The People's House is back in business.

I thank Chairman McCaul and Ranking Member Meeks for coming together on this critical, important piece of legislation, the first piece of legislation under Speaker Mike Johnson, to stand with our friend Israel as they are under attack from…

a large number of fired employees have been reinstated with back pay, including some fired for, quote, 'grievous misconduct.'

It suggests to me that your priorities again lack alacrity, urgency, a reason to get on top of it right away.

So again, tell us and the Committee of Oversight why we should have confidence in your processes.

There was insufficient information for us to really move forward.

supporting veterans is our highest priority.

real change requires real accountability.

Thank you all. First, a few words of gratitude. I want to thank Leader Jeffries. I do look forward to working with you on behalf of the American people. I know we see things from very different points of view, but I know in your heart you…

Why would you have any faith in the integrity of what they did when apparently what they have already done was to interfere with an investigation and to tamper with an investigation?

There was insufficient information for us to really move forward.

this bipartisan bill... helped improve both employee satisfaction and trust of veterans in the VA.

Why would you have any faith in the integrity of what they did when apparently what they have already done was to interfere with an investigation and to tamper with an investigation?

So again, tell us and the Committee of Oversight why we should have confidence in your processes.

this bipartisan bill... helped improve both employee satisfaction and trust of veterans in the VA.

supporting veterans is our highest priority.

a large number of fired employees have been reinstated with back pay, including some fired for, quote, 'grievous misconduct.'

It suggests to me that your priorities again lack alacrity, urgency, a reason to get on top of it right away.