Mike Bost: “I encourage all of my colleagues to support the underlying bill that was discussed. I yield back the balance of my time.”

I take Secretary Collins at his word when he says there is no impact to the delivery of care, benefits, and services for veterans with this plan.

I have no further speakers, I am ready to close, and I reserve the balance of my time.

They're holding all bills hostage.

The men and women who have served have earned access to a VA that puts them – not government bureaucracy – at the center of its operations. The Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act will do…