Elaine Luria

So, the taxpayers have made a good investment to currently have 6 carriers on the east coast...

So then if you are saying that only 30 percent complete on time...

I would agree with you there.

I don't find that to be too unique over the class of ships.

Well, you say unique work. I visited the shipyard myself.

It defies logic, science, and compassion that marijuana is classified as a Schedule I drug alongside heroin.

With the growing number of disability exams performed by contractors, it is crucial that we ensure that these exams are performed accurately and in a timely manner.

Well, thank you for sharing that. I recall going through the process of separating and this evaluation process myself.

Great. Well, we will look forward to being able to see the results of those quality reviews.

I am hopeful in the future that VA will continue to improve the contract exam program to guarantee better results for veterans and their families.

I would also like for you to address issues raised by veterans who State that they have attended VA contract exams in places that didn't really seem appropriate for exams, such as a nail salon or behind a sandwich shop.

I applaud the VA for their effort thus far. But more work to improve access must be done in the realm of the contract examination process.

I have yet to understand if this is a statutory requirement or if it is just within the VA policy for hiring.

What I hear each time is the length and the complexity of the hiring process.

I have had the opportunity three times this year to visit the Hampton VA Medical Center.

I represent a large portion of Hampton Roads, which has a very large veterans concentration.

It's going to impact our mission and our security.

So it hits home a lot in a community like this where everyone is so tied to the military.

This bipartisan bill will help ensure that the Bay remains a vibrant and beautiful destination for future generations.

The Chesapeake Bay is one of our nation's greatest natural resources.

Keeping our waterways healthy and safe must be a top priority.

I urge you to please take action to move H.R. 1132 expeditiously through committee.

It is clear that we cannot save San Francisco Bay without federal funds.

Representative Elaine Luria, in support of the Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization Act.

I would like to start by talking about the proposed H.R. 1647, Veterans' Equal Access Act proposed by Representative Blumenauer.