And are there any metrics that we can use to gauge the growth and strength of these types of support networks?

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing on such an important topic.

Water is a critical issue in Arizona, especially for our 22 federally recognized Tribes, and especially as this drought worsens.

I commend Senators Tester and Moran for their quick bipartisan work drafting and introducing the VA Emergency Transportation Access Act.

I still hear from my Veterans Advisory Committee in Arizona that the lack of a cohesive network creates challenges for veterans.

And are there any metrics that we can use to gauge the growth and strength of these types of support networks?

I still hear from my Veterans Advisory Committee in Arizona that the lack of a cohesive network creates challenges for veterans.

Since coming to the Senate, I have led bipartisan efforts to help service members and veterans build supportive resilient communities.

I commend Senators Tester and Moran for their quick bipartisan work drafting and introducing the VA Emergency Transportation Access Act.

Water is a critical issue in Arizona, especially for our 22 federally recognized Tribes, and especially as this drought worsens.

Last year, I spent some time with an Arizona family who lacked running water in their home for decades.

Last year, I spent some time with an Arizona family who lacked running water in their home for decades.

Since coming to the Senate, I have led bipartisan efforts to help service members and veterans build supportive resilient communities.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing on such an important topic.

I still hear from my Veterans Advisory Committee in Arizona that the lack of a cohesive network creates challenges for veterans.

I commend Senators Tester and Moran for their quick bipartisan work drafting and introducing the VA Emergency Transportation Access Act.

Thank you very much, Chairman. Mr. Secretary, thank you, and thank you for your leadership in making sure the historic investments under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law reach communities across Arizona.

You keep saying this happened under the previous administration. Let's talk about this for just a moment.