if that wasn't bad enough, this bill continues the harmful Kennedy amendment rider. This shortsighted, dangerous provision prevents VA from protecting beneficiaries and those around them from potential harm, beneficiaries with debilitating mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, Alzheimer's, dementia, and bipolar disorder. Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues to vote against this appropriations bill.
Opposing an appropriations bill due to concerns over a harmful amendment affecting veterans' mental health.
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