WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Jim Banks (R-Ind.), and Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) introduced the Faster VA Construction Act to direct the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to adopt commercial building codes and standards where possible, consistent with law:
"The VA's construction process needs to be faster and more efficient," said Senator Blackburn. "The Faster VA Construction Act would stretch taxpayer dollars by cutting unnecessary red tape, speeding up construction projects, and delivering better facilities for our veterans faster."
"Hoosier veterans deserve timely care, not red tape," said Senator Banks. "This bill speeds up VA construction...