Thornberry votes in favor of H.R. 5895

“This appropriations package provides crucial support to our national security and to our veterans.  Not only does it get elements of our military and the defense nuclear enterprise the resources they need, but it gives it to them on time so they can make good use of it,” Thornberry said.  “Our military and our nation continue to rely on us to get these funding bills to the president.”

Highlights:

The Energy and Water Appropriations bill provides $44.46 billion for Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19) and provides funding for the Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Energy (DOE), and our nation’s nuclear weapons security programs.

The Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill provides $98.1 billion for FY19 to provide care and support for our veterans and their families.  The funding also strengthens oversight and accountability at the Department of Defense (DOD) and Veterans Affairs (VA).

Thornberry also said, “Our military infrastructure is at a crisis point.Veterans struggle to access services, and leaders from both parties have recognized the need for new investment in our nuclear enterprise.  This bill tackles each of these problems.  It should be supported, and then we must ensure that we fully fund all elements of our nation’s security.”