Carter Remarks at FY26 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Member Day Hearing

Good morning. I want to thank all of you for coming to today’s hearing to receive testimony from our colleagues. I look forward to hearing more about the projects, programs and issues in the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill that are important to your district and to communities across the country. 

Your input is critical as we work to fund the agencies under this Subcommittee’s jurisdiction.  I look forward to working with Ranking Member Wasserman Schultz and our Subcommittee colleagues to accommodate these priorities as best we can as the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations process moves forward. Thank you again for taking time to speak with us today and bring these important issues in your community to our attention. 

Ms. Wasserman Schultz, I yield to you for any opening remarks you’d like to make.