Rudy Yakym: “I have only been in Congress for a few months, but the large number of veterans in crisis is quite alarming.”

On behalf of Chairman Jodey Arrington and the Budget Committee, I am here to present several ideas for the Rules package for the 119th Congress that will ensure greater fiscal accountability and responsibility.

Her family knew she was in danger. Her community knew she was in danger. But because there was no confirmed abduction, no AMBER Alert went out — and because she didn’t have a qualifying disability, a Silver Alert didn’t apply.

I am grateful for this opportunity to chair the Task Force and for your leadership on this Committee.

I spoke with Hailey’s parents this week. They are some of the bravest, strongest people I’ve ever met, turning the most unimaginable pain a parent can feel into action so no other family has to go through what they’ve been through.