William M. ``Mac'' Thornberry: “I include in the Record the following exchange of letters during consideration of H.R. 5515: House of Representatives…”

“I include in the Record the following exchange of letters during consideration of H.R. 5515: House of Representatives, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC, May 14, 2018. Hon. David P. Roe, M.D., Chairman, Committee on Veterans' Affairs, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Mr. Chairman: Thank you for your letter regarding H.R. 5515, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019. I agree that the Committee on Veterans' Affairs has valid jurisdictional claims to certain provisions in this important legislation, and I am most appreciative of your decision not to request a referral in the interest of expediting consideration of the bill. I agree that by foregoing a sequential referral, the Committee on Veterans' Affairs is not waiving its jurisdiction. Further, this exchange of letters will be included in the committee report on the bill. Sincerely, William M. ``Mac'' Thornberry, Chairman. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Washington, DC, May 9, 2018. Hon. William M. ``Mac'' Thornberry, Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Chairman Thornberry: I write to confirm our mutual understanding regarding H.R. 5515, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019. This legislation contains subject matter within the jurisdiction of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.…”