HVAC to Examine IT Modernization at VA

On Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, chaired by Rep. Phil Roe, M.D., will hold a hearing entitled, “Assessing the VA IT Landscape: Progress and Challenges.” This hearing will examine the major Information Technology (IT) modernization projects and programs underway at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

The following event is open to the press:

WHO: House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs

WHAT: “Assessing the VA IT Landscape: Progress and Challenges”

WHEN: 10:00 a.m., Tuesday,  February 7, 2017

WHERE: 334 Cannon House Office Building and streaming at veterans.house.gov

WITNESS LIST

Mr. Rob C. Thomas, II

Acting Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology and Chief Information Officer

Office of Information and Technology

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Accompanied by:

Dr. Jennifer Lee

Deputy Under Secretary for Health for Policy and Services

Veterans Health Administration

Mr. Brad Houston,

Director, Office of Business Integration

Veterans Benefits Administration

Mr. David A. Powner

Director, IT Management Issues 

U.S. Government Accountability Office