Today, Congressman Herb Conaway Jr., M.D. issued the following statement after being named Vice Ranking Member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee. In this leadership role Congressman Conaway will work closely with the Ranking Member, committee members, and stakeholders to advance policies that improve healthcare, access to education, economic opportunities, and overall quality of life for veterans.

“I can’t think of any greater responsibility than ensuring that all the men and women who have served our nation have every resource and support system at their disposal,” said Congressman Conaway. “I am honored to serve as Vice Ranking Member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, and I look forward to advocating for commonsense solutions to address the challenges facing our veterans and their families. Our nation’s heroes deserve nothing less than Congress’s unwavering support. Let’s get to work.”