Chairman Takano, Ranking Member Roe, and distinguished members of this committee, The American Legion thanks this subcommittee for holding this important hearing.
We thank you for the opportunity to testify on this deeply troubling issue of the growing number of suicides amongst the veteran community.
To the veterans who are watching this hearing and to those struggling with the thoughts of suicide, a grateful Nation cares for you.
We appreciate Chairman Takano and Ranking Member Roe's leadership in hosting this first hearing to address this issue.
Sadly, America is facing a national public health crisis that demands urgency from Congress.
I have made ending veteran suicide my number one priority.
Tragic Trends: Suicide Prevention Among Veterans
Chairman Mark Takano to Veterans Affairs
I really disagree with that premise because I think closing the loophole would protect students from fraudulent and aggressive practices.
I think closing the loophole would protect students from fraudulent and aggressive practices.
It would incentivize targeting of veterans, so it would count toward the 10 percent.