Congress has to continue funding of telehealth.

It is absolutely critical that we train more behavioral health professionals, there is no question, at all levels.

I want to thank the Chairman and Ranking Member for holding this hearing. And to all of the panelists, thank you for being here.

Senator Hassan and I recently reintroduced the Opioid Workforce Act, legislation that would create 1,000 new medical residency positions focused on addiction medicine at teaching hospitals.

Last year, the CARES Act included my legislation with Senator Casey to formally establish and authorize funding for the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement program.

Not listening to whistleblowers can be a risk to patients' health and can lead to significant issues of poor performance, waste, fraud, and abuse.

Madam Speaker, H.R. 707, the Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act, would right this wrong by awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to the Ghost Army. I am proud that 75 years after their service, with the help of my colleague from Utah…

Earlier this year, Senator Cassidy and I reintroduced the Maternal Immunization Coverage Act to help address this disparity.

The news that there could be an authorized COVID-19 vaccine for all children by the end of this year is truly an exciting development for many families.

Misconduct and poor performance allegations like the ones at White River Junction need to be taken seriously.

Will you also commit to reviewing the handling of whistleblower claims at White River Junction?

I think just that focus on affirmative outreach is going to be really important, so I appreciate your commitment to that.

Madam Speaker, when I say ``war hero,'' what image comes to mind? Some might imagine a brave soldier charging an enemy position, who reminds us of what it means to be courageous. Others might think of a medic dodging enemy fire to provide…

Will you also just commit to taking seriously whistleblower concerns and working with our office on this matter and others, should you be confirmed?

My bipartisan bill, the Solid Start Act, strengthens a VA program under which the VA contacts every veteran three times in the first year after they leave active duty to check in and help connect them to VA program and benefits.

I want to echo what Senator Warner was just talking about when it comes to facilitating medication-assisted treatment.

The Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection has a mandate to accept and investigate cases of wrongdoing involving senior leadership.

That is why I joined the New Hampshire delegation in proposing legislation that would expand eligibility to help ensure that these veterans may also be buried at State veteran cemeteries.