Mark Takano

Today, as you know, it is a mere misdemeanor. Would that deter such conduct as we saw in the Upper Big Branch mine where 29 miners were killed on April 5, 2010.

MSHA needs to address the standards now.

This is a health epidemic and we need to act now.

I believe cannabis must be objective researched, period.

Medical cannabis may have the potential to manage chronic pain better than opioids and treat PTSD.

The Mine and Safety and Health Administration is failing miners.

Many veterans with PTSD and chronic pain find prescription opioids ineffective and have turned to medical cannabis.

I know last year we worked together on some of this legislation and I understand your concern that we are mandating to the VA how to conduct scientific research.

I appreciate the chance to return to the VA Affairs Committee to speak on this very important issue.

The VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act requires the U.S. Department of VA to conduct double-blind clinical studies on the safety and effectiveness of medical cannabis.

I am delighted about the bipartisan interest in issues surrounding dual enrollment.

I had a, I don't know if I ever put this idea to a bill but I, there was a way which I was thinking about how we could maybe look at the Pell grant being made available to an early college high school program or a dual enrollment program…

And so I think probably two things, maybe the Federal Government would maybe help you out with is to help you with some of this planning money so local school districts and community colleges could work together on that but also to find a…

I think probably two things, maybe the Federal Government would maybe help you out with is to help you with some of this planning money so local school districts and community colleges could work together on that but also to find a source…

Now, the whistleblower who exposed the wait list is claiming that he is being retaliated against professionally for his disclosure.

This is unacceptable. By not appearing today, the VA secretary is ignoring an opportunity to show that the Department cares.

I have no further speakers, and I am prepared to close. Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

As I said in my remarks related to Mr. Brindisi's legislation, I visited the Atlanta VA Medical Center and it receives 3,600 referrals per year from the Veterans Crisis Line, which is the highest number of crisis line referrals any…

Let me say that I extend my commendations to the work of my colleague from Texas (Mr. Arrington). I thank him also for naming the bill after such a distinguished warrior and someone who exemplifies the need for this legislation. We…

VA doesn't get to pick and choose which hearings they will attend.

It is Congress' constitutional duty to oversee the Federal Government.

I refuse to believe in the saying that quote, 'College is not for everyone' because I believe--I proved to myself that it's possible.

Providing proper resources and funding to MSI's is critical to ensuring success and income mobility for low income students.

We need to hear from VA leadership about their plan to be removed from the Department's--from the high-risk list.

It is a continuing tragedy that on average, 20 veterans commit suicide each day.