Ranking Member Steve Buyer
Accomplishments of the 111th Congress
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VA Benefits Handbook Now Available:
The latest edition of the Department of Veterans Affairs' Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents handbook is now available online. To view the new handbook, please click here.
Schools Participating in the GI Bill Yellow Ribbon Program
Click on the link below to obtain information on schools participating in the GI Bill Yellow Ribbon Program:
http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/CH33/YRP/YRP_List_2010.htm
110th Congress Record of Veterans Legislation
The U.S. House of Representatives passed 75 Veterans bills during the 110th Congress. Of these, 18 became law, including many important bipartisan initiatives. Click here to learn more!
Veterans Affairs: Historical Budget Authority, Fiscal Years 1940 through 2007
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) has issued a report providing the History of the Budget Authority for the Department of Veterans Affairs from Fiscal Years 1940 through 2007. To view the report, please click here.
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Veterans Day 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Steve Buyer, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, released the following Veterans Day message:
House Clears Veterans’ Benefits Package for President’s Signature
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Washington, D.C. — House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Ranking Member Steve Buyer made the following statement on the bipartisan veterans’ benefits package approved by the House this evening:
Buyer Blasts Democrats for Putting Politics over Policy; Ranking Member Praises/Opposes House Approved Veterans’ Legislation
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Washington, D.C. — Today, the House of Representatives approved H.R. 3787, as amended, H.R. 5360, as amended, H.R. 5630, and H.R. 6132 by voice vote. A recorded vote was requested on H.R. 3685 and H.R. 5993, as amended, which will be conducted tomorrow.
Health Subcommittee Holds Hearing on VHA Procurement System
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health held a hearing on contracting and procurement within the Veterans Health Administration(VHA), during which Ranking Member Henry Brown (R-SC) made the following statement:
Senate Clears House Republican Bill to Assist Parents of Deceased Servicemembers
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Washington, D.C. – Last night, the Senate cleared legislation to provide parents of deceased servicemembers, commonly referred to as Gold Star Parents, expanded access to state veterans’ homes.
Ranking Member Buyer Retires from the United States Army Reserve
Thursday, September 16, 2010
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The House Committee on Veterans' Affairs reviews veterans' programs, examines current laws, and reports bills and amendments to strengthen existing laws concerning veterans and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), such as for health care, disability compensation, GI bill education and job training, home loan guarantees, life insurance policies, and a nationwide system of veterans' cemeteries.