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Why this hearing
On the record: 7 witnesses, including 3 from advocacy groups and think tanks and 2 from business and trade groups.
Real oversight or theater?
Did this hearing get real answers, or was it mostly speeches?
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The subcommittee
11 members · 6 Republicans, 5 Democrats
Witnesses
- The Honorable Jack BergmanMember of CongressTHIS CONGRESSFirst appearanceNO STATEMENT POSTED
- Josh SmithChief Executive Officer, Veteran Benefits GuideTHIS CONGRESSFirst appearanceNO STATEMENT POSTED
- Lieutenant Colonel William "Bill" TaylorCo-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Veterans Guardian VA Claim ConsultingTHIS CONGRESSFirst appearanceNO STATEMENT POSTED
- The Honorable Chris PappasMember of CongressTHIS CONGRESSFirst appearanceNO STATEMENT POSTED
- Peter O'RourkePresident, National Association for Veterans RightsTHIS CONGRESSFirst appearanceNO STATEMENT POSTED
- Diane Boyd RauberExecutive Director, National Organization of Veterans' AdvocatesTHIS CONGRESSFirst appearanceNO STATEMENT POSTED
- Pat MurrayDirector, National Legislative Service, Veterans of Foreign WarsTHIS CONGRESSFirst appearanceNO STATEMENT POSTED
In the news
No news coverage of this hearing yet.
Timeline & documents
- Hearing noticed (done)
- Held (done)MAR 5, 2025 · 10:15 AM – 11:44 AM
- Video posted (done)MAR 5, 2025 · 11:44 AM
- Written testimony posted (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
- Questions for the record (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
- Printed transcript (done)PUBLISHED JUL 29, 2025
- Written testimonyPENDING
- Questions for the recordPENDING
- Printed transcriptPDF (opens the committee’s file)
Written follow-up questions from members, answered after the hearing. aren’t posted yet. The printed transcript is out.
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