Our nation's harbors are a lifeblood of commerce. Years of chronic underfunding have severely limited ship traffic, prevented valuable cargo from moving efficiently, and adversely affected national, regional, and local economies. Funds collected by the HMTF should be utilized promptly and exclusively to keep our harbors open for business.
Boustany emphasizes the importance of harbor funding for commerce and economic health.
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I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 3, line 13, strike ``; and'' and insert a semicolon. Page 3, line 15, strike the period at the end and…
AMR supports and urges the Committee to consider H.R. 4689, 'The Timely Payment for Veterans' Emergency Care Act' sponsored by Congressman Boustany.
I have no other Members wishing to speak on the bill, and I am prepared to close. I reserve the balance of my time.
I believe it is of vital importance to seek solutions to the problem of delayed payments for veterans' medical care.
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