It is not fair. The bank.

It is simply unfair.

I do not think that most Americans realize that when they sign up for a credit card or cable service or sign an employment agreement or fill out their parent's nursing home resident agreement that they are also signing away their…

Forced arbitration clauses, which are buried in the fine print of contracts that we sign every day, restrict Americans' access to justice by stripping consumers and workers of their legal rights and insulating corporations from…

But if the past is prologue, then I fear that confirming you would guarantee more of the same from the Roberts' Court, decisions that continue to favor powerful corporate interests over the rights of average Americans.

Marriage equality is now the law of the land.

Mr. Chairman, I do not oppose this amendment. It is smart. I have seen how important employee exit surveys can be in facilitating and understanding how an organization can be improved, made more efficient, or take constructive criticism…

Mr. Chairman, we must enable the VA to recruit and retain the most capable people to serve our Nation's veterans. We also know that one size does not fit all when considering an applicant's background and experience. If an individual has…

Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Hawaii will be postponed. Amendment No. 12 Offered by Ms. Meng The Acting…

Mr. Chairman, as mentioned last night during general debate on the underlying bill, the VA has experienced a shortage of medical providers. This shortage impacts not only a veteran's access to care, but also the quality of care a veteran…

Mr. Chair, every Member of Congress has heard directly from their constituents who receive health care from the VA that it is understaffed. This is true at all levels, but it is vital to both the workforce and the veterans served that each…

Mr. Chairman, I claim the time in opposition, even though I am not opposed to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Minnesota is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise in opposition to H.R. 1259. Let me be clear that I rise in opposition not after serving this Nation in uniform for 24 years; not after serving on this committee longer than…

Mr. Chair, may I inquire how much time I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Minnesota has 1 minute remaining.

Mr. Chairman, I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Hoyer), my good friend, the distinguished minority whip.

Mr. Chairman, I would say that I am pleased that the gentleman from Utah (Mr. Chaffetz) is going to use the Oversight and Government Reform Committee to provide oversight of this administration. I welcome it. I have some suggestions for…

Mr. Chairman, this amendment is just a simple technical correction. It does not change my concerns with the underlying bill on H.R. 1259, but I am not opposed to the technical corrections. I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. Chair, I am glad we got an opportunity to debate this, which is what we should do. There is no disagreement that we need to hold folks accountable. We need to get the best people at the VA. We need to commit to improving the VA the…