Mark Takano

Some of my colleagues have attempted to seize an opportunity to divide the democratic caucus with got you resolutions, and bad faith attempts to condemn antisemitism, which is what the resolution in my view ended up being.

I ask all of my colleagues to join me in supporting this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I am appalled by the rise of antisemitism, amid a painful and precarious moment in light of the October 7th attack launched against Israel.

My sense is that there is strong bipartisan interest in supporting VA and encouraging VA to move aggressively in this area.

I ask all my colleagues to join me in supporting the resolution, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I urge the representatives of this committee and the House to support the bicameral Breakthrough Therapies Act, introduced by representatives Mace and Dean, as well as senators Paul and Booker.

I urge the representatives of this committee to consider funding initiatives that will not only foster a greater level of investment in psychedelic research in the VA, but also more broadly within academic medicine.

What I would like to do on the floor today is not more bickering and arguing. It is a plea. It is a plea to the Speaker and the leadership of this House to bring the home act to the floor. It is a Republican bill. It is a bipartisan bill…

Thank you, Madam Chairwoman.

I am proud to have this groundbreaking research going on at the VA medical center that serves my constituents.

I do believe it is important to remember the service and sacrifice of servicemembers and veterans because we must keep close to mind our duty to repay that service and uphold the promises we have made to those who swore an oath to our…

I urge the representatives of this committee to support programs that will allow for the education of at least stakeholders, if not the general public, about the risks and potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelics.

Ensure that opportunities for veterans of all backgrounds are fair.

Unions are good for America and unions are good for veterans.

Your DEI initiatives are not just focused on veterans, but the full gamut from gender to ethnicity, race, all different backgrounds?

We need to raise wages for veterans in the workplace to reflect the wage gains of the 1 percent and company executives.

It is time to ban forced arbitration agreements for Guard and Reserve members, and I look forward to engaging with our witnesses this afternoon.

Strengthen employment protection so Guard and Reserve members do not have to worry if their jobs will exist when they return from serving their country.

The Biden economy has pulled this country from what some believed was an inevitable recession.

Simplify the process for veterans to translate their skills in the military into the marketplace.

Make it easier for veterans to start their own businesses.

Does Home Depot believe that diversity is actually a strength?

How much time is remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from California has 10 minutes remaining.

Protecting workers with adequate break and rest protections, and air-conditioning is not rocket science.

I urge all of my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on H.R. 5110, the Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act, and I yield back the balance of my time.