Vern Buchanan: “I want to thank Chairman Rangel for his leadership.”

That is why I offered an amendment last year to the NDAA which has since become law, requiring the Pentagon to examine emergency medical services and capability at U.S. military bases around the world.

I did a forum with 10 women, CEOs in my area, a couple of years back, and people say, why just women? Because, I said, 57 percent of the startups going forward are going to be women-led.

I urge adoption of my amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Buchanan). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that…

I thank the chairman for his leadership, as well. I rise today in strong support of my bill, the Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act. This important legislation will expand treatment options for Americans living with chronic diseases…