Washington, May 15 -- Congressman Jimmy Patronis issued the following press release:

Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) voted to advance H.R. 8469, the Fiscal Year 2027 MilCon-VA Appropriations Act, which increases funding for veterans' health care, strengthens military readiness, and invests in infrastructure to keep America's armed forces the most lethal fighting force in the world.

"President Trump made winning wars and rebuilding military strength a top priority, not wasting taxpayer dollars on ineffective, woke programs that don't keep Americans safe," said Congressman Patronis. "This bill continues that mission by fully funding veterans' health care, strengthening our military, standing up to China, and protecting the values t...