Neal Dunn: “I thank the gentlewoman from Texas for yielding and also for the opportunity to bring up an important issue to my…”

“I thank the gentlewoman from Texas for yielding and also for the opportunity to bring up an important issue to my district and State. As you all know, Hurricane Michael had a devastating effect on my district. One of the most important areas in my district that was destroyed was Tyndall Air Force Base. The underlying bill before the House today contains $700 million for planning, design, and construction related to the consequences of Hurricane Michael at Tyndall Air Force Base. This funding would support the relocation of the F-22s, the beddown of the F-35s, and the planning of facility construction so that the base can continue to recover. This is a down payment for the Air Force, and it signals that Congress is committed to rebuilding Tyndall Air Force Base because Tyndall will need additional funds.”