House votes to fund training for soldiers and improve care for veterans

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX) released the following statement on House passage of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs appropriations bill for FY 2017:

“This bill is my commitment to take care of our veterans who faithfully served our country. It also ensures tax dollars are responsibly used so that our current service members have the resources they need to defeat our enemies.”

Background: H.R. 4974 - The Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2017 provides discretionary funding to house, train, and equip military personnel, provide housing and services to military families, help maintain base infrastructure, and fund veterans’ benefits and programs.