I've got a couple more questions. In a statement for the record, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of the Chippewa Indians stated that they are seeking an agreement with VA to allow members who are veterans as well as non-Native veterans to…

It's been very frustrating to me to hear the people from the VA say, 'yes, well, we understand and we're working on it.'

the distances we have to travel to get to a VA hospital for an appointment are a problem.

I would like to thank Congressman Benishek and everyone involved in the efforts to improve our present VA care system.

I thank my colleagues from Maryland and Arizona for bringing this bill to the floor. I rise today in support of H.R. 2223, a bill to name the post office building in Munising, Michigan, after the late Mrs. Elizabeth Kinnunen. Born in 1893…

Absolutely. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Benishek). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment Offered by Mr. Kildee

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 9, line 6, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $2,000,000)''. Page 33, line 11, after the dollar amount…

I thank the chairman. Today, I rise in support of going to a conference committee with the Senate on VA reform. I am pleased that the Senate has followed our lead in swiftly passing legislation that will help the thousands of veterans…

I urge the passage of H.R. 4360 and yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Meadows) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill…

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in support of H.R. 4810, the Veteran Access to Care Act. This bill simply says to our veterans, you will receive the care you earned in a timely manner, whether it is at a VA facility or…

May I inquire as to how much time I have remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Michigan has 11\1/2\ minutes remaining.

Once again, I encourage all Members to support H.R. 2072, as amended, the Demanding Accountability for Veterans Act, and, in turn, to support our veteran heroes. With that, I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr…

Five years seems like a really long time.

I can't believe it takes five years to get this thing going. What is the story with that?

I thank the chairman. Mr. Speaker, in the real world, if you fail to do your job, you get fired. Not at the VA. Today, I rise in support of H.R. 4031, the Department of Veterans Affairs Management Accountability Act. I am proud to be an…

I represent the northern half of the State of Michigan, and have seen firsthand how the ESA impacts my district.

Good morning and thank you all for joining us today to discuss pending legislation regarding the health care benefits and services provided to our nation's veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

we respectfully urge the Subcommittee to not advance H.R. 3508 at this time and await the implementation of the OIG's recommendations.

A bill to authorize major VA medical facility leases for Fiscal Year 2014.

I think the Veterans of Foreign Wars in their written statement expressed concerns regarding the potential use of, or kenneling service dogs at a VA medical center could lead to some problems.

By and large, these ten bills aim to address two of this Subcommittee's highest priorities: (1) Ensuring that our veterans have access to the care that they need; and, (2) ensuring that VA is held accountable when that care fails to meet…

I think the Veterans Administration in this case is just completely missing the mark.

I would appreciate your assistance in ensuring an expedient response to these inquiries.

Thank you very much for bringing it forward.

I just seem to think that, VA supporting a local dialysis center person makes a little more sense than having another one in VA.