Deleted Tweets From Vet Affairs Dems, D-D.C.

One of the bills the Committee is marking up today is the @DeptVetAffairs Tribal Advisory Committee Act. @RepBrownley's amendment to @RepDebHaaland's bill would create an advisory committee at VA dedicated to addressing the needs of Native American veterans. Learn more ⬇️ https://t.co/4M4Yyn2JMv

RT @RepUnderwood: Veterans have given so much to our country; we have a patriotic duty to ensure they receive the highest quality car… https://t.co/wEMDhQDXeN

Last week, @USGAO released its report that pointed out VA's failings to address sexual harassment. This is not the first time GAO has raised these concerns. A 1993(!) report pointed out steps VA could take to fix this issue – similar to what the Subcommittee met about today. ⬇️ https://t.co/NEg3FbQSMI

The second panel of today's legislative hearing is starting. This panel of veterans' experts and advocates reflect the increasing diversity of our veteran population. @DeptVetAffairs must be ready to care for these populations and adjust to their specific #healthcare needs.

RT @RepChrisPappas: This afternoon I am chairing a joint hearing with the @VetAffairsDem Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations and t… QT @VetAffairsDems: Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations and the #WomenVetsTaskForce will hold a hearing on ending s… https://t.co/94qSXHMCjP)

"At the peak of the #COVID19 pandemic, over 1 MILLION veterans were unemployed. The veterans' unemployment rate jumped 8 percent in one month. Watch Chair @RepMikeLevin's opening remarks on veteran unemployment at today's hearing. https://t.co/YSbtv6lSor

Chairman @RepMarkTakano's NDAA Amendment closes a federal loophole that would help protect student veterans' benefits from predatory for-profit institutions. Watch Chairman Takano's speech in support of his amendment ⬇️ https://t.co/zLt4xurUDz

JUST NOW: The House unanimously passed 3 bipartisan bills that would: • Improve housing assistance for disabled veterans • Strengthen lease protections for servicemembers Learn more about these bills ⬇️ https://t.co/QjiYJ4pI0s https://t.co/9U5sSmr6Zs

Last week, @RepSusieLee and @RepLBR introduced bills designed to take a more aggressive approach to the reducing veteran suicide. The Committee will continue to introduce more bills as part of its work to develop evidence-based policies to care for veterans in crisis. QT @LeoShane: The White House and Congress are working on new efforts to prevent veteran suicides. But will the latest work produ… https://t.co/CMzwHouJuj)

While Black women make up 12% of the total population, they make up >30% of @VeteransHealth's female users. Tune in at 10 am EST to learn more about how VA plans to address the inequities women veterans face when accessing reproductive #healthcare. https://t.co/Ki1SZDOuLR

One year ago today, the #BlueWaterNavy Vietnam Veterans Act was signed into law. This law extends much-needed #healthcare benefits to the thousands of Navy veterans living with the effects of #AgentOrange DECADES after being exposed to it when serving off the coast of Vietnam. https://t.co/rG22PHlIeV

The #COVID19 will most likely continue into this year's flu season. At yesterday's hearing with @DeptVetAffairs, @RepUnderwood wanted to know what the Department is doing to prepare to treat veterans who have both the flu and COVID-19. ⬇️ https://t.co/mvk4GmELY4

While #COVID19 has forced this year's @VFWHQ's convention to be virtual, its commitment to veterans has never been stronger. The Committee is thankful for VFW's leadership & advocacy during this uncertain time. Watch Chairman @RepMarkTakano's message for VFW's members! https://t.co/Bk7sr31Oi6

"A lot of things have 'gone right' with @DeptVetAffairs' response to the #COVID19 pandemic, and for that VA is to be commended...as a healthcare organization, @VeteransHealth should be positioned to lead during a national #publichealth crisis." - Chairman @RepMarkTakano https://t.co/NuLxSWhYLq

When the Committee held a hearing with @SecWilkie in February, few knew how #COVID19 would alter daily life. It's clear that the pandemic's massive impact is largely in part of the administration's failure to recognize & communicate the risks to the public. https://t.co/6uyTchgVEC

Last year around this time, the Committee held a hearing to assess @DeptVetAffairs' preparedness plan. As part of its Fourth Mission, VA is responsible for – & must be prepared for – emergency response efforts in communities throughout the country. Watch to see what we learned⤵️ QT @VetAffairsDems: One of @DeptVetAffairs' most crucial functions — its Fourth Mission — is to improve the country's preparedness for… https://t.co/PJbBXCbOYG)

No veterans should be denied their benefits claim as a result of the #COVID19 pandemic. The Committee is committed to working with VA to clear up any uncertainty & ensure veterans can access the benefits they've earned. https://t.co/57UDi61zWu

RT @iava: “I found a job quickly after leaving the military, but that is not the case for everyone.” 38 percent of women vets… https://t.co/poOo2JaHTJ

RT @ShusontheHill: Happening now: @coffeeshopjihad interviewing House Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman @RepMarkTakano @VetAffairsDems for The @AmericanLegion #Veteran https://t.co/pzcrpL6AI1

This week, Chairman @RepMarkTakano spoke w/ @VVAmerica Executive Director John Rowan about #COVID19's impact on Vietnam-era veterans, especially when it comes to: • Accessing VA care • Being a leader in #SocialDistancing • #MentalHealthcare Watch ⬇️ https://t.co/gexZphn9S8

One of the bills the Committee is marking up today is the @DeptVetAffairs Tribal Advisory Committee Act. @RepBrownley's amendment to @RepDebHaaland's bill would create an advisory committee at VA dedicated to addressing the needs of Native American veterans. Learn more ⬇️ https://t.co/4M4Yyn2JMv

RT @RepUnderwood: Veterans have given so much to our country; we have a patriotic duty to ensure they receive the highest quality car… https://t.co/wEMDhQDXeN

Last week, @USGAO released its report that pointed out VA's failings to address sexual harassment. This is not the first time GAO has raised these concerns. A 1993(!) report pointed out steps VA could take to fix this issue – similar to what the Subcommittee met about today. ⬇️ https://t.co/NEg3FbQSMI

The second panel of today's legislative hearing is starting. This panel of veterans' experts and advocates reflect the increasing diversity of our veteran population. @DeptVetAffairs must be ready to care for these populations and adjust to their specific #healthcare needs.

RT @RepChrisPappas: This afternoon I am chairing a joint hearing with the @VetAffairsDem Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations and t… QT @VetAffairsDems: Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations and the #WomenVetsTaskForce will hold a hearing on ending s… https://t.co/94qSXHMCjP)

"At the peak of the #COVID19 pandemic, over 1 MILLION veterans were unemployed. The veterans' unemployment rate jumped 8 percent in one month. Watch Chair @RepMikeLevin's opening remarks on veteran unemployment at today's hearing. https://t.co/YSbtv6lSor

Chairman @RepMarkTakano's NDAA Amendment closes a federal loophole that would help protect student veterans' benefits from predatory for-profit institutions. Watch Chairman Takano's speech in support of his amendment ⬇️ https://t.co/zLt4xurUDz

JUST NOW: The House unanimously passed 3 bipartisan bills that would: • Improve housing assistance for disabled veterans • Strengthen lease protections for servicemembers Learn more about these bills ⬇️ https://t.co/QjiYJ4pI0s https://t.co/9U5sSmr6Zs

Last week, @RepSusieLee and @RepLBR introduced bills designed to take a more aggressive approach to the reducing veteran suicide. The Committee will continue to introduce more bills as part of its work to develop evidence-based policies to care for veterans in crisis. QT @LeoShane: The White House and Congress are working on new efforts to prevent veteran suicides. But will the latest work produ… https://t.co/CMzwHouJuj)

While Black women make up 12% of the total population, they make up >30% of @VeteransHealth's female users. Tune in at 10 am EST to learn more about how VA plans to address the inequities women veterans face when accessing reproductive #healthcare. https://t.co/Ki1SZDOuLR

One year ago today, the #BlueWaterNavy Vietnam Veterans Act was signed into law. This law extends much-needed #healthcare benefits to the thousands of Navy veterans living with the effects of #AgentOrange DECADES after being exposed to it when serving off the coast of Vietnam. https://t.co/rG22PHlIeV

The #COVID19 will most likely continue into this year's flu season. At yesterday's hearing with @DeptVetAffairs, @RepUnderwood wanted to know what the Department is doing to prepare to treat veterans who have both the flu and COVID-19. ⬇️ https://t.co/mvk4GmELY4

While #COVID19 has forced this year's @VFWHQ's convention to be virtual, its commitment to veterans has never been stronger. The Committee is thankful for VFW's leadership & advocacy during this uncertain time. Watch Chairman @RepMarkTakano's message for VFW's members! https://t.co/Bk7sr31Oi6

"A lot of things have 'gone right' with @DeptVetAffairs' response to the #COVID19 pandemic, and for that VA is to be commended...as a healthcare organization, @VeteransHealth should be positioned to lead during a national #publichealth crisis." - Chairman @RepMarkTakano https://t.co/NuLxSWhYLq

When the Committee held a hearing with @SecWilkie in February, few knew how #COVID19 would alter daily life. It's clear that the pandemic's massive impact is largely in part of the administration's failure to recognize & communicate the risks to the public. https://t.co/6uyTchgVEC

Last year around this time, the Committee held a hearing to assess @DeptVetAffairs' preparedness plan. As part of its Fourth Mission, VA is responsible for – & must be prepared for – emergency response efforts in communities throughout the country. Watch to see what we learned⤵️ QT @VetAffairsDems: One of @DeptVetAffairs' most crucial functions — its Fourth Mission — is to improve the country's preparedness for… https://t.co/PJbBXCbOYG)

No veterans should be denied their benefits claim as a result of the #COVID19 pandemic. The Committee is committed to working with VA to clear up any uncertainty & ensure veterans can access the benefits they've earned. https://t.co/57UDi61zWu

RT @iava: “I found a job quickly after leaving the military, but that is not the case for everyone.” 38 percent of women vets… https://t.co/poOo2JaHTJ

RT @ShusontheHill: Happening now: @coffeeshopjihad interviewing House Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman @RepMarkTakano @VetAffairsDems for The @AmericanLegion #Veteran https://t.co/pzcrpL6AI1

This week, Chairman @RepMarkTakano spoke w/ @VVAmerica Executive Director John Rowan about #COVID19's impact on Vietnam-era veterans, especially when it comes to: • Accessing VA care • Being a leader in #SocialDistancing • #MentalHealthcare Watch ⬇️ https://t.co/gexZphn9S8