HearingCompleted

Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 1004, Love Lives on Act of 2025; H.R. 1685, Justice for ALS Veterans of 2025; H.R. 2164, Dayton National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2025; H.R. 6698, Board of Veterans Appeals Annual Report Transparency Act of 2025; H.R. 6943, Veterans Burial Allowance and Reimbursement Act of 2026; Discussion Draft, National Cemetery Administration Annual Report Act of 2026; H.R. 4469, PRESUME Act; H.R. 5723, FRAUD in VA Disability Exam Act; H.R. 5339, Susan E. Lukas 9/11 Servicemember Fairness Act

Feb 3, 20263:15 PM360, Cannon House Office Building

Witnesses · 7

1

Mr. James McCormick

Executive Director, Vietnam Veterans of America

2

Mr. Paul Shipley

National Commander, AMVETS

3

Ms. Nancy Springer

Associate Director, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States

4

Ms. Jennifer Bover

Executive Director, Veterans Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

5

Mr. Glenn Powers

Deputy Under Secretary, Field Programs and Cemetery Operations, National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

6

Mrs. Tanya Wilson-Thomas

Surviving Spouse and Former Caregiver, Gold Star Wives of America

7

Mr. James Smith II

Deputy Executive Director, Policy and Procedures for Compensation Service, Veterans Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs