THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
WASHINGTON

September 14, 2018

 

The Honorable Tim Walz
Ranking Member

Committee on Veterans' Affairs
House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515

Dear Congressman Walz:

This is in response to your August 8, 2018, letter to the Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA). I want to assure you that VA takes very seriously its responsibilities to comply
with the law and its obligation to respond appropriately to Congressional requests for
information. The matters about which you inquired in your letter are the subject of ongoing
litigation alleging violations of the Federal Advisory Committee Act and, therefore, not
appropriate for release at this time.

We greatly appreciate your interest in VA and your continued support for Veterans'
programs.

Sincerely,

MM

Robert L. Wilkie