5 days ago · The Honorable Douglas A. Collins was sworn in as the 12th secretary of Veterans Affairs on Feb. 5, 2025, following his nomination by President Donald J. Trump. A native of Gainesville, Georgia, Mr. Collins saw public service modeled by his father, a Georgia State Trooper, and mother, who provided care to local senior citizens.

Douglas Allen Collins (born August 16, 1966) is an American lawyer, politician, and Air Force veteran serving as the 12th United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs since 2025. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the U.S. representative for Georgia's 9th congressional district from 2013 to 2021 and in the Georgia House of Representatives from 2007 to 2013, representing ...

Nov 18, 2024 · Former Rep. Doug Collins, 58, a Georgia Republican who last ran for office in 2020 when he vied for a U.S. Senate seat, served two years as a Navy chaplain before joining the Air Force as a...

VA Secretary Doug Collins shares insight on his vision for the department.

Feb 4, 2025 · WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed Doug Collins as secretary of veterans affairs, putting the former congressman and Iraq War veteran at the helm of a department that provides crucial care to America’s veterans.

Feb 4, 2025 · WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) – chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs – released the following statement today after the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Congressman Doug Collins as the next Secretary of …

Feb 4, 2025 · WASHINGTON – The Senate voted on Tuesday to confirm Doug Collins as secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he has pledged to cut red tape and get veterans the health...

Jan 22, 2025 · At his confirmation hearing on Tuesday, former Georgia Republican congressman Doug Collins vowed to put his military service front and center should he lead Veterans Affairs.

Nov 15, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump has picked former Georgia congressman Doug Collins to lead the Veterans Affairs Department in his new administration.

Nov 15, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump has announced former congressman Doug Collins as his pick to run the Department of Veterans Affairs.