As the wife of a veteran, the mother of future veterans, and a Navy veteran myself, I have a unique understanding of the issues plaguing this important population.

As a geriatric nurse practitioner, I have had the privilege of taking care of our Greatest Generation in various long-term care facilities, including many patients with cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease. Currently, more than 6…

I think some VAs out there are doing a great job. I would like to thank them on behalf, I am sure we all have positive stories we could share too.

While we appreciate the description of the application process that would be involved for grant selection, we would invite the Committee to consider amending this legislation to include a definition of the word 'entity' to further clarify…

At a time of inflation and increasing financial pressure on families, this proposal will increase costs of shipping goods and conducting fishing activities, thus increasing costs to consumers for a variety of goods including sustainable…

I was unavoidably detained due to a personal family matter, and I regret missing the vote on the HALT Fentanyl Act today. I would have proudly voted in favor of this legislation, and I remain committed to fighting the fentanyl epidemic…

Over the past 2 years, our Hampton Roads and Navy communities have been devastated by multiple sailor suicides, in particular aboard the USS George Washington and at MARMAC. As a former Navy helicopter pilot and nurse practitioner, it…

I just want to start out with offshore wind. And in pursuit of an all-of-the-above energy strategy, I have been a strong supporter of the offshore wind industry.

Over the past 2 years, our Hampton Roads and Navy communities have been devastated by multiple sailor suicides, in particular aboard the USS George Washington and at MARMAC. As a former Navy helicopter pilot and a primary care nurse…

Unfortunately, we are experiencing a workforce shortage nationwide, which can lead to higher risks and poor health outcomes for our patients.

As a geriatric nurse practitioner, I am no stranger to the challenge of hiring and staffing medical professionals.

I think if we can work on, how can we not--take away some of that stress that so many of you mentioned and not make you feel overworked.

This crisis, which has been exacerbated by COVID-19 pandemic and aging population, provider burnout, demographic shifts, and higher education faculty shortages, is negatively impacting all healthcare professionals.

Thank you, Madam Chair.

I want you all to know it is our job to get you the money.

We look at the big ones, but I frequently hear from the smaller guys that are worried about them being awarded contracts too.

It is something that I am passionate about at NAS Oceana.

It is infuriating to me that we can't do better for them.

So prioritizing just our ship repair facilities is so important to me.

I just ask that you prioritize their pay.

So what are you doing to prioritize living conditions?

I thank the gentleman from Pennsylvania for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I strongly agree with him on Washington's excessive spending. Republicans are ready to lead the way to end the era of reckless government spending. After only 2 years under…

I have full faith we can negotiate a final debt ceiling deal that both restores fiscal responsibility and empowers Americans to be good stewards of our Nation's vast natural resources.

VA must take these steps to make sure it does not repeat mistakes made at the first five sites.

H.R. 592 would require medical center and Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN) leadership to certify the EHRs ready for their hospital before it can be installed.