Elaine Luria: “Coastal resiliency projects, such as the Living Shoreline Program, can strengthen our military and the local communities…”

“Coastal resiliency projects, such as the Living Shoreline Program, can strengthen our military and the local communities that support them. My amendment will improve H.R. 729 by ensuring that NOAA considers the national security benefits of these projects. Let me be clear: A vote against this amendment is a vote to turn our backs on our servicemembers and military families, as well as disregard the future of military readiness in our coastal communities. Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues to support this critical amendment in the underlying bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.”