You had an interesting story yesterday about your burn pit experience in Afghanistan.

The PACT Act included a 1-year open enrollment period for the post-9/11 combat veterans.

I worry when it was looked at the proposals for Build Back Better and the childcare provisions in there, that it could--that there was a threat, that there could be things that would be inconsistent with faith-based care.

What steps is the VA taking to improve this tracking process, that you know of, of veterans that have not enrolled?

I worry when it was looked at the proposals for Build Back Better and the childcare provisions in there, that it could--that there was a threat, that there could be things that would be inconsistent with faith-based care.

You had an interesting story yesterday about your burn pit experience in Afghanistan.

we must remember that childcare is run by the states, not the Federal Government.

childcare is run by the states, not the Federal Government, and that is where it should be.

Hopefully we can help them with the PACT Act.

So 10 years past the separation from service of 9/11, that 1-year period will end on September 30th.

I worry when it was looked at the proposals for Build Back Better and the childcare provisions in there, that it could--that there was a threat, that there could be things that would be inconsistent with faith-based care.

How many veterans were eligible to enroll under the 1-year open enrollment period when the PACT Act was enacted?

I am concerned that the VA still does not have a mechanism to track the veterans who have enrolled under the authority thus far.

What steps is the VA taking to improve this tracking process, that you know of, of veterans that have not enrolled?

The PACT Act included a 1-year open enrollment period for the post-9/11 combat veterans.

if my colleagues here get their way, childcare facilities would only be eligible for all this new money, only if they play by Federal rules.

I look forward to working with you. I think we can get a lot done.

In today's day and age, access to reliable internet service is not a want--it is a need.

Turning our attention to the unserved areas is the best way to develop rural communities.

With this game plan we ensure efficient use of taxpayer resources and do not leave communities behind.

We must prioritize broadband deployment to unserved and underserved areas.

We are probably going to need to know this.

Fred is renowned throughout north Alabama for his work to bridge the digital divide.

I look forward to working with you. I think we can get a lot done.

I am proud to introduce Mr. Fred Johnson of Rainsville, Alabama.