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HearingHELD · 4H 20MOPEN TO THE PUBLICOPENHOUSE · VETERANS' AFFAIRS ·

VA budget request for 2026 and 2027

The committee examines the Department of Veterans Affairs’ budget request for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

Thu, May 15, 2025 · 2:00 PM – 6:08 PM ETCannon House Office Building, Room 360Cannon 360

CHAIRMike Bost R-IL-12
Mark Takano D-CA-39
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HOURS
4:20
WITNESS
1
MEMBERS
26
STORIES
0

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Why this hearing

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The committee

26 members · 14 Republicans, 12 Democrats

Witnesses

  • The Honorable Douglas CollinsSecretary, U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsFirst appearance
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Timeline & documents

  1. Hearing noticed (done)
  2. Held (done)MAY 15, 2025 · 2:00 PM – 6:08 PM
  3. Video posted (done)MAY 15, 2025 · 6:08 PM
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  6. Printed transcript (done)PUBLISHED SEP 30, 2025

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