I thank the chairman and the ranking member for their comments. I will say that, when I speak of a set of fresh eyes--I understand the studies that have been done by the GAO and other internal studies, and I will acknowledge a certain…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the service of Chief Master Sergeant Willarvis ``Dee'' Smith, who, this week, will be retired after an illustrious 28-year career in the United States Air Force, a career that spanned many decades and…

Mr. Chairman, much like the VA, the Department of Defense is confronting significant challenges regarding its care and transition of wounded warriors. In fact, following the recent death of two individuals at the Army's Fort Bragg…

Mr. Chairman, my amendment would appropriate $10 million to fund an amendment passed unanimously in the 2015 NDAA that allocates additional financial literacy training programs for incoming and transitioning servicemembers. This $10…

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to withdraw my amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Michigan? There was no objection. Amendment Offered by Mr. Gohmert

I never want to miss an opportunity to thank you for your public service and that of your agency.

I would like to follow up on something Mr. Royce asked you. And I was very pleased to hear you say that you were exploring ways in which the agency might be able to issue advisory opinions.

Mr. Chairman, I would like to join my colleagues in support of this important NAHASDA program within this appropriations bill. As has been stated, our country--this Nation, this government--has an important trust responsibility that it is…

Mr. Chair, I move to strike the requisite number of words. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Michigan is recognized for 5 minutes.

Mr. Speaker, it has been nearly 2 months since the Senate acted to extend unemployment compensation to millions of Americans. It is a bill that was passed in a bipartisan fashion, the way folks back home want us to do things; a bill that…

Mr. Chair, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 33, line 4, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $15,000,000)''. Page 63, line 22, after the…