Julia Brownley

I can assure you that there is not a space issue in Ventura County, that if you need additional space, we will find additional space for you.

Your work is certainly extraordinary.

I believe caring for our veterans is the utmost responsibility of our nation.

It has been over 40 years since the Supreme Court decided ROE v. WADE, affirming a woman's constitutional right to make her own health care decisions. In 2012, campaigns across the country, including mine and that of the Presidency, were…

On December 23, I introduced H.R. 3804, legislation to repeal an ill-conceived provision of the budget bill that reduced the cost-of-living adjustment for military retirees. As a member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, I believe…

Last year diabetes cost the U.S. economy $245 billion. That number will only continue to climb unless Congress supports critical medical research and treatment initiatives like the Special Diabetes Program. The Special Diabetes Program…

I am opposed. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Ms. Brownley of California moves to recommit the bill, H.R. 992, to the Committee on Financial Services with instructions to…

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 and clause 9 of rule XX, this 15-minute vote on the motion to recommit will be followed by 5-minute votes on passage of the…

This is the final amendment to H.R. 992, which will not kill the bill or send it back to committee. If adopted, the bill will immediately proceed to final passage, as amended. My amendment is a simple, straightforward improvement that I…

I would like to thank the Chairman and the Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for including my amendment No. 20, related to the Navy, in the en bloc agreement today. My amendment is a simple…

I would like to thank the Chairman and the Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for including my amendment No. 22, related to job creation, in the en bloc agreement today. My amendment is a simple…

Our country is asking and I am asking unanimous consent that the House bring up the Senate amendment to H.J. Res. 59, to open our government and go to conference on a budget so that we will end this Republican government shutdown now and…

It is critical for VA to take responsibility for its failures and rise to the challenge to change and take immediate action to adopt effective pain management policies, protocols, and practices.

Chronic pain is a debilitating condition that affects veterans at a much higher rate than the civilian population.

We believe that access to a well-trained workforce grounded in the highest quality care and respect for veterans and their families is of paramount importance.

I think we all owe you, each and every one of you, a deep apology for not responding to your needs.

What happens in the VA when we know a patient is now an addict to their drug?

To say that I am disturbed by these accounts and by the multiple reports we hear every day about the skyrocketing use of prescription painkillers - particularly opioids - to treat veterans in pain would be a major understatement.

VA's band aid approach to suppressing the symptoms of pain rather than treating the root causes must stop.

Providing safe, effective, adequate pain management is a crucial component of improving veterans health care.

I think in today's hearing I leave compelled that the system appears to be broken.

I request to be heard on the point of order. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from California is recognized on the point of order.

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 and clause 9 of rule XX, this 15-minute vote on the motion to table will be followed by 5- minute votes on passage of the…

Doesn't the bill before us set up a commission to examine deficit reduction? My motion to recommit would open up the entire Federal Government so that our taxpayers can receive the benefits they have already paid for. The recommit deals…

This is the final amendment to H.R. 3273. If adopted, the bill will immediately proceed to final passage, as amended. My amendment is a simple, straightforward improvement that I believe both sides can agree is absolutely necessary, and it…