House Approves $120 Million For Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center In North Chicago

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U.S. Congressman Robert Dold (IL-10) released the following statement after the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2016:

"As the world's guardian of freedom and human dignity, it is imperative that we remain a world leader by maintaining a strong military and national security infrastructure. The bill passed today provides critical funding to our service men and women in North Chicago and reaffirms Congress' commitment to standing with Israel against Iran's terror regime."

Funding highlights of the bill:

$120,387,000 for Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago.

$41,400,000 for the Israeli Iran Dome Short-Range Rocket Defense System.

$165,000,000 for Israeli Cooperative Missile Defense Program development and production.

$136,170,000 for assistance to Israel to establish an anti-tunneling defense system.

Additional provisions:

Supports the Department of Defense's efforts to identify and treat post-traumatic stress disorder.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to provide a sufficient supply of prescription contraception to female members of the Armed Forces prior to deployment.

Directs the Secretary of Defense to review the Department's current ability to meet the needs of female service members who require prosthetics.

Prior to final passage of the bill, Rep. Dold broke from his party and voted against an amendment offered by U.S. Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-5) to block enlistment in the Military by young immigrants who were given temporary legal status.

"If these patriotic young men and women want to serve the United States, they should be thanked and honored for their willingness to fight for our collective freedom, not discriminated against," Rep. Dold said.

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