FY2019 MilCon-VA Appropriations Bill Approved by Committee
Approved on a bipartisan vote of 31-0, the measure includes
"This bill supports investments that will ensure maximum readiness and warfighting capability for our troops, while also providing funding for needed improvements and innovations at the
"Keeping the promise we made to our veterans is an important responsibility of the federal government. Just as essential is that we ensure our military has the infrastructure it needs to defend our nation and its allies. This bill reflects these priorities by increasing resources to prevent veteran suicide, increasing rural access to healthcare, supporting critical mental health programs, preventing veterans homelessness and providing robust funding for innovative medical research. Our bill will also give the
Bill Highlights:
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* European Reassurance Initiative -
* Overseas Contingency Operations -
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* Military Medical Facilities -
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* NATO Security Investment Program -
* VA Medical Care -
* Veterans Homelessness -
* Claims Processing -
* Construction -
* VA Mandatory Funding - The bill fulfills mandatory funding requirements, including veteran disability compensation programs for 4.9 million veterans and 432,000 survivors; education benefits for nearly one million veterans; guaranteed home loans for 519,000 veterans; and vocational rehabilitation and employment training for more than 149,000 veterans.
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Related Agencies - The legislation also includes
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