I am sure that we would all agree that hazing is a serious and deplorable crime.

I've been listening to these stories for the last five or six years, many of them are very touching stories, they've served hard, and now they have earned rights and benefits in this country, and it's our duty as Members of this Committee…

I would like to thank my colleague, Congressman John Lewis, for his steadfast efforts to press for action on this issue.

The committee passed the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, which I introduced, to make sure NHTSA has the expertise to keep pace with emerging technologies.

I really do appreciate the testimony that was given this morning.

Parents and families who send their son or daughter to serve our Nation in uniform are already concerned about their health and safety given the operational requirements service members are facing.

I am pleased that the subcommittee is turning its focus to the important issue of hazing in the military.

This issue concerns me as a member of Congress, as a veteran myself, but especially as the father of four sons currently in the military where it was the best environment for what I know is the opportunity of military service.

I am very pleased that the subcommittee is turning its focus to the important issue of hazing in the military.

Hazing, particularly in light of the current ongoing deployments and responsibilities that are being asked of our men and women in uniform, is a very serious matter.

There continues to be concern that diagnosis and treatment for PTS and TBI are still not at the levels needed.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join my colleagues in speaking up about women's health. As we approach the anniversary of the passage of the Affordable Care Act, I want to remind all of us about some of the challenges that women have faced…

There are anecdotal stories that service members are self-medicating themselves through alcohol consumption.

What are your Services doing as well to address alcohol abuse among airmen, sailors, and marines as well?

The Department of Defense has proposed cost increases for health care that not only will impact retirees, but they could also impact military dependents.

Has your Service looked at the potential impact of these fee increases and its impact on retention of the force?

What is the Department and the Services doing to address the healthcare needs of female service members and dependents?

This year, the Department of Defense has proposed yet another change to its governance structure.