we can make sure that we are working together towards the same goal of maintaining the quality of life of our servicemembers.

This amendment would prohibit the enforcement of any COVID-19 mask mandates. However, the VA has already relaxed mask mandates except in high-risk areas where patients could be put in danger by someone who has a respiratory infection. For…

I support the amendments en bloc, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I really can't believe I have to say this out loud, but vaccines have been essential in reducing the severity of COVID. I would note that VA's vaccine requirement currently applies specifically to healthcare personnel, who are the people…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Georgia will be postponed. {time} 1600 Amendment No. 35 Offered by Mr. Bost The Acting…

I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Florida is recognized for 5 minutes.

I claim the time in opposition to this amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Florida is recognized for 5 minutes.

I claim the time in opposition to the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Florida is recognized for 5 minutes.

I have a motion to recommit at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Ms. Wasserman Schultz of Florida moves to recommit the bill H.R. 4366 to the Committee on…

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR (Mrs. Miller of West Virginia). The gentlewoman from Florida is recognized for 5 minutes.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Illinois will be postponed.

The gentlemen from Tennessee and California understand what kind of money really matters here. It is very nice to say that you are $800 million above the President's budget request. The money that matters is where we are now and what…

I think it is important to point out that the new motto still is reflective of President Lincoln's beliefs, and his promise is one that was developed after surveying veterans who receive care from the VA and their employees. Perhaps we…

At the appropriate time, I will offer a motion to recommit this bill back to committee. If the House rules permitted, I would have offered the motion with an important amendment to this bill. My amendment strikes section 258, which…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas will be postponed. Amendment No. 41 Offered by Mr. Zinke The Acting CHAIR. It is now…

This executive order is a whole- of-government approach for addressing climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to clean energy and sustainable technologies. It ensures that we set responsible targets for how…

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Florida is recognized for 5 minutes.

May I inquire as to the time remaining. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Edwards). The gentlewoman from Florida has 8 minutes remaining. The gentleman from Texas has 15 minutes remaining.

I hope my colleagues will join me in voting for the motion to recommit, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Montana (Mr. Zinke). The question was taken…

I am prepared to close, and I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Chair, as the expression goes: Show me your budget, and I will show you what my values are. It is very clear with the lollipop tree of culture war riders that this bill…

Let me make clear that the Department of Veterans Affairs has robust due process policies and regulations in place for incompetency determinations and remind our colleagues that one of the three ways in which someone is denied an…

I strongly support the gentleman's amendment and commend him for his efforts to address the severe flooding problems that have occurred in and around West Point.

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I strongly oppose this amendment to cut the NATO Security Investment Program. It is hard to imagine a worse time for us to be cutting funding from our international obligations when Russia has illegally…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Tennessee will be postponed. Amendment No. 3 Offered by Ms. Greene of Georgia The Acting…

I think it is important to point out that it is not just healthcare providers that work in VA healthcare facilities. Maintenance workers work in VA healthcare facilities and interact with patients and they move back and forth throughout…