House GOP Bill Addresses VA Budget Shortfall

House Republicans on Friday unveiled an emergency funding plan to address a $3 billion budget shortfall within the Department of Veteran Affairs, reported The Hill.

The Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act, introduced by Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Calif., would “ensure veteran benefits remain uninterrupted and hold the Administration accountable for its egregious budgeting errors,” according to a press release.

“My bill is focused on both ensuring our veterans receive the care they’ve earned and demanding accountability from those in charge,” Garcia, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, said in a statement.

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