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VA adaptive programs for disabled veterans

The subcommittee examines VA adaptive programs for disabled veterans, with testimony from VA officials and representatives of veterans’ organizations and an adaptive-equipment company.

Wed, May 21, 2025 · 10:30 AM – 12:23 PM ETCannon House Office Building, Room 360Cannon 360

CHAIRDerrick Van Orden R-WI-3
Chris Pappas D-NH-1
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HOURS
2:09
WITNESSES
7
MEMBERS
11
STORIES
0

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OFFICIAL COMMITTEE VIDEO · 2:08:51
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Why this hearing

On the record: 7 witnesses: 3 federal officials, 3 from advocacy groups and think tanks, and 1 from a business or trade group.

Other witnesses represent Homes For Our Troops, Wounded Warrior Project, BraunAbility and Paralyzed Veterans of America.

Real oversight or theater?

Did this hearing get real answers, or was it mostly speeches?

NO RATINGS YET

What each witness said

We haven’t summarized the witnesses’ statements yet.

Who asked what

We haven’t logged who asked questions at this hearing yet.

Question logs come from the committee’s official video.

The subcommittee

11 members · 6 Republicans, 5 Democrats

Witnesses

  • Dr. Rachel McArdleDeputy Executive Director, Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Services, U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED
  • Dr. Joel ScholtenExecutive Director, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service, U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED
  • Jason LatonaAssistant Director, Loan Guaranty Service, U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED
  • Brigadier General Tom LandwermeyerPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Homes For Our TroopsFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED
  • Mike OwensAdaptive Sports Director, Wounded Warrior ProjectFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED
  • Craig SchrimsherPresident of North American Manufacturing, BraunAbilityFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED
  • Julie HowellAssociate Legislative Director for Government Relations, Paralyzed Veterans of AmericaFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED

In the news

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Timeline & documents

  1. Hearing noticed (done)
  2. Held (done)MAY 21, 2025 · 10:30 AM – 12:23 PM
  3. Video posted (done)MAY 21, 2025 · 12:23 PM
  4. Written testimony posted (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
  5. Questions for the record (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
  6. Printed transcript (done)PUBLISHED OCT 14, 2025

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