On the recordJuly 23, 2024
Mr. Chair, this amendment is incredibly destructive. It would result in a cut to services for active military and veterans by nearly one-third. The NEA has recently expanded its Creative Forces program outside of clinical settings into communities across the country. This would be a huge setback. In addition to expanding Creative Forces since FY19, the NEA has increased its engagement in rural communities through additional investment in Citizens' Institute on Rural Design, as well as Tribal communities and Tribes, and these would all suffer. Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues to oppose the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Brecheen). The amendment was rejected. Amendment No. 23 Offered by Mr. Brecheen The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 23 printed in part B of House Report 118-602.
