Washington, DC – Rep. Jerry McNerney (CA-09) announced today that he has been chosen by his House colleagues for a seat on the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Rep. McNerney previously served on the Veterans’ Affairs Committee from 2007-2012.
“I am proud of the work that I have done for veterans in my district and around the nation,” said Rep. McNerney. “I look forward to building on those efforts and to continue working with my colleagues on a bipartisan basis to make sure our veterans get the care and benefits they’ve earned.
“My seat on the committee will also give me an opportunity to work on improving oversight of VA construction projects – like the Community Based Outpatient Clinic in my district.
“Our role in Congress must be to hold the VA accountable for delivering on the promise we’ve made to our servicemen and women, and their families. They’ve served us, now it’s our turn.”
The House Veterans Affairs’ Committee oversees the Department of Veterans Affairs and has jurisdiction over almost all matters relating to veterans, including veterans’ hospitals, medical care, and treatment of veterans, employment, and benefits.
Rep. McNerney also serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
