I am first seeking clarity from Chairman Dent on what the committee intends with the major construction account funding in this bill. Included in the committee report is language that the funding provided for major construction be used for hospital construction and seismic corrections. One of the projects in the request is the Alameda Clinic. This clinic would provide direct medical care to veterans in my district. Mr. Chairman, does the Alameda Clinic project meet the criteria for funding set by the committee in the report accompanying this bill?
On the recordApril 29, 2015
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