I miss my time on the House Veterans Affairs Committee and I was honored and delighted to serve for 6 years.

Sexual assault rates for women have been at it's highest since 2006 and how the VA handles their claims needs to be approached.

My constituents in New Hampshire are aware of these crises, and we are all too familiar that approximately 20 veterans and 1-2 servicemembers die by suicide every day.

Mr. President, I rise today to discuss the need to hold the pharmaceutical industry accountable for putting profits before the health and well-being of our people and our communities. I know that my colleague, Senator Brown from Ohio, came…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank the House for passing H.R. 3239 to provide humanitarian standards for migrants and refugees in Customs and Border Protection custody at our border. Having visited the U.S.-Mexico border now twice in the…

Mr. Speaker, this morning, I rise in support of the 42,000 men and women of the United States Coast Guard, the vital public safety, humanitarian, and national defense missions they perform, and this House's passage yesterday of the Coast…

Mr. President, today I wish to recognize the 50th anniversary of the moon landing and New Hampshire's role in this important moment of history. On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin completed their 13th orbit around the Moon and…

Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from New Hampshire (Ms. Kuster). The amendment was agreed to. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment in the…

Mr. Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Brave survivors have begun to come forward detailing chilling assaults by Border Protection agents. Some of the survivors are only in their teens. Despite these heartbreaking stories…

Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from New Hampshire (Ms. Kuster). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 2 Offered by Ms. Kuster of New Hampshire The…

Mr. Chair, contrary to the allegations by my colleague disparaging our view of Customs and Border Protection agencies, I was actually very impressed by the professionalism of many of the Border Patrol agents that we met and had the…

Mr. Chair, I want to thank the gentleman for agreeing to the amendment. I yield the balance of my time to the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee).

Mr. Chair, could I inquire as to how much time I have remaining. The CHAIR. The gentlewoman from New Hampshire has 2 minutes remaining.

Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, migrants in Customs and Border Protection holding facilities deserve to be treated with compassion and respect. Unfortunately, due to the misguided policies of the…

Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 18, insert after line 10 the following: (5) Publication of data on complaints of sexual abuse…

Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 16, line 9, strike ``and''. Page 16, line 10, strike the period at the end and insert ``…

Let's be clear on one fact. Whistleblowers are performing a public service. They are a critical resource, and they need to be protected.

Ultimately, we are all working toward the same goal, and that is ensuring that the VA serves our veterans as best it can.