Testimonies

IAVA Testifies on Veteran Health Legislation
Posted by Ramsey Sulayman on April 16

On Monday, April 16, IAVA Legislative Associate Ramsey Sulayman testified before the House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Health. Below is a copy of his testimony.

Madam Chairwoman, Ranking Member, distinguished members of the subcommittee, on behalf of more than 200,000 members and supporters of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), I thank you for the opportunity to share the views of our members on these very important pieces of legislation.

Hearing on the President’s FY 2013 Budget Request
Posted by Tom Tarantino on February 29

On Wednesday, February 29, IAVA's Deputy Policy Director Tom Tarantino testified before the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee. What follows is Tom's official testimony before the Committee.

Chairwoman Murray, Ranking Member Burr and members of the Committee, on behalf of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America’s 200,000 member veterans and supporters, thank you for inviting me to testify on the President’s FY 2013 budget request for the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Combating Veteran Suicide in New York City
Posted by Jonathan Schleifer on October 11

On behalf of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America’s 200,000 member veterans and supporters, thank you for inviting me to speak on one of the most pressing issues facing veterans and their families: the staggeringly high rate of suicide amongst services members and veterans.

The Caregivers Assistance Program
Posted by Tom Tarantino on July 18

Madame Chairwoman, Ranking Member, and members of the committee, on behalf of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America’s 200,000 Member Veterans and supporters, I thank you for inviting me to testify at this hearing to share our members’ views on this important issue.