Mike Michaud: “At this time, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. Maloney).”

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

This has strong support from key veterans groups, like the VFW and The American Legion.

And so our bill, the PAWS Act, takes these veterans, particularly the ones that have severe Post-Traumatic Stress, and authorizes a small amount of funding so that the VA can pair them with specially trained service dogs.

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