July 12, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 117 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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                     INVESTING IN NATIONAL SECURITY

  (Mrs. BUSTOS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of the National 
Defense Authorization Act.
  Just this week, I returned from a bipartisan congressional mission to 
the Middle East that underscored the importance of investing in our 
national security and, of course, in our men and women in uniform.
  This year's bill is the most robust military authorization in the 
history of our country and includes a much-needed pay raise for our 
troops.
  I was also proud to add support for the Rock Island Arsenal, which is 
in my district and has supported our men and women in the military 
going all the way back to the days of the Civil War.
  My amendment would allow Army arsenals to approve leases for 
underused space and would require the Army to study how they can better 
market available space on military installations.
  The House also approved my amendment to expand important leasing 
protections for Gold Star spouses and injured servicemembers.
  Finally, I amended this bill to recognize cadet nurses as honorary 
veterans for their patriotic service in World War II.
  That is why today I will proudly cast a ``yes'' vote for this 
National Defense Authorization Act.

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