WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee (SVAC) advanced the nomination of Doug Collins to be the next Secretary of Veterans Affairs today by a vote of 18 to 1. Collins was first nominated for the position by President Trump in November, and will oversee the Department of Veterans Affairs in its mission to provide the healthcare benefits earned by United States veterans.
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) served in the House of Representatives with Collins for six years. Cramer introduced Collins at his confirmation hearing and described him as his “former colleague, friend, Navy veteran, military chaplain, and accomplished attorney.” He explained while service providers are important, “the most important person is the veteran, and that’s who Doug Collins will look out for.”
Cramer issued the following statement after voting in favor of his nomination:
“The Department of Veterans Affairs needs servant leadership with a keen focus on mission to take the helm. Doug Collins will fight tirelessly to improve access to timely and quality health care for veterans, whether at VA hospitals or local community providers. It’s time to deliver for our nation’s veterans, and I know Doug will do just that in this new role.”
