Mike Bost: “As part of the omnibus legislation passed last year, Congress increased the leverage allowable to the SBICs from $225…”

At this time, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Van Orden), who is the chief sponsor of the bill.

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

Someday, I would like to carry on this floor from our committee a bill that is actually sponsored by a Republican that my colleague can actually find totally good. We come out here every time, and he finds all the excuses of why this is…

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.