So are there steps that should be taken to ensure the use and consideration of DBQs are more standardized?

the VA discontinued use of DBQs last year because of a growing concern of fraudulent practices.

Grants like these can make a real difference in Tribal communities, which are some of the most transit-challenged in the Nation.

The STIC program is important to a number of cities in Arizona, including Flagstaff and their Mountain Line transit system.

I absolutely agree with you that that prolonged period between the time that they cross and they time of their court date is against all of our shared goals.

we have a moral obligation to the least of these. Like when I was a stranger in your land, you welcomed me.

if all we do is welcome the stranger with kindness and with compassion, 10 years from now, 20 years from now, 30 years from now they are still going to be coming.

Thank you. Mr. Garcia, I know you have worked in this space for decades, and I would like to get your historical perspective.

Thanks so much, Senator Lankford.

I reintroduced the Ensuring Survivor Benefits During COVID Act with Senator Tillis because of continued calls from veteran-serving organizations and survivors, expressing concerns that survivors of veterans who die from COVID-19 may not be…

I appreciate that, Mr. Burke, and I look forward to that briefing.

TAPS appreciates Senators Sinema, Tillis, Shaheen, Boozman, Blumenthal, Warren, and Coons for reintroducing the Ensuring Survivor Benefits During COVID-19 Act of 2021.

Thanks. Mr. Chairman, I would love to hear from the other VSOs but I see that my time has expired, so I will have my team followup with them individually after the hearing. Thank you so much.

I rise today to introduce a bipartisan Senate resolution recognizing the thousands of Arizonans and millions more across America who go to work every day to serve their fellow citizens, protect our communities, and make our country a…

We have had a similar issue in Arizona, where migrants have been released in very small communities, sometimes even in communities that do not have a bus stop or any way for folks to get their own transportation.

As Chair of this Subcommittee, I will work to ensure Congress and the administration take meaningful steps to secure the border.

Thank you. My next question is for Mr. Jones.

restrictive immigration policies and militarization of our border do not change migrants' needs or desires to seek safety in the United States.

Right now our nation confronts a crisis at our Southwest Border.

I would definitely advocate for adding more immigration judges, increasing the docket size, and making sure also that there is more access to the types of legal resources that help the asylum seekers understand that process.

The concept of offering safety to immigrants is deeply embedded in our culture as a representation of our best natures.

I want to thank each of the VSOs on the panel for supporting S.89.

I think it's so important. We're about to discuss with our colleagues infrastructure investment on many fronts.

I'm pleased to Chair this subcommittee and to partner with Ranking Member Cruz on aviation issues just as we did in the 116th Congress.

Chair Sinema, we would support extending the mask Federal mandate, please.