We ask all enforcement mechanisms remain on the table.

We write today to thank you for your continued work in holding Mexico accountable regarding their pending ban on imports of genetically modified (GM) corn from the United States.

Yes, because the definition itself describes that it is only urban and, therefore, not considering the issues, because I can guarantee you that the price and the situation that occurs in people's lives and the cost of living is completely…

experts in veterans policy can be hard to find, so we want to ensure that both sides have enough money to adequately compensate staff and retain them.

We will--it is the same process by which we have done before, and, you know, we have got to make sure, when we have our hearings, they are secure.

Chairman Bost, Ranking Member Takano, and Members of the Committee:

We travel for general site visits. We also hold field hearings to get a true idea of what is happening on the ground.

Ensuring effective stewardship of taxpayer dollars is essential for the delivery of care and services to our veterans, and wasting of those dollars is unacceptable.

We owe it to our veterans and taxpayers to ensure VA is making marked progress regarding veterans' access to healthcare.

We have got to be in the field to make sure that things are being done right.

It is really about the veterans and making sure that the services are being provided.

Granting 6(c) benefits to VA Police Officers would significantly help the VA Police Force with recruitment and retention.

It is a deep honor, and it is not a responsibility that I take lightly.

We routinely observe personnel committed to providing the highest quality care, benefits, and services to veterans and their families, despite obstacles.

Believe me, in the letter, we were not asking for names. We are asking for numbers.

You have my commitment that we will fight for you, and that the voices of the Representatives just as hard as you fought for us.

Thank you for inviting Student Veterans of America (SVA) to submit a statement on the topic of Building an Accountable Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

I look forward to hearing your testimony today, and thank you for your continued advocacy and support for the veteran community.

I was extremely proud to see it land on the President's desk.

I am focused on bringing a VA into the 21st century, even if I'm going to do it kicking and screaming.

Back in September, President Biden said the pandemic is over. In early January, he extended his public health emergency for COVID for the twelfth time. Now he says the public health emergency will end May 11. The emergency's been ended…

I encourage my colleagues to support this bill, as everyone has spoken about how this needs to be, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I also rise today to celebrate the service of one of my staffers on the VA committee. Mrs. Maria Tripplaar has been my staff director, counsel, and friend for the last 5 years as we have worked to deliver on the promises that we have made…

I thank my friend from California for yielding the time for me to speak today. I rise in opposition to this legislation. This bill is unnecessary and creates additional carve-outs to an already broken immigration system. Right now, DHS…

I encourage all of my colleagues to support this bill and honor the lance corporal by naming this facility after him. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.