Obviously, all of us are somewhat skeptical about BRAC. I think we should be equally skeptical about seeing our bases hollowed out, and that kind of reinforces for all of us why we need to fix the sequestration mess that we find ourselves…

Your proposed increase is only a down payment toward the actual need for the PRC program.

Are you confident that the budget request you have proposed for fiscal year 2016 will fully cover your estimated contract support cost needs?

One concern I have is that Congress sometimes makes good policies but then fails to follow through by adequately funding their implementation.

I believe that the Chairman said earlier $2 billion, $100 million of funds that the IHS needs to fully fund its current construction priority list.

Maintaining access to airspace is extremely important at White Sands Missile Range.

Your budget includes $35 million in new funds to address sanitation needs in Indian country, which is a 44 percent increase in the program.

Healthcare for American Indians and Alaska Natives is an important issue, and I thank you for giving it the attention it deserves.

I think we need to see from you some kind of outside the box thinking of how we are going to address these kinds of construction needs.

We are simply not making enough progress in replacing these facilities.

I am concerned about turnover and low morale at the Indian Health Service--and the agency's reported vacancy rate of 23 percent for doctors particularly troubles me.

I am really proud to have co-sponsored legislation with you on the Scholarships and Loan Repayment Programs funded through IHS.

What plans does the Army have for maintaining and updating the facilities at White Sands Missile Range?

I want FirstNet to succeed ensuring our Nation's first responders have the communication tools they need; should be a top priority of this Committee.

the tribes really look to the Federal Government to look at and see that they're going to be communicated with and consulted with on these kinds of issues.

Patients depend on the PRC program to cover the cost of services not provided directly by the Indian Health Service, including emergency and specialty care.

Now, if you are proposing your own rule, could you address the need to have Congress--why you are requesting Congress to act on this issue?

I think this legislation is tremendously important for vets and transitioning vets.