Washington, May 15 -- Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr issued the following press release:

Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), a senior member of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, supported the passage of H.R. 8469, the Fiscal Year 2027 funding bill for Military Construction and Veterans Affairs. He supported the bill during its consideration by the subcommittee and full committee earlier this year.

"Today's funding bill is a crucial investment in the people and facilities that are vital to our national defense. Quality of life is fundamental to our military readiness. I was glad to work together with Democrats and Republicans to make this investment in our military f...