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Diaz-Balart: CJS Appropriations Bill Helps Combat Crime, Keep Communities Safe

Statement

Date: July 13, 2017
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Drugs Government Budget and Spending Environment Criminal Justice

Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25) released the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee approved the Commerce, Justice, and Science bill for FY18.

"This legislation provides federal and local law enforcement officials and first responders with the resources and tools they need to combat crime, protect our communities, and perform counterterrorism and counterintelligence operations. Far too many Americans are battling addictions with opioids and other illegal substances, and funding provided to DEA will help fight the war on drugs. It also encourages scientific innovation and advances America's economic competitiveness, maintaining America's leadership in space. Hurricane forecasting and weather research vitally important to our community is also funded in this bill.

"I congratulate Chairmen Frelinghuysen and Subcommittee Chairman Culberson on their leadership, and look forward to continue working with them to provide our law enforcement and research communities with the tools to protect and advance our country."


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