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Doug Collins

Secretary of Veterans Affairs

Doug Collins serves as Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the federal executive branch. This public record brings together the role, the current administration reference, published Baseline checks, public statements, and recent coverage in one place.

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Secretary of Veterans Affairs
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United States
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This office does not cast congressional roll-call votes.

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www.cnn.com3 weeks ago

Lawmakers leave the VA secretary out of veterans bill discussions | CNN Politics

A month after House Republicans failed to pass a veterans health bill, lawmakers are meeting behind closed doors to try to get the legislation back on track. But there’s one key person they haven’t invited to the table: Veteran Affairs Secretary Doug Collins.

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www.politico.comJul 28, 2026

VA secretary’s role in failed vets bill stokes new round of White House, GOP frustration - POLITICO

White House officials and House GOP leaders are increasingly frustrated with Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins, after they say he undermined a major veterans measure championed by Republicans, according to five people with direct knowledge of the matter.

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federalnewsnetwork.comFeb 18, 2026

VA secretary reflects on Year 1: What he’s learned, what’s changing and what’s next | Federal News Network

You are not new to government, you’re not new to veterans’ affairs, but you were new to the VA. What most surprised you as you look back on the last 12 months? Doug Collins Well, as I think the associated gray hair on my head will tell you, it was all of a sudden seeing an agency that has ...

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morrison.house.govFeb 11, 2026

U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Calls Out VA Secretary Doug Collins Over Shameful Comments on the Death of VA Nurse Alex Pretti | U.S. Congresswoman Kelly Morrison of Minnesota's 3rd District

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) confronted Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) Doug Collins over his statements following the killing of Minnesotan VA nurse Alex Pretti.

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department.va.govJun 6, 2022

Secretary of Veterans Affairs - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

The Department of Veterans Affairs ... Veterans Affairs Act and consists of three primary subordinate organizations — the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), and the National Cemetery Administration (NCA). ... U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims 16th Judicial Conference · Statement from VA Secretary Doug Collins regarding ...

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kvia.com3 weeks ago

‘They don’t trust him anymore’: How VA Secretary Doug Collins drew the ire of the White House and Republicans - KVIA

By Brian Todd, Adam Cancryn, CNN ... the legislation back on track. But there’s one key person they haven’t invited to the table: Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins. Collins and his team...

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