Matt Rosendale

These actions that they are trying to take are in complete contrast... with the Taylor Grazing Act.

It is left to us to make sure that we shed light on these subjects.

Yes, I would highly recommend that if that disclosure is not going out and someone's information is going to be analyzed by AI, that certainly the patient should be made aware of that.

Okay. My question is then it sounds like they are not notified. It is not disclosed to the patient if their information is being analyzed by AI. Is that correct?

Thank you very much, Representative Self, and that is a truly good concept, and you are right, we have been working toward that, to regain the power for Congress and for all of us.

Mr. Rosendale. That is great moving forward. What do we do about the 700 veterans and their Social Security numbers going out on the mail and what was the response to that?

That has got to be elevated to a top priority. It absolutely has to be elevated to a top priority.

Mr. Rosendale. Excuse me. How long did it take to turn that scenario around, that exercise around to get the information collected and protected?

I am also grateful for today's conversation about the use of artificial intelligence at VA.

I think everyone in this room certainly understands it does not take that long for someone to take that kind of information and use it in a nefarious way against our veterans.

Look, I understand. Additional information is good. We have all of that data coming in, but, again, the first thing that I go back to is, should not this be disclosed to the veterans?

It is absolutely crucial that we do everything in our power to ensure that the data veterans have entrusted VA with is protected and that we ensure that no one, VA and its vendors alike, is monetizing that data for personal gain.

We need to do whatever we can to prevent veteran suicide.

However, as the proverb goes, with great power comes great responsibility.

This is by no means the last hearing that the committee will hold on artificial intelligence.

Mr. Rosendale. Mr. Oswalt and Ms. Griffin, let me ask you about the Clarksburg, West Virginia incident.

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement allocated $75 million in fiscal year 2021 and $124 million in fiscal year 2023 for illegal immigrants in ICE detention to receive healthcare services on the taxpayer's dime.

This arrangement could result in illegal immigrants receiving treatment before veterans do. Quite frankly, to this committee, that is completely unacceptable.

You do not know if it is possible? If healthcare is being delivered in the same communities that we have...

This Administration's persistence to implement the failed, dangerous ESG standards in industry and business are costly and, again, compromising our national security.

Energy security is national security.

I am very encouraged with the new leadership at the Montana VA at Fort Harrison.

The effects of the Biden administration's over-regulation will, and I quote, 'literally put small independents out of business.'

I am passionate about ensuring veterans have easy access to effective healthcare services and believe telehealth is an essential component.

The decision to halt or slow down our offshore and natural gas production does not contribute to our safety, nor does it benefit the environment.