We honor their heroism by supporting them and their loved ones when they return home.

National Military Family Association is pleased with the 'Family Caregiver Program Act of 2009' (S. 801) legislation recently proposed by Senator Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI), Senator Richard Burr (R-NC), and Senator John D. Rockefeller (D-WV)…

Family caregivers are the true back-bone of the U.S. long-term care system.

We are here today to talk about the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA's) progress on meeting the mental health needs of our veterans.

I would like to call the Subcommittee on Health to order.

We are here today to talk about the VA's progress on meeting the mental health needs of our veterans.

This raises serious concerns about the long-term negative consequences of untreated mental health problems.

I commend the VA for their efforts in improving rural health.

I also applaud the advances made in telehealth through the numerous pilot programs that have been implemented today.

Pursuant to clause 2(e)(4) of Rule XI of the Rules of the House, public hearing records of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs are also published in electronic form.

The printed hearing record remains the official version.