Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of National Park Week to highlight my bill, the Chiricahua National Park Act. From the Grand Canyon to the Petrified Forest and the Saguaro National Park, Arizona is lucky to have some of the most…

Mr. Speaker, I rise to give a big congrats to a very impressive individual from Arizona's Sixth Congressional District. Last month, Karen Opoku-Appoh, an 8th grader from Marana Middle School, won the 2023 Arizona Spelling Bee. Karen…

This bipartisan effort, which I introduced with Chairman Bost and also Congressman Khanna, would permanently authorize the Veteran Employment Through Veteran Education Courses, or VET-TEC program.

I am proud to have partnered with Chairman Bost and Congressman Khanna on this legislation, and I look forward to working with my colleagues to ensure veterans can continue to grow in the civilian workforce.

Thank you, Chairman Van Orden and fellow members of the subcommittee. I am grateful that my bill, H.R. 1669, the VET-TEC Authorization Act, is being considered today.

The backlog and delays in claims have been one of the top issues I have heard from constituents and our men and women who served our country.

I am grateful that my bill, H.R. 1378, the Veterans Appeals Backlog Improvement Act, is being considered today.

I would like to ask for your full and prompt consideration upon receiving such an application.

A few months ago, I was disappointed when this administration denied my state's Mega Grant application for an expansion of the I-10.

Thank you, Chairman. And thank you, Administrator, for being here, and thank you for spending time with us and answering questions.

I promise you, you will have fun, and we will get you some really good Mexican food that is close by.