Neal Dunn

The amazing capabilities of our men and women in uniform, combined with decisive action by President Trump, inspired thousands of civilians throughout Iran to take to the streets over the weekend to protest their government. These…

I stand before you today a disappointed man. I am disappointed in a broken and partisan process that has consumed House Democrats. We were told this investigation was going to be bipartisan and transparent. Instead, the proceedings were…

It is imperative that Congress and USDA continue to work together to support farmers, ranchers, and consumers who seek out the organic seal.

This is one of the reasons I am proud that we were able to complete the Farm Bill of 2018.

One that I will highlight are some segments of the organic industry who think it is wise to disparage non-organic production practices.

The organic industry can trust that they do have allies in both Under Secretary Ibach's and Deputy Administrator Jenny Tucker's offices.

The relocation of ERS and NIFA will strengthen the agencies in the long-term.

I am also proud that we secured important priorities for land-grant universities, including a new program to fund long-deferred maintenance projects.

Of particular importance to my State of Florida, the Citrus Disease Research and Extension Program, was reauthorized and funded.

I am proud that the research title was an area that saw an increase in funding and several positive updates.

The farm bill reauthorized the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network, reestablishing an important program that will direct behavioral health resources to our farmers and ranchers who are in need.

The overarching goal of the MISSION Act is to increase access to care in the VA medical centers and clinics.

The MISSION Act is a landmark piece of legislation, as the chairwoman pointed out.

I hope that is a good thing; I hope the reason for that is it is all good news.

It would save lives, and it is worthy of this Subcommittee's time and attention.

100,000 veterans cured of Hepatitis C. Never did I think I would see that in my lifetime.

One concrete way for this Committee to follow that call would be debating the Improve Act without any unnecessary delay.

Working with Ms. Brownley on a bipartisan basis, we should be able to get something accomplished.

I certainly hope that your staff provided you copies of those letters.

The Improve Act is bipartisan legislation, it is sponsored by Congressman Bergman and Congresswoman Houlahan.

I would like to say I have three areas of regret and a little disappointment here, and that is this is the second legislative hearing that this Subcommittee has held in Congress and both of the agendas of those hearings were set entirely…

We have cured 100,000 veterans of Hepatitis-C. That is amazing. That is just amazing.

I think you see the interest level in veterans' affairs, you know, throughout the congress and the administration.

The VFW supports requiring VA to enforce compliance with VHA Directive 1330.01.

I think it runs somewhat counter to the past practices of this Subcommittee.