Rep. Roe Issues Statement on Veterans Health Care Legislation

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Rep. Phil Roe, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following statement after President Trump called on the Congress to pass a bill to reform the veterans health care:

"President Trump was right to call on Congress to pass legislation to give veterans more decision-making power when it comes to their health care. The men and women who serve this country deserve timely access to the quality care they have earned.

"I am proud of the compromise legislation I've worked on with Senators Isakson and Tester - which is supported by leading veterans service organizations - to streamline VA's community care programs so they work for veterans, expand the Post-9/11 caregiver program to veterans of all eras and conduct a comprehensive, non-partisan review of the department's assets to ensure veterans are getting the care they need where they need it.

"I've met with Acting Secretary Wilkie, and I appreciate how focused VA's team is on getting this done. I'm confident we can get a good bill to the president's desk in the near term, and I will continue working tirelessly to deliver on this promise we've made to our nation's heroes."