoid unnecessary stress later. Learn more: va.gov/burials-and-me…
CM @JerryMoran's statement on VA’s announcement about workforce changes:

Had a productive meeting with Air Force Reserve Maj. Gen. John Bartrum, President Trump’s nominee to be Undersecretary of Health at @DeptVetAffairs. We discussed the importance of transparent communication between VHA & Congress, along with making certain veterans have access to…
.@DeptVetAffairs announced that they have processed more than 2 million disability benefit claims for veterans during this fiscal year. Thanks to the hard work and commitment of @SecVetAffairs and claims processors across the country, more veterans and survivors are receiving…
TOMORROW: Chairman @JerryMoran is leading the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs hearing to correct mismanagement at the Veterans Crisis Line. Watch live HERE: veterans.senate.gov/2025/6/correct…

Recent reporting on changes to VA discrimination protections alleges that VA is out of step with federal law. CM @JerryMoran has verified that @DeptVetAffairs is in compliance with federal law and VHA Directives preventing discrimination and that all eligible veterans will…
Happy 250th Birthday to the @USArmy! Today, we express our gratitude to the soldiers serving in Kansas, with special thanks to those at @FortRiley and @FortLeavenworth, and to all who have served across the nation to protect our freedom. #ArmyStrong
