Mr. Speaker, I thank Representative Schakowsky for yielding. I want to say to Representative Long that I am so sorry for his loss, and, again, it is appropriate to be with him on the floor today. Mr. Speaker, more than 20 years ago, Cheryl…

Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. I will be quick. The third letter of support is from the National Association of Home Builders, which will demonstrate the bipartisan support. The fourth is from Consumer Reports, and…

I am frustrated as well that we don't have the same level of urgency in our Federal Government that we do from State officeholders in New Hampshire.

This is beyond an emerging contaminant in my State. It has emerged. It is impacting the health of individuals, and we need to demand more from the EPA.

We are counting on you to get something done.

the way we can really protect public health from the threat PFAS poses is to first stop the contamination

Mr. President, I start my remarks tonight by thanking my colleague from Wyoming for his remarks concerning the anniversary of the horror that was September 11, 2001. I join him and all of my colleagues here in recognizing that in the midst…

Our women veterans deserve the best health care and maternal care available to them and their families.

It is imperative that we eliminate all cultural and physical barriers to women veteran's health care.

DAV supports the intent of H.R. 2681, but hopes that Representative Pappas and the Subcommittee would be amenable to broadening the scope of the survey and information collected about the availability of prosthetic items for women veterans…

For these reasons, we strongly support this measure and urge its swift passage.

My bill, H.R. 3798, Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act, eliminates co-payments for prescription contraceptives.

We believe these programs can offer women veterans important opportunities to network with other women with shared experiences in an environment conducive to healing and recovery-based care.

H.R. 2645, the Newborn Care Improvement Act, introduced by Ms. Lee, doubles the number of days of newborn health care coverage.

Last Congress, I was honored to join a number of Members of this Committee to cosponsor the Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act, introduced by Congressman Clay Higgins.

I urge the Committee to consider this legislation for markup and believe that it can be passed through the House on suspension.

Today's hearing presents an important opportunity for this Committee to build off what we learned and address specific legislative proposals that will take care of our veterans and enhance the access to quality care.

I was so proud of the bipartisan work that we did on this Committee while I was a Member during my first 6 years in Congress.