I authored an amendment included as Section 121 in last year's NDAA, which required certifications and reports from the Navy if it intended to deviate below the Large Surface Combatants called for in the Navy's 2016 Force Structure Assessment.
Collins emphasizes her role in ensuring Navy compliance with shipbuilding assessments.
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I will not support a cut in PEPFAR, which is a program that has saved literally millions of lives and has been extremely effective and well-run.
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