We must continue to build on this and protect our servicemembers.

It is imperative that we prioritize their well-being and guarantee their optimal readiness.

What those cuts would mean for our servicemembers.

We appreciate that our housing situation is in need of dramatic improvement, and we're trying very hard with the help of Congress to get that right.

I am committed to making sure that we have a safe and secure place for our servicemembers to live and to work in the execution of their oath of enlistment.

The program began, or this iteration of the program began in 2018. It has been riddled with delays, issues impeding its success.

Unfortunately, as my friends' on the other side of the aisle, or rather their leadership, proposals to dramatically cut government spending continue to circulate in the news, it is imperative that we examine what these cuts would mean for…

I think you know that women's healthcare at the VA has been a top priority of mine, both when I was chair and continuing.

I look forward to continuing our partnership, as you mentioned.

How do you know that the culture is changing, that the satisfaction is improving, and that the transition from full customization to a seamless interoperable system between VA and DoD has been accepted and the training has been effective?

I hope that holds true as we move forward. And I urge my Republican colleges to take a step back and look at the real-world human impact of cutting back to fiscal year 2022 levels.