Douglas Allen Collins (born August 16, 1966) is an American lawyer, politician, and Air Force veteran, the United States secretary of veterans affairs-designate. He previously served as the U.S. representative for Georgia's 9th congressional district from 2013 to 2021.

1 day ago · 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.. Collins, a former Air Force chaplain, was confirmed on a 77-23 vote, becoming the latest addition to President Donald …

22 hours ago · While Collins is a public servant, attorney, and practicing military chaplain, he remains foremost a husband to Lisa and father to daughter Jordan and sons Copelan and Cameron. Lisa was a lifelong educator in Georgia’s public schools, and together she and Doug are actively involved at Lakewood Baptist Church.

1 day ago · 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 Veterans Affairs (VA) with a vote of 77-23. “I want to extend a sincere congratulations to Secretary Collins on his …

1 day ago · Doug Collins takes an oath on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, before his Senate confirmation hearing to be secretary for the Department of Veterans Affairs.

1 day ago · 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 care they ...

1 day ago · WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Senate confirmed Doug Collins as the next Secretary of Veterans Affairs today by a vote of 77 to 23. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), who served with Collins in the House of Representatives for six years, introduced him at his confirmation hearing and celebrated the bipartisan passage of his nomination from the Senate …

1 day ago · Senators press Tulsi Gabbard, Kash Patel and RFK Jr. in confirmation hearings 02:37. Washington — The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed Doug Collins as secretary of veterans affairs, putting the ...

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 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 ...