I would like to thank everyone for coming today.

Today’s legislative hearing is an opportunity for Members of Congress, VSOs, the VA and other interested parties to provide their views on and discuss legislation that have been introduced within the Subcommittee’s jurisdiction in a clear and orderly process. 

I do not necessarily agree or disagree with the bills before us today, but I believe that this is an important part of the legislative process that will encourage frank discussions and new ideas.

We have three bills before us today. 

I look forward to hearing the views of our witnesses on these bills before us.  I also ask that witnesses submit their views for the record on H.R. 6629.