Making sure that our veterans receive the care that they have earned is personally very important to me.

I authored, that was enacted into law in December of 2020.

Making sure that our veterans receive the care that they have earned is personally very important to me.

Possible solutions include, increasing the per diem reimbursement rates, expanding eligibility for care, and actions to address the critical shortage of health care professionals.

Maine Veterans' Homes facilities in rural parts of our state fill a critical need, and they allow our veterans to stay close to their loved ones.

I completely agree that it is important and necessary.

I think S. 656 is a very important bill. It is the one that allows the waiver of the time lapse for commercial driver's licenses.

We have got to arrive at a number. That is why I am looking for something.

I think it would be great to have some science backing this up.

I know my time has expired, so I will submit the rest of my questions for the record.

Possible solutions include, increasing the per diem reimbursement rates, expanding eligibility for care, and actions to address the critical shortage of health care professionals.

I authored, that was enacted into law in December of 2020.

I think it would be great to have some science backing this up.

Do you think the process itself is timely and effective?

We desperately need commercial drivers, and we have got veterans who have that skill.

That is all, Mr. Chairman.

But it has not been introduced over here?

This is a big opportunity for you, Shane.