We write to express serious concerns about the Mining Clarity Regulatory Act, which represents an unprecedented, de facto giveaway of America's cherished public lands to mining corporations.

The Tucson Vet Center recently shared concerns with my team about their electronic client record system, and how it's slowing down the delivery of provider care.

The mining industry, however, sits above all of that.

The bill gives anyone the ability to stake a mining claim, whether there are valuable minerals on the land or not.

Thank you. Lieutenant General Miller, the Air Force is still carrying out its recovery program from prior year hurricanes...

My bill, the Clean Energy Mineral Reform Act, would do just that.

So, first, can you assure me that the VA will direct the full amount of funding towards rural health programs in 2024?

I look forward to working together on next year's appropriations bill to ensure that we're providing veterans and their families with the benefits and care and support that they need.

Effective democratic governance depends upon informed public participation, and several international conventions and policy guidelines call for enhanced public participation in environmental management.

We urge Congress to reject legislative proposals that make this colonial-era law worse.

I will continue to oppose the attacks on our mines by activist judges and the Biden administration.

I thank you and Ms. Wasserman Schultz and the other Members who spoke for their words. Being from Scottsdale, you know, my community actually has family who have been devastated by what is going on in Israel. Madam Speaker, have you ever…

This year's request is heavily focused on training and maintenance infrastructure and quality of life facilities.

I encourage RCS and Vet Centers to continue this progress, especially working to minimize barriers to Vet Center care.

I look forward to working together on this year's Appropriations Bill to ensure we are providing the Department, Service members and their families with the Military construction and family Housing resources they need.

This bill is not just a give-away to the mining industry. It is a wholesale giveaway of our public lands.

We're very lucky to have a subcommittee full of Senators who care very deeply about veterans and the veterans who have served our country so well.

We stand at the edge of a whole new mining rush.