We want to improve the oversight of how we spend over $80 billion annually on information technology across the Federal Government.

I fully respect the fact that you took this assignment, Mr. Secretary, at a difficult time during great publicity around a serious scandal.

I am happy to see that the Albuquerque VA has made significant progress, the percentage of backlog claims from around 60 percent in 2013 to 20 percent just last month.

the military's ability to meet future global challenges is directly tied to its facilities.

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.

We are going to have to keep that up to regain and maintain the trust of America's veterans, and I know that you all are committed to that.

the VA's budget justification specifically supports research into exposure to airborne particulate matter from burn pits.

Thank you both for working with the Albuquerque District to fund some important New Mexico projects over the last few years.

I am very pleased that this subcommittee was able to provide an 85 percent increase for Indian school construction and improvements in the 2016 omnibus.

They have made steady progress on economic development in recent years, but they really needed a boost.

Selecting five new schools for priority construction is only the beginning of the investment we need to make in tribal schools.

Can I have your commitment that you will work with me and other members of the congressional delegation to resolve this issue quickly?