Advisory Committee on Former Prisoners of War, Notice of Meeting
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is holding a virtual open meeting of the Advisory Committee on Former Prisoners of War on April 21, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time via Cisco Webex. The Committee advises the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on benefits and services for veterans who were held as prisoners of war under title 38 U.S.C., focusing on compensation, health care, and rehabilitation. The session will include briefings from VA Central Office and Veterans Benefits Administration officials on issues affecting FPOW veterans and their families. A 30-minute public comment period is scheduled from 3:10 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. EST. Written comments (1-2 pages) must be submitted by April 6, 2026. The meeting is open to the public.
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Key Changes
- Virtual open meeting scheduled for April 21, 2026, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. EST via Cisco Webex
- Public comment period set for 3:10 p.m.–3:40 p.m. EST (30 minutes, may end early)
- Written 1-2 page commentaries must be submitted no later than April 6, 2026
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What this law requires
Conduct a virtual open meeting of the Advisory Committee on Former Prisoners of War on April 21, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time via Cisco Webex
Provide briefings from VA Central Office and Veterans Benefits Administration officials on issues impacting FPOW Veterans and their families during the April 21, 2026 meeting
Allocate time during the April 21, 2026 meeting session to receive oral presentations from the public
Open public comment period for 30 minutes on April 21, 2026, from 3:10 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. EST
Accept written comments from the public of 1-2 pages submitted no later than April 6, 2026, for Committee review