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Debbie Wasserman Schultz: I rise in support of these amendments en bloc. This en bloc contains noncontroversial amendments that raise awareness on…

On the recordMay 14, 2026
I rise in support of these amendments en bloc. This en bloc contains noncontroversial amendments that raise awareness on the programs that we all care about. It includes the need to address a variety of medical care issues at the VA, addresses the VA construction backlog, constructs more State extended-care facilities, expedites claims processing, and draws attention to our defense infrastructure, specifically at public shipyards. I encourage my colleagues to support these amendments en bloc, and I reserve the balance of my time.
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Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Democratic · Florida

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Supporting amendments related to VA medical care and defense infrastructure.

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