Sanford Bishop: “There are not many issues that unite the Georgia delegation like this one.”

I thank the gentleman for his remarks. I yield to the gentlewoman from the Fifth Congressional District, (Ms. Williams).

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.

I urge at least $1.5 million for Native-American Grants Protection and Repatriation Act, NAGPRA enforcement.

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