The intent of this bill is to improve patient safety, not to restrict access for those who truly need their prescriptions for their wellness plan.

I urge members of the committee to support the VA Billing Accountability Act to ensure a promise made is a promise kept.

I would like to register my disappointment in your October 22 order limiting the ability for jails to collect commissions on inmate phone calls.

You are assuming that. OK. Thank you.

Today's hearing includes many important pieces of legislation that will improve the services and care for our veterans.

We must work tirelessly to change the culture of bungled bureaucracy and mismanagement at the VA, and restore faith that our veterans will receive the health care they deserve.

I urge my colleagues to support this bill and co-sponsor the Promise Act.

With this strong list of bipartisan support, we can send a clear message to the Simcakoski family, our veterans, and those that have been affected by such tragedies that we are dedicated to ensuring similar failures will never happen again.

Our veterans have sacrificed so much for our country and we have a responsibility to ensure they are receiving the quality of care they have earned and deserve.

The tragic death of Marine Corps veteran Jason Simcakoski in the Tomah, Wisconsin VA medical facility prompted the need for Congressional action.

So there are some national security concerns until the Safe Harbor agreement is signed?