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“Madam Chair, I toured Tyndall Air Force Base a couple of months ago with Congressman Dunn. I commend the gentleman for offering this amendment, and I have enjoyed working with him on making sure that we can prioritize this vital funding. I appreciate the ranking member and Chairwoman Lowey's support. Congressman Lawson also joined us in February to survey the devastating damage Tyndall sustained because of Hurricane Michael. It was very clear to me, back in February, that Tyndall urgently needs supplemental funds to rebuild. Tyndall Air Force Base, which is in my home State as well, encompasses 29,000 acres in southeastern Dade County. Within the base, facilities amount to a total replacement value of $3.48 billion. Tyndall accounts for 37 percent of Dade County's economy. The base serves a population of 3,393 Active military personnel, as well as 9,383 retirees from all service branches. The supplemental before us contains $700 million for ``Military Construction, Air Force'' for planning and design and construction as requested by the Air Force to support relocation of F-22s, F-35 beddown, and facilities necessary to begin the rebuilding of the installation. That number is now outdated and must be increased to meet the Air Force's needs. The Dunn amendment, plus what is currently included in the supplemental, is a good first step to helping Tyndall rebuild and get back on its feet. I am also pleased the gentleman from Florida included funds for the Marine Corps.…”