Chairman Moran Leads Final Two Joint Hearings of the House & Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs - led the final two annual joint hearings of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans' Affairs to receive the legislative presentations of 16 different veteran service organizations (VSOs).

"I am grateful for the work that VSOs do every day to support veterans and their families, caregivers and survivors and to advocate for the timely, high-quality health care and benefits that they have earned and deserve," said Sen. Moran. "The work we do in our committees would not be possible without the tireless work and dedication of organizations like the ones we will hear from this morning."

In today's hearing with The American Legion, Sen. Moran introduced The American Legion National Commander and resident of Leavenworth, Kansas, Dan Wiley.

"I saw how my classmates at home in Kansas were treated upon their return to the U.S. following their honorable service in Vietnam," continued Sen. Moran. "I told myself as a 16-year-old kid that I will do everything I can to pay my respects and honor those who served. To my fellow Kansans, I never expected to be a member of Congress, to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives, to serve in the U.S. Senate, and with that responsibility of service came something more than just saying 'thank you' and 'I respect you'… Members of this committee, members of the Senate & House of Representatives, Republicans and Democrats take it seriously to try and make certain we do the things that keep our promises to those who served in Vietnam, around the globe and in the U.S."

Throughout the three annual joint hearings, members of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans' Affairs heard from 24 different VSOs about issues that are affecting veterans from across the country and how Congress can help alleviate some of these issues.

You can watch Sen. Moran's questioning to both the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. and the American Legion here & here.

Click HERE to Watch Sen. Moran Introduce Kansan & American Legion National Commander, Dan Wiley

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