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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) announced the introduction of the Veterans Education Transparency and Training (VETT) Act, which will simplify the process for veterans enrolling in higher education.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after the failure of the vote to elect a Speaker of the House:
WASHINGTON, DC – Following his vote to avert a government shutdown, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement:
WASHINGTON, DC – Following his vote against the Agriculture, Rural Development, and FDA Appropriations Act last night, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement:
WASHINGTON, DC – Ahead of the House of Representatives’ vote on the Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement:
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) cosponsored the Pay Our Troops Act. Introduced by Rep. Jen Kiggans (VA-02), the bipartisan bill ensures that members of the military and certain U.S. Department of Defense civilian employees and contractors are paid in the event of a government shutdown.
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, delivered the following remarks, as prepared, at the start of the Subcommittee’s Oversight Hearing to assess the impact of bureaucratic red tape on veterans’ access to their GI Bill benefits:
Good morning.
The Subcommittee will come to order.
PLATTEVILLE, WI – Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) announced today his office’s staff mobile office hours for the month of September, where field representatives can receive input on legislation and provide constituents with assistance in dealing with federal agencies.
WASHINGTON, DC – In case you missed it, today Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) spoke at a press conference highlighting the necessity of funding our government and military alongside committee leaders and military veteran Members of Congress.