Debbie Wasserman Schultz: “As I said, I rise in opposition to this amendment, particularly because CBO says that the cost of actually implementing…”

“As I said, I rise in opposition to this amendment, particularly because CBO says that the cost of actually implementing this would be astronomical, and the majority is already cutting $6 billion out of this bill, so I don't understand how they would expect VA to pay for what this proposal would require. We are micromanaging the VA when we should be allowing them to manage this process in a way that they think is most efficient and cost-effective. I oppose the amendment and yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Wyoming (Ms. Hageman). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 18 Offered by Mr. James The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 18 printed in part B of House Report 118-535.”