Kyrsten Sinema

Right now, individuals who want to come to America just to get a better life or to seek the American dream, to find work, those are what we call economic migrants. They are not permitted to enter the country whenever they would like.

The crisis on our border is a national security threat.

Our law actually requires the administration to implement these tools.

We are going to end that process by ending catch-and-release and requiring folks who do come to claim asylum to actually have their asylum claims determined quickly and fairly.

We will make swift justice. Folks who do qualify for asylum will be on a rapid path, six months or less, to start a new life in America.

Our law changes that and ends the practice of catch-and-release.

If our law were in effect, this border would have been closed every single day this year.

Does the VHA have plans to improve its recruitment and retention policy for quality counselors, including in rural and tribal areas?

How are the Vet Centers currently supporting staff to try and reduce attrition rates and help them manage increased demand for services?

Enhancing access to mental health care is crucial, especially in a confidential setting as provided at our Vet Centers.

Vet Centers provide a great resource that focus on the readjustment and mental health needs of our veterans and current servicemembers.

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.

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.

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.

Somebody made a terrible mistake somewhere.

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

Does the VHA have plans to improve its recruitment and retention policy for quality counselors, including in rural and tribal areas?

How are the Vet Centers currently supporting staff to try and reduce attrition rates and help them manage increased demand for services?

So for both Mr. Fisher and Dr. Kroviak, 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.

Enhancing access to mental health care is crucial, especially in a confidential setting as provided at our Vet Centers.

My office has been hearing from Arizona veterans and VA staff regarding concerns about unmanageable counselor's workloads.

Vet Centers provide a great resource that focus on the readjustment and mental health needs of our veterans and current servicemembers.

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.

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.

Can you assure me that the VA will direct the full amount of funding towards rural health programs in 2024?