Joe Donnelly

The veteran-owned small business and service-disabled veteran-owned small business programs are designed to foster veteran entrepreneurship by increasing available business opportunities.

Having enough of the right people in place is critical for the Department to set up a strong verification program.

Since 2009 we have continually reported that the SDVOSB program lacks effective government-wide fraud-prevention controls and therefore remains vulnerable to fraud and abuse.

we are happy for the 20. Our goal is to go higher and to try to have even more veteran work done.

My goal in this is for the 20 percent to become 25 percent, the 25 percent to become 30 percent.

His bill would require the VA to notify Congress and directly affected individuals, within 10 business days or less, of a data breach.

H.R.3730, Veterans Data Breach Timely Notification Act, introduced by Representative Joe Donnelly [D-IN], requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to notify individuals whose personal information has been involved in a data breach.

H.R. 3730, the Veterans Data Breach Timely Notification Act, was introduced by our Subcommittee's Ranking Member, Congressman Joe Donnelly of Indiana.

By enacting Section 8123 exempting procurement of prosthetic limbs from other laws, VA would have the ability to provide veterans with services and prosthetic devices needed to obtain a lifestyle similar to the one they lived pre-injury.

I believe this is a simple courtesy the VA could extend to our Nation's veterans to help them move through the appeals process more quickly.

A year ago, I reintroduced H.R. 2377, The Rating and Processing Individuals' Disability Claims Act, along with Representative Geoff Davis of Kentucky.

I supported VA's decision to roll out this program nationwide, yet I wanted to see FDC become law with a few small changes.

I respectfully request your support of H.R. 2717 which will ensure that they are appropriately granted the title of an 'American World War II City.'

After closely working with the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America and the Disabled American Veterans last Congress, I have reintroduced H.R. 2377, The Rating and Processing Individuals' Disability (RAPID) Claims Act.

The VA has done--since this was initially introduced a Congress ago, the VA has done great work in moving forward, the ideas encapsulated in this.

Today I rise to pay tribute to John Oliver, an outstanding American citizen who has shown commitment and service to his hometown of Plymouth, Indiana, our State, and our country. A native of Newcastle in the United Kingdom, 50 years ago…

I look forward to an honest discussion today on the VA's methodology, including mistakes and missteps.

It is essential that the lease process be as quick, fair, and transparent as possible.

Thank you, Chairman Johnson for holding this hearing.

Today's hearing will explore, in detail, issues surrounding the major medical facility lease for expanding the community-based outpatient clinic in Savannah, Georgia.

I just want to thank you and your team for everything you have done for our veterans.

They say they have never had the type of care and the type of services that they have received in recent years.

It is obvious to me that this policy is just lip service and that needs to change.

I want to be assured that the VA is improving the program and has a solid roadmap to follow as we move forward.

This hearing provides us with an opportunity to learn of the many changes the VA has taken to improve this program since the Subcommittee on Disability and Memorial Assistance held a hearing last Congress on the VA Fiduciary Program.