I appreciate the gentlewoman's concerns. The Department is currently funding several research projects related to the potential health effects of open-air burn pits and burn pit exposure, such as pulmonary fibrosis, lung and respiratory issues, and metals toxicology. I believe this research is important. I don't have any objection to this amendment. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time.
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The President's budget proposes a percentage increase for defense. To put it simply, I don't think it enough to address current threats.
I reserve the balance of my time. Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Chair, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Virginia (Ms. Spanberger).
I reserve the balance of my time. Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee).
I missed today's votes due to circumstances beyond my control. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall no. 86.
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