Fischer Applauds VA’s Decision to Move Omaha VA Hospital Project Forward

Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) applauded the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) action to list the Omaha VA hospital project on their
Five Year Development Plan
, which places the project on the path to final construction.
“The Omaha VA hospital will turn 75 years old this year, and it’s clear it must be replaced to meet the standard of care our veterans need and deserve. That’s why I was glad to see the Omaha VA hospital project added to the VA’s Five-Year Development Plan, which will help spur the construction of this much-needed facility. I’ll continue to work through my position as a member of the Appropriations Committee to invest in and improve our VA infrastructure in Nebraska,”
Fischer said.
Background
:
Previously, the Omaha VA hospital replacement project was placed on the Strategic Capital Investment Planning (SCIP) Process Project List but with the VA’s recent action, the project has been placed on the VA’s Five Year Development Plan (FYDP). Now that the project has been moved onto the FYDP, the project has been locked in as a concrete commitment from the VA to begin the design and planning work and eventual construction.
Fischer’s VA work
:
As a member of the Senate Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, Fischer has fought for investments in VA infrastructure. Last month,
Fischer questioned VA Secretary Doug Collins
on his plans to ensure a strong VA footprint and to support her
CHIP IN for Veterans Act
, which allows local communities to assist with the planning and construction of VA health care facilities.