We made a promise, now let's keep it.

Your dedication to the prevention of suicide among not only veterans but also our service members is evidenced by your willingness to host this joint hearing among our subcommittees.

I still just continue to be concerned around the environment. And I just think there is a lot more...

I wanted to first, Dr. Franklin, ask you, in terms of the VA's efforts, beyond letters, you know, what other initiatives are we taking to ensure that our veteran community are aware of the change in eligibility regarding other than…

Over the weekend, there was yet another tragedy suicide on the campus of one of our VA facilities.

Throughout my career in public service, I have supported Buy America and Buy America laws.

Despite centuries of honorable service, the women who serve our country are still treated as second class servicemembers and veterans.

I think this is, you know, a veteran women's me-too moment and I think we have to really make it into a movement.

I think what we have learned today has been extensive, and I think the conclusion is that women continue to face sexism and discrimination and inequities in the system, in a system that was originally built for men.

Women veterans need to have greater access to positions of leadership at the VA.

Changing the motto won't by itself address the deep cultural divide that exists between women and the veteran community, but it is a step in the direction toward inclusion.

H.R. 840, the Veterans Access to Child Care Act, introduced by Congresswoman Brownley, is enacted into law.