I offer a motion. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion. The Clerk read as follows: Ms. Sinema moves that the managers on the part of the House at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the House…
Kyrsten Sinema
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Kyrsten Lea Sinema is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from Arizona since January 3, 2019. Originally a member of the Democratic Party, she became an Independent in December 2020. Sinema previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 3, 2013, to January 3, 2019. Throughout her political career, she has focused on issues such as healthcare, veterans' services, and bipartisan cooperation in Congress.
How much time remains? The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Collins of New York). The gentlewoman from Arizona has 9\1/2\ minutes remaining.
Mr. Miller, just know that folks on both sides of the aisle are very, very grateful for his leadership, in particular the research that was done to uncover the tragedy that occurred in the Phoenix VA in my district. So know that folks on…
I offer this motion to instruct because veterans in Arizona and across the country need action from Congress and from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Our motion instructs House conferees to accept the bipartisan bill, drafted by…
The amendment today is a commonsense, budget-neutral amendment that provides colleges and universities with additional resources to prevent and respond to sexual violence on campus. This amendment increases funding for the Department of…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 22, line 6, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $1,000,000)''. Page 38, line 2, after the dollar amount…
I just want to thank the chair of the committee, Mr. Culberson; our ranking member, Mr. Bishop; and Mr. Salmon for cosponsoring the amendment, as well as all of my colleagues from Arizona and around the country for joining together on this…
The Sinema-Salmon amendment is a commonsense, budget-neutral fix that helps restore our veterans' trust in the VA by transferring additional resources to the VA Office of Inspector General so that it can carry out its mission to provide…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 31, line 12, after the first dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $1,000,000)''. Page 36, line 5, after the first dollar…
I was a licensed clinical social worker. And during my time engaging in direct therapeutic relationships with consumers, I recognize how important it is to form that relationship with a client.
Tragically, 22 veterans lose their lives to suicide every day. This is unacceptable.
Thank you Chairman Coffman and Ranking Member Kirkpatrick for allowing me to participate today and for holding this hearing in Arizona.
Our state has a proud history of military service and it is critical that our returning veterans have access to appropriate care.
Thank you, Congressman Murphy, for hosting this Special Order so that we can stand up and speak out for seniors in our districts. We are here today because CMS, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, has proposed cuts to Medicare…
These men and women who did so much in service to our nation deserve better.
H.R. 3180 takes an important step in that direction and I urge continued favorable consideration of the bill.
No veteran or family should have to go through the tragedy that the Somers family experienced.
Our legislation is supported by the Retired Enlisted Association, the Association of the United States Navy, and the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America.
The Classified Veterans Access to Care Act ensures that veterans with classified experiences can access appropriate mental health services at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
I believe that it is critical for public and private sector leaders to continue to push for the development of a strong cybersecurity industry that can protect our economic and national security interests.





