Rutherford Highlights Key Funding Provisions That Bolster National Security And Impact Northeast Florida

Statement

Last week, Congressman John Rutherford voted for H.R. 3219, the Make America Secure Appropriations Act, which provides funding in Fiscal Year 2018 for the Departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Energy. It also provides funds for water infrastructure initiatives and the construction of much needed fencing, levees and secondary barriers along vulnerable portions of our southern border.

With regard to the legislation, Congressman John Rutherford said, "With this critical legislation, we continue to deliver on the promise to Northeast Floridians to make America stronger and safer. We increase funding for our national defense to grow our fighting force, give our troops a much-deserved pay raise, and invest in the tools they need to combat threats to the U.S. and our allies around the world. The leaders at NAS Jacksonville, NS Mayport, and other critical military installations in our community tell me that we must remain committed to improving readiness, and this bill represents a significant investment to do just that. The House continues to do important work to fulfill our obligations to the American people, and I urge the Senate to join us in making our nation more safe and secure."

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