It has been an extraordinary honor to serve the residents of central and northwest Connecticut as their Representative in the House. For the last time as a member of Congress, I rise with my final remarks. Thank you to my constituents who entrusted me to work on their behalf, my staff who worked so hard and ably, and my many colleagues who generously guided me for an amazing 6 years in Congress.

I often hear from disabled and visually impaired veterans that they simply cannot access the Veterans Affairs website, despite federal law that requires accessibility for all. I am pleased to announce the VA Website Accessibility Act that I introduced passed the House today with broad bipartisan support.

The bill would require the VA to conduct a study exploring this claim while ensuring the website is in accordance with federal guidelines. With the passage of this bill, we can take the steps necessary to address these concerns and ensure equal access for all veterans.