Jun 27, 2018
Mr. Chairman, in closing, I support efforts to bring innovation and new capabilities to the warfighter. However, the DIUx unit appears more focused on building its own program office rather than delivering capability. I do not believe…
Kay Granger
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Kay Granger is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 12th congressional district since 1997. A member of the Republican Party, she has held various leadership positions in Congress, including serving as the chair of the House Appropriations Committee. Granger has been an advocate for increased defense spending and has emphasized the importance of national security in her legislative work.
Congressional Record · 2018-06-27
Jun 27, 2018
Mr. Chairman, I am a strong supporter of innovation and bringing fresh ideas to the department. I support efforts that will deliver promising new technologies and provide our troops with a technological edge to prevail. However, I don't…
Jun 27, 2018
Mr. Chairman, this bill includes $130 million for the peer-reviewed breast cancer research program. I believe this research is very worthwhile. I do not have any objection to the gentlewoman's amendment, and I yield back the balance of my…
Jun 27, 2018
Mr. Chairman, I appreciate the gentleman's concern to provide adequate funding for the Fisher House Foundation. The Fisher House Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides temporary lodging for military family members when…
Jun 27, 2018
Mr. Chair, 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…
Jun 27, 2018
Mr. Chair, I thank the gentleman for his amendment. I have no objections and am prepared to accept it. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time.
Jun 27, 2018
Mr. Chair, I claim the time in opposition to the amendment, even though I am not opposed to it. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentlewoman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.
Jun 27, 2018
Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman for his concern. This amendment would increase funding in the defense health program account, aiming to improve coordination between the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs, as…
Jun 27, 2018
Mr. Chairman, I claim the time in opposition, but I am not opposed to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentlewoman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.
Jun 27, 2018
Mr. Chairman, I yield to the gentlewoman from Wyoming (Ms. Cheney) for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy.
Jun 27, 2018
Mr. Chairman, in closing, as I have stated, these sorts of commonsense adjustments to the President's budget request must be made to ensure efficient use of taxpayer dollars and accommodate higher priorities, including Member priorities…
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