I wanted to work with you and your team on how the VA formula can be reevaluated to better reflect some of the realities on the ground.

We are in the midst of a very heartbreaking spike in mental health challenges among our military members.

Don't we need to get the Federal dollars to the places that don't have anything first?

We don't have running water. America. It is really horrendous, a topic I care deeply about.

What about communities with no infrastructure? What about communities with no water and sewer, none? No flush toilets, American citizens.

Yes. How about you, Mr. Byrum?

the Federal funding and programs should be focused on the communities that don't have anything.

I appreciate your holding this hearing. I think it is a topic that is all too often overlooked.

Yes. How about you, Mr. Byrum?

We don't have running water. America. It is really horrendous, a topic I care deeply about.

What about communities with no infrastructure? What about communities with no water and sewer, none? No flush toilets, American citizens.