The problem of climate change is worthy of consideration, but these hearings go past consideration.

I am concerned that the bill will lead to a far greater utilization of community care among veterans, driving them outside of VA's direct care system.

Just last week, a national survey published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services found that veterans rated VA hospitals higher than private sector facilities in all 10 patient satisfaction care categories.

I want you to know that Senator Johnson and I were accused of spreading Russian disinformation for two and a half years and everybody now knows that we were not spreading Russian disinformation on an investigation that we were doing.

I think is important.

As both a veteran, a doctor, and a former nurse married to a veteran who is a nurse, I think what is most important is that we take into consideration those veterans who are not receiving care in a timely fashion.

No one has challenged the quality of care provided at the VA, but you can have the best quality of care, but if you cannot access it and you commit suicide, you have had no care at all.

Democrats want Americans to think that you're, as Americans, too stupid to think for themselves.

My bill would continue to make VA healthcare system more accessible and accountable to those in need of its services.

I am pleased that VA and many of the organizations testifying or submitting statements for the record for today's hearing support my bill, which will help ensure veterans can travel to receive the care they need, whether it be at a VA…

Despite attempts to observe the obvious, Democrats receive more dark money than Republicans and don't want the public to know it.

My only regret is that the editors at 538 didn't stand firm and say we're going to support strong science.

I do have, you know, some concerns over the chairwoman's bill, H.R. 3520, the Veterans Care Improvement Act of 2025.

One of the first things that I did as a new Member of Congress when I was elected in 2020, in 2021, was to work in a bipartisan fashion to pass a bill because a service member from 60 miles away went to the VA in Iowa City for mental…

Today marks the 10th hearing on climate change at the Budget Committee and our 14th missed opportunity to work together on a responsible budget all for the sake of the American people.

Currently, Senator Joni Ernst and others, as well as Representative Waltz and Connolly are finalizing the CONVENE Act.

VA can and must do better.

As a 24-year veteran and a physician who has worked with the VA, I have seen first-hand how important coordination is to providing timely, quality care, especially for veterans with complex health needs.