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Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

Floor Speech

Date: May 14, 2026
Location: Washington, DC

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Ms. ELFRETH. Mr. Chair, I rise in support of amendment No. 12 included in this en bloc package and thank the committee for their hard work.

For over 180 years, the United States Naval Academy has educated and trained our Nation's finest sailors, marines, and even some Members of Congress.

But the academy faces a very real and ongoing challenge of stormwater flooding impacting the readiness of America's midshipmen.

In 2024 alone, there were 85 days of flooding on the yard. My amendment highlights the key part of the academy's installation resilience plan by raising Congress' bipartisan support for the Lejeune cistern, a stormwater management system, to address this flooding and ensure midshipmen continue to receive the highest quality, uninterrupted education needed to serve our Nation.

I am thankful for my cosponsor, Congressman Deluzio, and Naval Academy alums Ellzey and LaLota who have also expressed support for this amendment.

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