Following the release of a Department of Veterans Affairs Inspector General’s report, Congressman Mike Rogers called on Secretary Eric Shinseki to resign immediately.

            Rogers said, “While Secretary Shinseki has served his country nobly, both as a veteran himself and as Secretary, it is time for new leadership in the Department of Veterans Affairs. The inspector general’s report confirms what seemed too appalling to be true – because of falsifying records and mismanagement at the VA, the health of many Veterans is in jeopardy. This includes a number of our nation’s Veterans that may have died while waiting for care. The mismanagement and neglect of duties detailed in these reports simply cannot be overlooked. Secretary Shinseki must take responsibility for the systemic problems plaguing the VA. I trust he will make the right decision for our nation’s Veterans.”

Rogers added, “Responsibility starts at the top, and President Obama has remained unaccountable throughout this whole scandal. More must be done to right the wrongs done against our Veterans.”

In addition, Rogers joined with House Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Jeff Miller (R-FL) in calling for the Department of Justice to immediately begin a criminal investigation into wrongdoing at the VA. Rogers also cosponsored and voted for H.R. 4031, the Department of Veterans Affairs Management Accountability Act.

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