Mike Michaud: “At this time, I would like to yield 5 minutes to the author of the bill, the gentlewoman from my home State of Maine…”

We are addressing the skill gap between veterans and employers who are seeking employees with industry-recognized credentials.

So we have a situation in our country where 22 veterans commit suicide everyday.

When we assumed the Soldier, we did not lay aside the Citizen.

We see a decline in opioid use. We see a decline in suicide. And I think that is obviously good for the veteran.