Duckworth Presses Veterans Affairs Secretary Nominee Collins to Oppose Efforts to Privatize the VA

January 21, 2025 - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—a member of the U.S. Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee (SVAC) who still receives her own health care services through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)—pressed Doug Collins, President Trump’s nominee to be VA Secretary, to oppose any effort to privatize VA health care at his confirmation hearing, which would place many Veterans at risk of receiving less effective and less cost-efficient care. In her remarks, Duckworth underscored that VA health care professionals are better positioned to provide the best care possible for our Veterans due to specialized training that informs providers with a unique understanding of Veterans’ experiences and comprehensive medical needs—something that is not replicated in the civilian health care system. Connect with Senator Tammy Duckworth online: Visit Senator Tammy Duckworth’s website: https://bit.ly/2T1YNN4 Like Senator Tammy Duckworth on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2UaYBaX Follow Senator Tammy Duckworth on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2H6f24D Follow Senator Tammy Duckworth on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2NB8FHO