1 day ago · The Honorable Douglas A. Collins was sworn in as the 12th secretary of Veterans Affairs on Feb. 5, 2025, following his nomination by President Donald J. Trump. A native of Gainesville, Georgia, Collins saw public service modeled by his father, a Georgia State Trooper, and mother, who provided care to local senior citizens.

2 days ago · WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed Doug Collins as secretary of veterans affairs, putting the former congressman and Iraq War veteran at the helm of a department that provides crucial care to America’s veterans.. Collins, a former Air Force chaplain, was confirmed on a 77-23 vote, becoming the latest addition to President Donald Trump’s Cabinet.

1 day ago · VA Secretary Doug Collins shares insight on his vision for the department.

2 days ago · WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) – chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs – released the following statement today after the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Congressman Doug Collins as the next Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) with a vote of 77-23. “I want to extend a sincere congratulations to Secretary Collins on his confirmation to this critically ...

1 day ago · Trump announced on Nov. 14, 2024, that he had selected Collins as his nominee for secretary of veterans affairs. Trump said of Collins’ nomination, “We must take care of our brave men and women in uniform, and Doug will be a great advocate for our Active Duty Servicemembers, Veterans, and Military Families to ensure they have the support ...

2 days ago · Doug Collins, President Donald Trump's pick to be Secretary of the Department of Veterans' Affairs, appears at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, at the ...

2 days ago · Senators press Tulsi Gabbard, Kash Patel and RFK Jr. in confirmation hearings 02:37. Washington — The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed Doug Collins as secretary of veterans affairs, putting the ...

2 days ago · WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Senate confirmed Doug Collins as the next Secretary of Veterans Affairs today by a vote of 77 to 23. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), who served with Collins in the House of Representatives for six years, introduced him at his confirmation hearing and celebrated the bipartisan passage of his nomination from the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee.

2 days ago · Doug Collins, U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee to be the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, is sworn in during his Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee confirmation hearing in the ...

2 days ago · The Senate voted to confirm Doug Collins to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs.