the House passed a bipartisan Claims Appeal Modernization Improvement Act.

budgets are far more than fiscal documents; they are a reflection of our values.

It shouldn't take congressional intervention to get veterans the help that they deserve.

Thank you to Chairman Roe for holding this hearing and for that commitment to move this forward.

I want to thank Mr. Bost and Ms. Esty for their leadership, Ms. Titus before her.

We either continue the current system and live with these extraordinarily long waits.

Well, thank you, Mr. Chairman, and to Ranking Member Smith, and members of the committee.

Congressmen Walz and Emmer came to our facility after the union contacted them.

Well, thank you, Chairman Roe, for holding this important hearing.

However, from listening to our veterans and constituents who are still waiting too long to receive care, we need to make some changes to the Choice Program.

Now it is time to get to work, together, to make some decisions, pass some legislation to ensure our veterans receive the health care they deserve.