"The Federal government's process for awarding contracts is liable to inefficiency and abuse."
"Ten years is long enough. We must act quickly to ensure that the Bakersfield clinic is built."
"Our goal should be a contracting process that is efficient, transparent, and accountable."
"I believe it is our responsibility as a Committee to expand the resources available to them."
"The thousands of veterans in my community cannot be asked to wait any longer than they already have."
"However, this does not appear to be a sufficient reason to wait and deny this therapy to veterans who need it."
"Some of the boldest and best ideas for solving the issues facing our Nation and our Heroes come from outside the beltway."
"I have introduced H.R. 3147 to clarify congressional intent by stating the Secretary may provide a service dog to a veteran, regardless of whether the veteran has a mobility impairment."
"In 2017, VA Secretary David Shulkin stated that he 'would not wait' for more studies to be completed before moving forward with dog therapies for veterans."
"This type of work-therapy training is widely recognized as beneficial therapy for our veterans suffering with this invisible disability."
"I respectfully urge the Committee to hold a hearing to examine whether TMS is a viable alternative treatment option for veterans suffering from PTSD and TMI in addition to depression."