Congressional and Legislative Affairs - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Skip to content Talk to the Veterans Crisis Line now Official websites use .gov .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS lock ) or means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Congressional and Legislative Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs (smw) 2026-02-03T18:05:29-05:00 Every Member of Congress represents Veterans, survivors, and caregivers and has a VA presence in their district and state. The Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs is the Department’s central point for all matters involving the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. It serves as the chief liaison for all engagement and interaction with Members of Congress, Committees of jurisdiction, and their offices, while maintaining responsive and effective communications. With offices located at both the Department’s central office and on Capitol Hill, this webpage is an online tool to share resources with Congressional partners on areas of interest within the Department and ensure accessibility of information to connect with a member of the team. Donald Bergin Assistant Secretary for Congressional & Legislative Affairs U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Congressional information resources United States House of Representatives United States Senate Congressional Record Constituent resource links VA Welcome Kit —Whether you’re just leaving the military or have been a civilian for years, the VA Welcome Kit can help guide you to the benefits and services you’ve earned. VA Outreach Events —Explore FREE events for all Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors. PACT Act Dashboard —VA publishes this dashboard biweekly to measure the implementation of this legislation and showcase its impact on Veterans and survivors. Workforce Dashboard —The enterprise-wide collaboration tracks, measures, and monitors organizational growth, retention, time to hire and satisfaction. Veterans Legacy Program (VLP) —The VLP commemorates our nation’s Veterans and Service Members by discovering and sharing their stories. 119th VA Congressional information packet Casework Guide —We maintain a Capitol Hill presence to provide a convenient on-site location where Members can obtain assistance on casework and other VA-related issues for their Veteran constituents. This guide offers information on how we can assist. State and Territory Summary Sheets —These summaries capture key facts about the Veteran population, including gender, age, and population projections, as well as VA’s presence in each state, including facilities and expenditures. VA Plans, Budget, Finances, and Performance —Access various plans and performance reports including the strategic plan, annual budget submission, agency financial report, and more. VA News resources VA News —All news, press releases, and speeches from VA. VA News Updates —Subscribe today to receive VA’s news releases in your inbox. #VetResources Newsletter —A weekly newsletter for Veterans, their families, caregivers, and Survivors. VA Secretary’s Blog —Take a look at what the Secretary has to say. Top Stories —View the tops stories posted to VA News. VA Podcast Network —Offers a diverse selection of high-quality podcasts created with a Veteran community in mind. VA Congressional Fellowship Program The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks highly motivated VA employees to work in the Capitol Hill office of a Member of Congress, or with a congressional committee each year. Learn more about the program —including application criteria, selection process, and training. Meet the 2025 Congressional Fellows Liaison offices For Caseworker Questions or Inquiries on Behalf of Individual Veterans, Dependents, and Survivors Call or Visit OCLA Liaison Offices: House Office Rayburn House Office Building Room 2028 Phone: 202-225-2280 ocla-cls@va.gov Hours of operation Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET Senate Office Russell Senate Office Building Room 189 Phone: 202-224-5351 ocla-cls@va.gov We’re here anytime, day or night - 24/7 If you are a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, connect with our caring, qualified responders for confidential help. Many of them are Veterans themselves. Call 988 and press Text to 838255 Chat confidentially now Call TTY if you have hearing loss 1-800-799-4889 Get more resources at VeteransCrisisLine.net OPR : Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs (OPIA) Date last updated February 3, 2026 Close Sliding Bar Area Page load link Go to Top