I would like to thank everyone for coming today.

Today’s legislative hearing is an opportunity for Members of Congress, veterans, the VA and other interested parties to provide their views on and discuss recently-introduced legislation within the Subcommittee’s jurisdiction in a clear and orderly process.   This is an important part of the legislative process that will encourage frank discussions and new ideas.

Today, we will discuss H.R. 4241, which allows for increased flexibility in payments for State Veterans Homes.

I look forward to hearing the views of our witnesses on this bill before us.