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On the recordFebruary 20, 2025
in order to protect our veterans, who deserve full funding, I call up my amendment No. 659 and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment by number. The assistant bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from Connecticut [Mr. Blumenthal] proposes an amendment numbered 659. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To ensure full and uninterrupted funding for Department of Veterans Affairs health care and benefits provided by the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-168), also known as the ``PACT Act'', preventing any cuts or delays) At the end of title III, add the following: SEC. 3___. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RELATING TO ENSURING FULL AND UNINTERRUPTED FUNDING FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS HEALTH CARE AND BENEFITS.…
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut
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Feb 20, 2025

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