I first want to thank my friend, the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Polis) for his work on this issue and for leading this amendment. I rise today in support of this substitute amendment that I am offering with Mr. Polis and several…

I am just wondering if there is anything in the budget that is going to help to speed up the processes at the National Acquisition Center?

On rollcall No. 119, had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' ____________________

I just yesterday spoke with the new director at the VA in Manchester, New Hampshire, who has now finally been installed.

As more survivors and whistleblowers come forward, how does the VA plan to meet the growing need for mental health and other services for veterans that are victims of sexual trauma?

By making smart, targeted investments and promoting programs that help our manufacturers succeed, we can keep our manufacturing sector growing and creating good, middle class jobs for years to come.

Republican and democrat alike, we can all agree that the best ideas do not come from Washington, D.C.; they come from individuals and communities.

It is my goal with this amendment to help ensure that all veterans have the resources and support they deserve.

My amendment would help ensure that the voices of veterans are heard as our government discusses how best to support veteran-owned small businesses and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses.

I also thank Congresswoman Chu for her leadership on behalf of women entrepreneurs and small business owners across the country.

While I am not a veteran, both my father and my husband's father served in World War II.

I want to commend my colleague, Marcia Fudge, who had an amendment that we did pass on food deserts.