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President Signs Legislation to Increase Veterans’ Disability Compensation Rates
(October 27, 2004) Disability compensation payments will receive a cost-of-living boost as a result of legislation authored by Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-4) and signed by President Bush this week. 

Vets Committee Chairman Praises Historic Executive Order to Aid Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses
Smith Says New Federal Rules Will Help Disabled Veteran Entrepreneurs Compete for Government Contracts
(October 27, 2004) The Chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee praised a new Executive Order issued by President Bush last week that for the first time requires federal agencies to pro-actively help small businesses owned by disabled veterans.

House Passes New Legislation to Improve Veterans Access to Quality VA Health Care
(September 30, 2004) The House of Representatives has approved two new bills to improve the quality and timeliness of VA medical care services. H.R. 4231, the Veterans Affairs Nurse Recruitment and Retention Act of 2004, would establish new and enhance existing VA programs designed to improve the recruitment and retention of nurses.

Three Years After 9/11: Is the Nation Medically Prepared?
What Should VA’s Role Be in Preventing and Responding to National Medical Emergencies and Terrorist Attacks? 
(August 24, 2004) On Thursday, August 26 at 10:00 AM in Room 334 of the Cannon House Office Building, the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Chairman Chris Smith – NJ) will convene a public hearing to examine the Nation’s state of medical preparedness to prevent and respond to future terrorist attacks, particularly ones involving weapons of mass destruction. 

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World War II Memorial Dedicated
Ceremony Paid Tribute to WWII Veterans
A new national memorial honoring all 16 million Americans who served in World War II was dedicated on Saturday, May 29, during Memorial Day weekend in Washington, DC.  The WWII Memorial was authorized by Congress in 1993, to be established by the American Battle Monuments Commission, and is funded almost entirely by private contributions.
More About the WWII Memorial...    National WWII Registry...          

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. Learn More about the Committee... Current Members of the Committee

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