Jodey Arrington: “I can't thank the chairman enough for the opportunity to serve with him, Mr. Takano, and Mr. Wenstrup. I am looking out…”

“I can't thank the chairman enough for the opportunity to serve with him, Mr. Takano, and Mr. Wenstrup. I am looking out and seeing colleagues on both sides of the aisle who have worked in a bipartisan way to solve problems so that we can better serve our veterans. I have to say, it has to be the most productive bipartisan committee in all of the United States Congress, and that is refreshing. And there is no worthier customer to serve than those who wore the uniform, those who sacrificed their today so that we could have our tomorrow. I think it is notable to remind my colleagues of the work under his leadership to produce more than 70 pieces of reform legislation. Seventy bills that have passed the House of Representatives is no small task. More than 20 bills have become law of the land. Again, I thank Mr. Takano for his leadership, Mr. Walz, and my friends on the other side of the aisle. This is truly a bipartisan committee and effort altogether. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to encourage my colleagues to support my bill, H.R. 5649. It is really not my bill; it is our bill. It is the bill of the committee, and it is the bill of the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. This is a bill that was amended as the Navy SEAL Chief Petty Officer William ``Bill'' Mulder (Ret.) Transition Improvements Act of 2018. Mr. Speaker, again, there is no greater honor for me than to serve the men and women who served our country with honor and distinction.…”