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From the USA Today: The Senate voted on Tuesday to confirm Doug Collins as secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he has pledged to cut red tape and get veterans the health care they need.
Collins, 58, previously served in the U.S. House as a Georgia Republican and for two decades in the military, including in Iraq in 2008. The Senate confirmed Collins by a vote of 77 to 23.
Collins is a Navy veteran, an Air Force reserve colonel and a chaplain. He’s also a lawyer.
At his confirmation hearing Jan. 21, Collins said his top priority will be to deliver veterans access to care and benefits. He also said the department must do more outreach to vulnerable veterans at risk of suicide or homelessness.
Collins ran for U.S Senate in 2020, but lost in primary election.
A staunch ally of President Trump, Collins reportedly served as a legal adviser for Trump prior to being nominated as Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
U.S. Senate CONFIRMS Doug Collins to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs, 77-23. pic.twitter.com/6OabrPZn39
— CSPAN (@cspan) February 4, 2025
Confirmed, 77-23: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #7 Douglas Collins to be Secretary of @DeptVetAffairs.
— Senate Cloakroom (@SenateCloakroom) February 4, 2025
Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-ND) wrote, “Doug Collins puts our veterans first and fights for their access to timely and quality local healthcare. His commitment to the law and servant leadership is exactly what the @DeptVetAffairs needs to stay on mission. I look forward to working with Doug in his new position.”
Doug Collins puts our veterans first and fights for their access to timely and quality local healthcare. His commitment to the law and servant leadership is exactly what the @DeptVetAffairs needs to stay on mission. I look forward to working with Doug in his new position. pic.twitter.com/cvOimvgN6X
— Senator Kevin Cramer (@SenKevinCramer) February 4, 2025
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) wrote, “Our nation’s veterans are heroes, and they deserve the very best. Doug Collins will do a great job at the @DeptVetAffairs, and that’s why I was proud to vote YES on his confirmation.”
Our nation’s veterans are heroes, and they deserve the very best.
Doug Collins will do a great job at the @DeptVetAffairs, and that’s why I was proud to vote YES on his confirmation. https://t.co/ZquXljjgJn
— Rick Scott (@SenRickScott) February 4, 2025
Congratulations to Doug Collins on being confirmed as Secretary of Veterans Affairs! 🇺🇸 A veteran, leader, and fighter for our heroes, Doug will ensure veterans receive the world-class care they deserve. #VeteransFirst #VAConfirmed @RepDougCollins pic.twitter.com/rj6JLX1NKv
— America First Policy Institute (@A1Policy) February 4, 2025
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