H.R. 806, introduced by Representative Brownley, would make permanent the requirement that GAO continue to study and report on VA's budget submissions.

I am profoundly grateful for the service and sacrifices made by all of our Nation's veterans and their families.

I just wanted to take the opportunity because I haven't stated so far how much I support your bill today, H.R. 813, and that is why I am a co-author of the bill.

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 22, line 20, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $5,000,000)''. Page 25, line 14, after the dollar amount…

And we do have five important bills here today and look forward to the discussion.

$1.2 million is not enough for the VA's participation.

the VA should be taking a significant leadership role in trying to lead the research to find cures for this.

H.R. 1443 will allow for appropriate research time and resources by directing the VA to recognize tinnitus as a mandatory condition for research and treatment by the VA auditory centers for excellence.

The purpose of today's hearing will be to explore the policy implications of five bills before us today which cover a wide range of topics that would expand and enhance VA's health care programs and services.

Next, H.R. 1702, introduced by Mr. Barber of Arizona, would permanently authorize the VA to operate the Veterans Transportation Service.

I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 and clause 9 of rule XX, this 5-minute vote on the motion to recommit will be followed by a 5-minute vote on passage of the bill, if…

This is the final amendment to H.R. 1947. It 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 straightforward improvement that I believe both…