Jeff Denham: “the California taxpayers are on the hook for $9.95 billion.”

I am going to tell you it is one of the main reasons of frustration for this committee.

I would like to yield to the gentleman from California (Mr. Panetta).

I introduced this bipartisan bill to improve care for our veterans and ensure we are using the latest cost-saving technology.

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise in support, not only of this rule, but on the underlying bill. It is time to get something done around here. Both parties have failed to address this issue for decades now; we finally have an…