"Congress must come to the rescue."
"I ask members of this committee on both sides of the aisle to come together to address the critical infrastructure needs of coastal communities like mine."
"I am confident that this Subcommittee will continue the bipartisan effort to care for our veterans who have been injured in service to our nation."
"Thank you to Ranking Member Bost for welcoming me and working with me on today's agenda."
"This bill increases the rate of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and for their survivors."
"VA should strive to make benefits and services accessible to all veterans, regardless of their disabilities."
"I am very proud to introduce this legislation and look forward to hearing the testimony of the VA and veteran service organizations."
"This bipartisan legislation is cosponsored by my Committee colleague, Congressman Banks."
"We will also hear testimony today on H.R. 1826, Mr. Lamb's Veterans VOW Act."
"Another bill on the docket today sponsored by Representative Lamb, H.R. 2385."
"I now recognize Representative Steube, who will offer his testimony on behalf of his bill, H.R. 1628, the Enewetak Atoll Cleanup Act."
"I am very glad to hear, Mr. Sullivan, that the VA has no objections to the COLA bill introduced by myself and Ranking Member Bost."