SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Doug Collins
33% approve · updated on every vote · 12 votes
4 support · 8 oppose
About Doug Collins
An Air Force Reserve colonel, chaplain and Iraq War veteran with more than 20 years of military experience, Doug Collins knows the complex issues facing veterans across the country. As a longtime congressman and attorney, Collins has a deep understanding of the federal government and the policy expertise to solve complex problems, cut through red tape and get things done for those who have worn the uniform. Over eight years in Congress, Collins helped scores of veterans solve their Department of Veterans Affairs problems, and he will put that expertise to work making VA more user-friendly, so veterans won’t need outside help to navigate the department’s bureaucracy. As a congressman, Collins championed bipartisan legislation like the First Step Act, the Music Modernization Act and the Defend Trade Secrets Act. Collins’ efforts in support of the First Step Act earned him the 2019 Allegheny College Prize for Civility in Public Life. When it comes to veterans policy, Collins voted for some of the most important VA reforms in recent history, including the Veterans, Access, Choice and Accountability Act, the VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act and the MISSION Act.
Rest of the Cabinet
- Donald J. Trump — President of the United States — 31%
- JD Vance — Vice President of the United States — 33%
- Scott Bessent — Secretary of the Treasury — 35%
- Pam Bondi — Attorney General — 13%
- Doug Burgum — Secretary of the Interior — 44%
- Lori Chavez-DeRemer — Secretary of Labor — 36%
- Sean Duffy — Secretary of Transportation — 20%
- Tulsi Gabbard — Director of National Intelligence — 39%
12 votes from unique devices, one per person. Community pulse, not a scientific poll. Read the method →
Understanding Doug Collins's Approval Rating
On USApprate, Doug Collins, Secretary of Veterans Affairs currently holds a community approval rating of 33.3% for 2026, drawn from 12 visitor votes (4 support, 8 oppose). This grassroots score reflects how site visitors feel about Doug Collins right now, and it is recalculated the moment a new vote is cast.
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Frequently asked questions
How is Doug Collins's approval rating calculated?
Doug Collins's approval rating reflects the percentage of USApprate visitors who voted "Support" out of everyone who voted on their performance. As of 2026, Doug Collins holds a 33.3% community approval rating based on 12 votes. Votes update the rating instantly and are capped at one per visitor.
What does Doug Collins do as Secretary of Veterans Affairs?
Doug Collins serves as Secretary of Veterans Affairs within the current US administration, part of the executive branch that carries out federal law and policy. USApprate tracks how the public views their performance through community votes and reviews.
Is Doug Collins's USApprate rating a scientific poll?
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