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Diaz-Balart: Proposed Funds Are Critical to Combat Zika

Statement

Date: May 16, 2016
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: National Security Health and Health Care

Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25) released the following statement after House Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers (KY-05) introduced a bill proposing $622.1 million in FY16 funds to combat the Zika virus in the United States.

"The funds proposed to combat Zika are critical. This horrible disease has the capability to infect many, and we must focus on stopping it before it continues to spread. This is especially important in Florida, where the spring and summer seasons are especially rainy, creating a breeding ground for mosquitos. It is imperative the Centers for Disease Control and the Administration provide Congress with detailed guidance on how they plan to spend these proposed funds. Congress must know these funds will be spent efficiently and effectively to battle this disease.

"I want to thank Chairman Rogers for his leadership on the issue and ensuring that the United States is prepared to combat Zika."


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