I think that creates an extreme concern.

proper management of our Nation's debt keeps our funding costs low, and maintains the dollar status as the world's reserve currency.

I thank my colleague for her support. Again, all we are trying to do here is make sure that our veterans who have committed their lives and sacrificed for our country have information as they are trying to provide for their families. We…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 31, line 13, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $1,000,000) (increased by $1,000,000)''…

But they harmed the U.S.

this approach to debt management undermines the Treasury's credibility because it creates the perception that the administration could be easing financial conditions for political purposes.

Our veterans deserve the very best. It is our job to make sure they get it. That is why we are here during amendment debate to ensure that their needs continue to be met after their honorable and heroic service to the Nation. The…

I encourage this Administration to take its sanctions enforcement seriously because we are failing right now.

With many veterans in my family, this is something that is near and dear to my heart as I have seen members of my family having to drive long distances to receive care that otherwise could have been provided at home. I think of my Uncle…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 32, line 23, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $1,000,000) (increased by $1,000,000)''…

If you are committing to me that those applications will be approved by the end of the summer.

I thank my colleague for her comments. Again, this encourages the VA to redouble its efforts in supporting States in constructing and maintaining excellent facilities to serve all veterans, especially the veterans of our foreign wars…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 28, line 25, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $1,000,000) (increased by $1,000,000)''…

I would very much like to get a better understanding of this.

In light of all these other amendments, my amendment seems a little light compared to other things going on, but I bring it in all sincerity because I have had some constituents contact me about this. This basically just prohibits the…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 36, line 5, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $1,000,000) (increased by $1,000,000)''. The…

The underlying legislation provides similar funding to the Board of Veterans' Appeals as the fiscal year 2024 levels, approximately $267 million. This amendment recommends that the Board of Veterans' Appeals invest a very small portion of…

I appreciate my colleague's comments, but I would disagree. This is simply about prioritizing our veterans. Again, I speak of my community. From where I live, the VA is over 1 hour away. Veterans can be served by their regional hospital…