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Why this hearing

On the record: 14 witnesses, including 4 federal officials, 1 from an advocacy group or think tank, and 1 from a business or trade group.

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The subcommittee

11 members · 6 Republicans, 5 Democrats

Witnesses

Diane Boyd RauberExecutive Director, National Organization of Veterans' AdvocatesFirst appearance
THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
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Kenesha BrittonAssistant Deputy Undersecretary, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits AdministrationFirst appearance
THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
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The Honorable Tom BarrettMember of CongressFirst appearance
THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
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The Honorable Robert BresnahanMember of CongressFirst appearance
THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
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Jocelyn MosesSenior Principal Advisor, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits AdministrationFirst appearance
THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
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The Honorable August PflugerMember of CongressFirst appearance
THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
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Lesley WitterSenior Vice President, Advocacy, National Funeral Directors AssociationFirst appearance
THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
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Evan DeichertActing Deputy Vice Chairman, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Board of Veterans’ AppealsFirst appearance
THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
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Lisa PozzebonExecutive Director, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery AdministrationFirst appearance
THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
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The Honorable Rudy YakymMember of CongressFirst appearance
THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
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Colonel Andrew ShurtleffU.S. Air Force (Retired)First appearance
THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
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The Honorable Young KimMember of CongressFirst appearance
THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
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Patricia Krisfalusy-MaxonSister of Master Sergeant Dennis Krisfalusy, U.S. Air Force (Retired)First appearance
THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
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The Honorable Keith SelfMember of CongressFirst appearance
THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
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Timeline & documents

Hearing noticed (done)
Held (done)MAR 26, 2025 · 10:15 AM – 11:57 AM
Video posted (done)MAR 26, 2025 · 11:57 AM
Written testimony posted (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
Questions for the record (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
Printed transcript (done)PUBLISHED SEP 3, 2025

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