Sanford Bishop: “It is beyond ridiculous, Madam Chairwoman, that we prohibit them from buying hot food while allowing them to purchase…”

Last year, the RAND National Defense Research Institute revealed that 25.8 percent of active-duty members face food insecurity.

I thank the gentleman for his remarks. I yield to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Loudermilk) of Georgia's 11th District.

The Marine Corps has a deferred maintenance backlog that exceeds $15.8 billion, and it requires a $1.5 billion annual expenditure for barracks and maintenance.

Your testimony today is invaluable for informed decision making and safeguarding the welfare of our soldiers, their families, and our Nation's security.