I appreciate the opportunity to testify on behalf of H.R. 3508, legislation I introduced to help address the long wait times and lack of access our Veterans are facing in regard to hearing health.

This is a proposal that will address the times and backlogs that our veterans have to receive services from the VA.

This is unacceptable.

He cannot hear. This is unacceptable.

I hope the committee will consider our bipartisan proposal and I think it goes a long way to making sure we are doing justice by way of the men and women who have so honorably served our country.

Thank you, Chairman Benishek and Ranking Member Brownley for holding this hearing today.

A bill to clarify the qualifications of hearing aid specialists within VHA.

Many people on this committee have a majority of their constituents who are not millionaires and billionaires.

Mr. Speaker, today I rise to discuss the issue of Medicare and Medicare reimbursement payments to doctors who provide health care for our seniors. Currently, the reimbursement formula for our doctors who provide these services is one that…

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