We urge the Congress to support the FIA program and request funding for the program in fiscal year 2017 of at least $83 million.

The Conservancy is concerned about the increasing impacts of wildfire suppression funding on Interior funding levels and urges the subcommittee to adopt a bipartisan fire funding solution.

I urge you to reject any efforts to include language that would prohibit the USFWS from moving forward with its efforts to eliminate loopholes in the commercial elephant ivory trade.

Investments in conservation and outdoor recreation make sound economic sense.

I rise today to remember a great New Mexican and a great American, Dr. Miguel Encinias, who passed away on Saturday, February 20, at the age of 92. New Mexico has a long and proud tradition of military service. Dr. Encinias is often called…

I think you have made some good progress, including yesterday's announcement that the VA is now able to fund care for all veterans with hepatitis C.

I would call on everybody to remove those holds and put the Inspector General in place for the Veterans Administration.

I was very excited to hear that you all are working with medical schools and standing up medical schools and additional residencies, which really make a difference.

Thank you very much, Senator Baldwin.

I will submit my additional questions for the record, because my time has expired.

I understand that you recently signed off on a medical investigator report pertaining to the Albuquerque VA medical center.

I look forward to an update on this research as it moves forward on how we can ensure veterans get the treatment they need for such exposure.